Thank You x1388! - Emma Cruises Weekly Newsletter


There isn't enough space here for me to write out 'Thank You' 1388 times, but if there were, I would. 😂❤️

1388 is how many Captain Hudson's and First Mate Rolo's were ordered this time and it has raised a whopping $18,531.19 for the two charities that we support!! 🐕🏥

That brings our total raised from all of the versions to a little over $205,000. That is an incredible sum by any measure, but it goes so much further than you'd think in the hands of the charities who are doing the most amazing work. 🙌🏼😇

I actually want to say thank you more than 1388 times. If you didn't purchase but you ever shared, liked or commented on any post about Rolo/Hudson, I want to thank you too. It all helps massively. 😊🥰

I've always known our community was generous, but I'm constantly amazed. Thank you!!! 😁😘

CRUISE DEALS
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If you’d like to book any of these cruises, you can get in touch with my team through the booking link or just reply to this email. 🇬🇧

Prices are correct as of the time of sending and are subject to availability.

P&O Cruises Azura - 7 Nights - Canary Islands & Morocco
January 23, 2027
Flights from Gatwick and transfers included
Inside from £719pp

Cunard Queen Anne - 7 Nights - Northern Europe
January 3, 2027
Inside from £579pp (Guaranteed)

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Cunard Queen Mary 2 & Princess Sky Princess - 29 Nights - New York & Caribbean No-Fly Cruise
February 27, 2028 • 8-night Southampton to New York cruise • 3-night New York stay • Overnight Amtrak to Fort Lauderdale • 2-night Fort Lauderdale stay • 15-night cruise back to Southampton
Inside from £2999pp

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Cruising Solo?

MSC Virtuosa - 9 Nights - Barcelona
November 7, 2026 - Return flight to London included
Inside from £780pp

Considering Luxury?

Oceania Sirena - 9 Nights - Venice to Barcelona
August 7, 2027 • All meals including speciality dining • Select drinks with lunch and dinner • WiFi • Tips and gratuities
Deluxe Oceanview £1560pp
Balcony from £2164pp

Not in the UK? No problem at all! We can book cruises for you too. Just get in touch. Either on this link or through The Cruise Globe app/website. 😊

I spent the week trying to work out why this type of cabin exists, and because I booked this cruise during the peak of the summer school holidays, I was prepared for my cabin to feel very noisy and very busy.

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You might get what you think is a cheap, bargain cruise, but by the time you have added on all the essential “extras”, it turns out not to be such a bargain after all!

Are Marella like that? In this article, we talk about the value of Marella cruises.

Are Marella Cruises Worth The Money? Real Comparisons With Other Cruise Lines

Psst, if you would like to book a Marella cruise but aren't from the UK. We can do that for you! Just get in touch with my agency, either via The Cruise Globe app or on the booking link here.

I haven’t personally cruised with Holland America yet, but my parents recently sailed on Nieuw Statendam and stayed in the cheapest, guaranteed inside cabin. My Mum very kindly shared this review with me.

Holland America’s Cheapest Cabin: Was It Worth It? (Under £100 Per Night!)

Both are enormous resort-style ships divided into different neighbourhoods. Oasis Class ships have seven neighbourhoods, but the bigger Icon Class has eight.

Which is better? We explore the options in this post.

I Cruised On Symphony and Legend: Is Icon Class Really Better Than Oasis Class?

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE:

Thousands of passengers walk onto the ship, head straight for the buffet, and immediately join the queue.

After dozens of cruises, this is one queue I prefer not to join.

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I Spent 8 Days on a Cruise Ship Built for 9,000 People

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In case you've not seen my latest video yet, here it is. What a mind-blowing ship that was! 🥰🛳️

Have a fantastic week,

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