The title of this blog may come across as rather controversial however; recently, this is exactly what the Concordia has turned into, a sight to see. Still sitting half submerged off the island off Giglio, Italy, Costa Concordia is starting to attract day trippers literally by the boat load. It is said that most of…
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Grand Event Cruise – Split, Croatia
Good Morning and welcome to Split, Croatia, where you can boil to death from the comfort of your very own tender boat. That was how I felt on this particular morning. There was no escape from the smothering humidity, even at night the breeze was warm. I glued my hair to my head (not literally,…
Let’s Talk About Gratuities
Recently on #CruiseChat the topic of discussion was gratuities. I think this will always be a sensitive subject when it comes to cruising but it was a great opportunity to see other people’s points of view. Those who took part either work within cruise travel or they simply enjoy cruising as a form of holiday….
Top 10 New To Cruising Questions Answered
We all know trying something for the first time regardless of what it is can often be a little daunting. How do you know you are getting the right answers when you have nothing to compare it too? Well, as I have cruised a fair few times now I thought I was pretty well qualified…
Cruise-aholics 12 Step Programme
OK ladies and gentleman today we need to have a more serious blog discussion……if I can at all make that possible. Today we are going to discuss the Cruiseaholics 12 Step Programme. Yes, I have identified the need to cruise as an addiction and feel it is time the rest of you also recognised this…
Only On A Cruise Ship
Have you ever noticed that some things you only ever come across or witness for that matter on a cruise ship? Only On A Cruise Ship…………………. 1: ……Do you find people engaging in a full scale shouting match over blue plastic chairs. I might also point out those in the middle nearly always tend to…
Costa Concordia Salvage To Begin
Salvage work to remove the Costa Concordia is due to start next month and is expected to take one year. The news was announced Saturday by Costa Crociere and the Costa Concordia Emergency Commissioner’s Office. A US owned company, Titan Salvage, based in Pompano Beach, Florida, has been awarded the contract in partnership with Italian…
Titanic 100 Years On
100 Years ago today RMS Titanic had reached the spot where she would remain until this very day. After hitting an iceberg on April 14th and ultimately sinking in the early hours of April 15th she would secure her place in the history books forever. I know there are many people out there who are…
What NOT To Do On A Cruise Ship
Everyone always talks about things you should do on a cruise (and I’m probably the worst culprit) but maybe we should also touch on things you should definitely NOT do whilst on a cruise. Although some things like don’t sit on the balcony rails or deck side rails seems pretty obvious you would probably be…
Cruising is Good for You
We all do it, sit looking out of the window dreaming of all the places we wished we were instead of facing the prospect of another monotonous day in the “real” world. Although if we do have these moments they tend not feel as bad if we already have a cruise booked, wouldn’t you agree?…
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