It’s a beautiful day aboard MSC Opera! The sun is shining, there are fun and games around the pool and everyone onboard seems to be having a great time! We don’t arrive at St Peter Port until 2pm and as it’s a tender port we each have a specific time slot, mine being at 3.15pm…
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MSC Opera First Impressions
I boarded MSC Opera in Southampton yesterday. I arrived at the Mayflower Terminal at 11.45am and was onboard the ship by roughly 12.15. First impressions were as I expected from MSC, very good! I have said many times that MSC ships smell nice as well as looking impressive and MSC Opera is no exception. I…
Five Days Until MSC Opera
There are only 5 days to go until I join MSC Opera for a 10-night European cruise and since I printed my e-ticket and luggage labels yesterday I am starting to feel quite excited. I am so looking forward to being back at sea especially as this cruise is going to bring a fair few…
And Then There Was Land
We had three sea days at the beginning of the cruise before reaching our first port. I love sea days, the weather wasn’t too great on the first two but it’s got steadily warmer and brighter by the day. Our first port was Valencia and today we have enjoyed Barcelona. During our time in Valencia…
Tomorrow Tomorrow Ventura Tomorrow, It’s Only A Day Away!
First and foremost my sincere apologies for the title of today’s blog, I was kind of “in the moment” and just couldn’t help myself! Anyway, here’s the reading bit…………….. Tomorrow is the big day! Finally I shall find myself back on board P&O Cruises, Ventura. It’s been 11 months since I was last on board…
The Duchess of Cambridge Names Royal Princess
In a spectacular ceremony today in Southampton, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull. Standing on the naming platform with the ship’s Captain Tony Draper, The Duchess pronounced, “I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her…
A Simple Evening At Sea
We were sailing through the Mediterranean Sea, the sun was just starting to set and I had the entire deck to myself. This is the life, I thought. Nothing but ocean for miles around, no noise and nothing spoiling the view. It’s a feeling that never gets old. On this particular evening it was warm…
MSC Magnifica Day 1 Embarkation
I joined MSC Cruises MSC Magnifica yesterday morning and so far I am very impressed. Check-in was swift and I was shown personally to my cabin, I really liked this touch! I walked through the door and was greeted with a rather nice balcony cabin and queen sized bed. Yes I have all of this…
Voyages to Antiquity
I am now back in the north of England after a fun and cruise filled weekend in London. As some of you know I spent the weekend at the Cruise Show. This is an event held once a year that allows the general public to come along and learn all there is to possibly know…
Telegraph Cruise Show London
It’s that time of year again, Cruise Show time! This weekend (March 23rd and 24th) London Olympia shall be taken over by some of the world’s best cruise lines as they all stand side by side and show us what they’ve got! (They don’t strip for you or anything, it’s not that kind of show!…
