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What Are The Differences Between Eating In The Main Dining Room Or In A Speciality Restaurant onboard a Cruise Ship?

17/02/202630/07/2024

If you’re considering taking a cruise you may have heard that you can eat in the main dining room or in the Speciality Restaurants onboard. You may be wondering which would suit you best, and whether the food in the … Read more

Tags cruise tips, food review, money saving, speciality dining
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Breakfast Choices on Cruises: Main Dining Room vs. Buffet and Other Options Available

30/07/2024

For some, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There are lots of options on a cruise ship when it comes to breakfast – as long as you are up early enough! I have to admit that I … Read more

Tags cruise breakfast, cruise tips, food review, room service

5 Small But Important Things I Do The Day Before a Cruise

30/07/2024

Getting ready for a cruise can be stressful! Some people have packing off to a fine art, throwing in everything at the last minute, and never forgetting a thing. Others start to pack weeks in advance, put things into the … Read more

Tags cruise packing, cruise tips, Insurance, paperwork, preparations
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Are Cruise Ships Really Safe For Kids? (Real Picture Examples of Cruise Ship Decks and Safety Barriers)

14/07/2024

When my parents first thought about taking a family cruise way back in 2005, my Mum’s major concern was about the safety of bringing her children onboard a cruise ship. I was the perfect child, (so my mum says), and … Read more

Tags children, cruise tips, first time cruiser
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5 Food and Drink Costs That Catch Out Unsuspecting Cruisers

14/07/2024

Cruises are great! They suit so many people, and I am not surprised that millions choose to cruise every year. Even if you are a regular cruiser, there might be certain costs that could catch you out. In this article, … Read more

Tags cruise facts, cruise info, cruise tips, money saving
Emma Cruises Anthem of the Seas Laundry list

Royal Caribbean Laundry – Price List, Services, and Packages

17/02/202609/07/2024

If you are considering a cruise with Royal Caribbean, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I’ve cruised with Royal Caribbean many times and have used a variety of laundry options. Does Royal Caribbean Line Have … Read more

Tags laundry, money saving, Royal Caribbean

5 Things Smart Cruisers Do To Keep Their Cabins Organised

17/02/202604/07/2024

Cruise ship cabins are very well designed to make the most of the available space. That said, they often aren’t as large as a hotel room on land, so you have to be quite organised so that you can find … Read more

Tags cruise cabins, cruise packing, cruise tips, packing
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5 Surprising Reasons Why Cruises Are the Best Family Getaway with Kids!

17/02/202604/07/2024

If you have children, grandchildren, or other children in the family, you might be wondering whether a cruise would be a good option for your family holiday/ vacation. I have been cruising since I was a child, and now I … Read more

Tags Costa Cruise, cruise info, cruise tips, family, MSC, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean
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5 Ways to Beat the Cruise Blues After a Trip

17/02/202604/07/2024

Most of us know that feeling. We have been looking forward to our cruise for ages, have had a fantastic time away – and now it is all over! Returning from a cruise can be quite depressing. You have to … Read more

Tags cruise tips, money saving
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Do Cruises Include Drinks? Don’t Miss These FREE Options (Tea, Coffee, Juice & More)

02/07/202504/07/2024

When you book your cruise, it is easy to think that everything will be included, but this is rarely the case – particularly when it comes to drinks. You might have been reading about drinks packages, and be wondering whether … Read more

Tags additional charges, All inclusive drinks, drinks, Drinks package
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6 Adrenaline-Filled FREE Activities You Shouldn’t Miss on Royal Caribbean Cruises

18/02/202627/06/2024

Royal Caribbean have the reputation of having some of the most fun-filled cruise ships at sea. Although activities can vary greatly from one ship to another, there is always plenty going on to keep you occupied – particularly if you … Read more

Tags cruise entertainment, Royal Caribbean
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This Cruise Lines Soda Package is Better Than All The Rest – Here’s Why!

18/02/202627/06/2024

I have recently returned from a lovely trip on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. We sailed from Southampton and visited the Norwegian Fjords. Before the cruise, I thought about the drinks I would be buying onboard, and I didn’t … Read more

Tags Drinks package, gratuities, money saving, Royal Caribbean, Soda
Emma cruises Anthem of the Seas

The 5 Cruise Costs That Catch Out Unsuspecting Cruisers

27/06/2024

If you haven’t done your cruise research, you might be shocked at the end of your cruise to find the additional costs on your onboard account can cost as much as the cruise fare itself! In this article, we look … Read more

Tags cruise tips, Drinks package, excursions, money saving, speciality dining, WiFi
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5 Ways Cruise Ship Musicals Are Better Than Broadway/West End Productions

18/02/202627/06/2024

I love to go to the West End of London to see a Musical. Luckily for me, I don’t live far away and it makes a great day trip out. Seeing these theatre productions on land, along with the additional … Read more

Tags cruise entertainment, cruise show, norwegian, norwegian cruise, Royal Caribbean
Theatre performance of We will rock you - Anthem of the Seas

9 Broadway Musicals You Can See At Sea! (Included)

18/02/202627/06/2024

It’s no secret that I love musicals. I regularly go to London to see shows in the West End, it is one of my favourite pastimes. One of the many reasons I love to cruise with Norwegian or Royal Caribbean … Read more

Tags cruise entertainment, Musicals, norwegian cruise, Royal Caribbean
emma cruises with p&o iona

7 Reasons To Sail From Your Local Cruise Port

02/07/202512/06/2024

There are many great reasons to sail from your local cruise port. If you can find a suitable itinerary and ship that will suit you, it’s something that might be worth considering. While many people like to fly away to … Read more

Tags Cruising from the UK, Embarkation Day, Fly Cruise Tips, ports, southampton
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I Took a Summer Cruise To Norway – Here’s What I Packed (Clothes, Accessories & More)

02/07/202511/06/2024

Norway is one of my favourite places to cruise to – I have returned again and again. The weather can be unpredictable, to say the least, so you need to be prepared for all eventualities. If you are planning a … Read more

Tags cruise info, cruise packing, cruise tips, Norway, Packing List
canary island cruise

6 Fantastic Destinations You Must Visit By Cruise Ship From The UK (No Flying!)

18/02/202611/06/2024

If you live in the UK or are visiting the UK from another part of the world, you might be wondering which are the best itineraries you can take if you want to sail from a UK port. In this … Read more

Tags baltic cruise, Canary Islands, Cruise Destinations, Cruising from the UK, Mediterranean Cruise, Norwegian Fjords, ports, transatlantic cruise, UK

15 Common Mistakes – Things Cruisers Wish They Knew About Before Their First Cruise

18/02/202604/06/2024

When you embark on your first cruise, you may be worried about things you have forgotten about or be concerned that you aren’t as well prepared as you should be. There is no need to worry! In this article, we … Read more

Tags cruise tips, first cruise tips, Included Food, packing
Emma Cruises, Norwegian Encore, Alaska

A Light Packers Guide to Alaska – (What I Brought – and 17 “Essentials” I Didn’t Bring) + Printable Checklist

18/02/202630/05/2024

If you are considering an Alaska cruise you may be wondering what you need to pack. Unpredictable weather can make packing for an Alaskan cruise a little harder than some other destinations – but I have successfully managed it and … Read more

Tags Alaska, cruise packing, ncl, Packing List
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