The Best Cruise Line Is... - Emma Cruises Weekly Newsletter


Drumroll please... Last night, I attended the Cruise Critic UK awards, and below are a few of the winners:

The winner of best new cruise ship at this years Cruise Critic awards was... Cunard's Queen Anne! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Having been onboard recently I think I'd agree with that one. She's the first new Cunard ship in 14 years! ๐Ÿคต๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿฅณ

  • Best Cabins: Celebrity Cruises
  • Best Dining: Virgin Voyages
  • Best Entertainment: Royal Caribbean International
  • Best for Families: P&O Cruises
  • Best Nightlife: MSC Cruises
  • Best Service: Holland America Line
  • Best Specialty Dining: Celebrity Cruises

I had a fantastic evening, and in this photo, I'm with my lovely friend Adam. I've had the pleasure of cruising with Adam three times now and he's one of my favourite people in the cruising world. ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‘Œ

You can check out the full list of winners on my website here.

Cruise dining can be one of the best parts of your holiday, but navigating the endless options can get a bit overwhelming.

With everything from buffets to speciality restaurants, itโ€™s easy to miss out on a few tricks that can improve your dining experience.

โ€‹10 Dining Tips for Your Best Cruise Yet โ€“ Buffet Hacks, Reservations & More!โ€‹

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Inside cabins are a great way to save money when you cruise, but they do come with their quirks.

If youโ€™re prepared, though, you can avoid some of the common issues and make your inside cabin just as comfortable as any other.

โ€‹How to Avoid the Most Common Inside Cabin Problems on Your Cruiseโ€‹

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Does anybody else feel like the sun doesn't ever rise at the moment? The streetlights were on at 2 pm yesterday because it was so dark! I HATE it. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฏ

Winters in the UK are one of the reasons why I love winter fly cruises so much. I've just found a last-minute week of Canary Island sunshine with Marella for ยฃ551pp, including flights, gratuities, everything! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ

Check that one out here >> Marella Discovery 2 - Island Explorer (affiliate)

Marella were voted best value for money at the Cruise Critic awards yesterday and I agree! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

The cruise line Marella always includes flights from the UK in their cruise fares, which makes it so easy to escape the dark days. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‡

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MONEY-SAVING CRUISE TIP OF THE WEEK:

If you are able to, book your cruises as far in advance as possible. Sometimes, this can be 3 years or so in advance!

If you can't, 60-90 days before the cruise can be a sweet spot.

When you think about cruising to Norway, you might think of fjords, waterfalls, and pretty coastal towns.

Itโ€™s a stunning destination, no matter how or when you visit.

โ€‹Why Small Cruise Lines Might Just Offer the Best Norwegian Experienceโ€‹

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Recently, my friend Will from TrekTrendy sailed onboard Celebrity Apex, where he spent 72 hours experiencing one of the finest suites at sea.

This cruise was so interesting I just had to share this with you!

โ€‹Inside Celebrity Apex: Willโ€™s $30,000 Luxury Cruise Adventureโ€‹

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If youโ€™re planning a cruise on MSCโ€™s Preziosa (or MSCโ€™s Divina, as she is identical), you may want to save money and book an inside cabin.

When I stayed onboard, I was upgraded to a balcony cabin. My parents recently took a cruise on the same ship, and they had a cheap inside cabin. This is a review of that cabin.

โ€‹MSC Preziosa โ€“ Inside Cabin Photo Review โ€“ Space, Bathroom, Cleanliness and Moreโ€‹

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"Santa deserves it. So do his elves. They all get onboard Captain Hudsonโ€™s cruise ship, Brilliant Ocean One, and sail to Madeira for a rejuvenating holiday. But those pesky, nasty, no-good pirate wolves are out to spoil this yearโ€™s vacation. They want to steal his new, state-of-the-art sleigh and ruin Christmas forever! Only Captain Hudson, his crew, and two brave kids can stop them."

I am SO happy to be able to say that the Christmas book in the Captain Hudson series is ready to buy on Amazon now! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜

Each book is printed at the Amazon factory which is closest to you so it usually only takes a couple of days to arrive, plenty of time for Christmas presents! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

Just search 'Captain Hudson' on your local Amazon store to find the book. Woohoo.

Have a fantastic week,

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