Who Are Marella? Marella Cruises are part of TUI – one of the world’s biggest travel groups. Marella sells cruises to the British market – including flights and transfers in the cruise price. (Tui also have seven German cruise ships … Read more
In this post, I will discuss all cabin grades available onboard Britannia and share a review of the balcony cabin that I enjoyed during my week-long cruise around the Norwegian Fjords. In this post we will cover: Inside cabins Sleeps … Read more
If you are considering a Viking cruise, you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with Viking, and in this post, we will look at the most important inclusions. Viking Cruises WiFi Included Drinks Included … Read more
I was lucky enough to be invited by Viking to join them on a portion of their ‘Into the Midnight Sun’ cruise. The cruise would take us down to Bergen from Tromso at the top of Norway. Day 1 – … Read more
In June 2018, I took my first cruise around the Norwegian Fjords on P&O’s Britannia. Since then, I have returned time and time again. In this post, I’ll share with you things I wish I had known before my first … Read more
GUEST POST BY DAN FROM SOUTHAMPTON When cruising from Southampton you might travel down a day or two before your trip starts. If you enjoy watching the cruise ships sailing then this post is for you! Here is a list … Read more
Taking a Cruise From Singapore I have taken two cruises from Singapore to Tokyo. The first was onboard Golden Princess, the second was onboard the Spectrum of the Seas – a Royal Caribbean ship built for the Asian market. I … Read more
If you are considering a cruise onboard P&O’s Britannia – or maybe you already have one booked – this is the post for you. Below are 8 FREE things you MUST do onboard Britannia to make the most of your … Read more
British Isles Princess Cruise on Royal Princess In May 2018 I boarded the Royal Princess for a British Isles cruise. The Royal Princess was Incredible and I had an amazing time on her. I was lucky enough to take this … Read more
Updated Post: The BEST Bags for Travel and Cruise (Mia Tui Review and Discount Code) ** Mia Tui Website “EmmaCruises” discount code (15% off EVERYTHING!) A couple of months ago Mia Tui, very generously, sent me a ‘Mini Jen’ handbag … Read more
What is a Thermal Spa Pass? Visiting the spa when cruising can be the ultimate chance to relax. Individual Spa Treatments like massages can be expensive on a cruise ship. Apart from the more traditional Spa treatments many cruise lines … Read more
Christmas Cruises Vary From Cruiseline to Cruiseline Christmas Cruises vary a lot from one line to another. If you are cruising onboard an Italian cruise line you may find it a more “low-key” event than you are used to. Don’t … Read more
My Preconceptions About MSC Food Before I first cruised with MSC, I was a little apprehensive. I had read a lot of reviews about MSC food which were less than complimentary. Once onboard I enjoyed the food. I didn’t experience … Read more
This MSC Meraviglia ship review contains all public spaces, my cabin, bars, restaurants, pools, theatre, casino and more! (Lots of lovely pictures if you’re not in the mood to read words.) I have sailed on many MSC ships over the … Read more
This review is based on my experience of nine MSC cruises, ten Norwegian cruises and five with Royal Caribbean. I will compare my cruising experiences below. The differences are related to the following: #1 Languages Spoken Onboard Norwegian / Royal … Read more
The words ‘formal night’ strike fear into many. The formal dress codes conjure up images of traditional cruising, set dining and table sharing but this is not the case onboard Royal Caribbean cruises. Formal nights are still a part of … Read more
About Cherbourg Cherbourg is a seaside port on the northern edge of France. It is a popular cruise port, with many European itineraries stopping here. Cherbourg is very famous for its Titanic connection. The Titanic departed Cherbourg on its ill-fated … Read more
You Will Dock In Zeebrugge, Nowhere Near Bruge The closest port is Zeebrugge which is approximately a 30-minute drive from central Bruges. We made our way into Bruges using a shuttle service called Cruise Express which I organised prior to our … Read more
My first Royal Caribbean cruise My first ever Royal Caribbean cruise was onboard the Independence of the Seas. I had booked the cruise to try Royal as I had heard really good things and wanted to experience them for myself. … Read more
Many cruise lines sail from Barcelona, It is the biggest cruise port in the Mediterranean. Where do Cruise Ships Dock in Barcelona? NOW: Adossat Quay Terminals – Most Common There are five main cruise terminals in Barcelona, these are the … Read more