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Butlin’s at Sea? Here’s How Cruises Compare to Holiday Parks

20/02/2026

I have heard cruises described as “floating caravan parks” or “holiday camps at sea”. While there are some surface similarities if you sail with some of the more budget lines, the price structure, destinations and experience make cruises feel very … Read more

Tags Butlins, family cruising, holiday parks, price comparison, value for money
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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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Best Cruise Lines For Families (Tried & Tested, Pros & Cons!)

15/03/202414/07/2019

Cruising with a family can be expensive. I’m often asked which cruise lines I’d recommend for families so I decided to put together this guide. I have personally been on all of the cruise lines mentioned and I have been … Read more

Tags Budget Cruise, children, cruise tips, Families

7 Things I Loved About Cruising As A Child – How My Cruising Addiction Began!

11/09/202417/12/2016

I am lucky enough to have been cruising since I was 11. My first cruise was a “Fire and Ice” Norwegian cruise to Alaska and Hawaii way back in 2005.  That is where my love of cruising began! My first … Read more

Tags child, cruise, cruising, Families

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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