Oh, To Be Richard Fain

Yesterday, out of nowhere I suddenly thought to myself Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, really does have what I would consider an awesome role in life. OK so I am sure he does push a few papers and has to attend some “boring” meetings occasionally but, overall you have to admit…

Rhapsody of the Seas Emerges as a New Ship

Royal Caribbean International’s Rhapsody of the Seas has undergone a month long $54 million dry dock refurbishment and she has arrived from Singapore’s Sembawang shipyard looking like a brand new ship. Rhapsody of the Seas has been in service since 1997 and although has seen a refit or two the latest is certainly her most…

Meet My Fellow Passengers

On almost every cruise you will come across at least one of the people I am about to mention. Whether it is a summer holiday cruise full of families with a more laid back atmosphere or a cruise slightly later in the season which may have an older clientele,  you will meet one of them…

A Guide to Cruising Comedy Style

For those out there who have never cruised before it can be difficult to overcome the stereotypical view they may have and actually jump in and go for it. What do you mean by stereotypical view I hear you ask, well, it can sometimes leave you imagining OAP’s galore with lights out by 10pm.A drab,…

Tips For New Cruisers

I am sure there are many people out there thinking about taking their first ever cruise holiday but who also have a few burning questions. A little while ago I had the below featured on some travel websites and thought it would be nice to also share it through my blog. I hope it answers…

A Passion For Cruise

I spend my entire life in one way or another talking about cruising. One half is spent explaining to non-cruisers why it is that I love cruising so much and the other is spent talking to people like myself about everything from Ballast tanks to cocktails. It never bores me though, in fact I am…

Monte Carlo

The first time I visited Monte Carlo I fell in love, it was the most amazing place I had ever visited. Not simply because of the beautiful coastline but the everywhere you went it oozed with money, glamour and sophistication. The marine is simply amazing. Everywhere you look there are fantastic yachts, the kind of…

Weird Things we Cruise With

There are some things we simply can not cruise without, things like a passport, money, tickets, clothes and a toothbrush. Perfectly normal items that will be found in everyone’s luggage and hand luggage. Sometimes though we find ourselves packing things that we really do not need to take on holiday with us, or need at…

Solo Cruising

So a few days ago I had my younger sister share with you all what her experience on board was like. She detailed activities in the kids club, the different places she visited and the fact once she built up the courage to enter the kids club it was far better than being stuck with…

Cruise Ship Chatter

What is our fascination with cruise ships? I mean we all enjoy a holiday and like to be away from the daily grind of life but why is cruising so addictive? As I have mentioned previously I took my first cruise in 2007 and since then it has consumed my entire being, it really is…