The bridge of any cruise ship is manned 24 hours per day, and is the operational centre of the ship. It is manned by highly trained and qualified Deck Officers on a four hours on, eight hours off basis. The watches comprise of two Deck Officers and two Able Seamen. The Officer of the Watch is…
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Emerald Princess: 113,561 Tons Of FOOD!
Before joining Emerald Princess I was told that the food onboard was superb. In fact, I was told that the food on all Princess vessels was superb and I really can’t disagree! Emerald Princess quite literally is 113,561 tons of FOOD! There are many dining options onboard including the Crown Grill (Deck 7) and Sabatini’s…
Emerald Princess, The Tenerife Floods, Palmitos Park And Food!
Hello from a very warm but rather cloudy Lanzarote. We have had a lot of fun and games since my last check in with you, I don’t really know where to start so apologies if I start rambling! We were docked in Tenerife on Sunday and what an experience it was! As we arrived in…
Emerald Princess – First Impressions
Hello from Emerald Princess! This is my second full day aboard, so I thought now would be an ideal time to introduce you to this beautiful cruise ship. On first impressions she is very nice indeed and I haven’t even seen all of her yet! I have a balcony cabin on Baja Deck (Deck 11)…
Black Watch in Port of Tyne – Ship Visit
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Black Watch was in Port of Tyne today and I was fortunate enough to enjoy a few hours aboard – before she once again sailed from North Shields en-route to wonderful foreign shores. As most of you know, I cruised on Braemer just 4 short months ago, so I was quite…
The Telegraph Cruise Show – Liverpool 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is that time again, The Telegraph Cruise Show time and it is taking place this weekend (October 11-12) at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. If you are looking for holiday ideas, then this is most certainly going to be the place to find them! Whether you’re looking to try your first…
Can I Have Your Cruise Card Please, Madam?
I believe that the worst words ever spoken aboard any cruise ship are “can I have your cruise card please, madam” (or sir), and I am going to give you an example of how they can ruin the most perfect of moments! It is embarkation day, time to head towards your ship at 100mph (I…
Eavesway Travel Cruise Link 2015
I have mentioned several times that my preferred method of transport to and from Southampton, and now Dover, is Eavesway Travel. I actually blogged about them last year, but I thought it was only right to cover the service again now, as there have been a fair few changes since my last update. Eavesway cover…
Emerald Princess And The Canary Islands
In less than 2-weeks, I will be joining Princess Cruises, Emerald Princess, on a 11-night voyage down to the beautiful Canary Islands and I am hoping for two things – lots of sunshine and lots of good food! I am rather excited to experience Princess Cruises and I have heard many good things, and saying…
Destinations Best Seen By Sea – According To The Captain!
From the Northern Lights reflected in the Norwegian Sea, to the breath-taking sight of the Opera House when entering Sydney Harbour, seeing a city or famous landmark from the water can be a magical experience, offering a completely different perspective on a destination. To identify some of the most impressive views from the ocean, CLIA…
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