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Why You’re (Probably) Not Getting A Free Cabin Upgrade

07/05/2026

Lots of people believe that if they are loyal to a cruiseline, very lucky, or extra polite, they might get a free cabin upgrade. Unfortunately, more and more upgrades aren’t random acts of kindness, they’re business decisions. Understanding this can … Read more

Tags balcony cabin, bid to upgrade, cabin category, cruise info, inside cabin, oceanview, upgrade
Emma cruises with Norwegian Star cruise ship

I Was Upgraded Mid Cruise, What Happened to The Original Guests?!

30/07/2025

ad – This content was created on a press trip (similar to that travel agents/journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. I sailed from Copenhagen to Iceland on board the Norwegian Star. I knew the ship was at … Read more

Tags balcony cabin, Early disembarkation, norwegian, Norwegian Star, upgrade
Norwegian Spirit Ship

The Most Expensive Cruise Ship Renovations in History (Were They Worth It?)

13/02/2025

It’s not uncommon to hear about cruise ships undergoing refurbishment. With the high passenger turnover and the sheer number of people taking cruise holidays, it’s perfectly understandable that ships need a well-deserved makeover every so often. Sometimes, it is just … Read more

Tags Celebrity, dry dock, MSC, Norwegian Cruise Line, Refurbishment, Royal Caribbean, silversea, upgrade

Why I Wouldn’t Recommend This Balcony Cabin on Queen Mary 2 (Full Cabin Review)

26/05/202615/01/2025

If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2, you may be wondering if a balcony cabin is a good option for you. When I took a Transatlantic cruise, my parents had a balcony cabin on deck 11. … Read more

Tags balcony cabin, cabin review, Cunard, Forward cabin, queen mary 2, Seasickness, upgrade

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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