On May 6 2015, I will once again find myself heading north to south, as I set-off to join Saga Sapphire on a 16-night Baltic cruise. Yes, you read correctly, I said Saga Sapphire, and I can now see the puzzled looks on your faces – let me shed more light. Since I started my…
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Celebrity Cruises Launches New Shore Excursion Programme
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a new programme of shore excursions featuring everything from lavish luxury in Istanbul and Flamenco dancing in Barcelona to secret classical concerts in St. Petersburg and a castle treasure hunt in Copenhagen. With special-interest categories and more than 70 new shore excursions, guests can discover a destination through activities designed to…
A Visit To Cruise & Maritime Voyages Magellan
Cruise and Maritime voyages newest fleet addition Magellan was in Port of Tyne on Saturday and of course, I had to go and see her. She may not be the most attractive cruise ship in the world on the outside, but on the inside, she is a little beauty! I boarded via Deck 5 which…
Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery Of Anthem Of The Seas
Royal Caribbean International today officially took delivery of its 23rd ship, Anthem of the Seas, at a signing ceremony held in Bremerhaven, Germany. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain received the second of the global holiday company’s Quantum-class ships from Meyer Werft Yard’s Managing Partner Bernard Meyer. Anthem of the Seas…
Britannia: A Maiden Voyage In Pictures
March 14th 2015, was a very special day indeed, as P&O Cruises newest fleet addition Britannia would leave her homeport of Southampton on her maiden voyage. That 2-week cruise was quite possibly one of the most highly anticipated of my entire cruising life, so far. Waiting a year from booking until sailing was absolute torture,…
I Have NO Cruise Control
I have no cruise control, so I suppose that means I am just like you – you must have a voyage in mind, it doesn’t necessarily need to be booked, but it will be something you check the price of on a daily basis – am I right? My obsession started before I even left…
The Demons Of Disembarkation Day
The title of my blog today may seem a little harsh, but I think we can all agree that at one time or another, we have each come across another passenger on the morning of disembarkation that we would have gladly thrown overboard – even though we were tied up alongside at the time. 😉…
Getting To Know P&O Cruises Britannia
As you are all probably aware by now, on February 22nd, P&O Cruises officially took ownership of Britannia. The traditional ceremony included the exchange of flags, in which the shipyard flag is taken down and the P&O Cruises flag is flown. Britannia’s Captain Paul Brown was also presented with the first water to touch the hull…
Fall In Love On The High Seas This Valentine’s Day
With sunset views over the ocean and ever-changing scenery, a cruise offers some of the most romantic holiday experiences around. From private dining with personal butler service to a delicious buffet of oysters, and champagne, or a meal at Alan Ducasse’s Michelin-starred restaurant in Provence, today’s cruise lines take pride in ensuring that every guest…
Celebrity Chefs Hosting Cookery Lessons Aboard Britannia
Baking Queen Mary Berry will head a line up of the UK’s best loved chefs hosting cookery lessons onboard P&O Cruises new ship Britannia this year. 10 celebrity chefs will be on a number of Britannia’s sailings throughout the year during which they will run cookery classes, host exclusive chef’s table dinners, participate in Q&A…
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