Since my last blog, we have visited 4 other ports in the USA and are now heading back across the Atlantic towards Ponta Delgada and then finally, Southampton. It’s pretty miserable out there today – a sad reminder that all of this is coming to an end – so I am taking refuge in my…
Caribbean And USA With P&O Cruises – Part 3
Jamaica was another hot and sunny day and I was met at the port by my guide for the day, Marsha. We left the ship behind and drove Downtown, which was a fantastic experience! This is where the locals like to do their daily shopping and it was a real glimpse at typical Jamaican life….
Caribbean And USA With P&O Cruises – Part 2
We are at sea today, heading towards the beautiful Caribbean island of Jamaica. Since my last blog, we have had 3 ports of call and as I managed to get too much sun on my skin yesterday, I decided to take shelter and give you all an update. On our third sea day across the…
Caribbean And USA With P&O Cruises – Part 1
I have been on Oceana for a few days now, so I thought it was a good time to do my first blog of the cruise. We sailed from Southampton a little later than planned, thanks to storm Imogen, but before we knew it we were out of the Solent and into the English Channel….
SS United States Is Going Back To Sea – Thank You Crystal!
In a recent press conference, Crystal Cruises announced that it would be purchasing the SS United States and bringing her back to her former glory, and I have to admit that I am incredibly excited about this. The vessel will have to undergo extensive rebuilding in order to meet modern demands and be in full…
MSC Cruises Confirms Options For Two Additional Next-Generation Cruise Ships
Today at the coin ceremony for MSC Meraviglia held in Saint-Nazaire, France, MSC Cruises confirmed ahead of time the existing STX France options to build a further two ships in the Meraviglia class. Furthermore, the two Meraviglia-Plus next-generation ships, as the new class of vessels is called, will feature increased tonnage and overall size, with…
Cruise Into Spring: Exploring The Rivers Of Belgium And The Netherlands
Why not kiss a welcome goodbye to the winter months by doing something fresh and different? Whether it’s cleaning the entire house or buying some new spring fashion essentials, we all find ourselves inspired to shake things up as the weather changes. If you have the potential to take a short holiday, one of the…
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Summer 2017 Deployment For Europe
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its summer 2017 deployment for Europe with five ships sailing in European waters in the summer season and exciting news for guests looking to set sail from the UK. In addition, the company revealed details on Norwegian Escape’s 2017 summer cruises to the Caribbean. Marking Norwegian’s return to offering regular…
MS Koningsdam Completes Seas Trials
Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam reaches milestone with successful completion of sea trials Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam returned to Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard Saturday, 16 January, after successfully completing two sets of sea trials off the Italian coast. Koningsdam left Marghera on 2 January and performed the first set of sea trials over three days…
Best Destinations For First Time Cruisers
We were all new to cruising at some point (how we managed before we discovered the joy of cruising, I will never know) and had the difficulty of deciding where to actually go. If you are struggling to decide on your first itinerary, then my blog today may be of help to you. These are…
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