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“What A Mess Dessert” – Why I Loved This Quirky Speciality Restaurant

29/08/2025

When I sailed on Marella Voyager, I was spoilt for choice when it came to places to eat. As well as the many places that served food included in the cruise fare, there are some speciality restaurants that come at … Read more

Tags Included drinks, marella, Marella Voyager, Speciality restaurant

This Cruise Ship Has 7 Included Restaurants – I Tried Them All (Marella Voyager)

30/08/202529/08/2025

I recently took a cruise on Marella Voyager, where we had seven included restaurants to choose from. That is far more than most other cruise lines. Whether you prefer casual meals, sit-down dining or snacking, there’s something to suit everyone. … Read more

Tags Included Food, marella, Marella Voyager, Mediterranean voyage, restaurant review

Everything I Ate on my Marella Voyager Cruise (Photos and Menus) – Food Review

29/08/202522/08/2025

I’ve cruised many times with Marella and have always enjoyed the food. This review is based on the meals I ate on my recent cruise onboard Marella Voyager. There were seven places to eat on board, as well as a … Read more

Tags food review, marella, Marella Voyager, speciality dining

Can a 2001 Cruise Ship Compete in 2025?

13/08/2025

I’ve recently been onboard a 12-night cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. The ship I was sailing on was Norwegian Star. She was built in 2001, and she doesn’t have … Read more

Tags Iceland, Norway, Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Star, Svalbard

I Took a Cruise to One of The Most Remote Places on Earth

13/08/2025

I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I went to a town that is so remote that you are not allowed to die or give birth there. The cruise was 12 days long, and I didn’t see the sunset at all … Read more

Tags Excursion, Iceland, mining, Norway, Norwegian Cruise Line, Svalbard, Whale watching
MSC Funnel

7 Things You Should Know Before Cruising from the UK with MSC

01/08/202530/07/2025

You might be considering an MSC cruise out of Southampton, there are certainly some bargains to be had! I have cruised with MSC many times, both out of Southampton and in other parts of the world. The newer MSC ships … Read more

Tags Budget Cruise, MSC, Preziosa, southampton, Virtuosa
Carnival dancing on tables

The Cruise Line Where the Waiters Dance on the Tables Every Day

30/07/2025

Imagine eating your dinner in a cruise ship dining room, and all of a sudden your waiter jumps on a table and starts dancing! That isn’t a one-off thing when you sail with Carnival Cruises, it’s a daily occurrence! In … Read more

Tags carnival, Carnival entertainment, dancing waiters
Emma Cruises, bowling alley MSC Euribia

Cruise Ship Bowling Alleys: Which Cruise Lines Have Them and What You Need to Know

30/07/2025

Cruise ships now have more and more things onboard to entertain their guests. From water parks to rock climbing, video game arcades to air hockey tables – there really is something to suit everybody. Many ships also have bowling alleys … Read more

Tags bowling alley, Extra cost activities, Fun activities, ncl
Ambassador Ambience cruise ship

P&O vs Ambassador: Which Cruise Line Is Right For You?

20/08/202530/07/2025

If you are considering a cruise with a British Cruise line, P&O and Ambassador are probably the ones you are looking at – particularly if you want to take a cruise that sails from the UK, rather than booking a … Read more

Tags Ambassador Cruise Line, British cruise line, Cruise line comparison, p&o
Emma cruises with Norwegian Star cruise ship

I Was Upgraded Mid Cruise, What Happened to The Original Guests?!

30/07/2025

ad – This content was created on a press trip (similar to that travel agents/journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. I sailed from Copenhagen to Iceland on board the Norwegian Star. I knew the ship was at … Read more

Tags balcony cabin, Early disembarkation, norwegian, Norwegian Star, upgrade
Emma cruises, Marella ship

7 People Who Would Love a Marella Cruise

30/07/2025

Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own and are based on my own 7 cruises cruising with Marella. You may have seen me posting about Marella Cruises and wondered whether Marella would … Read more

Tags all inclusive, cruise info, cruise tips, family cruises, marella
Emma cruises with Marella ship

5 Reasons Why I Booked a Marella Cruise For Me and My Mum

30/07/2025

Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and I’ve paid full price for this cruise. I have been on many Marella cruises in the past, so when it came to booking a … Read more

Tags all inclusive, family cruising, marella, ocean view cabin
Emma cruises with Carnival Miracle ship

Cruising With Carnival in Europe vs the USA – Here’s What Surprised Me

23/07/2025

I’ve cruised with Carnival from both the US and Europe now, and to be honest, I wasn’t expecting the differences to be quite so big. It’s still the same brand, the same ships, and the same slightly chaotic fun, but … Read more

Tags carnival cruise line, cruise facts, cruise info, Ship review

One Cruise, Two Cabins: My Unexpected Favourite (Balcony vs Suite)

13/08/202521/07/2025

Normally, when cruise lines advertise their cruises, they show you the best cabins on the newest and most exciting ships. I’ve stayed in all kinds of rooms, from inside cabins without any windows to suites with lounges, but almost always … Read more

Tags balcony cabin, cabin review, Family suite, Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Star

I Wanted to Love This Cruise (But Didn’t) – Carnival Miracle Review

26/05/202612/07/2025

I’ve just disembarked a week-long Carnival cruise on a ship that has to be seen to be believed. From a three-hour-long embarkation to my friends being given a full refund because their cabin was so dirty – this trip was … Read more

Tags Carnival Miracle, Cruise ship review, Lisbon, Smoking
Emma and Marella ship

How to Book a Marella Cruise from Outside the UK – USA, Canada and Many More (Finally!)

17/07/202530/06/2025

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

Tags all inclusive, Book a Cruise, marella, travel agent
Emma cruises with Carnival Miracle ship

I Booked an Obstructed View Cabin on an Old Cruise Ship

23/06/2025

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

Tags carnival cruise line, Carnival Miracle, Lisbon
Emma cruises on a Tui river cruise

How TUI River Cruises are Different to Traditional River Cruises – (What The Cruise Fare Includes)

10/06/202505/06/2025

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

Tags all inclusive, christmas markets river cruise, gratuities, tui, TUI River Cruise

I Took the Cheapest All Inclusive Cruise – I’m Still Thinking About It

03/06/202528/05/2025

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

Tags Canary Islands, food review, marella, Marella Discovery 2, ocean view cabin, Ship review

Cunard Now Charges For Room Service After Breakfast – Price Lists & More

10/06/202528/05/2025

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

Tags additional charges, Cunard, room service
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