7 Massive Cruise Booking Mistakes That Experienced Cruisers Don't Make

[@mariasato2884]

*me, who doesn’t take cruises and hates boats:* better binge this cruise channel

[@EmmaCruises]

Hahah!! That’s the highest praise. Thank you so much 😀💕

[@justingiese1746]

I'm happy to see I'm not the only one who doesn't plan on taking a cruise binge watching.

[@Jaxsf1]

I’m doing the same! Lol

[@singingknightengale]

I randomly saw her on my recommended feed and im about 4 days into her content lmao. Cruising has never been on my radar

[@SparkleLifestyleMedispa]

Ho my!! Same!! Lol

[@debbiegibson3604]

We were upgraded from an ocean view to a balcony in the very bow of the ship on a transatlantic crossing and I was seasick for 9 days. Also, we had one of the most expensive cabins (penthouse) directly beneath one of the restaurants, and we heard people sliding their chairs all day. At night they washed the floors and put the tables and chairs back at 2 a.m. Another time we were above renovations (turning the cabins into a casino), and they hammered and drilled 12 hours a day. Yes, there are bad cabins.

[@locutusdborg126]

You were a good singer back in the day.

[@debbiegibson3604]

@@locutusdborg126 Unfortunately, I'm not that Debbie Gibson. I am old enough to be her mother! She was very talented.

[@julieolson9832]

Choosing my cabin is important to me. I get seasick when I’m up high and near the front or back. I’ve also been right above the theater and it’s too loud! I’ll always pay to choose my cabin.

[@Paul_Wetor]

My first cruise, I almost booked an inside cabin but got upgraded to an obstructed view. This was a huge benefit because I am a photo nut and without a window, I would have no idea what was happening outside. It's raining, it's sunny, there's something really interesting outside. I couldn't use the window for photography, but I could easily run outside to take my photo.

[@sarge6870]

Which is why cruise lines like Royal Caribbean started putting monitors in the inside cabins that are connected to outside cameras. When you pull the curtain on the wall back, it is as though you have an oceanview cabin. And it is in real-time so what you see is current.

[@constanceworden487]

I am booked on the Celebrity Equinox sailing August 1st. Celebrity offered insurance for $249 each. I was able to get the exact same coverage for $171 for our party of three! It saved us over $575!!

[@alexandramccarthy4648]

where did you buy your insurance instead?

[@sct4040]

I bought travel insurance, wind up having to cancel our cruise about 2 weeks before leaving. My hubby needed hernia surgery. We got our full price returned. I always buy travel insurance from then on.

[@EmmaCruises]

YES. Good 👏🏼👏🏼

[@vicki8042]

There are bad cabins. I've had two. Over the theater and under the pool deck. Small price to pay to choose your own room.

[@matthewwindisch9449]

Another important tip- Never ever fly into your departure port the same day as your cruise! Always at least a day early, it’s worth the hotel stay to avoid the potential of missing your cruise.

[@matthewwindisch9449]

@@mick1545 I’ve booked flights with RCCL a few times. They weren’t charter flights. At least they weren’t from BOS.

[@mick1545]

THIS cannot be overstated.

[@mick1545]

@@matthewwindisch9449 thanks, you have answered to my statement while I had it deleted in the meantime. I had made an assumption, and then thought it over realizing it was a bit of a stretch, that´s why I deleted my first response. I changed it to what I wrote above: "This (your post) cannot be overstated." Everyone, stick to KW27´s advice!

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

If going overseas, I'd stay one night at a hotel before booking. However, I've never had a problem flying from one city to another on the east coast (USA).

[@Celebrian666]

also double check with the cruise line to see if they offer flight booking, sometime it will come with a guarantee to port

[@ExploreTravelTV]

as said, use a Travel agency! we can find the best deals, search all of them together and offer extra specials that you cannot find online. My agency doesn't charge any fees either and can usually get you the best deals and exclusive perks. but you also have good tips to follow.

[@Snookie627]

I was an air coordinator for a major cruiseline. One travel agent booked a cruisetour starting in Istanbul. Their air home city was Portland, Maine but agent booked airfare out of Portland Oregon. HUGE difference.

