I started my blog in February 2012 and at that time, I had no idea where it would take me or the friendships it would build. I worked tirelessly to make sure my content was always fresh and exciting and it wasn’t long before I caught the attention of John Honeywell, better known to those…
Author: CruiseMiss
Trying to explore each and every inch of this wonderful planet via cruise ship.
Exploring Amsterdam With DFDS Part 2
Our stay at the IBIS Amsterdam Central Station also included breakfast, so we both grabbed a bite on our second day before heading out. There was something for everyone, from fresh fruit and yoghurt to sausages and scrambled eggs. I decided to have toast with jam and then a canal boat full of pain au…
Exploring Amsterdam With DFDS Part 1
I’d sailed with DFDS several times, but this would be my first experience at using the coach transfer service from Newcastle city centre. The bus stop was in a convenient location (directly opposite Central Station) and boarding was easy. Although TravelShopGirl (Marian) and I had stayed in the city the night before, if you were…
P&O Cruises Britannia Rescues African Migrants
Guests aboard P&O Cruises Britannia were awoken this morning, around 1AM local time, to a man overboard announcement, 30 miles south west of Almeria, Spain. The ship went into a sharp 180 Degree turn and travelled back 2 miles before coming to a stop. A coastguard helicopter was scrambled quickly and was soon on…
A Pre-Cruise Stay In Newcastle Upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon-Tyne is a city full of life and vibrancy and it’s a place that I am proud to call home. In recent years, cruising from Port of Tyne has increased in popularity and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Cruise & Maritime Voyages and Thomson Cruises regularly have several embarkations from the city each year. It’s…
Celebrity Edge To Sail From Southampton
The most anticipated new cruise ship, Celebrity Edge, will set sail in Europe in summer 2019. Calling Rome and Barcelona home for the summer, Celebrity Edge will start her season from Southampton with a 10-night European inaugural sailing on 15 May 2019. Throughout the summer, Celebrity Edge will immerse guests in the stunning vistas of…
Refresher Course: Etiquette on the High Seas
Etiquette used to mean “keep off the grass”. The gardener of the French monarch Louis XIV realized that the well-to-do were trampling through his garden at Versailles, so he put up signs or étiquets. It is not always effective now and it wasn’t effective then, until the King himself declared that no one was to ignore…
Royal Caribbean International Announces New Features Onboard Symphony Of The Seas
Royal Caribbean International has orchestrated a new holiday experience that is set to redefine family and adventure travel in 2018. Symphony of the Seas, the cruise line’s newest ship, brings together the award-winning and acclaimed features only found on Royal Caribbean, with distinct new experiences that will continue to inspire adventure among guests of all…
Thomson Cruises To Rebrand As Marella Cruises
Thomson Cruises has announced that later this month, the UK’s third largest cruise line will be embarking on the biggest and most exciting evolution in the company’s history as it is rebranded as Marella Cruises. The move comes at the same time as Thomson changes to TUI later this month. The rebrand will see the…
Destination Jamaica – CLIA Plan A Cruise Month 2017
Each year, October marks ‘Plan A Cruise Month’ – a celebration of all things that are cruise related. It’s also a great time of year for holidaymakers to look at booking their next getaway, with many of the cruise lines offering some fantastic incentives throughout the month. This year’s theme for ‘Plan A Cruise Month’…
CruiseMiss.com 