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Emma cruises and Arvia

6,000 People On One Ship… Does It Actually Feel Crowded?

20/04/2026

6,000 passengers on one cruise ship might sound ridiculous. That could be compared to a small town or a packed stadium. I would normally avoid really crowded stadium events, but wouldn’t think twice about taking a cruise on a mega … Read more

Tags Arvia, biggest cruise ships, Costa Smerelda, full capacity, Icon of the Seas, Iona, mega ships
emma cruises with biscuits

Why “Cookies” And “Biscuits” Mean Completely Different Things In The UK

22/04/202620/04/2026

When I’m on a cruise and I tell people I’m looking for cookies, they might think I mean biscuits and am using the American word – but I don’t. Cookies and biscuits are different in the UK. Americans seem to … Read more

Tags biscuits, britishism, cookies

5 Cruise Tips I Ignore (And Why)

14/04/2026

Every cruiser you ask seems to have a good “cruise tip” to pass on to you. Some of these are useful, but I totally ignore others because I just don’t agree with them. Here are some of the “useful” cruise … Read more

Tags cruise tips, drinks packages, excursions, inside cabins, money saving cruise tips, ports
Embarkation Day

Cruise Security Vs Airport Security – What’s Actually Different?

14/04/2026

Most people assume cruise security is just like airport security. After going through both regularly, there are some big differences and a few things really surprised me. You still go through scanners, bags are checked, and there are still rules … Read more

Tags airport security, cruise info, emabarkation, security
Emma in headphones

Don’t Book A Noisy Cruise Cabin – Check These 5 Things First

14/04/2026

When booking your cabin for your cruise, there are a few things to keep in mind. Where your cabin is on the ship – and what is above and below it – can greatly impact your time onboard. It is … Read more

Tags bar, deck plans, night club, noise, pool deck, public areas, soundproof cabins, theatre

I Tried Cruise Ship Drop Slides… One Didn’t Go To Plan

13/04/2026

Every big new cruise ship launched seems to have more extreme attractions! Aquacoasters, drop slides, ropes courses, Go-Karts – there are plenty of things onboard to keep everyone amused and entertained. I have recently tried both a wet and a … Read more

Tags Drop slide, onboard activities, scary activities, water park, water slide
Aurora inside cabin storage

What I Do With Dirty Clothes On A Cruise (Most People Don’t)

13/04/2026

Cruise cabins are small… and keeping them organised makes a huge difference. At home, you might have a massive laundry basket to hide dirty washing away in. You might have a chair piled with clothes that are not dirty enough … Read more

Tags Hints and tips, laundry, packing, packing cubes
Ship Graphic

The World’s Biggest Cruise Ships Compared To Cars, Buildings – And Even Capybaras

25/03/2026

Cruise ships seem to be getting bigger and bigger. Royal Caribbean, MSC and Norwegian seem to be launching massive new ships almost on an annual basis. The ships are like floating resorts, with varied entertainment, many eating options, water parks, … Read more

Tags cruise facts, mega ships, MSC, Royal Caribbean
Captain Hudson and first mate Rolo

We Did It!! We Raised $32,978 / £24,627 For Charity! THANK YOU!!

25/03/202625/03/2026

The latest versions of the Captain Hudson and First Mate Rolo Plushies have raised $32,977 /£24,627 for charity! That is amazing, thank you all so much! When I decided to put Captain Hudson and a First Mate Rolo plushies on … Read more

Tags Captain Hudson, charity, First Mate Rolo, fundraiser, Hospital Ships, Lucky's Legacy Rescue, Mercy Ships, Romanian Rescue Dog
Emma cruises LunaTique Norwegian Luna cocktails

Lunatique Review (Run Time, Drinks, Value & More) Norwegian Luna

25/03/202625/03/2026

Note: I was onboard Norwegian Luna for a launch press trip. All opinions are my own. I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I went to see a show that really pushed me out of my comfort zone. The show was … Read more

Tags adult only entertainment, included cocktails, LunaTique show review, Norwegian Luna

