Cruise Photography

With such advanced technology these days it is pretty difficult for any of us to go anywhere without a camera. Whether it be one built into your mobile telephone, a small digital camera or a larger more professional camera, either way we are rarely caught without one. For me, cruising and photography go hand in…

MSC Cruises MSC Divina Photo Competition

Did you know MSC Cruises are currently running a great photo contest via facebook? Well, if you didn’t let me tell you a little more about it and why you should enter! To mark the arrival of “The Queen Of The Mediterranean” known to you and me as MSC Divina, MSC Cruises are holding a simple…

Carnival Cruise Lines Takes Delivery Of Carnival Breeze

At a traditional maritime handover ceremony held earlier today at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, Carnival Cruise Lines took delivery of the new 130,000-ton Carnival Breeze, the 24th vessel in the line’s fleet. Carnival Breeze will depart on its inaugural cruise from Venice this Sunday, June 3, operating a special 12-day Mediterranean cruise that…

Cruise Countdown

My next cruise is so far turning into quite the social event. Not only will I be on one of the P&O  Grand Event cruises but I am convincing more and more people to join me on it literally by the day! (I once again make my pledge for commission 😉 ) Although technically I…

MSC Divina Is Christened By Sophia Loren

So, she is finally here, the MSC Divina was officially christened yesterday in Marseille by Sophia Loren and will leave today on her maiden voyage. With MSC Divina, MSC Crociere aim to bring out your passion for the Mediterranean Sea, the family owned cruise line have been in the business for many years and know…

Carnival Breeze Completes Sea Trials

Not long left to go until Carnival Breeze is ready to sail passengers to some amazing destinations. The 130,000 ton Fun Ship recently passed her important sea trials off the coast of Italy and is only weeks away from her inaugural sailing. Carnival Breeze will be one of the biggest within the Carnival Cruise Lines…

Final Few Days Cruising

Days 9, 10 and 11 found us cruising the open ocean, back through the Mediterranean, the Gibraltar straight and back out into the Atlantic. I always enjoy sea days, more so in the summer months when you have a better chance of some very hot days. In this case though we couldn’t complain, we did have…

Barcelona, Spain – Day 8

Today was our final port of call, finally the sun was shining and it was and hot day in Barcelona. We woke early in order to get off more or less as soon as the ship had docked; today was the day I wanted to get off and then back to soak up some sun….

Cannes, France – Day 7

Today we awoke from our slumber anchored just off the coast of Cannes, France. I never get bored with these tender ports, especially the ones on the French Riviera, they are breath taking. Although Cannes is wonderful I think my favourite would have to be Villefranche, simply beautiful. So as mentioned it is a tender…

Day at Sea Then Buongiorno Italia – Day 5/6

Day 5 was a wonderful and SUNNY sea day! It was also the day when the upper half of my body would turn a nice burned red colour……ahhhh, no cruise would be complete without sunburn and so the fun began. Today was also the day of the infamous passengers Vs crew pool activities, always a…