Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ‘Top 10 Special Event Cruises’ In 2017/18

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has released its ‘Top Ten Special Event Cruises’ for 2017/18, all of which showcase its commitment to offering cruise guests ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experiences! From the colourful Rio Carnival, the lively atmosphere of the Seville Fair to Norway’s National Day in Stavanger, Fred. Olsen has a host of unique cruise holidays that are…

Adonia Returns To P&O Cruises Fleet In 2017

P&O Cruises will welcome small ship Adonia back into the fleet in 2017 with a range of attractive cruises taking in off the beaten track ports of call across Europe, the Mediterranean, Iceland, eastern Atlantic Islands and the Caribbean. Adonia’s first cruise following the return to P&O Cruises will be a seven night round-trip tour…

Saga Sapphire Mystery Cruise 2016 Part 3

Our tenth and final port would be Lisbon and the day started without a cloud in the sky. The tour offered was a city tour, which included a visit to the maritime museum. As I’d previously experienced both, I decided to head into town and do my own thing. I’m not a huge fan of…

Saga Sapphire Mystery Cruise 2016 Part 2

After two exciting days in the Canary Islands, it was time to spend a few days at sea, three to be exact. Day one was beautiful; hot sunshine and barely a breeze, but it wasn’t long before the clouds rolled in and blocked the sun from our view. Although it wasn’t as sunny as we’d…

Saga Sapphire Mystery Cruise 2016 Part 1

I have just returned from a 24-night mystery cruise aboard Saga Sapphire and I’m incredibly excited to tell you all about it. I had wanted to blog live throughout the cruise, but unfortunately the internet just wasn’t on my side – I’m here now, so let’s get started… We spent the first few days at…

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Balmoral Food Blog

My first Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines food blog was a big hit, so I thought it only right I do another one, this time showcasing the food from two of my sailings aboard Balmoral: one in May 2016 to the Norwegian Fjords and the other in October 2016 to Spain and Morocco. All of the…

My Next Cruise: It’s A Mystery!

2016 has been full of adventure for me, but my final cruise of the year is just 6 days away and it is one that I have been anticipating for over a year: Saga Sapphire’s Mystery Cruise! Usually, I would put a pre-cruise blog together like this one and offer you some insight into the…

Norwegian Bliss Hull Artwork Revealed

  Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the signature art designed by one of the world’s premier marine life artists, Wyland, for its upcoming new ship Norwegian Bliss. Entitled “Cruising with the Whales,” the engaging and beautiful art prominently features a stunning image of a mother humpback whale and her calf as the centrepiece of the…

New Innovations At Sea Aboard P&O Cruises NEWEST Ship

A major new entertainment hub called The Dome will be among the star attractions to feature on the biggest cruise ship built for Britain. Featuring an impressive clear sky dome, a pool with a retractable stage, water feature and whirlpools, The Dome will act as an all-weather venue for all day entertainment and informal dining….

Spain And Morocco With Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

In May 2016, I spent 5-nights aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Balmoral sailing from Port of Tyne and exploring the Norwegian Fjords, and it was a fantastic cruise. The ship herself ticked all the right boxes for me and I couldn’t wait to sail away on her again, so within a few weeks of returning…