Azamara Cruises. Real Cabin Reviews and Cabins To Avoid (With Photos)

19/03/202619/03/2026

If you are taking a cruise with Azamara, you may be wondering which cabin type would suit you best. All of their ships are virtually identical in size, decor, and style, so whichever ship you are looking at booking, this … Read more

Tags Azamara, Azamara Journey, Azamara Onward, Azamara Pursuit, balcony cabin, cabin review, inside cabin, Oceanview cabin, Veranda Plus cabin
Alcohol in bag

Can You Sneak Alcohol Onboard A Cruise Ship? The Cruise “Hack” Some People Still Try

25/03/202619/03/2026

How to sneak alcohol onto cruise ships is one of the most common tips people share online. It is something I would never recommend – and I certainly wouldn’t risk doing it myself! For a start, I don’t drink much … Read more

Tags Alcohol, banned for life, confiscated
Azamara room service

Azamara Free Room Service – What’s Available and When – Real Photos of Food & Menus.

19/03/2026

Azamara offer 24-hour free room service. This free service makes you feel like you are really getting a premium experience while onboard. There are lots of items included in the menu – something for everyone. Whether you want to treat … Read more

Tags Azamara, free room service, room service

Azamara’s “The Patio”. The Best Poolside Grill At Sea? Real Photos & Menus.

19/03/2026

If you are sailing on an Azamara ship, you aren’t going to want to miss a trip to “The Patio”. This poolside grill offers a casual, sit-down experience during the day and transforms into an alfresco dining restaurant during the … Read more

Tags Al fresco dining, Azamara, poolside grill, The Patio
azamara onward ship port

Azamara Included Drinks List (and 2026 Menus)

20/03/202619/03/2026

If you are taking a cruise with Azamara, you might be wondering which drinks are included in the price of the cruise. Azamara offers a range of drinks as standard, but that range is quite limited. (They also include gratuities in the … Read more

Tags Azamara, cruise info, drinks packages, Included drinks
Emma and Matt Marella

I Took a Traditional Cruiser on His First Marella Cruise

27/02/2026

I’ve just disembarked a cruise with my friend and business partner Matt. It wasn’t his first cruise, but it was his first Marella cruise. Matt’s used to the more classic, formal cruise lines, so I was really curious to see … Read more

Tags all inclusive cruising, Canary Islands, cruise globe, marella, Marella Voyager, Winter Sun
Saranda, Albania

Marella Just Added These New Cruise Ports for Summer 2027 (Unexpected Destinations)

21/01/2026

Marella Cruises has announced it will be visiting some new, exciting destinations in summer 2027, I’ve never been to either so was very excited to find out all about these ports. In 2027, Marella will be visiting Saranda in Albania … Read more

Tags Albania, Destination Guide, marella, Saranda, Sarandë, Sicily, Syracuse
Marella Voyager ship with Emma Cruises

I Booked The Same Cruise Ship Twice – Here’s Why

23/12/2025

Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own based on my 8+ Cruises with Marella. Lots of people like to cruise on the newest, flashiest cruise ships when they are first launched. Others … Read more

Tags all inclusive, Canary Islands, marella, Marella Voyager, Mediterranean Cruise
Toad in the Hole - Fred Olsen

7 Very British Touches I Noticed on My Last Cruise

01/12/202526/11/2025

I recently took a mystery cruise with the British cruiseline, Fred. Olsen. We took a five-day trip from Portsmouth, and we had no idea where we would be sailing to. The ship itself felt surprisingly British – small and slightly … Read more

Tags Borealis, British cruise line, British experience, Fred Olsen
I discovered a Roman Amphitheatre in Spain Emma cruises

4 Reasons I Don’t Often Book Excursions Through the Cruise Line

25/11/2025

Cruiseline excursions can be great in some situations. If you are a first-time cruiser, a nervous traveller, or are a long way from home in an unfamiliar country, they can be the perfect solution. Most of the time, I either … Read more

Tags cruise globe, Cruiseline excursions, excursions, independent excursions, money saving
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