
Cruise reviews, tips & guides
Hey hey, I’m Emma
I try cruises so you can decide if they’re right for you, without spending your own time and money figuring it out. ❤️????
I co-founded The Cruise Globe, the cruise tracker app where you can track, share and relive cruises like never before (for free!).
Latest cruise reviews, tips & guides
I Booked The Cheapest Cabin on a Luxury Cruise Ship
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…
How To Avoid Booking a Cruise With Lots of Kids Onboard (Without Booking An Adults-Only Cruise)
Many people assume the only way to avoid children on a cruise is to book an adult-only cruise ship or cruise line. Even on mainstream…
Don’t Book The Wrong P&O Cruise Ship – I Tried 5 To Compare
Most people think all P&O cruise ships are basically the same…but they’re definitely not! I’ve cruised on five different ships in the fleet. The differences…
5 Things I Hate About Cruise Line Excursions (And What I Do Instead)
I’ve done loads of cruise line excursions over the years. Some have been great, but often, I end up feeling disappointed. They aren’t cheap, and…
6,000 People On One Ship… Does It Actually Feel Crowded?
6,000 passengers on one cruise ship might sound ridiculous. That could be compared to a small town or a packed stadium. I would normally avoid…
Why “Cookies” And “Biscuits” Mean Completely Different Things In The UK
When I’m on a cruise and I tell people I’m looking for cookies, they might think I mean biscuits and am using the American word…
5 Cruise Tips I Ignore (And Why)
Every cruiser you ask seems to have a good “cruise tip” to pass on to you. Some of these are useful, but I totally ignore…
Do Seasickness Wristbands Actually Work? (Here’s My Honest Opinion)
Seasickness is one of the biggest worries people have before their first cruise. The question I get asked more than anything else is whether those…
Why Cruise Ship Cabin Walls Are Magnetic (And What I Actually Use Them For)
One of the first things many people notice when they step into a cruise cabin is that the walls are magnetic. It’s not something most…
Want to explore, track and share your cruises like never before? ????⚓️
Join over 100,000 cruisers on The Cruise Globe cruise map and tracker app. It’s completely free and SO much fun. ????⚓️


Cruise Basics: Your FREE Guide
Not sure where to start with cruising? Don’t worry, this guide will show you everything you need to know.
From what a cruise is like, to what you have to pay for, it’s all covered. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
Whenever I take a cruise I order a print of my trip. It uses the real satellite data from the cruise and is always a great conversation starter!
I'm building an impressive collection...
Code EMMACRUISES will get you 10% off
Popular cruise line reviews
- Carnival Cruise Reviews
- Costa Cruise Reviews
- MSC Cruise Reviews
- Azamara Cruise Reviews
- Fred Olsen Cruise Reviews
- Virgin Cruise Reviews
- Norwegian Cruise Line Reviews
- Disney Cruise Reviews
- Marella Cruise Reviews
Popular reviews
Popular cruise ship reviews
- MSC vs. Royal Caribbean – Ship Review
- Independence of the Seas – Cruise Ship Review
- Queen Anne – Cruise Ship Review
- Scarlet Lady – Cruise Ship Review
- MSC Meraviglia – Cruise Ship Review
- Norwegian Sun – Cruise Ship Review
- Celebrity Edge – Cruise Ship Review
- Norwegian Epic – Cruise Ship Review
- Symphony of the Seas – Cruise Ship Review
- Queen Mary 2 – Cruise Ship Review