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Emma cruises Anthem of the Seas

7 Days Onboard The Anthem of the Seas To Norway

17/02/202625/08/2024

I was recently onboard a 7-night Royal Caribbean cruise, heading to Norway with my family on Anthem of the Seas. I’ve been cruising for years but usually, I only cruise with other adults. On this cruise, though, I brought my … Read more

Tags Anthem of the Seas, family, Norway, Royal Caribbean
Emma cruises P&O Aurora lifering

I Took a Cruise After an Outbreak, Would I Regret It? – 3 Days at Sea

09/07/202517/08/2024

Two days before I embarked on a cruise onboard P&O’s Aurora, I received an email that nobody likes to get. It read, “During the last cruise, a number of people have reported to the Medical Centre with symptoms of “gastrointestinal … Read more

Tags Aurora, bruges, P&O Cruises, Ship review, short cruise
Cookies, Marella Explorer 2

How Marella Cruises Transformed Ex-Celebrity and Royal Caribbean Ships

17/02/202605/08/2024

Note: This post is sponsored by Marella Cruises, all thoughts and opinions are my own and this post is based on my own cruises sailing on each ship. The British cruise line Marella has a fleet of five ships that … Read more

Tags celebrity cruises, cruise ship facts, cruise ship history, marella, Royal Caribbean

7 Things Ocean Cruisers Get Wrong About River Cruising

17/02/202630/07/2024

If you enjoy Ocean Cruises, you may look at River Cruises and think they could never be as fun or enjoyable. Ocean Cruises and River Cruises offer very different experiences. Both have advantages and disadvantages, but both can offer a … Read more

Tags Bike and Barge, Emerald Liberte, river cruise, Saga River Cruise

Marella Weekend Cruises, Short Cruises and Themed Cruises – Are They Worth It?

02/07/202530/07/2024

I recently took an Easter weekend cruise on Marella Explorer 2. I booked it just a couple of months beforehand, and I had a fantastic time. Because the cruise was over a Bank Holiday weekend, my friend didn’t have to … Read more

Tags all inclusive, marella, marella cruises, short cruise, themed cruise

I Cruised on P&O’s Oldest and Newest Ship – Here’s The Differences You Need to Know

02/07/202516/07/2024

I sailed on Arvia, P&O’s newest, largest family-orientated ship and then tried a short cruise on Aurora, the smallest, most traditional ship in the same fleet. I was a little worried that I would find Aurora a disappointment after sailing … Read more

Tags Arvia, Aurora, cruise cabins, P&O Cruises, Ship
Marella sign, Emma Cruises

Where Do Marella Cruises Sail? (2026 and Beyond)

17/02/202614/07/2024

Marella is a British cruise line that offers good value all-inclusive cruise packages, with flights, transfers, and drinks included as standard. I’ve cruised with Marella seven times, and have enjoyed every single cruise! As Marella is a British cruise line, … Read more

Tags Canary Islands, caribbean cruise, cruise info, marella, marella cruises, Mediterranean Cruise, ports
Tui Skyla Emma top deck

How Much Does It Cost To Go On A Budget River Cruise? (TUI Example)

17/02/202614/07/2024

River cruises are expensive, it is a fact of life. When Tui moved into the river cruise market in 2021 it opened up river cruising to a new group of travellers who may not have previously afforded them. I have … Read more

Tags cruise budget, money saving, river cruise, TUI River Cruise
Anthem of the Seas Virtual balcony cabin

7 Days in The Most Controversial “INSIDE” Cabin (Virtual Balcony Review)

09/07/2024

I’ve just returned from a cruise and staying in an inside cabin with a feature I’ve never seen on any cruise ship before. I didn’t know my cabin would have this when I booked it and I spent most of … Read more

Tags cabin review, inside cabin, Royal Caribbean
Emma Cruises Anthem of the Seas Laundry list

Royal Caribbean Laundry – Price List, Services, and Packages

17/02/202609/07/2024

If you are considering a cruise with Royal Caribbean, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I’ve cruised with Royal Caribbean many times and have used a variety of laundry options. Does Royal Caribbean Line Have … Read more