[@bronniepaterson4694]

Wow Emma as 1st time cruisers last year I think we committed all of these mistakes...!! We’ll definitely be more canny now,and braver in our choices... Thanks so much,this is a GREAT video packed full of great information...👍👍

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks Tracie! These have taken me years and years of research to find out haha. Glad you've learnt them now 😁♥️

[@kencarp57]

On RCCL, if you drink much the drink package is a good deal. With the package, you can drink top-shelf liquor all the time. I only drink the good stuff. Purchased individually, these drinks were a whopping US $15 EACH! That’s 3 Hamiltons per trip to the bar. YIKES! Late in the afternoon after getting back on board the ship, and sitting at the Sky Bar on the Allure before dinner, we’ve each downed north of 6 top-shelf drinks in a sitting. There’s only a shot of booze per drink, so they aren’t strong. That would be $180 per day for us. Then there are the nightcaps... 🥴 You’re still young, Emma. I couldn’t possibly explain the needs of us old dinosaurs to you! 🤠

[@funicats]

Thanks Emma, you made it clear that YOU have not had a bad cabin in YOUR experience. Others might have, and some people prefer to choose specific cabins, but priorities and attitude are the deciding factor here; if you want to save as much money as you can and you always book the cheapest cabin going, this is sound advice. If you like to choose your seats on a plane, it's likely that you'll want to choose your cabin on a cruise.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks Daniel! Exactly 😀❤️

[@Dangic23]

Just discovered your channel a few days ago....and I love it. You are a natural for this, and the most realist YT cruise channel I have subscribed to

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! So kind ♥️

[@ScottTaylorRealtor]

I’ve never thought to shop around for travel insurance quotes, thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@Trudloops]

Hi Emma, it’s time to do another video like this one.

[@mavoisine3]

Oh I I had a bad cabin on Norwegian Dawn, that the cruise line chose for m). It was located right above the karaoke bar. I got sick of hearing people sing..

[@JimZim]

Emma, you know I think the world of you, but I laughed out loud when you said that you don't think that there really are any bad cabins! I think you've given people some really bad advice with the thing about not paying extra to choose your own cabin. There are LOTS of bad cabins on every cruise ship. Cabins with noises from above or below. Cabins where you'll hear the anchor drop if the ship uses its anchor... and that's usually REALLY early in the morning. Cabins near loud music sources. Cabins with vibrations. And all of these cabins are known to the cruise lines because passengers complain about them on every cruise. You can very easily end up in one of these bad cabins if you let the cruise line assign a cabin to you.

[@EmmaCruises]

I think the world of you too but I respectfully disagree 😉♥️

[@Libra95932]

Now Jim to you and me we would think a cabin is "bad" ex: to much noise, above or under a bar (pub), near the engines. But, to another it is ...who cares along as I can save money. Personally when I fly I refuse to let the airline choose my seat and will not sit behind the wings (to noisy for me).

[@EmmaCruises]

Yep! I've had the 'worst' cabins on all of my cruises and all have been worth saving the money. I'm 2 from the front on my next ocean cruise but pretty used to that 😂👌

[@dann952]

As a YT Cruise viewer, I love Emma, Jim, Don, Gary, Morgan and Tony, and find I am somewhere between them all in my preferences. My very first cruise, I did NOT select my own room, and fell in love with the location I was assigned so much, that on a future cruise when I could decide between auto assigned or pay for a room assignment, I paid for the same location I had that first cruise. I tend to find myself booking in categories where I get to pick my room and room selection is included.

[@MrTennisman42282]

that is NOT what she meant

[@BertiferousRex]

"If you're in the middle of the ocean and have a heart attack..." Yep - exactly that happened to my mom in the Caribbean. She was evacuated in Cartagena Colombia and eventually airlifted back to the USA when stable. Thank goodness for travel insurance (though she probably did get it through the cruise line ;) ).

[@DeviantMotives]

There are bad cabins. Right by the stairs, elevators and doors near where the staff come in or out. Picking your room is very much worth it.

