There are probably a thousand things I could think of that cruise ships don’t have that they should. I’m not talking about anything big and extravagant I mean simple things that could actually enhance a guests experience or just make some things a little easier. As an example, some ports of call offer some pretty…
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Cruise Ship Spotting
I am a self confessed cruise ship geek, I tell the world about it almost on a daily basis, I am not ashamed of it and I am quite proud of my ability to spot a ship a mile away and tell you exactly which one it is. (Without binoculars I may add!) Each cruise…
Knowing Your Officers – Deck Department
A quick and easy introduction to the Deck Department officers on your ship and what it is they do. Commodore – This is the highest rank cruise ship officers can reach and is similar to the rank of Admiral. The Commodore is not only in charge of the vessel on which he is aboard but,…
Learning About Your Cruise Ship
It’s not only the experiences from cruising that I am beyond passionate about, it of course is the ship too, but even beyond that I enjoy learning more about the workings of the ship upon which I sail. I don’t know everything and if honest I don’t understand everything either but it doesn’t stop me…
Will I Get Seasick
The short answer………….NO! It may not be the most pleasant thing in the world to discuss but when it comes to a cruise it for many people can be a big part of pre-cruise worry and stress whilst onboard. Not everyone gets or will get seasick but the more you think about it the more…
Cruising and Music
Cruising and music go hand in hand. Maybe not quite as loved up as cruising and food but they still have a pretty strong bond. There are many music cruises available now too, with P&O Cruises Music Festivals at sea, The music infused Blue Man Group onboard Norwegian Epic and even the Rock Cruises that…
Good Week Bad Week for Royal Caribbean
Bad News Poor Jewel of the Seas had a really close encounter when she paid a visit to the Faroe Islands recently. She hit an overhead cable which was strung between two islands. The incident left one crew member injured and the ships mast more or less in half. Fear not though, she remained seaworthy…
Tropical Storm Isaac
Currently making its way towards the Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Storm Isaac is being nothing short of a complete and utter nuisance. Along with affecting peoples day to day lives the storm is also affecting numerous cruise ships currently operating in the region. Since gracing us with its presence a week ago, Isaac has disrupted…
Allure of the Seas To The Rescue
Royal Caribbean International’s mega ship Allure of the Seas has rescued a group of 58 Haitians that were found adrift in the Caribbean. It is thought that a passenger onboard Allure of the Seas, world’s joint largest cruise ship, alerted the ship’s crew to the boat. According to reports the captain then turned the ship…
Celebrity Eclipse First Impressions
Celebrity Cruises tag line proclaims “When the journey matches the destination, that’s what we call Modern Luxury”. Stepping aboard the 122,000 tonne, 1033 ft long Celebrity Eclipse it is immediately clear that she oozes contemporary elegance from every corner and it seems to all be about relaxation and igniting the senses. I haven’t yet cruised…
