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Emma cruises Nagoya castle, Japan

What’s The Best Cruise Line For Japan? (I Tried 3)

27/05/2026

When people first look at Japan cruises, they often become obsessed with picking the “best” cruise line. After cruising to Japan with Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean, my conclusion was actually very different from what I’d expected… … Read more

Tags asia, cruise tips, japan, norwegian, princess, Royal Caribbean
Emma cruises onboard Norwegian Spirit

Japan by Sea – I Took a Cruise Like No Other (American Ship)

13/02/2025

When you think of cruising, you probably imagine Caribbean beaches or glaciers in Alaska. My recent cruise was nothing like that – it couldn’t have been more different. I spent 11 days cruising around Japan on an American cruise ship … Read more

Tags asia, balcony cabin, bath, japan, Norwegian Cruise Line, norwegian spirit, suite

Cruising in Asia With an American Cruise Line (Differences in Food, Entertainment and More)

18/06/202501/11/2023

I’ve recently disembarked a cruise on the biggest American cruise ship ever designed for the Chinese market. We sailed from Singapore to Tokyo and although I’ve cruised plenty of times in the past in America or Europe this trip surprised … Read more

Tags asia, Royal Caribbean
Obstructed view balcony cabin

Obstructed View Balcony Cabin – This Controversial Cabin Surprised Me!

18/06/202513/10/2023

I’ve just been on a cruise – staying in a balcony cabin that has a quirky downside that I’ve never encountered on a ship before.  The cruise lines don’t advertise cabins like these, and most people have no idea that … Read more

Tags asia, cabin, obstructed view, Royal Caribbean
coke plus served on cruise

Watch Out For This Secret Ingredient Lurking in Some Cruise Ship Sodas

18/06/202505/10/2023

I just disembarked a cruise in Asia, and while onboard, I was repeatedly served Soda with an ingredient that I definitely didn’t order. It wasn’t listed on any menus, but I was given it daily. After a taste test, and … Read more

Tags asia, Coke Plus, Royal Caribbean
japan asia cruise tips

7 Asia Cruise Tips, Packing, Visas & More

15/03/202405/07/2018

Taking a Cruise From Singapore I have taken two cruises from Singapore to Tokyo. The first was onboard Golden Princess, the second was onboard the Spectrum of the Seas – a Royal Caribbean ship built for the Asian market. I … Read more

Tags asia, golden princess, japan, princess, Royal Caribbean, singapore

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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