I opened the door and was greeted by beautiful snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls and surprisingly, warm air temperatures. I couldn’t wait to get ashore. Saga Sapphire began her stay here at anchor, so I boarded the tender boat and headed for land to do some exploring on my own. It’s not a very big place,…
Land Of Ice And Fire With Saga Cruises: Welcome Aboard!
‘Land of Ice and Fire’, that was the name of the cruise aboard Saga Sapphire which departed Dover on June 18 and I was excited to be onboard for what would turn out to be 15-nights of exploration and adventure in Orkney, Iceland, Belfast and Liverpool. My journey to Dover was long, but I’m used…
Seven Seas Explorer: The Epitome Of Luxury At Sea
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Regent Seven Seas Cruises ‘Seven Seas Explorer’ – a cruise ship noted as ‘the most luxurious ever built’. Launched in 2016, the six-star cruise ship is adorned with huge amounts of Italian marble and stone. Large quantities of gold leaf and stunning chandeliers add to the overall…
AIDA Cruises Expands Its Commitment In Europe’s Cruise Capital
AIDAperla – the youngest member of the AIDA Cruises fleet – reached the port of Barcelona via the western Mediterranean yesterday, as part of her “Welcome Cruises”. During AIDAperla’s maiden season, Europe’s cruise capital is, alongside Palma de Mallorca, one of the start and end ports for her seven-day cruises in the western Mediterranean. The…
Iceland With Saga Cruises In T-Minus 12-Days!
In just a few days, I’ll be joining Saga Sapphire on her 15-night ‘Land of Ice and Fire’ voyage and I’m starting to get quite excited. I’ve never visited Iceland, so it’s going to be a whole new experience and up to now, I am pleased to say that I have heard only good things…
MSC Cruises Celebrates Delivery Of MSC Meraviglia
Today at the STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, MSC Cruises officially took delivery of MSC Meraviglia. During the ship’s flag ceremony, which pays tribute to centuries-old maritime tradition, the Company’s newest flagship received her official flag and blessings for good fortune. At 171,598 GRT and with guest capacity of 5,714, MSC Meraviglia is both…
Saga Cruises Reveals First Glimpse Inside Spirit Of Discovery
Saga Cruises has released new artist’s impressions of ‘Spirit of Discovery’, its first bespoke-built vessel launching in Summer 2019 from the UK. The luxury, boutique small ship will carry fewer than 1,000 passengers and will feature design cues from London’s finest hotels and restaurants, redefining standards in British cruising. Saga Cruises has been working with…
Cruising Customs You May Have Never Known Existed!
There are some things about cruising that you may not be aware of, so I thought I’d share some of them with you in my blog. I’m sure my fellow cruise-a-holics will be aware of them all, but I hope you still enjoy the read! 1: Crossing the Line Ceremony The crossing of the line…
Cabin Bills That We Would Like To Forget!
I started cruising in 2007, and since then I have had a few cabin bills that I’d like to forget – sometimes we over indulge just a little too much, but I suppose some would argue and say that’s what cruising for some people is all about, enjoying themselves. With that said, I wanted to…
Royal Caribbean’s Guide To The Most Amazing Islands In The Caribbean
ST MAARTEN BACKGROUND St Maarten’s half-French, half-Dutch island nations and rich African heritage makes the island the culinary capital of the Caribbean and a paradise for food lovers – with dishes like Codfish Fritters, Beef Patties and Sweet Potato Pudding just a small selection of the delights on offer. THINGS TO SEE The island is…
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