The sea day, one of life’s little luxuries between ports. A chance to put your feet up, relax and plan the following day – or for some, to hit the gym like you have lost your mind, eat yourself into a slow food coma or go from one activity to the next until you collapse…
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Costa Concordia Arrives in Genoa
After a 200 mile journey, Costa Concordia has arrived at the port of Genoa this morning, where she will be broken up for scrap in a process estimated to take around 2-years. Environment Minister, Gian Luca Galletti told reports at the port that “This is not a celebration. We have to think of the victims,…
Poison, Murder And Mystery With Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fancy a cruise with a difference in 2015? then why not join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Boudicca, for the ‘Poison, Murder & Mystery’ cruise, departing from Rosyth on 10 July 2015, linking the Duchess of Northumberland’s ‘Poison Gardens’ at Alnwick Castle – which starred as ‘Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry’ in the Harry Potter…
Costa Concordia Embarks On Her Final Voyage
Costa Concordia today embarked on her final voyage, from the island of Giglio to Genoa in northwest Italy. Her towing marks just one accomplishment in one the biggest salvage operations in maritime history. The journey, which began shortly before 09:00 local time, includes a 17-man crew aboard the Costa Concordia, more than a dozen accompanying…
Queen Mary 2 – A Photographic Journey
I must admit that I don’t read very often, I usually keep my designated reading time for sea days as I am just too busy when on dry land to try and keep up to speed with a book. I have been reading one now since last August! Occasionally, however, I come across one that…
Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Exclusive New Rotating Menus and More Culinary Variety
Guests setting sail with Norwegian Cruise Line this summer and beyond will have more choices and flexibility in the line’s complimentary dining venues. These new offerings are a further development of the Norwegian NEXT programme, focused on bringing “new enhancements, experiences and transformations” across the fleet, with the goal of elevating the guest experience and…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Food Blog
Food is a big part of any cruise and on my recent Fred. Olsen, Braemar cruise, I enjoyed so many good dishes that I decided to photograph some of them and share them in a food blog. I have gathered a collection of images from the Grampian Restaurant, Palms Cafe buffet, room service, Marquee Deck bar…
Costa Concordia Refloat Video And Interior Photographs
The Costa Concordia was successfully refloated recently and I wanted to share with you a timelapse video of that process, you can view it below. I also wanted to share with you some interior images of the vessel as she is now. I think you will agree that the image of the piano is incredible,…
Norwegian Cruise Line Orders Two New Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has reached an agreement with MEYER WERFT GMBH of Germany to build two new Breakaway-Plus class cruise ships for delivery in the second quarter 2018 and the fourth quarter 2019. Each ship will be 164,600 gross tonnes and include 4,200 passenger berths. “Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway have…
P&O Cruises Britannia To Host First British Cookery School At Sea
When the doors of the country’s newest cookery school, The Cookery Club, open next March on Britannia, Britain’s largest cruise ship, it will offer the most comprehensive schedule of classes for all ages and abilities as it travels the world. Run in consultation with James Martin and featuring the other P&O Cruises Food Heroes…
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