In yesterday’s blog I touched on the peace and tranquillity that can be had in certain areas of the ship, and especially of an evening. I wanted to touch on a topic today that in a way continues the notion of freedom on board but in a slightly different context. So here goes. It may…
Tag: cruising
Finding Me, Myself and I
For some when they think about a cruise they can often think, huge vessels, too many passengers all crammed in like sardine’s, trying desperately to escape on another and never finding a moments peace. I can honestly say in the several years I have been cruising now I have only ever once felt like I…
Three Weeks and Counting
Today I think I’m suffering from writers block, yes ladies and gentleman believe it or not I am struggling to clearly focus on a topic, however, I think I may know why. I have exactly 21 days until my next cruise and I have done NOTHING as of yet in the way of packing, organising…
P&O Cruises Launch Peninsular Club
P&O Cruises have finally launched their new loyalty scheme, The Peninsular Club, formerly known as the Portunus Club. The new scheme was kicked off yesterday on board family friendly mega ship Ventura and is due to make an appearance on April 4th on Oceana, April 9th on Adonia, April 10th on Oriana, April 12th on…
Rhapsody of the Seas Emerges as a New Ship
Royal Caribbean International’s Rhapsody of the Seas has undergone a month long $54 million dry dock refurbishment and she has arrived from Singapore’s Sembawang shipyard looking like a brand new ship. Rhapsody of the Seas has been in service since 1997 and although has seen a refit or two the latest is certainly her most…
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?…
Bigger Means Better
News reports in the last few weeks touched on Royal Caribbean International’s chief executive, Richard Fain, who told the Financial Times that bigger ships are safer ships. Mr Fain commented “The truth is that the newer, bigger ships are as safe as or safer than any comparable smaller ships. Travellers awarded the bigger ships higher…
That First Cruise Feeling
I was told on the day I boarded for my first cruise voyage that it would be something I would never forget and that the ship would also hold a place in my heart forever, I laughed and smiled thinking “ok this lady is crazy, it’s a ship”, but I soon realised every word she…
Costa Concordia Iconic Brass Bell
I became aware recently that the iconic brass bell from the Costa Concordia had been stolen but not really mentioned it much beyond a post on facebook. I decided to go into it a little more today as to a certain extent I am still baffled and pretty annoyed by the theft. My initial reaction to…
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…
