Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled a brand new 82-night Grand Voyage, offering the chance to discover the culture-rich lands of Asia on a journey timed specially to coincide with the Holi Festival. The sailing, aboard Fred. Olsen’s smaller-sized Balmoral, features calls into Myanmar and Cambodia, known for their ancient civilisations and rich histories,…
Tag: Asia
168-Night Grand Voyage Aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca – LIVE UPDATES
If you’re reading this, you’re coming on a fascinating journey with me. On October 3rd, I left the port of Dover aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines‘ ‘Boudicca’ for her 168-night ‘Grand Voyage’. She is taking me to some of the most incredible destinations on the planet and I’m looking forward to sharing the cruise with…
Double FREE On Board Spend on Fred. Olsen’s longest-ever ‘Grand Voyage’ in Autumn 2019
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new ‘Exceptional Explorations’ brochure, showcasing great-value offers on once-in-a-lifetime adventures to the world’s most exotic destinations in 2019/20. Holidaymakers looking to embark on an ‘Around the World’ odyssey with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can enjoy double FREE On Board Spend – of up to £1,400 per person –…
Princess Cruises Confirms 2020 Japan Cruise Programme
Princess Cruises has announced its full 2020 Japan programme is now on sale and available to book. Throughout the year the 2,670-guest Diamond Princess will sail roundtrip from Tokyo and Kobe on over 50 departures to more than 50 destinations in 11 countries. The voyages range from 5 – 28 days and offer guests the…
Fred. Olsen World Cruise 2018: Cochin And Mumbai
Our first stop in India was Cochin and Marian and I were booked on a tour to see the backwaters of Alappuzha by houseboat. We left the ship early as the drive to join the boat took almost 2 hours, but in the end it was absolutely worth it. The houseboat was quite big and…
Fred. Olsen World Cruise 2018: Myanmar And The Shwedagon Pagoda
We were due to arrive in Myanmar early because of a medical issue with a passenger, but due to tidal restrictions and issues with the port authority, we had to stick to our original time of 6PM. Marian and I decided to stay onboard in the evening, as we had a long tour booked for…
Fred. Olsen World Cruise 2018: Singapore And Kuala Lumpur
Singapore was a port that we decided to do on our own. I was looking forward to visiting, but it wasn’t the most important on the list and we didn’t want to get jammed up with a tour. We researched a few places and once through immigration we hit the road. Our first stop was…
River Cruising
I have never been on a river cruise, I think the fact I would not be on an ocean going vessel sometimes puts me off, after all you are aware by now that one enjoys the motion of the ocean, but every time I visit Amsterdam I see all the beautiful river boats lined up,…
Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity’s World Tour
World tours aren’t limited to rock stars. Celebrity Cruises has announced the start of “Celebrity’s World Tour 2014-15,” the brand’s introduction to guest-inspired, destination-rich, modern luxury holidays across all seven continents of the world. The collection of itineraries in Celebrity Cruises’ World Tour will be revealed in detail as each set opens for bookings over…
New Cruise Ships Are Coming
With cruising becoming more and more popular it obviously creates demand for more ships. In the last few years there have been many additional ships added to the cruise market. Some have been small and contemporary where as others have been huge and world record breakers. So with that said maybe we should have a…