Missing Ship Photos
Hey hey! I’ve got a favour to ask. We have a few ships in The Cruise Globe that we don’t yet have photos for. That means that when somebody adds a cruise, nothing pops up in the picture box, how … Read more
How to Book a Marella Cruise from Outside the UK – USA, Canada and Many More (Finally!)
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
Lost Your Cruise Card? Don’t Panic, Here’s What to Do
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
I Booked an Obstructed View Cabin on an Old Cruise Ship
I recently went on a cruise, and I stayed in a cabin that had not changed in 22 years. I booked a quirky cabin type, too, that most people don’t know is an option, and it’s certainly not a cabin … Read more
3 Reasons Why Ticking the Automatic Upgrade Box on a Cruise May Be a Mistake
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
1% of Ships are Cruise Ships, Here’s What The Rest Are
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
Top 10 Cruise Destinations Revealed (Panama Canal Down on Last Year!)
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
1/3rd of Cruisers Are Under 40! Here’s The Average Age
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
Where I Am The Sun DOESN’T SET! – Emma Cruises Weekly Newsletter
Hey hey, I hope you’re having a lovely week. I’m sending this email from my cabin onboard the Norwegian Star sailing near Iceland! ???????? I know ‘The Sun DOESN’T SET’ might not sound possible, but I promise you it is! ???????? On this cruise, I’ve been visiting some of the most remote places on earth, some of which are so far north that they have 24-hour sunlight during the summer. ????️????️ I visited Svalbard (where I took a trip down a coal mine and crawled through a 60cm high tunnel), and there the sun…
I’m Cruising to Iceland and Svalbard! – Emma Cruises Weekly Newsletter
ad • Greetings from the wonderful Norwegian Star, currently bobbing around near Norway! ???????????? The cruise I’m currently on is 12 days long, and we’re visiting Svalbard and Iceland, two places that I’ve never been to before. They’ve been on my to do list for a veeery long time. ???????? In Svalbard, the sun doesn’t set between the 20th of April and the 22nd of August. AT ALL. Isn’t that crazy?! I can’t wait to show you more of this adventure. Glad I’m not here in winter when it’s dark 24/7! ???????? I have…
How TUI River Cruises are Different to Traditional River Cruises – (What The Cruise Fare Includes)
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
I Took the Cheapest All Inclusive Cruise – I’m Still Thinking About It
I’ve recently been onboard an all-inclusive cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around. The ship I sailed on started her life as Legend of the Seas for Royal Caribbean in the 1990s. She’s now with an … Read more
What Do the Red and Green Lights on Ships Really Mean?
Most people don’t think twice about those little red and green lights they see on a ship or boat. They are, in fact, crucial for ship safety, especially at night or in bad weather. This system of lights helps ships … Read more
How Cruise Ship Stabilisers Actually Work (And Why They Are Important To Me!)
Many people are surprised to know that I sometimes get seasick. Not just seasick, actually, I get motion sick in general. I can be unwell on long car journeys, on coaches or buses, and even sometimes on VR games. I … Read more
RMS, SS, MS and More: What Do Those Ship Prefix Letters Actually Mean?
You have probably seen ships with prefixes like SS or RMS, particularly on older ships. These aren’t random, they actually mean something. The RMS Titanic is one of the most infamous ships in history. Everyone seems to know she sank … Read more
Common Nautical Phrases You Use Without Realising!
Lots of language we use comes from ships and sailing – far more than you might realise. These phrases were used practically in the past, but have now become part of everyday speech, even for those who have never set … Read more
Cunard Now Charges For Room Service After Breakfast – Price Lists & More
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
How To Find Discount Codes For Marella Cruises
#Step 1: Click on the Marella cruises link below to research cruises available that fit your criteria. You’ll see some deals straight away on this page: On that page you should be able to see offers that Marella have at … Read more
Don’t Be Fooled: These 16 Cruise Ports Are FAR From The City
I went on a cruise recently, and it was advertised as going to Paris and Bordeaux – but it didn’t. I was miles away from those places. The container ports we actually stopped at were miles away from the big … Read more
The Perfect Gift for Any Ocean Liner or Cunard Fan (Full Fleet Available)
The Cruise Globe are proud to announce that they have added Scale Ship Portraits of all of the Cunard Queens to their range, following the great success of their original Queen Mary 2 portrait. Don’t forget code EMMACRUISES will get … Read more