The crew, where would we be without them? Nowhere, basically! I have met some amazing crew members over the last 6 years and some of them really stick in my mind and for various different reasons. Some became good friends, friends that I talk too regularly when I am back at home, whether it be…
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Back To The Beginning
Next year I shall be boarding the ship that started it all, Oriana! The plan is to embark on a 12-night Northern Lights cruise in March and I am already counting down the days – 80 left to go! I boarded Oriana back in 2007 for my very FIRST CRUISE and I have never looked…
The Cruise Travelers Handbook
There was a book published recently titled ‘The Cruise Travelers Handbook’ and saying as we are close to Xmas I thought I would tell you a little more about it as it would make the ideal gift for the cruise-a-holic in your life. It’s not the usual cruise related book that’s full of the same…
Making Friends Onboard – Priceless
Every time I get ready to head off on a cruise I always think about the people I might meet. I love meeting new people and sharing new experiences and generally just having a good time. My last cruise on P&O Cruises, Oceana was no different, I had several new ports and a few familiar…
Saving The Old With The New
The pictures that have emerged recently of the lovely Ocean Countess drowning in a thick grey smoke as the flames engulf her are awful. If you think of the love, life and energy that was once contained within her as passengers sailed around the world – it’s actually quite sad! The same goes for the…
A Sunrise At Sea
I manage to catch almost every sunset on my cruises but rarely do I get up in time to see the sunrise, which is a shame really as I think it is the best time of the day onboard! Aside from one or two other passengers and a few crew members here and there, everyone…
Almost Missing The Ship!
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being late for the ship, you return to the pier to find the gangways GONE and only two ropes left holding the ship in place. I dread to think what it must be like for those that make it back to the pier and the ship has actually…
Looking At The Evolution And Future Of Cruise
I was introduced to an article recently titled ‘The Evolution and Future of the Cruise Industry’ and it turned out to be a very interesting piece. The article opens by detailing information of ocean liners from days gone by and how cruising has evolved over the last 150 years. It then leads off into passenger…
Special Little Requests
We all have special requests when we cruise, some are for dietary or health reasons and others are just because we like the additional home comfort or extra little treat here and there. I have several things I tend to ask for on every voyage and if I am entirely honest, only one of them…
All Packed And Ready To Go
Tomorrow is the BIG day. I shall drag myself out of bed in the middle of the night, board my Eavesway coach and head towards Southampton to meet Oceana and I CAN’T WAIT! I am actually quite impressed with my packing skills this time, not only did I complete the task with a few hours…
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