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
As I started cruising as a child, that means I have been cruising for over two-thirds of my life! I have seen plenty of changes in that time, particularly over the last ten years or so. Some things have changed … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on a cruise ship that divides opinion like no other. Some people describe her as the world’s ugliest cruise ship, but what she looks like from the outside is just the start of why she’s … Read more
Cruise ship balconies are one of the best places to relax at sea. It’s lovely to have your own bit of outside space to retreat to if the top decks are busy, and you want to have some quiet time. … Read more
When you first sleep on your cruise ship bed, you might soon discover that what looks like a double or queen bed is actually two single beds pushed together. After over 80 cruises, this is something I’m completely used to, but … Read more
Falling asleep to the sound of the ocean and getting plenty of fresh sea air sounds like one of the best parts of having a balcony cabin. But can you actually leave the balcony door open all night on a … Read more
One of the most common pieces of cruise advice is: “It doesn’t matter what cabin you book because you’ll hardly be in it.” That may be true for some passengers, but definitely not everyone. Some people only use their cabin … Read more
It certainly isn’t unusual to see passengers using wheelchairs and mobility scooters onboard cruise ships, although there aren’t really any statistics showing exactly how many passengers use them. Cruising can be a great way to explore different countries and regions … Read more
Most adults probably assume that when they book a cruise, they’ll be sleeping in a normal bed. But if three or four adults are sharing one cruise cabin, somebody may end up climbing a ladder into what is essentially a … Read more
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you find a cruise ship you would love to try, but the price is much higher than you expected? Why not try searching to find out whether your chosen ship has … Read more
Norwegian Epic was not originally intended to be a unique ship. Norwegian ordered two ships under its ambitious “F3” project, with an option for a third. Unfortunately, a major disagreement with the shipyard resulted in the second ship being cancelled. … Read more
Designing a new cruise ship is enormously expensive, complicated – and risky. Once a cruise line and shipyard have developed a successful design, it usually makes far more sense to build several versions of it than to start again from … Read more
For almost 10 years, I’ve been sharing my cruises with you on the internet with just one aim: to help you decide which cruises are for you and which definitely aren’t. 👀🚢 I’ve answered thousands of questions in that time, but there’s always been one question I’ve never had a really good answer to: “Emma, who should I book my cruise with?” 🤔🚢 I’m so happy to say that I finally have the answer! I’ve launched my own agency and you can now book your cruises through me and my team at The Cruise…
Things have changed a lot in the cruise industry over the last ten years – some would say for the better, others would say for the worse! Some changes are improvements, whilst others seem to be simply about cost-cutting. Some … Read more
I have noticed over the past few years that things that used to be included in your cruise fare now cost extra. Not large things, just small tweaks that save the cruise lines money and can make your cruise feel … Read more
If you are used to staying in hotels, you might think that checking out of your cabin on a cruise ship would be much the same. Nothing could be further from the truth! In this article, we look at what … Read more
I recently went on a cruise, and I stayed in one of the world’s strangest cabins. The design is so unusual that there are no other cruise ships with this layout at all. Even the cruise line that owns this … Read more
Most passengers see a cruise ship glide neatly into port and never think about the person who may have physically climbed onboard from a much smaller boat to help make that happen. When I took a behind-the-scenes tour of the … Read more
ad • Hey hey! I’ve just disembarked a veeeery warm (but fantastic) week in the Mediterranean onboard Norwegian Epic! ????????️ Epic is completely unique and she was the ship where Norwegian tried new things. Some of them they did again, and some they never did (like the quirky bathroom layout). ????⚓️ She is definitely the most divisive cruise ship out there, some people love her and others love to hate her. I cruised on her way back in 2015, before I ever considered talking about cruises online, so I…
I have vivid memories of my first cruise on Norwegian Spirit, and how excited I was about going to the midnight chocolate buffet! It wasn’t about being hungry – it was about being able to stay up late and eat … Read more
I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I spent 4 days on a luxury yacht. We sailed out from central London in the middle of the night, and even though I’ve been cruising since I was 11 years old, this cruise … Read more