Some Motion In The Ocean (Exactly The Kind You’re Thinking Of!)

I have posted so many images over the last several years, most of which have shown people enjoying the fun and games onboard, ships docked at beautiful sun-kissed islands, and some very colourful sunsets, but then I realised that those days when the sea has been a little lumpy and the sky a little grey have…

Counting Down To Saga Sapphire And A Baltic Adventure!

On May 6 2015, I will once again find myself heading north to south, as I set-off to join Saga Sapphire on a 16-night Baltic cruise. Yes, you read correctly, I said Saga Sapphire, and I can now see the puzzled looks on your faces – let me shed more light. Since I started my…

A Visit To Cruise & Maritime Voyages Magellan

Cruise and Maritime voyages newest fleet addition Magellan was in Port of Tyne on Saturday and of course, I had to go and see her. She may not be the most attractive cruise ship in the world on the outside, but on the inside, she is a little beauty! I boarded via Deck 5 which…

Britannia: A Maiden Voyage In Pictures

March 14th 2015, was a very special day indeed, as P&O Cruises newest fleet addition Britannia would leave her homeport of Southampton on her maiden voyage. That 2-week cruise was quite possibly one of the most highly anticipated of my entire cruising life, so far. Waiting a year from booking until sailing was absolute torture,…

I Just Want A CRUISE Ship!

I just want a CRUISE ship. That’s it. Nothing more and nothing less, and I know thousands of people who want the exact same thing! I have blogged about this before, but it’s time to rant again….sorry! Modern times bring modern things and although these state-of-the-art (in every single sense of the very word) vessels…

What The Cruise Lines DON’T Tell You!

I bet you never thought I would have a blog post called ‘What the Cruise Lines Don’t Tell You’, but unfortunately,  here it is! If you have cruised a few times already, then I am sure you will be able to relate, and if you have never cruised before, then I advise you to take note of…

Check Out The Vista, Carnival Vista!

There’s big fun and spectacular views on the horizon, as Carnival Cruise Line today announced the details of its most innovative ship ever, Carnival Vista, debuting in spring 2016.   Designed to connect guests to the ocean with sweeping views and plenty to do both outdoors and in, Carnival Vista will take cruising to new heights…

Celebrity Cruises NEW Suite Class Restaurant Luminae

Celebrity Cruises has revealed the first look into its newly named “Suite Class” restaurant, Luminae and details about what guests who indulge in the premium brand’s Suite Class can expect from the exclusive dining experience. Celebrity Cruises’ dedicated team of chefs has created the new elegant menus for the venue’s complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner –…

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Introduces Seven Seas Explorer

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is setting a new standard for luxury vacations with the launch of Seven Seas Explorer. At 56,000 gross-registered tons and carrying just 750-guests, the all-suite ship is designed to be the most luxurious ship ever built, with every inch of the vessel evoking elegance and grace.   With its debut in summer…

MSC Sinfonia Enters Dry-Dock For Her Big Stretch

MSC Cruises, MSC Sinfonia has arrived at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Sicily, to begin her lengthening process – she is the second of the lines four Lirica-class ships to undergo the transformation so far. The work to lengthen and refit the vessel over the next 10 weeks will now include the addition of dedicated…