Cruising For Kids Part One

Today i want to introduce to you Abigail, my younger sister. In 2010 I took Abigail on her first cruise and she fell in love with it. I thought having her write a blog on her own experiences might be good for those of you who are maybe thinking of cruising with kids for the first…

Amazing Destinations

Working on board a cruise ship gave me the opportunity to visit some destinations that had been on my “wish list” for quite some time, the main one being New York. Finding out that I was going to work on board the QE2, famous for its transatlantic voyages from Southampton to New York was a…

MSC Divina

Not long now until we are graced with the arrival of another beautiful MSC ship, the MSC Divina. Due to join the MSC fleet in May, Divina is set to take the line’s Fantasia class of ships to the extreme. She is bursting at the seams with amazing on board features and at 139,400 ton…

Cruising: The Not So Great Bits

So I think it is fair to say we have all established why we love cruising so much but, we also have to accept (as hard as it is) that there can also be bad points about cruising too. Yes I said it, the NEGATIVE side of cruising. Believe it or not there is one…

P&O Cruises Oriana

So I came across a great little video this morning about the refit of P&O Cruises Oriana and I had to share it with you all. My first cruise was on board Oriana and they always say the first ship you sail on will stick with you and she really has. I am still a…

Cruising & Kids

One of the biggest things parents look into when booking a cruise whether it be their fifth or first is on board facilities for their children and let me tell you, the facilities on board are far better than any kids club you will find on a land based holiday. My sister was 12 when…

Life On Board

Today see’s Amanda joining the CruiseMiss Blog as a guest blogger. Sharing her stories with us all from her experiences as a crew member for both Carnival and Cunard.  Nothing can ever prepare you for what life on board a cruise ship is like – it certainly isn’t a holiday and a fortnight drinking cocktails…

The Necessary Evil of Packing

The time has come again when I need to start thinking about organising for my next cruise. Although it is still roughly 10 weeks away I always end up telling myself I have more than enough time and before I know it the day arrives. Every time I prepare I go through the same stresses…

Top Cruising Locations

Alaska Alaska is and always has been a firm favourite as a cruise destination. The region offers amazing sights and activity opportunities that can only be found in this part of the world. Catch a glimpse of whales and other marine life as you silently glide through the crisp deep blue waters. Here you can…