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Is It Unlucky to Rename a Cruise Ship? (I Cruised on One With Five Names!)

10/09/2025

Many sailors are superstitious, and it has long been believed that it is unlucky to rename a ship. But it is very common for cruise ships to change their names when they are sold or transferred between cruise lines. I … Read more

Tags cruise ship history, Marella Voyager, norwegian spirit, ship renaming, superstition

This Ship Had a $100,000,000 Upgrade – Still my Favourite?

26/02/2025

ad – This content was created on a hosted press trip (similar to that travel agents/journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. When I found out that Norwegian Spirit, the first ship I ever cruised on, was having … Read more

Tags japan, Norwegian Cruise Line, norwegian spirit, Ship History
Emma cruises in Tokyo

Cruising Japan to South Korea: 1007 Miles of Must See Sights

13/02/2025

I’ve just disembarked a cruise where I travelled 1458 miles across Japan. I saw lots of things I expected, like castles, temples and amazing toilets, but also saw and did things I never could have predicted. From fizzy milk to … Read more

Tags excursions, japan, Norwegian Cruise Line, norwegian spirit, Penthouse suite
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
Norwegian Spirit suite cabin number 10522

I Stayed in The BIGGEST Cabin on a Cruise Ship

13/02/202513/02/2025

Usually, when I cruise, I stay in the cheapest inside cabins. They don’t have any windows or any outside space, and I often stay in the worst cabin locations on the ship. On a recent cruise, though, I spent 12 … Read more

Tags balcony, bath, Norwegian Cruise Line, norwegian spirit, suite

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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