Emma Le Teace 
If you are looking for a cheap cruise, there are lots of things to avoid that can push the prices up significantly! We have all seen bargain offers, but when you come to book them, they are no longer available … Read more
Have you ever considered selling up and moving on to a cruise ship full-time? Over the past few years a few companies have sprung up offering people the opportunity to live at sea. Some of these companies have been more … Read more
I have recently sailed onboard the Celebrity Infinity around the Greek Islands. Celebrity Infinity is a relatively old ship, but the cruise fares to sail onboard her are far cheaper than on the more modern Celebrity “Edge” class ships. As … Read more
I have been cruising (and testing cruise ship cookies) since I was 11 years old and in this guide, I will share with you the cookie options from all the mainstream cruise lines. Cookies vary in quality, availability and location. … Read more
Everyone thinks of me as being a “Cruise Expert” – but believe me, I have made some stupid mistakes when cruising – just the same as everyone else! Find out what in this article… #1 Time Zone Mistake I arrived … Read more
I am lucky enough to cruise many times a year, and there are five things I always do once I get on board. Find out what those five things are in the article below. I am quite an organised person, … Read more
I have recently sailed onboard the Celebrity Infinity around the Greek Islands. Celebrity Infinity is a relatively old ship, but the cruise fares to sail onboard her are far cheaper than on the more modern Celebrity “Edge” class ships. As … Read more
You will often find stories in the news about the biggest, newest cruise ships. They have lots of exciting activities onboard to try, like Zip Lines and Go Karts – and there are many fancy restaurants and bars to choose … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering what there is to do when onboard. Cruise ship entertainment varies a lot by cruise line but some common types are found on many ships. In this post, we will … Read more
You may have seen pictures of Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners in dry dock undergoing renovation, or being built in the shipyards. You may have wondered why they are painted a different colour – often red – below the water … Read more
I took a cruise on Symphony of the Seas – and saw another guest do the weirdest thing! He took off his two socks, and then carefully laid them on the chairs in the theatre beside him to reserve two … Read more
I recently took a four-day trip down the coast of Norway on the Havila Polaris. Polaris is a Norwegian Coastal Ferry built in 2023. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. All the Havila ships have … Read more
I have taken many many cruises around the Mediterranean. There are lots of reasons why I keep returning again and again. In this article, we explore some of those reasons and why I think you should cruise there too. #1 … Read more
If you are considering booking a trip on any of Havila’s four modern ships you might be wondering which cabin option would suit you best. Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. These ships are identical, … Read more
If you are taking a trip on a Havila Norwegian Coastal Ferry you may be wondering if a Seaview cabin is a good choice. In this article, I will review the Seaview cabin 4207 onboard Havila Polaris. Havila has four … Read more
#1 Havila Have Four New, Purpose Built Ships Havila has four ships – Havila Capella, Castor, Pollux and Polaris. All the Havila ships have been built between 2021 and 2023. They sail along the Norwegian coast from Bergen to Kirkenes … Read more
What Is A Themed Night? A themed night on a cruise ship where guests and staff dress up with a specific theme in mind. Colour-themed nights are very popular – particularly White Night, which is held on many different cruise … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with Azamara you may be wondering if an Oceanview cabin is a good choice. In this article, I will review the oceanview cabin 4056 onboard Azamara Pursuit. Azamara has four cruise ships – Azamara Quest, … Read more
If you are considering sailing on P&O’s Arvia or Iona, you may wonder if a balcony cabin would suit you. I have stayed in three types in the past. P&O’s Arvia and Iona are sister ships. I have sailed on … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can stay in touch with family and friends back home by using your phone in the normal way. In this article, we explain how and when you … Read more