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7 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Cruise

26/02/202526/02/2025

A first cruise is an exciting experience, but it can feel a little overwhelming with all the information online you may be bombarded with. In this article, we look at seven tips that will help make your first cruise an … Read more

Tags cruise cabins, cruise info, cruise packing, disembarkation, Embarkation Day, first cruise tips, money saving, ports
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Ready to Set Sail? Discover the Secrets to Planning the Perfect Cruise

17/02/202625/08/2024

When planning your perfect cruise, there is a lot to think about! From picking the perfect destination to making sure you pack all the essentials, a new cruiser could easily feel overwhelmed! If you make the right choices, cruising is … Read more

Tags cruise cabins, Cruise Destinations, cruise packing, cruise tips, money saving, travel agent

5 Small But Important Things I Do The Day Before a Cruise

30/07/2024

Getting ready for a cruise can be stressful! Some people have packing off to a fine art, throwing in everything at the last minute, and never forgetting a thing. Others start to pack weeks in advance, put things into the … Read more

Tags cruise packing, cruise tips, Insurance, paperwork, preparations

5 Things Smart Cruisers Do To Keep Their Cabins Organised

17/02/202604/07/2024

Cruise ship cabins are very well designed to make the most of the available space. That said, they often aren’t as large as a hotel room on land, so you have to be quite organised so that you can find … Read more

Tags cruise cabins, cruise packing, cruise tips, packing
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Top 8 Cruise Packing Mistakes You Need to Avoid

22/06/2024

Some people constantly worry that they have forgotten to pack something when they go on a cruise – others have packing down to a fine art and never worry about it at all. Whichever category you fall into, these are … Read more

Tags cruise packing, cruise tips, Fly Cruise Tips, hand luggage, luggage, packing
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I Took a Summer Cruise To Norway – Here’s What I Packed (Clothes, Accessories & More)

02/07/202511/06/2024

Norway is one of my favourite places to cruise to – I have returned again and again. The weather can be unpredictable, to say the least, so you need to be prepared for all eventualities. If you are planning a … Read more

Tags cruise info, cruise packing, cruise tips, Norway, Packing List
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A Light Packers Guide to Alaska – (What I Brought – and 17 “Essentials” I Didn’t Bring) + Printable Checklist

18/02/202630/05/2024

If you are considering an Alaska cruise you may be wondering what you need to pack. Unpredictable weather can make packing for an Alaskan cruise a little harder than some other destinations – but I have successfully managed it and … Read more

Tags Alaska, cruise packing, ncl, Packing List

Theme Nights On Cruise Ships (Everything You Need to Know) – Examples

18/06/202504/01/2024

What Is A Themed Night? A themed night on a cruise ship where guests and staff dress up with a specific theme in mind. Colour-themed nights are very popular – particularly White Night, which is held on many different cruise … Read more

Tags cruise packing, dress code, theme

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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