[@dlamiss]

Spot on the better cabins always go first and letting the company choose for you means you get left with the left overs

[@carolyngardner4999]

I dont care where my room at , I'll on a cruise. It could be under the ship .😭😂😅

[@tiffprendergast]

DeviantMotives like hotels

[@belleprado5469]

The last cruise I went on my parents had a room right by the elevators and surprisingly they didn't have any complaints. We were only a few rooms down from them and the only complaint we had was that since we were booked on deck 1 in the aft you can hear and feel the machinery and propellors every time we docked. As someone who is definitely not a morning person it was really annoying however it was my "alarm clock".

[@nitajjones7112]

Under the galley. Prep work starts about 4 am. Rolling supplies across the floor etc. I always check what will be above me.

[@Jillianrc]

I want to get back to cruising so badly! I love the all inclusive nature and the stress free travel. I recently went to Hawaii with my husband and I hated always having to drive and deal with parking and finding places to eat. I never got to the true relaxation that I feel on a cruise.

[@sarab6780]

Capital One credit card (US) will also do a discount code search.

[@karendoody4581]

I always use travel agent...she will price match and if see an awesome deal I like, happy to change it...goes with my specific cabin requirements.. Travel insurance is a must no matter how short or long!!

[@davidarts1522]

Another big mistake is booking in high season. Generally you are going to find the best prices when 1. kids are in school, 2. in between holidays like chrstmas and spring break and between labor day Sept and thanksgiving. 3 look for off season for the area. Alaska loom for april and may or sept and oct. much better pricing. 4 dont invest in a balcony if you are going to be in a lot of ports. balcony may be good on rans atlantics when there are a lot of sea days but otherwise you are never in your cabin. LOVE YOR CHANNEL.

[@johnnyv5995]

Do your homework, pay the extra(if required) and select the 'best room' available. This can be anything from location, to bigger room, bigger balcony,etc.

[@CJWJR]

Yes! I prefer being as low and as close to the center of the ship as possible because if the ships starts rocking you'll be 🤮-ing.

[@girlfriendsguidetotraveling]

Nice tips, thank you for sharing. I would add use a travel agent

[@beckym3650]

I love your channel. I love the Hudson stuffy I have one and excited about the one to come next month I believe you said. I plan to order some shirts for my next cruise. I’ve heard you talking about the progress you have made and I agree but it’s still pretty good from the beginning. I have been watching your channel so long that I’m being suggested the early stuff to watch. I don’t ever hear you talking about these sites to get money back or to get discounts on cruises, etc. Do you still recommend doing this? Is this just because you didn’t have a travel agent back then? Happy cruising. I will keep watching thanks for all you do!

[@EmmaCruises]

Hellloooo! I do still use cashback sites every week but mostly for non cruise things, it never works particularly well, it’s worth it if you’re already doing it but not worth doing it for that. And yeah I let my travel agent find the discounts. 😂😂 Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@beckym3650]

Thanks for the response!

[@rajeanhaywood8162]

We call princess directly for all bookings and they are always honest and give you the best

[@sarge6870]

Yet a good agent will afford you better deals the cruise lines don't. We offer group pricing and can give you additional OBC the cruise lines won't. And we don't charge for our services as many don't. Some do so beware!

[@meme-sw1pc]

I love the Honey App, it saves you so much and you load it and forget about it.

[@ernstspitaler4523]

the "wrong" screens are hilarious. super structured, really nice presentation, and i may even try a norwegian reposition cruise because of your and gary bembridge's videos. i need to start somewhere, and norwegian sounds quite nice to me, so wish me luck :D do you recommend the lines' personal cruise consultants?

[@morganmiller294]

Nice tips! I would recommend opening an incognito window as well prior to starting your search.

[@erickincaid9779]

Why is that?

[@DominiqueJHealthWealthTravel]

@@erickincaid9779 I know this is old. But sometimes the prices are cheaper. Your computer saves your searches and cookies. You'll go back to look at your searches and the price is higher. You use incognito and the price is cheaper!

