Emma Le Teace 
When you reach your cruise terminal, you normally hand your suitcases straight over to the porters outside. Those suitcases are screened, sorted and delivered to cabins separately, so you may not see them again until later that afternoon or evening. … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on a cruise ship that divides opinion like no other. Some people describe her as the world’s ugliest cruise ship, but what she looks like from the outside is just the start of why she’s … Read more
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you find a cruise ship you would love to try, but the price is much higher than you expected? Why not try searching to find out whether your chosen ship has … Read more
Norwegian Epic was not originally intended to be a unique ship. Norwegian ordered two ships under its ambitious “F3” project, with an option for a third. Unfortunately, a major disagreement with the shipyard resulted in the second ship being cancelled. … Read more
Designing a new cruise ship is enormously expensive, complicated – and risky. Once a cruise line and shipyard have developed a successful design, it usually makes far more sense to build several versions of it than to start again from … Read more
I recently went on a cruise, and I stayed in one of the world’s strangest cabins. The design is so unusual that there are no other cruise ships with this layout at all. Even the cruise line that owns this … Read more
I have vivid memories of my first cruise on Norwegian Spirit, and how excited I was about going to the midnight chocolate buffet! It wasn’t about being hungry – it was about being able to stay up late and eat … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I spent 4 days on a luxury yacht. We sailed out from central London in the middle of the night, and even though I’ve been cruising since I was 11 years old, this cruise … Read more
Most cruise passengers only ever see the public areas and cabins of a cruise ship. They see the restaurants, theatres, pools and cabins, but cruise ships are basically floating cities with huge hidden operational areas underneath the passenger decks. If … Read more
Many people automatically look at cruises during the busiest and most expensive times of year – school holidays, summer and Christmas. They assume that must be the “best” time to go. Experienced cruisers usually do the exact opposite. Regular cruisers … Read more
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