Bon Voyage

This time tomorrow I shall be on board P&O Cruises Oceana as we get ready to set sail on a 12-night Mediterranean adventure. I guess that means today I really need to screw my head on and get organised. I haven’t been quite as organised as usual this time round, why, I have no idea…

Did Cruise Ship Ignore Stricken Fishing Boat

It has recently been reported that Carnival Corporation has launched an internal investigation after passengers onboard Star Princess claimed the ship’s crew ignored pleas to rescue three fishermen. Last month the story of a Panamanian teenager made headlines around the world after he survived 28 days adrift on a 10-foot boat named, Fifty-Cents. Unfortunately his…

Record Number of Cruise Ships for Port of Tyne

We don’t get many cruise ships in my part of the world but I am pleased to tell you that 2012 will actually see a record number of cruise ships visit Port of Tyne, and it’s about time too I think. Not only will the region see a minimum of 37 vessels dock at Port…

Titanic 100 Years On

100 Years ago today RMS Titanic had reached the spot where she would remain until this very day. After hitting an iceberg on April 14th and ultimately sinking in the early hours of April 15th she would secure her place in the history books forever. I know there are many people out there who are…

Titanic Memorial Cruise Doomed

It seems as though Fred Olsen’s Balmoral should never have left Southampton for the Titanic Memorial Cruise. Her departure was delayed by several hours because of severe weather, it is even reported that a life-boat was on hand on the southern Irish coast to offer assistance, just in case, and now it seems she has…

RMS Titanic Facts

I am going to continue on with the Titanic theme today, sorry folks, I know some of you would rather I left the subject alone but I can’t help myself so just be patient with me until it passes. TV is bursting at the moment with drama’s and documentaries about the ill fated ocean liner…

A Titanic Voyage onboard Balmoral

Today will see Fred Olsen Cruise Line’s MS Balmoral embark on The Titanic Memorial Cruise. She will sail from Southampton later today and retrace the steps of the ill-fated ocean liner. The cruise really will be something rather special Not only will Balmoral sail the same route as the ill-fated ocean liner but the atmosphere…

Carnival Triumph Impounded in Texas

An arrest warrant was issued for MS Carnival Triumph yesterday after a judge ordered she be held because of a $10 million lawsuit which has been filed by the family of a German tourist who sadly died aboard the Costa Concordia. Carnival Triumph is owned by Carnival Corporation PLC who also owns the Costa Crociere…

What NOT To Do On A Cruise Ship

Everyone always talks about things you should do on a cruise (and I’m probably the worst culprit) but maybe we should also touch on things you should definitely NOT do whilst on a cruise. Although some things like don’t sit on the balcony rails or deck side rails seems pretty obvious  you would probably be…

Hello and Goodbye

Standing on deck 7, the ship is easing her way into her berth and its all go on the dockside. The guide lines are being thrown out to those waiting to tie her securely and the officers on the bridge are on their toes, as always, to ensure our docking is a smooth one. Will I…