Cruise Ship Stowaway

There are numerous creatures, great and small, that land on our cruise ships as we sail the seven seas. In my time I have come across quite a few different stowaways in all shapes and sizes and some were enough to make your toes curl! The most common for us all is the pigeon, I…

Sleeping Under The Stars

If there is one thing that I wish we could do now and then on board its sleep literally under the stars. Now I know logistically this is not possible for every single passenger to do but wouldn’t it be nice to have the option now and then? Imagine a hot summers evening whilst cruising…

Costa Cruises 2014 and Winter 2014/15 Itineraries

To mark its 65th anniversary on 31 March this year, Costa Cruises has announced its cruise programme for 2014 and winter 2014/15, with bookings already available at the company’s partner travel agents or directly online at http://www.costacruises.co.uk. With around 1,000 cruise holidays to choose from visiting around 250 destinations, Costa Cruises offers something for everyone,…

More Cruise Options From UK Ports With Royal Caribbean International

 6 March 2013 – British guests will be spoilt for choice with the news that three recently revitalised Royal Caribbean International ships will set sail from the UK during the summer of 2014. With a host of popular itineraries the 2014 European sailings will be open for booking from 20 March 2013. The cruise line’s…

Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity’s World Tour

World tours aren’t limited to rock stars. Celebrity Cruises has announced the start of “Celebrity’s World Tour 2014-15,” the brand’s introduction to guest-inspired, destination-rich, modern luxury holidays across all seven continents of the world. The collection of itineraries in Celebrity Cruises’ World Tour will be revealed in detail as each set opens for bookings over…

Caribbean Cruise Roatan

Roatan was the island I had been looking forward to the most so obviously it would rain torrentially for most of the day wouldn’t it but, that did not stop us enjoying our day. Before we left the UK I had booked a trip through the Shore Excursions Group who are based in Florida. It…

Freighter Cruise

Let’s take a cruise to historical and truly hypnotising lands. Let’s explore the  flavour and culture of the Middle East, the history and fast pace of life that is Asia or even enjoy the delicious atmosphere of the Mediterranean, let’s go to them all on a cruise……..a freighter cruise. Yes they are out there and…

Serenade of the Seas Emerges From Drydock

Royal Caribbean International’s Serenade of the Seas has re-emerged from its three week $29 million drydock at Navantia Ship Yard in Cadiz, Spain, with a host of new dining concepts, entertainment options and technology advancements originally introduced onboard the cruise line’s Oasis-class ships. Serenade of the Seas, a Radiance-class ship, is the eighth ship overall to…

Introducing MV Voyager

Voyages of Discovery’s latest vessel MV Voyager is finally here and at just 15, 271 tonnes, she may be small but she is definitely perfectly formed! The Voyages of Discovery website offers readers the following in way of an introduction to this lovely ship: All Leisure Holidays Limited are proud to introduce a new addition…

Azamara Quest Exits Drydock

Azamara Quest, the first of Azamara Club Cruises’ twin boutique ships to undergo refurbishment, has emerged from an 8-day drydock – complete with a refresh of all public spaces and staterooms and a new “Azamara Blue” hull.  Named for the cruise line by Navantia Shipyard, the unique navy-blue colour tone of Azamara Quest’s hull adds…