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Emma Le Teace

Emma and Marella ship

How to Book a Marella Cruise from Outside the UK – USA, Canada and Many More (Finally!)

17/07/202530/06/2025

For years and years, I have been talking about Marella Cruises and how much I enjoy them. I appreciate this must have been a little frustrating for some of my audience, as only British people were able to easily book … Read more

Tags all inclusive, Book a Cruise, marella, travel agent
Emma and with cruise cards

Lost Your Cruise Card? Don’t Panic, Here’s What to Do

24/06/2025

Losing your cruise card is something many of us have done. Often, it is just misplaced. Check your pockets and around your cabin, and you will probably find it. If you have lost your cruise card, it isn’t a major … Read more

Tags cruise cards, cruise info, lanyard, lost cruise card, replacement card
obstructed view

3 Reasons Why Ticking the Automatic Upgrade Box on a Cruise May Be a Mistake

23/06/2025

When you book your cruise online, look out for the box to tick to agree to – or decline an upgrade. If you book through a travel agent, make it clear if you don’t want an auto upgrade. While that … Read more

Tags auto upgrade, cabin location, cabin upgrade, inside cabin, Obstructed view cabin, ocean view cabin

1% of Ships are Cruise Ships, Here’s What The Rest Are

23/06/2025

I see an awful lot of cruise ships, being a full-time cruise blogger. Sometimes you can go to a busy port and find three or four cruise ships docked there. It’s easy to think that cruise ships must make up … Read more

Tags CLIA, ship statistics, ships
Emma cruises Havila

Top 10 Cruise Destinations Revealed (Panama Canal Down on Last Year!)

23/06/2025

You probably won’t be surprised to know that in 2024, millions of people went on a cruise. In this post, we examine the latest data from the CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) and compare 2024 cruises to those taken in … Read more

Tags CLIA, Cruise Statistics, destinations

1/3rd of Cruisers Are Under 40! Here’s The Average Age

23/06/2025

The statistics used in this post have come from CLIA the Cruise Line International Association. I started my cruising blog back in 2016, because I loved to cruise – but many of my friends knew nothing about cruising and weren’t … Read more

Tags Age Demographic, cruise facts, Cruise Statistics, Young cruisers
Emma cruises on a Tui river cruise

How TUI River Cruises are Different to Traditional River Cruises – (What The Cruise Fare Includes)

10/06/202505/06/2025

In March 2022, I took my first-ever TUI river cruise. At that time, TUI was fairly new to the river cruise market, and I had seen some great offers at prices far below those of other major river cruise lines. I … Read more

Tags all inclusive, christmas markets river cruise, gratuities, tui, TUI River Cruise

Cunard Now Charges For Room Service After Breakfast – Price Lists & More

10/06/202528/05/2025

One of the things I always liked about Cunard was that they offered 24-hour free room service. On a cruise line where dress codes are so strictly enforced, it was nice to have the option of getting room service if … Read more

Tags additional charges, Cunard, room service
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Was Cruising More Affordable in the 1990’s? Or Is It More Affordable Today?

20/05/2025

People often tell me that they think the cost of cruising is getting more and more expensive, often with hidden extras like service charges that aren’t included in the advertised price. Cruises range in price, and always have done. You … Read more

Tags 1990's, cruise prices, cruise ship history
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The 5 Most Expensive Mistakes People Make With Travel Insurance

06/05/2025

I think most of us would agree that travel insurance is pretty boring! There are all those long pages of terms and conditions to read, clauses regarding all sorts of things you wouldn’t necessarily think of – it’s not exactly … Read more

Tags cancellations, flight delays, missed port cover, Travel Insurance

This Is What Makes the Perfect Cruise Dress (5 Must-Have Features)

07/05/202506/05/2025

People often ask me about the dresses I wear when I cruise. I have always liked to wear dresses. They are easy to put on, comfortable to wear, and can look both smart or casual, depending on what you wear … Read more

Tags cruise tips, dress code, Dresses, Popsy dresses
Emma Cruises on Norwegian Spirit in Japan

5 Things People Forget to Claim on Travel Insurance (That Could Be Worth $$$)

06/05/2025

Many people think that Travel Insurance is just for major emergencies – medical issues, holiday cancellations etc.- but it covers many other things as well. Check your policy — you might have missed out on claiming money you are entitled … Read more

Tags flight delays, lost baggage, missed port cover, Travel Insurance

This Cruise Ship Has 6 Restaurants Included in the Cruise Fare (I Tried Them All)

14/04/2025

I recently took a cruise on Marella Discovery 2 where the cruise fare includes six restaurants. That is far more than most other cruise lines. Whether you prefer buffet-style meals, sit-down dining or snacking, there’s something to suit everyone. Here’s … Read more

Tags food review, Included Food, marella cruises, Marella Discovery 2
P&O Cruises Solo Balcony Cabin

How to Find Cheap Cruises as a Solo Traveller (Without Paying a Fortune!)

14/04/2025

Cruising alone might sound amazing, total freedom, your own space onboard, and no compromises. But when you look at the prices, you might change your mind! Even the so-called “solo” rooms can be ridiculously expensive. There are ways to cruise … Read more

Tags cruise tips, money saving, solo cabin, solo cruising

I Upgraded to Marella’s Premium Drinks Package – Here’s Why

14/04/2025

Marella Cruises includes a standard drinks package in the fare, which is already pretty generous – but when I last cruised with Marella, I decided to upgrade to the Premium Drinks Package for one reason. I didn’t actually pay much … Read more

Tags cruise info, Drinks package, marella, Premium drinks package

Inside Cabin for 4 Adults? Here’s What No One Tells You!

01/04/2025

Booking an inside cabin is often far cheaper than booking a balcony cabin. If you are cruising on a budget, an inside cabin can be a great way to have a fantastic cruise holiday without breaking the bank. After all, … Read more

Tags family cruising, four berth cabin, inside cabin, money saving

My Cruise Skipped 12pm–1pm Most Days: Here’s Why

01/04/2025

When I took a transatlantic crossing on the world’s last Ocean Liner, Queen Mary 2, we changed time zones most days at 12 p.m. This crossing was unusual because there were no port stops. We left New York and sailed … Read more

Tags Cunard, jet lag, Seasickness, time zones, Transatlantic crossing

7 Important Things to Know Before Your First Marella Cruise

12/03/2025

It is no secret that I love a Marella cruise, the ships, the destinations, the food, and the entertainment is some of the best at sea and I’ve cruised with them 6 times now. Marella are an all-inclusive cruise line, … Read more

Tags all inclusive cruising, cruise tips, marella cruises

Pizza, Pasta & Bread in a Plant Pot – Why I Kept Going Back to This Restaurant (Marella Cruises)

12/03/2025

When I was on Marella Discovery 2, most people headed straight to the buffet or main dining room to eat, but there’s a restaurant that many completely overlooked – The Glass House. When I was on board, The Glass House … Read more

Tags Glass House, Included Food, marella cruises, restaurants, speciality restaurants

Planning a British Isles Cruise? Don’t Get Caught Out by the Weather!

05/03/2025

I love a British Isles cruise. Even though I am from the UK, they visit places that I would not usually have the opportunity to get to. Living down on the south coast of England, I have to take a … Read more

Tags Belfast, british isles, cruise ports, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Packing List, weather
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Hey hey hey, I'm Emma and I LOVE cruising! I took my first cruise when I was 11 and I've been hooked ever since. I create cruise content across YouTube, this website and my social accounts, all with the aim of helping you to find, and take your perfect cruise. 48,000 people receive my best cruise tips, insights and guides every week. You can join them for free by clicking here.

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