As my next cruise draws near I am starting to once again focus on packing and it got me thinking, we often pack things now that we only realised we needed once we boarded a cruise ship for the first time. I thought it might be useful for those about to embark on their first…
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Sun Princess Begins Transformation
$30 Million Refurbishment to Add New Features to Princess Cruises Ship, Including Sushi Restaurant and International Café Sun Princess has begun an extensive $30 million transformation that will refurbish and enhance the Princess Cruises ship. During the two-week makeover, the vessel will receive a sparkling new atrium with Princess’ signature International Café, a new sushi and…
Curse Of The Squeaky Cabin
Blog after blog I mention how much I enjoy the rough weather at sea, don’t get me wrong one needs sunshine too but I always hope for rough seas at some point, only once have I been disappointed. The only bad thing about rough weather (if you don’t suffer from seasickness of course) is the…
Around The World in 180 Days
In January 2015 Oceania Cruises, Insignia shall depart Miami for her ‘Around the World in 180 Days’ world cruise. I had a look at the itinerary for this sailing and the only words that I have for you in response are ‘absolutely incredible’. It’s a world cruise so of course everything about it is going…
Keel Laying and Steel Cutting Ceremonies Held for new Quantum Class
Excitement was palpable at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, on Friday, as Royal Caribbean International marked two important milestones in the development of its Quantum class of ships. Quantum of the Seas, scheduled to be delivered in the autumn of 2014, received its first block as the keel was officially lowered and put…
Get Wed With Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced three new, customisable destination wedding experiences for guests wishing to celebrate their nuptials on one of Norwegian’s ships or in one of the line’s spectacular destinations. In partnership with Vancouver-based Royal Ocean Events, Norwegian offers couples the opportunity to have the wedding of a lifetime during their cruise, whether they…
Cruise Ship Fun Facts Part 2
Saying as you all seemed to enjoy yesterday’s fun facts so much I decided to bring you a second helping today! Thomson Cruises, Thomson Dream started life in 1986 as MS Homeric for Home Lines. She was then sold to Holland America Line in 1988 and renamed MS Westerdam, next she moved on to Costa…
Cruise Ship Fun Facts
We all enjoy learning something new about cruise ships so I thought I would use today’s blog to share with you a selection of fun cruise ship facts. I am sure many of you will already be familiar with these pieces of information, but I like to include everyone so this is for you that…
If You Fall Overboard Scream For Help – No Kidding!
For every great cruise article out there a bad one lurks in the depths to creep up annoy it. I found one such piece today that’s aim is to give “advice” on what to do should you fall overboard. I am sharing snippets with you and giving my two cents…….enjoy! Never go out alone on a…
Coming Up Next MSC Opera
I think the entire cruising universe is aware by now that I can’t stay ashore for too long, once the ship’s start calling I have to answer! With that said I thought now would be a good time to let you know about my next adventure! At the end of August I will be boarding…
