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 taking a cruise you may be wondering if you can drink the tap water on board. Many people when traveling are nervous about drinking tap water so in this article we will discuss the safety, taste, and alternatives to onboard tap water. I’ve been on several cruises and have tried all types mentioned … Read more
If you are going on a cruise you might be wondering if you can sleep on the balcony. I haven’t personally done this (apart from the odd daytime nap) but I do have friends who like to do this on occasion. Many people enjoy the fresh air and being able to sleep under the stars. … Read more
If you’re considering a Disney cruise you’ve probably heard about a lot of things that are “included” in the premium cost. But there are some things that you simply won’t find on Disney Cruise Line (DCL) at the moment. We’re going to highlight nine things you will not find on a Disney Cruise, but that … 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
If you are considering taking a cruise you may be wondering how you can stay in touch with family and friends back home. Cruise ships have Wi-Fi but this is usually quite expensive, as an alternative I’ve used mobile hotspots and portable hotspots in the past to connect to the internet when I cruise. Mostly, … Read more
If you’re considering an MSC cruise you may be looking at the MSC Meraviglia. I’ve cruised on the ship twice and she is one of my favourite MSC Cruise ships. In this article we will explore all public areas of the ship, the bars, restaurants, lounges, pools and more. MSC Meraviglia’s Sister Ships MSC Meraviglia … 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
On a cruise, there are lots of situations where you can get things for free but the cruise line wants you to pay for them. On average a cruiser will spend 50% of their cruise fare again onboard in onboard spends – but you can easily make savings. I LOVE cruising cheaply, and I prefer … Read more
If you’ve ever considered taking a cruise you may be wondering how long a cruise ship could stay at sea for without needing to refuel. It isn’t uncommon for cruise ships to spend a week at sea but a longer period of time is possible. I’ve been on numerous cruises but haven’t ever been continually … Read more
If you are considering taking a Disney cruise you may be wondering what is included in the cruise fare. In this article, we explore everything that is included, and also everything that isn’t – so that you can better plan for your Disney cruise. Do Disney Cruises Include Food? All Disney cruises include food in … Read more
If you are considering a British Isles cruise you may be wondering what you need to pack. The unpredictable weather can make packing for a British Isles cruise a little harder than other locations but I have successfully managed it. I will tell you everything I packed in this article. I took British Isles cruises … 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 with either P&O Cruises or Cunard, you may be wondering how they compare. I’ve cruised with both cruise lines, so in this post, we will explore the differences in dress codes, dining, onboard experience, and more. What Are The Difference Between P&O Cruises and Cunard? Cunard cruises are usually … Read more
Marella Cruises are a British cruise line who focus on friendly, straightforward cruising. I’ve cruised on many different cruise lines, and I consistently recommend Marella to my friends and family. If you’ve watched any of my YouTube videos or have read any other posts on this site you’ll know that Marella is one of my … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you may wonder if the water onboard is fresh or saltwater. Many people have a preference for one or the other, but it can be tricky to find out ahead of time which your cruise ship will have onboard. Are Cruise Ship Pools Filled With Fresh or Saltwater? Cruise … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how cruise ships plan for and avoid bad weather. I’ve been on many cruises where these methods have been used, during this post we will look at the cruise line options for avoiding bad weather. Do Cruise Ships Avoid Bad Weather? Cruise ships avoid bad … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with either P&O Cruises or Marella Cruises you may be wondering how they compare to each other. I’ve been on multiple cruises with the two cruise lines and in this post, we will cover the biggest differences between the two. What is the difference between P&O Cruises and Marella … Read more
If you are taking a cruise with MSC you may be wondering if they have laundry services onboard. I’ve cruised with MSC 3 times and have used a range of laundry options onboard. During this post, we will cover all options available. Do MSC Cruises Have a Self-Serve Laundry? None of MSC Cruises cruise ships … Read more