[@soveryeri2]

​@Eric Kincaid because you will get different prices for everything depending on your location and things you've searched for previously like flights, hotels and cruises. Going incognito eliminates that and you'll be able to see cheaper prices.

[@carolyngardner4999]

There no five dollar beer drink on a cruuse, try $9.00 dollars, and that deal Princess is offering is a great deal because the drink packages is outrageous.

[@JennyWinters]

In the event of quarantine, I want a balcony it might save my sanity.

[@andreagriffiths3512]

That’s why I upgraded from balcony to mini suite

[@teresah5318]

Well done. Most of those I already knew. However on # 7 - insurance we usually get the one from the Princess but now we are getting a bit older and I will need to find one that will help more so we don't loose our retirement. Thanks for sharing Emma!!

[@scot60]

Emma, I love your advice however I want a balcony in the middle of the boat cabin. For me, the balcony cabin is a big part of my enjoyment of the cruise. I would be very unhappy with an interior cabin or just a window.

[@EmmaCruises]

Totally fair enough 😀❤️

[@kamalnathkanthimathinathan1473]

Great video for someone who wanted to start cruising (just like myself). Thanks..👍🏽👍🏽

[@car_tar3882]

Idk why I watch you even though I am not at all a budget cruiser because I’m hard to please and don’t want to waste my time and money on a cruise I won’t like also love dcl and the superior experience they provide

[@PartyRockKing23]

Never let them choose your cabin. You may not have gotten a bad room, but others have.

[@EmmaCruises]

I respectfully disagree and think for a lot of people the money saved is worth the risk 👌♥️

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

What you can do is 1) Pick the "choose my cabin" option 2) Look at where the choice of cabins are on the interactive deck plans 3) If all of them look fine, go back and choose the free "pick for me" option instead.

[@Schrulle2011]

I know on MSC Cruises you pick the cabin way before the check out, it is the first thing you do and you don't have to pay extra for the cabin. It is more like what cabin is free in that specific category.

[@CobisTaba]

Another KZbin suggested specific reasons to choose a cabin; no connecting doors, middle of ship, not under the music stages etc.

[@havenstatguys]

I highly recommend travel insurance. As you pointed out if you have to be airlifted off a ship it can be as much as $20,000. In addition many countries do not take Medicare from the U.S. and there is nothing worse than confronting a hospital bill in a foreign country. Those are the disasterous issues. I have never used it for those things but it covers so much more. My wife and I got an upper respiratory infection on a cruise ship and the visit to the ship's doctor plus meds was $200 each. We had to put it on our ship account but our travelers reimbursed us within 7 days of submitting our claim after returning home. We also had one of our bags lost for a day on our way to a cruise. The airline couldn't get us the bag until our next stop....two days later. The insurance covered clothing replacement for up to $600. I just kept the receipts from buying clothes on the ship and at the first port and submitted them and got a check back in 7 days. It's great coverage for both the big things and for extra expenses for things you never think about.

[@EmmaCruises]

Oh goodness!!! Yep! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@pewing99]

Massive travel mistake is to not keep track of your cruises. There is nothing like seeing a great deal and booking it then realizing that it overlaps another cruise you are booked on. I am in this situation now. :( Or you look at your calendar and realize that you are getting into Florida from a two week transatlantic cruise and realizing you have to get to California to get on a Mexico cruise that afternoon. Flight will work, but just barely with an hour connection and arriving two hours before end of boarding. Hopefully everything works....

[@marymcmann9546]

Some of your advice doesn’t apply to US cruisers. The Princess inclusive price for our cruise included the Premium beverage package, gratuities, and unlimited WiFi. When I did the calculation, we would save around $ 600 based on the individual services pricing. Also, we are not charged to choose our own cabins on the US website. We always take the Platinum travel insurance Princess offers because for our ages, 70 plus, outside insurance is twice the price.

