Emma Le Teace 
The classic cruise advice people always give is either: “Book as early as possible” or “Wait for last-minute deals” Both of these methods can genuinely save money, but which one is the right option for you? In this article, we … Read more
Cruise ship buffets have a bit of a reputation online, and it’s often not a good reputation… Lots of people imagine germs everywhere, shared serving spoons, thousands of passengers touching things, and people constantly getting sick. After cruising on many … Read more
When people first look at Japan cruises, they often become obsessed with picking the “best” cruise line. After cruising to Japan with Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean, my conclusion was actually very different from what I’d expected… … Read more
Some people feel motion sickness after they leave the cruise ship – not during the cruise itself. Passengers sometimes report: This can happen after short cruises, long cruises – and even to people who felt completely fine onboard Lots of … Read more
One of the things I find most surprising about cruising isn’t the food, entertainment or destinations — it’s how well I sleep when I am onboard. I regularly sleep better on cruise ships than I do at home, and I’m … Read more
Normally, when I book a cruise, I book the cheapest cabin I can find. If it’s right at the end of the ship or under a nightclub, I don’t mind. I’ve just disembarked a cruise though, where I did something … Read more
I’ve stayed in some of the best and some of the worst cabins on cruise ships, many with features I never expected to find at sea. I was surprised to realise that the worst weren’t the cheapest and the best … Read more
I’ve been making cruise content for over a decade. In that time, I’ve made hundreds of videos, I’ve seen what works, what flops, and what viewers actually respond to. In this article, I discuss what I have learned – it’s … Read more
I’ve taken quite a few Cunard cruises over the years. I have sailed on three out of their four ships and tried a range of itineraries. I know their style very well. In fact, it was the shock of my … Read more
Lots of people will tell you that upgrading to a balcony or suite will mean your cruise will be better in every way. When it comes to movement, cheaper cabins can actually be located in the most stable places on … Read more
I know that a concern of many travellers is that if they book a cruise, they will be stuck with thousands of people. There will be busy pools, packed buffets, no seats in the bars – and it will be … Read more
People seem to think that inside cabins are very basic, and everyone’s goal in life is to have a balcony cabin. Upgrading can be lovely, but it’s not as essential as many people think. Whether I book a balcony cabin … Read more
I’m sure you have seen cruise content creators wandering around ships with big cameras and using lots of different equipment. People, think I use big cameras and have big setups too. I don’t. After 10 years of making cruise content, … Read more
The largest cruise ships in the world are Royal Caribbean’s Icon-class ships. Think Star of the Seas, Icon of the Seas and the newest ship, Legend of the Seas. Another ship, Hero of the Seas, is on order and is … Read more
Lots of people believe that if they are loyal to a cruiseline, very lucky, or extra polite, they might get a free cabin upgrade. Unfortunately, more and more upgrades aren’t random acts of kindness, they’re business decisions. Understanding this can … Read more
You’re often surrounded by water as far as the eye can see when you take a cruise, so surely you need to be able to swim? No, actually, you don’t need to be able to swim to take a cruise. … Read more
Having a butler on your cruise sounds very fancy – and it is not something I had ever wished for, or dreamt about! When I had the opportunity to stay in the Yacht Club onboard MSC Euribia (on a press … Read more
Many people assume the only way to avoid children on a cruise is to book an adult-only cruise ship or cruise line. Even on mainstream cruise lines, the number of children onboard can vary hugely, depending on the itinerary, timing … Read more
Most people think all P&O cruise ships are basically the same…but they’re definitely not! I’ve cruised on five different ships in the fleet. The differences in size, atmosphere, and the onboard experiences are huge. You need to know what you … Read more
I’ve done loads of cruise line excursions over the years. Some have been great, but often, I end up feeling disappointed. They aren’t cheap, and it doesn’t always seem like you are getting good value for your money. Really, I … Read more