Total Eclipse Of The Heart With Celebrity Cruises

CruiseMiss guest blogger, Scott, recently embarked on his first cruise with Celebrity Cruises. This was his experience of Celebrity Eclipse. It’s no secret that I am a staunch Royal Caribbean, and in particular, Independence of the Seas fanatic.  So I admit that it was with a little trepidation that I stepped out of my comfort…

It’s Almost Time For P&O Cruises Ventura

Well there are just 5 more days to go before I join P&O Cruises, Ventura for a 2 week Mediterranean cruise, and after all the sun we have been having in the UK, I can’t wait! (Slogan pun not intended but pretty hard to avoid) The good weather at home always makes me think more…

Quantum Of The Seas To Sail Transatlantic From Southampton

Hot on the heels of the recent Oasis of the Seas announcement, Royal Caribbean International has announced that Quantum of the Seas will be making its inaugural 8-night westbound transatlantic voyage from Southampton on 2 November 2014, arriving in the New York area at Cape Liberty Port, New Jersey, on 10 November 2014.  Bookings for…

Royal Princess Arrives In Southampton

Today’s blog is a little different. Guest blogger, Scott, braved the rain in Southampton this morning to bring us a Royal Princess photo blog! He will be embarking on a short taster cruise aboard Royal Princess on June 14th so stay tuned for more images and a ship review in the coming weeks. Until then,…

Disconnect From The World And Reconnect With You

One thing I will always enjoy about cruising is the limited connection to the outside world. I actually hope technology does not become advanced to a point where the internet on board can be free and accessible 24 hours a day. I know we can currently access the internet on board easily to an extent,…

A Visit To Edinburgh Zoo

On Saturday I spent the day at Edinburgh Zoo. It was a great day out and we definitely hit lucky for the weather! Apart from one shower, the day remained dry and pleasantly warm. I know you are thinking what does this have to do with cruise? Well, as you will know many cruise ships…

Royal Caribbean Signs Contract For Third Quantum-Class Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, announced yesterday that it has signed a contract with the Meyer Werft shipyard to construct a third Quantum-class cruise ship for delivery in mid-2016.  The price and terms of the new ship are similar to the price and terms of the first two Quantum-class ships and the contract is subject to…

Counting Down To Ventura And The Mediterranean

It’s that time of year again, summer is almost upon us and so come the thoughts of some fun in the sun for 2 weeks. I have visited the Mediterranean on a cruise several times but I never tire of it. I love the atmosphere in countries like Italy and Spain during the summer months…