[@brucesteger2699]

There are bad cabins as they are just under or over entertainment/laundry/the dinning room/kitchen. I always look up the ships configuration deciding what options we have. We made the mistake on our first cruise which was on Norwegian with an upper deck balcony near the bow when the Alaskan weather went wild and it was NOT VERY COMFORTABLE! Ever since we book mid ships on the main deck with a window. With the more than a dozen (17) cruises on ocean going ships it was not often that there was no bad weather at least once on the cruise. We book through USAA and there cancellation insurance we find reasonable. Holland America Lines offer what is called Club Orange which we got once only because the only cabins left which was at the bow, we booked just a month before the sail to Antarctica, we got a cabin upgrade to the Mid ship on the second deck. What we also got was free medical on board, an upgraded menu at dinning, (like lobster and steak plus added desserts), priority embarkation/disembarkation/getting on/off at ports/ where tenders used priority. I used the medical as off the coast of Chile I got a kidney stone attack. They took great care of me.

[@EmmaCruises]

Good job were all different and prioritise different things 😀👏🏼

[@DigitalJunior2003]

We book near the time (less than 90days) and have always found good discounts

[@1992zg]

Always book NOW (assuming the deposit is refundable). If the price goes down you can ask them to refare your reservation. If the price goes up you can keep your fare.

[@Diva-Biker]

Depending on the cruise, especially popular or newer ships, prices may not go down within 2-3 months, but go up.

[@valeriegriffith3415]

Thank you for giving me the tea on this ship, I was thinking about going on a trip with this cruise line but now I have to think about some thangs 😏😏😏

[@philhorvath5861]

I'm in the US and we are not charged to pick a cabin and have never been. We mostly want mid ship except on some ships we like the balcony's at the aft of the ship

[@EmmaCruises]

Interesting! Thanks 😁

[@johndittmer8488]

Just make sure that Hudson steps on any keys!

[@paulhaley5344]

✅ Travel Insurance is exactly how I feel about my home Fire Extinguishers. I hope I never need to utilize these items, but if I need them - they automatically become my most prized possessions. 😃👍

[@willgaukler8979]

Paul Haley ...like a couch...you never really sit there....but it is nice to have...

[@mgv00]

Bonus tip- Use a travel agent who is an expert in booking cruises.

[@EmmaCruises]

Always helpful 😁♥️

[@ursulaeissner9945]

I never book without an agent , have used the same for years . She knows I check all over the web before I email her , so it’s her job to find me the better deal .

[@mauritsvw]

Excellent advice. We were booked on a cruise which got cancelled hours before embarkation because of Covid, and we would not have been able to book flights back home in time to avoid lockdown if it weren't for our travel agent.

[@kevinsandrock1989]

Don's family vacations bought me here so thank him next time you guys chat . Thanks for the tips

[@EmmaCruises]

Yay thanks Kevin 🥳✌️

[@JPinFuerteventura]

Great video Emma. I think it is about time that we went on another cruise.

[@EmmaCruises]

I couldn't agree more 😂♥️

[@AllisonMetcalfPalumbo]

Hi Emma. Just found your KZbin channel recently. I love the idea of the cash back apps, but these appear to be all UK based. I am one of those horrible Americans. ;) Do you know of any US-based cash back apps that are comparable to the links you have provided? I did sign up for Honey. Great tip!

[@barbarap5278]

Rakuten....

[@jameslennon6680]

Emma this is a fantastic video. The promo code thing... I never knew this or anything like it existed. And I thought I knew it all... Thanks for the valuable information. James in Galway.

[@madgary5827]

I always love your cat is in the video. I'm a vivid cat lover, LOL. We love you And like your videos

[@dr.karlkuenzel3457]

The drinks package is not just alcohol; it also includes coffees, teas, juices, and that bottle of water that they charge you for when you go off the ship on a shore excursion. How much is coffee and juice at Starbucks?

[@EmmaCruises]

Absolutely! There are loads of packages available. The most popular (and average drinks prices) are explained here: emmacruises.com/drinks-cost-on-cruise-ships/ 😀❤️

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

My wife questions weather or not a drink package is worth it for her, and I agree that it may not be. But I can drink 20 martinis a day without ever appearing inebriated. (I don't, but I can.)

