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Emma Le Teace

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

Here’s What Happens to Items Inside Cruise Ships When They’re Scrapped

29/10/2025

Most of us know that cruise ships are dismantled, and much of their construction materials are sorted and sent for recycling. But what happens to the ship’s contents? All those fixtures and fittings that are too good to be thrown … Read more

Tags Cruise ship breaking, scrapping, Ship History
Emma cruises and laptop

How to Get Your Items Back if You Leave Them on a Cruise Ship

29/10/2025

Picture the scene, you have a wonderful cruise, get back home tired, but happy – then you realise you have left something behind on the ship. How on earth are you going to get it back? In this article, we … Read more

Tags cruise tips, lost and found, lost property

How Cruise Ships Move When Hurricanes Are Predicted (Real Example)

29/10/2025

The cruise industry tracks the number of cruise ships sailing to the Caribbean and also the volume of passengers visiting the region. Numbers reached record levels in 2023 and 2024. The Caribbean has the largest share of global cruise itineraries. … Read more

Tags cancelled, cruise itinerary changes, Hurricane, Hurricane Melissa, Travel Insurance, weather

The Best Places In The UK To Visit If You Are Interested In Ship History

23/10/2025

It’s no secret that I love a bit of ship history! Living in the UK, I feel spoilt for choice when it comes to opportunities to visit places steeped in maritime history. And not just dusty old museums. You can … Read more

Tags Belfast, Liverpool, places to visit, Ship History, southampton, SS Great Britain, Tilbury, titanic
Norwegian Breakaway studio cabin

Which Norwegian Cruise Ships Have Studio-Specific Cabins For Solos

09/10/2025

Disclaimer: I stayed in a studio cabin as part of a press trip. This content, however, is not sponsored and Norwegian haven’t seen it. I just wanted to make it. Studio cabins are specially designed accommodation for solo cruisers. They … Read more

Tags Norwegian Cruise Line, solo, studio cabins

Why Palma de Mallorca is One of the Easiest (and Best) Cruise Ports to Sail From

30/09/2025

Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own based on my 8+ Cruises with Marella. When I took my most recent Marella cruise onboard Marella Voyager, we sailed from Palma de Mallorca. I … Read more

Tags cruise info, Destination Guide, marella, Palma De Mallorca, Things to do

Who Exactly Are Marella Cruises? (And How They’re Different from TUI)

30/09/2025

Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own based on my 8+ Cruises with Marella. If you live in the UK, you will probably have heard of Marella Cruises. Marella are a British … Read more

Tags marella, New Build ships, Thomson, tui

Cruise Ship Minibars: Why I Always Avoid Them

10/09/2025

Cruise cabins feel like nice hotels, and the minibar is often sitting there looking tempting but I will never touch it, unless I am travelling on a luxury cruise line. There are lots of reasons I don’t use the minibar … Read more

Tags additional charges, cruise info, drinks, minibar, moneysaving cruise tips

“What A Mess Dessert” – Why I Loved This Quirky Speciality Restaurant

29/08/2025

When I sailed on Marella Voyager, I was spoilt for choice when it came to places to eat. As well as the many places that served food included in the cruise fare, there are some speciality restaurants that come at … Read more

Tags Included drinks, marella, Marella Voyager, Speciality restaurant

This Cruise Ship Has 7 Included Restaurants – I Tried Them All (Marella Voyager)

30/08/202529/08/2025

I recently took a cruise on Marella Voyager, where we had seven included restaurants to choose from. That is far more than most other cruise lines. Whether you prefer casual meals, sit-down dining or snacking, there’s something to suit everyone. … Read more

Tags Included Food, marella, Marella Voyager, Mediterranean voyage, restaurant review
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