Standing on deck 7, the ship is easing her way into her berth and its all go on the dockside. The guide lines are being thrown out to those waiting to tie her securely and the officers on the bridge are on their toes, as always, to ensure our docking is a smooth one. Will I…
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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?…
Meet My Fellow Passengers
On almost every cruise you will come across at least one of the people I am about to mention. Whether it is a summer holiday cruise full of families with a more laid back atmosphere or a cruise slightly later in the season which may have an older clientele, you will meet one of them…
Excursions With a Difference
Today’s rant, excuse me, blog, is going to be about excursions. Everyone loves a good sightseeing trip but is anyone else getting a tiny bit bored with the same old same old? I took an excursion on my cruise in November that really was something a little different and more importantly EXCITING!! It was simply…
Cruise Ship S.O.S.
I have recently been reading a brilliant book titled Cruise Ship S.O.S. by Ben Macfarlane. It was recommended to me so out and bought it I went and I have not been able to put it down since. I won’t tell you too much in case you are also reading it or decide you might…
The Tender Port
For some people the idea of a tender port can be quite daunting but for me it’s all part of the enjoyment of the cruise. One of my friends experienced her first tender port on our cruise in July last year and to say she wasn’t very impressed is an understatement. She wanted to get…
The Perks of Working On-Board
Some of these may sound pretty obvious but until you actually experience life at sea, you can only imagine what it is like. A career at sea is a lot of hard work but the benefits of it can also be amazing. Let me share some of the best ones with you. Waking up in…
Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line has a new ship on the horizon and her name, Norwegian Breakaway. The 4,000 passenger, 144,000 ton super ship which will debut in April 2013 is set to be one of the most impressive cruise ships at sea. This ship really is going to be amazing. Here is just a sample of…
Daily Adventures
I think one of the most appealing things about a cruise holiday is simply the fact you can quite literally wake up in a new and exciting place almost every single day. One day you are in Cannes, soaking up the atmosphere of the French Riviera and the next you could be in the bustling…
Cruise Ships and the Sun
I know it sounds a little “crazy” but I guess it’s for this reason I know I love cruising so much. I step on board and that’s it I could quite happily stay there for the rest of my days, especially if the sun is shining down on us. Have you ever noticed how a…
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