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Luxury Cruising

Emma Cruises on Viking Star, Aft pool

Windstar Vs Viking Cruises: Which Luxury Cruise Line Is Better?

02/06/2026

Both Windstar and Viking are often grouped together as “luxury cruises,” but they actually offer very different experiences. One feels more like a small yacht while the other feels more like a small, luxury cruise ship. I have sailed with … Read more

Tags cruiseline comparison, luxury cruising, small ship experience, suite, Viking ocean cruise, Windstar cruises, Yacht

I Had A Butler On A Cruise… (What I Wish I Knew)

28/04/2026

Having a butler on your cruise sounds very fancy – and it is not something I had ever wished for, or dreamt about! When I had the opportunity to stay in the Yacht Club onboard MSC Euribia (on a press … Read more

Tags Butler, luxury cruising, The Haven, yacht club

I Booked The Cheapest Cabin on a Luxury Cruise Ship

20/04/2026

I recently went on a luxury cruise where I stayed in the cheapest and smallest cabin on the entire ship. The decision to book this cabin type has affected more of the cruise than just the room itself, and this … Read more

Tags luxury cruising, Mediterranean Cruise, Viking, Viking Star, winter sailing
Emma cruises uniworld cabin

I Booked The Cheapest Cabin on a LUXURY River Cruise Ship

11/09/202510/09/2025

I’ve recently disembarked a cruise where I stayed in a cabin that was almost entirely under water. The cruise line described the cabin as “elegant and nostalgic,” and I stayed there for a week with my Dad. I’m not sure … Read more

Tags cabin review, luxury, river cruise, uniworld, Venice
Emma Cruises Uniworld top deck

7 Days on a Luxury River Cruise: An Inside Look at The Reality

29/11/2024

I’ve recently a European river cruise on an ultra-luxurious cruise line which is the most expensive trip I’ve ever booked. The average price of a cruise like this, in the cheapest room is around £500 ($650) per person per night. … Read more

Tags luxury, river cruising, uniworld, Venice
Explora 1 food

Luxury Cruising to Barcelona: Will’s Seven-Day First-Class Experience

26/11/2024

My friend Will from TrekTrendy recently took a seven-day luxury cruise adventure aboard Explorer 1, cruising to to Barcelona. His cruise was so interesting I just had to share it with you here. With a private hot tub, gourmet dining, … Read more

Tags barcelona, Casablanca, Explora Journeys, Lanzarote, luxury, TrekTrendy

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
Emerald Azzurra ship

Emerald Azzurra Suites, Honest Review and Cabins To Avoid (Real Photos)

18/06/202506/09/2023

If you are taking a cruise on the Emerald Azzura or her sister ship Emerald Sakara you may be wondering which cabin to pick. I have just disembarked the Emerald Azzurra, after a wonderful cruise from Athens. We travelled through … Read more

Tags Emerald, luxury

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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