[@TheJm129]

Regarding your 7th point- my travel insurance policy, which is probably similar to most, does not cover most/any otherwise included insurance expenses related to a pandemic. The corona virus was declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Therefore, people travelling with those policies may be out of luck for coverage for trip cancellation/interruption/delay. Unless a refund or credit is issued by the insurance company, the result is that people paid their money for little benefit. Plus, what about those who had their trips cancelled by the cruise company? Shouldn't they get their money paid for insurance back automatically? So far, I haven't!

[@MrMasterSpam]

We so wanted to do the Viking Inner Passage cruise but found the REQUIRE full payment well over a year in advance! :( Booked Regent which has upgraded cabins but doesn't have the same POCs and is shorter. First cruise so hope we're not disappointed but we're not tying up bocoup bucks for SIXTEEN months!

[@EmmaCruises]

Yeah that’s crazy to me. Not sure why 🤔❤️

[@tonyparisi3975]

Emma looks absolutely beautiful in this video

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! 😁❤️

[@daveleger2002]

Regarding Mistake #1; Go ask a travel agent.!! When checking online, I was quoted $1750, but through the travel agent for the wxact same thing, I paid $1350.....

[@EmmaCruises]

Great tip! 😀👏🏼 For anybody reading this comment in the UK I work with the travel agency Travel Counsellors. >>> emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/ 😎🎉

[@sarge6870]

Emma, all this footwork can be done from considering a cruise through cruise insurance by using an experienced agent or advisor. An agent/advisor will talk to you about what you want. We will do the research for you and many agents that work for companies will afford you additional on board credit and do NOT charge extra for their services. I earn my commission from the cruise line. When you book directly with a cruise line and have issues or questions, you will be dealing with a customer service rep at that cruise line and there is no personal interaction. When a client calls me, I know them and their likes and dislikes and you won't have to explain the situation in detail about your booking because I personally handled your booking. When you sign up for insurance using the search option, you will get loads of email and even telephone calls for weeks to months even after you choose a plan. With an advisor, we search for you and offer you the best price for what you need. And when it comes to your booking and your insurance, we are the ones that do the queries for you so you don't have to call personally. A reputable agent will be with you before, during and after your cruise. Just something to consider.

[@EmmaCruises]

I have a great agent I use, sadly not everybody does. Sounds like you’re one of the good ones for sure! 😀❤️

[@mikecrean8849]

Really helpful. Well done. 💚🙋‍♂️

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! 😁❤️

[@chappercache]

Well that's me signed up for Boom 25 immediately. :)

[@EmmaCruises]

Let me know if you win! Nothing to lose 😁♥️

[@daricej9753]

Emma the description box says time confusion and I think you meant time consuming.

[@clement2780]

remember ports are not destinations budget for excursions please book flights first then cruise or bus tour

[@rosemariemcgowan6388]

love the cat xx

[@jans3133]

What was the name of the insurance comparison site? I don't see it in your links. thanks

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey Jan, if you head to EmmaCruises.com and click on travel insurance it’ll redirect you (based on country) to my recommendation. I’ve shared a guide about British isles travel insurance recently too 😀👋

[@jans3133]

@@EmmaCruises Thanks!

[@jenniferpratt765]

Me and my mum are having princess plus for oct

[@rossboss555]

Has Hudson bit your neck 🤔😂😂 great tips 😍 xx

[@EmmaCruises]

Not that I know of! It's really weird you can see it's red on the other side too on some scenes, itchy itchy 🤔😂

[@Libra95932]

I kept looking at that spot (hickey, curling iron burn, hair straightener burn) too all through the video.

[@EmmaCruises]

@@Libra95932 Yeah me too. I didn't burn myself that I can remember, it just appeared for this video 😂😂

[@squyars]

If I got the cruise line's travel insurance, can I cancel it and get something more affordable?

[@danielschechter8130]

I don't know how those cashback web sites work, but I'm very skeptical. Nobody gives away something for nothing. If they're giving you money it's because your use of their site makes them even more money. I would not use a site like that without knowing where their profit comes from. My first guess would be that you are losing some rights or protections by buying through them. I don't know, but I do know that nothing is free. Buyer beware.

