Crystal Symphony Has A Sophisticated NEW Look

One of the most awarded luxury ships in the world has a sophisticated new look, offering travellers freshly imagined choices during their global holidays. Crystal Symphony has emerged from dry dock, returning to the seas with newly designed spaces, features and amenities that luxury travellers crave. The ship’s new Open Seating dining concept ushers in…

Tips For Enjoying Your Cruise Ship Casino

We all know that most cruise ships offer onboard casinos, but it’s not something we really talk about. I sometimes feel like casinos at sea are the taboo of the cruising world and shouldn’t be discussed, but why is that? They are there for our entertainment and so long as you know when to cut…

P&O Cruises Arcadia And Oceana To Undergo Multi-Million Pound Refits

P&O Cruises has announced details of multi-million pound refits for two of its ships – Arcadia and Oceana – which will result in a fresher and more contemporary feel and improve the onboard guest experience. Arcadia Following guest feedback, P&O Cruises has partnered with one of the world’s leading hospitality interior design practices, RPW Design,…

Virgin Voyages First Ship To Be ‘Adult By Design’

Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin hosted a ‘Ship Tease’, where key details were revealed about what sailors can expect on the first of three ships, coming to the high seas in 2020. Live from Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy, they also celebrated the laying of the…

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…