The back of house tour is something everyone should take part in. It lasts roughly 3 hours and costs £75 per person but don’t let the cost deter you because I assure you, you will not be disappointed! The tour started in Footlights Theatre where we learned more about the production side of the onboard…
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The Bridge – Part Two
My second visit to the bridge was very different from my first. Aside from the view being very different the atmosphere was too! This time the bridge was just about empty, it was a simple case of two officers keeping watch and that was about it, until we arrived! It was very relaxed, and it…
The Bridge – Part One
A visit to the bridge is something every avid cruiser longs for, a chance to really get to see the vessel for what she is. I don’t feel I need to “introduce” this post really, the title says it all…..………. We were met by an officer on the forward passenger stairwell and escorted along the…
Knowing Your Officers – Deck Department
A quick and easy introduction to the Deck Department officers on your ship and what it is they do. Commodore – This is the highest rank cruise ship officers can reach and is similar to the rank of Admiral. The Commodore is not only in charge of the vessel on which he is aboard but,…
Cruising Is An Education Too
A cruise is many things. Of course it is a holiday, a time to relax and re-charge your batteries. The opportunity to do nothing at all if you wish or to be a complete adrenalin junkie and do everything you possibly can. For me though cruising has also been a bit of an education. Before…
Day at Sea and the Gibraltar Approach – Day 2/3
Day 2 was finally the start of the weather starting to calm down. Although not exactly red hot the sun did briefly come out and it was pleasant walking around on the open decks (when the wind didn’t blow you off your feet of course) we were finally on our way into the warmer waters…
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