[@EmmaCruises]

Nope not at all, you’re redirected and book through the normal website. You don’t book anything or give money to the cash back sites. Cash back websites make money through adverts on their websites.

[@danielschechter8130]

@@EmmaCruises Well, that's okay then. Though it means an awful LOT of people are looking at those ads because advertisers pay very little per view.

[@jenniferstachnik3287]

Hello Emma!

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey!

[@jarretlevine]

I agree with 99% of this the only thing I disagree with is the “no bad cabins” idea. There are VERY bad cabins there are 10 balcony cabins usually higher up and at the very front of the ship those balconies are smaller than the rest of the ship.

[@EmmaCruises]

No cabins bad enough I wouldn’t risk it for a discount 😉

[@williammiller5449]

When I first saw the alcoholic drink package price, a little quick math had me saying that if this made economic sense for me, I really should be checking out the "Friends of Bob and Bill W. meeting" that the ship has every morning.

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha! 🤣❤️

[@richardnone5644]

there are bad cabins near the dance floor or under it ha ha ha near the theater or other places that produce loud noise most of the day and night near the elevator lots of traffic you can punch a cabin in and ships name and see the reviews if there are any . dont take the free drink package unless you and everyone in the cabin drinks because you will pay $18 usd a day per person for everyone in the cabin in tips

[@kimwhatmatters4085]

Again with links with the Cash back apps are you gaining anything ?? If not I will use a link other ppl provide because it benefits them

[@EmmaCruises]

My links to cashback sites are referral links if you could use mine that would be great 😀💕

[@wendykoek6757]

Great information there

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks Wendy! ♥️

[@barbaradace7952]

Unfortunately Boom25 went bust in 2021...it was a good idea while it lasted!

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha! Yep!!

[@clement2780]

remember flights prices, cruise fare deposit is good.

[@laurettecastellano2830]

I subscribed because your cat is so cute! I have 4.

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha!! 4 is a goal for me. Hudson (and I) say thanks! ❤️🤘🏼

[@12044m]

When I vacation on a cruise I do not want to be in a location where I do not enjoy my cruise

[@lisamiddleton1804]

I always pick my own cabin and it never costs me extra, maybe it's because I live in Australia 🇦🇺.

[@sarge6870]

Once you make your deposit, you should be able to choose a cabin.

[@christhornton8770]

I know it is nothing to with a cruise but what about flights on Boom25 ?

[@EmmaCruises]

Ooo I don’t think there were any airlines on there the last time I looked, but maybe 😀

[@Fuzzyape1]

#4 awesome suggestion!

[@skiph3]

Luv the hickey.

[@kimwhatmatters4085]

Are you sponsored by honey like do you gave a code??? I’m asking because if not I’m going to use someone else’s link because It would actually help their channel

[@EmmaCruises]

Nope I’m not feel free to use somebody else’s link 😀❤️

[@clement2780]

cabin upgrade does not mean FREE upgrade remember

[@ChiTsang]

good points, thanks

[@pamelahowell6225]

Cash back sites in the US? I do get some on my credit card.

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey Pamela, top cash back is an American website. (Try searching top cash back US, all the prices there are in dollars 😁✌️)

[@geneschulp8598]

Good stuff

[@tiffprendergast]

It’s like booking plane seats

[@spd214]

Drink 30 pounds of alcohol a day? Challenge accepted. 🤣

[@michaelshafer5192]

I have never seen a charge for room/cabin selection, and I've sailed on 7 cruise lines. What cruise line charges $50 for cabin selection ??

[@EmmaCruises]

I thought most lines did but it seems to be a British thing! This example I used was Marella who are a British line. 🥳♥️

[@JoeFrohlich]

Nice cat.

[@clement2780]

do any people cancel after paying deposit

[@peterrimel8170]

There is a ton of good info here. I just happen to disagree that there are no bad cabins.

[@EmmaCruises]

It’s a good job we are all different, variety is the spice of life as they say 😀💕

[@troystevens2377]

you are amazing!