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CDC Reported 13.5% of People ill On The Cruise BEFORE Mine – Here’s How it Affected Us

29/01/2025

Taking a Transatlantic crossing on the last Ocean Liner at Sea has long been on my “bucket list”. I knew that I would only want to take that crossing with so many sea days on the Queen Mary 2. I … Read more

Tags Cunard, illness, Norovirus, queen mary 2, Seasickness
tui river cruise top deck danube

Celebrity Cruises Announces River Cruises – Launching 2027!

29/01/202528/01/2025

Big news from Celebrity Cruises: river cruises are coming in 2027! Celebrity River Cruises will debut with a fleet of 10 new ships designed to bring the style, service, and innovation Celebrity is known for to some of the world’s … Read more

Tags Celebrity, river cruising
Rolo and Emma Cruises

I Took A Cruise That Allows Dogs (And Cats) Onboard!

16/11/202528/01/2025

Many of us are animal lovers, and some would like to take their pet dog or cat with them when they cruise. I have a cat and a dog, Hudson and Rolo, and I always miss them when I travel. … Read more

Tags Cunard, pets, queen mary 2, Transatlantic crossing

Queen Mary 2 – Atrium View Inside Cabin Review

28/01/2025

I’ve recently disembarked a cruise, where I stayed in the smallest cabin on the entire ship. It has a feature that I’ve never seen on a cruise ship before, and although my cabin is inside, it’s definitely not what you … Read more

Tags cabin tour, Cunard, inside cabin, ocean liner, ocean view cabin, Seasickness

I Booked The Cheapest Cabin on Fred.Olsen’s Smallest Ship – Balmoral (L Shaped Beds!)

22/02/202615/01/2025

If you are taking a cruise on Fred. Olsen’s smallest ship, Balmoral, you might be wondering whether an inside cabin would suit you. My parents booked a last-minute cruise on her and booked the cheapest cabin onboard. This is what … Read more

Tags Balmoral, cabin review, Fred Olsen, inside cabin
Marella Aida Cruise Ships in Tallinn

Which Cruise Ships Have Lips on the Front?

11/12/2024

If you enjoy cruising, you might have seen other cruise ships in port with large red lips on the front! They are very distinctive. Unless you are German – or German speaking – you are are unlikely to have ever … Read more

Tags aida, cruise ship facts, hull art
Celebrity Edge, Rotterdam

Inside Celebrity Apex: Will’s $30,000 Luxury Cruise Adventure

06/12/2024

Recently, my friend Will from TrekTrendy sailed onboard Celebrity Apex, where he spent 72 hours experiencing one of the finest suites at sea. This cruise was so interesting I just had to share this with you! With exclusive amenities like … Read more

Tags Celebrity, celebrity apex, suite, TrekTrendy
Captain Hudson, champagne and crisps

MSC Preziosa – Inside Cabin Photo Review – Space, Bathroom, Cleanliness and More

08/12/202403/12/2024

If you’re planning a cruise on MSC’s Preziosa (or MSC’s Divina, as she is identical), you may want to save money and book an inside cabin. When I stayed onboard, I was upgraded to a balcony cabin. My parents recently … Read more

Tags Cruise review, inside cabin, msc cruises, Preziosa
Emma cruise Marella balcony

All Inclusive Cruises Under £100 Per Person Per Night – Marella Black Friday Sale

29/11/2024

Marella have some fabulous Black Friday deals that mean there are some real bargains to be had. I’ve ben on 5 Marella cruises so far and have always had a great time. Normally I think a cruise is a great … Read more

Tags marella
Emma Cruises MSC Euribia

The Rise of Budget Cruising: How Cruises Went from Ultra-Exclusive to Mass Market

26/11/2024

Looking at some of the stunning modern cruise ships of today, it is hard to believe that the idea of going on a ship for pleasure was an alien concept until the early 20th century. Cruising was very much a … Read more

Tags Cunard, Ocean Liners, Queen Mary, Ship History, white star line
Marella Explorer 2

