Bermuda was very picturesque, but it was far colder than we had expected it to be. My eyes were telling me I was looking at the Caribbean, but my skin was telling me that I was already back in England! It was a shock to the system. Shortly after Balmoral was given clearance by the…
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Central America And The Mardi Gras With Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Part 5
We awoke early the following morning and enjoyed a small breakfast in The Palms before heading ashore in a taxi. We shared a cab with 3 people we had met onboard during the cruise and within 20 minutes we were in the Art Deco capital of Miami. It was very windy, so our visit to the…
Cruising Essentials
There are many great things about cruising, but interestingly, one thing not mentioned very often in a cruise brochure is the fact you can usually take as much luggage as you like – if your cruise does not include flights. I’m a big over-packer, I admit it, but when there’s no limit in place, it…
World’s First Ski Resort At Sea Aboard Piste Of The Seas
Sail the high skis with Royal Caribbean’s first ski resort at sea Royal Caribbean International has announced plans to push the boundaries of extraordinary even further with its fifth Oasis Class ship, Piste of the Seas – the world’s first ski resort at sea. The ship, set to launch in 2021, will offer a truly…
Princess Cruises Takes Delivery Of Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises took delivery of Majestic Princess yesterday, from shipbuilder Fincantieri at an official handover ceremony at the shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The cruise line’s first international luxury ship tailored for the China market, will start her inaugural season in Europe until May and then embark on a repositioning cruise themed the Silk Road Sea…
Central America And The Mardi Gras With Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Part 4
We spent most of the day sailing along the Mississippi River, which was delightful. When I visited New Orleans last year, our transit of the Mississippi was at night for arrival and departure, but this time we got to experience it in daylight. Granted, there’s not a lot to see until you start getting closer…
New Ship For Saga Cruises Will Be Named Spirit Of Discovery
Saga Cruises has today announced their new cruise ship will be named “Spirit of Discovery”. The new ship will carry fewer than 1,000 passengers, retaining the intimacy and personal touch for which Saga is renowned and will have more than 100 cabins for solo travellers, 20% of the ships capacity. The 55,900 GT vessel will…
Central America And The Mardi Gras With Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Part 3
After leaving Antigua, we spent a day at sea before arriving off the coast of Trujillo in Honduras. It was warm and sunny, but the sea state wasn’t ideal and our tenders struggled to get alongside in the small harbour. After several attempts, Captain Stoica announced that he had made the decision to abandon the…
Central America And The Mardi Gras With Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Part 2
Barbados was very hot and humid, but that was good – sun and heat always work well when there are beaches involved! Barbados was also where Balmoral would meet her sister, Braemar, for a few hours. Braemar was the first Fred. Olsen ship I cruised on (back in 2014) and we’d only ever passed each…
Central America And The Mardi Gras With Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Part 1
I’m back! I’m sorry that I couldn’t update you with live blogs during the cruise – I just couldn’t get my blog to open using the ships Wi-Fi – but I’m here now, so let me tell you ALL about my Central America and Mardi Gras cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines! The cruise didn’t…
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