Trying Something New

I recently asked on my facebook page what things you found yourself doing on a cruise holiday that you almost never do at home, and got some pretty good answers. I thought I would use today’s blog post to touch on this subject a little more. When I cruise I do find myself doing things…

A Simple Need to Cruise

It’s a damp and cold day, you are maybe at work or at home browsing the internet when suddenly you find yourself viewing webcam’s for ships that are positioned all over the world. Depending on the angle you can see ocean, people sunbathing or even catch a glimpse of the destination they are visiting on…

Carnival Destiny to Carnival Sunshine

So 2013 is going to bring some extremely interesting changes for Carnival Destiny. Not only will she undergo a $155 million refurbishment she is also going to be re-named the Carnival Sunshine. Carnival Destiny will be Carnival Cruise Line’s most ambitious refit project ever and I am certain once out of her 49 day dry-dock…

Cruise Holiday Vs Cruise Life

The huge differences to a day in the real world Vs a day living on a cruise ship! Just for fun! In the real world, you don’t have to be back at home one hour before your house starts moving. In the real world when people ask how you are you do not have to be “excellent.”…

Mystery Cruise

The Saga Ruby recently embarked on a “mystery cruise” where only the Captain, chief purser, shore excursions staff and watch keepers knew where the ship was actually heading. How much fun does this sound? When I heard about it I was absolutely intrigued. The whole experience is a complete mystery. Apparently there were dummy charts…

Tips For New Cruisers

I am sure there are many people out there thinking about taking their first ever cruise holiday but who also have a few burning questions. A little while ago I had the below featured on some travel websites and thought it would be nice to also share it through my blog. I hope it answers…

A Passion For Cruise

I spend my entire life in one way or another talking about cruising. One half is spent explaining to non-cruisers why it is that I love cruising so much and the other is spent talking to people like myself about everything from Ballast tanks to cocktails. It never bores me though, in fact I am…

The Wonderful World of Cruising

Since I started cruising I have visited some amazing countries and had the chance to explore some famous historical places. I have tasted the most delicious Haloumi in Cyprus and eaten Cheetos in Israel, sunbathed in Spain and shopped in Gibraltar. What I am trying to say is that I have done many different things…

Costa Allegra Adrift After Fire

As if things couldn’t get any worse for Costa Crociere, it has been reported that the Costa Concordia sister ship, Costa Allegra, has suffered a fire on board and is currently adrift 200 miles south west of the Seychelles, near Alphonse Island. Costa Crociere have confirmed this report and stated that the fire is under control and no passengers…

Dolphin Watching

One of the best experiences I have had whilst on a cruise holiday was Dolphin watching whilst on the island of Madeira. It was my second visit to the island, my friends 1st. We left the ship with intentions of simply exploring the local area and maybe having some lunch. We explored for maybe an…