6 Ways Marella Cruises Are Different From Traditional Cruises

26/11/2024

This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises, all opinions are my own based on my past 6 Marella cruises. It is no secret that I always enjoy cruising with Marella Cruises. I’ve cruised with them six times now. Their British … Read more

Tags cruise tips, marella

I Stayed In The Smallest Cabin on a BRAND NEW Cruise Ship

20/11/202420/11/2024

If you’ve ever seen a cruise line advertise their cruises, you’ll notice that they usually show you balcony cabins. They don’t share that many rooms have no outside space at all, and a massive percentage don’t even have windows. Inside … Read more

Tags cabin review, Cunard, inside cabin, Queen Anne
Emma Cruises MSC Euribia Yacht Club sign

Inside Look: MSC’s Luxury Ship Within a Ship (MSC Euribia) #ad

29/10/202429/10/2024

I’ve been cruising with MSC for years, and I’ve always wanted to go through those MSC Yacht Club doors to the luxurious “ship within a ship” area. I’d heard about it, I’d seen pictures but never stayed inside. On my … Read more

Tags MSC, MSC Euribia, yacht club
Emma cruises MSC Euribia Yacht club Butler

I Spent 7 Days In The Exclusive Area of a NEW Cruise Ship (MSC Euribia) #ad

29/10/202429/10/2024

I’m currently onboard one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the world, staying in a luxury “ship within a ship” area that only 5% of guests onboard have access to.  I’ve been cruising since I was a … Read more

Tags msc cruises, Norway, Norwegian Fjords, yacht club
Dry dock QM2

What are Dry Docks and Why do Cruise Ships Need Them?

29/10/2024

Cruise ships need regular maintenance to make sure they are safe, sail efficiently and are up to date with rules and regulations. Sometimes, maintenance requires the ship to be put in a dry dock. But what exactly is a dry … Read more

Tags cruise facts, cruise ship history, dry dock
Emma Cruises Anthem of the Seas Norway

8 Of The Best Cruise Lines For Young Adults – By Price

30/07/202522/10/2024

Deciding on a cruise line as a young person can often be a difficult task. There is so much variety within the cruise industry and it’s incredibly important that you make the right choice for you. I have been cruising … Read more

Tags costa, marella, MSC, ncl, p&o, Royal Caribbean, virgin voyages, Young cruisers
Bat from tom voyage instagram

This Shocked Cruiser Found a Live BAT in His Cabin

12/09/202405/09/2024

A cruiser named Tom got more than he bargained for when he returned to his cabin on a Virgin Voyages cruise, he found something that I would not like to find in my cabin. Tom was on a cruise around … Read more

Tags Bat, cruise news, virgin voyages
Aurora inside cabin

I Paid £50 Extra to Pick my Inside Cabin Because of THIS Feature I’ve Never Seen Before

13/01/202504/09/2024

I recently went on a cruise and stayed in an inside cabin with a very quirky feature.  The cabin was located right in the middle of deck 11 without any access to daylight or the outside world. I spent most … Read more

Tags Aurora, bruges, cabin review, inside cabin, P&O Cruises, short cruise
marella discovery

How to Find Discounts on Marella and TUI Cruises (Coupon Codes, Always Available)

25/02/202604/09/2024

I always enjoy cruising with Marella. They offer an all-inclusive cruise experience; their fares include flights from the UK, transfers, drinks, and gratuities as standard. What many people don’t realise is that Marella often have discount codes, which, when entered … Read more

Tags Booking, discount code, marella, money saving
Marella Explorer 2 Aft Balcony Cabin

I Took 3 of The Best Adult-Only Cruises – Here’s How They Compared

17/02/202625/08/2024

Adult-only cruises are very popular for lots of reasons. Many people want to totally relax when they are away, and although it’s great to have children around, sometimes you just want some peace and quiet! Some cruise lines, like Virgin … Read more

Tags adult only cruising, Ambassador Cruise Line, Fred Olsen, marella cruises, P&O Cruises, Saga, Viking Cruises, virgin voyages
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