The Cruise Ship Slob

I like my living space to be clean, tidy and organised. I hate mess and clutter and if something has a place then it must always be in it. If I were really in hurry and I didn’t put things away before I left the house it would irritate me all day, knowing I had…

Seabourn Sojourn Visit

Yesterday was a pretty good day I have to say. I was lucky enough to get on board the Seabourn Sojourn whilst she was in Port of Tyne and I was definitely not disappointed. As soon as I stepped on board I really was very impressed. Although I have seen a few of the Seabourn…

Crew Life

Working on a cruise ship is one big adventure but if you love your home comforts too much, you may find the whole experience a shock to the system for the first while! One of the things you really wish for when you begin work on a cruise ship is that you have a good…

Only On A Cruise Ship

Have you ever noticed that some things you only ever come across or witness for that matter on a cruise ship? Only On A Cruise Ship…………………. 1: ……Do you find people engaging in a full scale shouting match over blue plastic chairs. I might also point out those in the middle nearly always tend to…

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…

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…

Day at Sea and the Gibraltar Approach – Day 2/3

Day 2 was finally the start of the weather starting to calm down. Although not exactly red hot the sun did briefly come out and it was pleasant walking around on the open decks (when the wind didn’t blow you off your feet of course) we were finally on our way into the warmer waters…

Bay of Biscay Crossing – Day 1

Well, I am finally back from my cruise and ready to tell you all about it! The best place to start is always at the beginning so here goes………………… So my friend and I joined P&O Cruises Oceana on April 24th, looking forward to an exciting 12-night cruise to Gibraltar, Barcelona, Cannes, Livorno (for Pisa/Florence)…