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I’m Emma…as you might have guessed!

Here on my little corner of the internet I share cruise tips, cabin reviews, port guides and packing tips to help you plan a great cruise holiday.

Sadly, you can’t cruise all the time (maybe one day!) so when I’m not at sea I’m usually out and about in London or at a concert, festival or event so you’ll find plenty of posts about those too.

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NEW TO CRUISE

SOLO CRUISING

Adventure Awaits: 5 reasons to cruise alone

Girl holding a straw hat in front of a cruise ship

How to plan a solo cruise in 7 steps

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Top Tips for Solo Cruisers

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Cruise Reviews

CABIN REVIEWS

Popular port guides

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featured destination - norway

Featured Destination - Japan

image of the front of the Hello Kitty Shinkansen with a Hello Kitty motif
What is it like riding the Hello Kitty Shinkansen? The cutest train in Japan
image of a cherry blossom tree in full bloom against the backdrop of the pagoda at Sensoji in Tokyo, Japan and a blue sky
Should you visit Japan during cherry blossom season?
Pink Cherry Blossom tree in front of a temple
Is a cruise a good way to see Japan?

Latest posts

Cable Car descending snow capped mountain
What it’s really like to visit the Loen Skylift (& Kjenndalen Glacier) from Olden
image of small boats docked in Haugesund with buildings on one side of the channel of water and dockside on the other.
Haugesund Cruise Port – Highlights and Must-See Attractions
view of the fjords craggy rocks against the sea and sky
Cruising the Lysefjord from Stavanger – waterfalls, waffles, and a glimpse of Pulpit Rock
What it’s really like to visit Briksdal Glacier on a shore excursion
Small village at end of fjord water surrounded by snow capped mountains
Olden Cruise Port – Things to do and see in Olden from a Cruise Ship
Split image showing two iconic Norwegian landscapes—on the left, the Loen Skylift cable car ascending above a dramatic fjord with snowy mountain peaks under cloudy skies; on the right, the Briksdal Glacier nestled in steep rocky cliffs with a meltwater lake reflecting the bright blue sky and patches of snow.
Can you visit the Briksdal Glacier and the Loen Skylift in one day?
The Wake on Virgin Voyages. A modern restaurant interior with a striking sculptural chandelier made of numerous white, lantern-shaped lights hanging at varying heights. Below, a seating area with round tables and plush, curved chairs is arranged in an elegant, dimly lit setting. The warm glow of the lights contrasts with the dark wood paneling and metallic accents.
The Wake – Virgin Voyages most popular restaurant?
The Eden Sessions – a concert experience with a difference