If you are considering taking a cruise you have probably heard the word “Gratuities” mentioned by your Travel Agent or Cruise Line. Cruise gratuities can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of your cruise so they are worth thinking about ahead of time. I’ve been on many cruises that have had many different gratuity … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise you may be wondering how much drinks cost on average onboard. There are a number of factors that affect the prices of drinks and which drinks are included in the cruise fare, the biggest of these being the cruise line that you cruise with. That said, most cruise lines have … Read more
Carnival recently announced that they’re planning on getting rid of six cruise ships within the next 90 days. It’s important to remember that the Carnival brand isn’t only the cruise line, Carnival. So this doesn’t mean that we’re gonna lose six of our favorite Carnival ships. You don’t need to worry about that but the … Read more
If you’ve ever been on a cruise or are considering taking one you may be wondering why almost all ships are registered to foreign ports. There are a number of reasons for doing this which we will discuss in this article. Flying a foreign flag is known as having a Flag of Convenience, the country’s … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise, you may be wondering about how big cruise ship cabins actually are. Many first-time cruisers worry about the cabins feeling small and claustrophobic, which is something that I’ve never found to be the case. I’ve been on multiple cruises, and in this article, we will explore the average sizes of … Read more
If you are considering booking a cruise, you may be wondering which is better – an inside or outside cabin. I’ve been on over seventy cruises to date and have cruised in various inside and outside (oceanview) cabins. In this article, we will look at the differences between the cabin grades so that you can … Read more
If you are considering taking a vacation you may be wondering if a cruise or an all-inclusive resort would suit you better. There are many things to consider including the price, onboard experience, and destinations. In this article, we will look at the pros and cons of both to help you decide which is the … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering if the ship will be similar to a ferry. I’ve been on many cruises and have also taken trips on ferries. In this article, we will look at the differences between the two. Many people wrongly assume that by taking a ferry trip, they’ll know … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be considering a British cruise line. British cruise lines are not only a great option for people from Britain, but they’re also popular with Americans, Canadians, Australians – and anybody who wants to have British a experience onboard a cruise ship. British cruise lines have a lot … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if you are able to skip the formal nights on board. I am personally not a huge fan of formal nights and in this post, we will discuss how I often avoid them so that you can do the same if you’d like to. … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise you may be wondering if a short cruise is worth the price and if it’ll give you the true cruise experience. I’ve been on over 50 cruises to date with a number of these being under 5 nights long. I’ve had some brilliant short cruises – as well as … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise you may be looking into purchasing a drinks package and wondering if it’s possible to share a package rather than purchase one for each member of your cruise party. In this article, we will discuss what would happen if you shared a drinks package on a cruise. Can You … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering how much Caribbean cruises ACTUALLY cost. I’ve been on many Caribbean cruises and have spent years learning how to cruise on a budget. In this post, we will look at the prices of Caribbean cruises on the following cruise lines: We will also look at … Read more
There are many superstitions related to cruising and cruise ships. In this post we explore common cruise superstitions that you are probably breaking – I know I break at least one every day by 9 am! It’s Bad Luck to Bring Bananas on a Boat/Ship Did you know that having Bananas on any boat or … Read more
Palma de Mallorca is a popular port on many Mediterranean cruise itineraries. It offers visitors a variety of experiences, and many cruisers mention it as their favourite Mediterranean port. This is not only for its beauty but also for its accessibility, as the cruise port is located quite close to Palma. Keep reading to discover … Read more
Think you know a lot about cruising? In this post, you’ll find HUNDREDS of cruise ship quiz questions to test your knowledge. Each week during the Covid lockdown, I hosted a live cruise-based trivia session on my YouTube channel which you’ll find here: Emma Cruises YouTube Channel. All videos are available to watch after the … Read more
If you are considering a cruise to the Caribbean, you may be wondering if you can cruise to Cuba. I’ve visited Cuba and it was brilliant, I’d recommend it to anybody who is able to go. That said, not everybody is able to cruise to Cuba. I took a family holiday to Cuba in 2010, … Read more
Most cruise lines either include gratuities or they don’t. MSC are slightly different in that they do include gratuities for some people but not for others. In this post, we will cover who has gratuities included within the cruise fare, and how much these gratuities may be if you do have to pay extra. Do … Read more
In this guide, we explore 20 of the largest cruise lines by passenger numbers. The cruise lines featured in this guide are based in the USA, UK and Europe and it is possible to cruise with all speaking only English. This list includes only budget and mainstream cruise lines. This post contains affiliate links that … Read more
If you are a smoker (or want to avoid smoke when you cruise) you may be wondering which cruise lines allow smoking on their balconies. I’ve personally cruised on cruise lines where smoking on balconies is allowed Can You Smoke on Cruise Ship Balconies? Four cruise lines still allow you to smoke on their ship’s … Read more