Tags laundry, money saving, Royal Caribbean
oyal caribbean ifly by ripcord emma cruises skydiving

6 Adrenaline-Filled FREE Activities You Shouldn’t Miss on Royal Caribbean Cruises

18/02/202627/06/2024

Royal Caribbean have the reputation of having some of the most fun-filled cruise ships at sea. Although activities can vary greatly from one ship to another, there is always plenty going on to keep you occupied – particularly if you … Read more

Tags cruise entertainment, Royal Caribbean
RCI Drinks cup Emma cruises Anthem of the Seas

This Cruise Lines Soda Package is Better Than All The Rest – Here’s Why!

18/02/202627/06/2024

I have recently returned from a lovely trip on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. We sailed from Southampton and visited the Norwegian Fjords. Before the cruise, I thought about the drinks I would be buying onboard, and I didn’t … Read more

Tags Drinks package, gratuities, money saving, Royal Caribbean, Soda
Theatre performance of Hairspray NCL Encore

5 Ways Cruise Ship Musicals Are Better Than Broadway/West End Productions

18/02/202627/06/2024

I love to go to the West End of London to see a Musical. Luckily for me, I don’t live far away and it makes a great day trip out. Seeing these theatre productions on land, along with the additional … Read more

Tags cruise entertainment, cruise show, norwegian, norwegian cruise, Royal Caribbean
Theatre performance of We will rock you - Anthem of the Seas

9 Broadway Musicals You Can See At Sea! (Included)

18/02/202627/06/2024

It’s no secret that I love musicals. I regularly go to London to see shows in the West End, it is one of my favourite pastimes. One of the many reasons I love to cruise with Norwegian or Royal Caribbean … Read more

Tags cruise entertainment, Musicals, norwegian cruise, Royal Caribbean
Emma cruises Alaska sailaway

7 Days Exploring Alaska By Cruise Ship – I Was Shocked

11/06/202407/06/2024

I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the world, where I spent 7 days exploring Alaska. I saw and did things that if I hadn’t seen them with my own eyes, … Read more

Tags Alaska, norwegian, Norwegian Encore, Ship review

3 Incredible Excursions You Shouldn’t Miss on Your Alaska Cruise (Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan)

07/06/202407/06/2024

DISCLAIMER: This article was written on a cruise I took as part of a press trip. This means I didn’t pay a cruise fare. All opinions are my own and no company has any control over this content. I’ve just … Read more

Tags Alaska, excursions, ncl, norwegian cruise
Cookies, Marella Explorer 2

I Took The Cheapest All-Inclusive Cruise – It Was Eye-Opening (Not For Everyone!)

02/07/202530/05/2024

I recently took an all-inclusive weekend cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around. The ship I sailed on started her life with Celebrity Cruises and now is a completely adult-only ship where everything – including alcohol … Read more

Tags marella, Ship review

7 Days in a Balcony Cabin in Alaska – Worth It? (Norwegian Encore Cabin Review)

18/02/202630/05/2024

ad – DISCLAIMER: I was invited onboard Norwegian Encore on a press trip. I recently went on a cruise sailing across Alaska and I stayed in a balcony cabin. Normally, I’m happy with an inside cabin or perhaps an ocean … Read more

Tags Alaska, cabin review, ncl, norwegian cruise, Norwegian Encore
Emma Cruises, Norwegian Encore, Alaska

A Light Packers Guide to Alaska – (What I Brought – and 17 “Essentials” I Didn’t Bring) + Printable Checklist

18/02/202630/05/2024

If you are considering an Alaska cruise you may be wondering what you need to pack. Unpredictable weather can make packing for an Alaskan cruise a little harder than some other destinations – but I have successfully managed it and … Read more

Tags Alaska, cruise packing, ncl, Packing List

I Stayed in The Biggest Inside Cabin (P&O Aurora Review)

18/02/202621/05/2024

If you are taking a cruise on P&O’s Aurora you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good choice for you. This review is based on my thoughts on cabin number A297, it was a MASSIVE inside cabin. … Read more

Tags cabin review, inside cabin, p&o, P&O Cruises, Ship review
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