Five Things To Consider Before Embarking On Your First Cruise

There’s nothing quite like a cruise to help you unwind. The scented ocean breeze, calming open water and the chance to see several destinations in one holiday, they all have a unique appeal and a cruise can make it a reality. If you have never cruised before then some aspects can seem a little daunting,…

Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery Of Norwegian Escape

Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery today of the line’s largest ship to date, the 164,600 gross ton Norwegian Escape, from MEYER WERFT during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany, after a building period of only 17 months. Norwegian Escape is the first ship in the company’s new Breakaway Plus Class, signifying an evolution of Norwegian Cruise…

MSC Cruises Offers Loyalty Status Match For UK Guests

MSC Cruises is to roll out its innovative Status Match programme in the UK, giving the nation’s cruise fans – and cruise virgins – even more reason to come aboard. From Monday October 26 guests with valid loyalty club memberships from other cruise lines, hotel groups and tour operators will be able to join the…

Norwegian Epic Receives Shipwide Enhancements

Norwegian Epic welcomed guests onboard on Monday 19 October following a three week dry dock where the ship received significant enhancements across the vessel, including entertainment, dining, technical operations and more. The new features come as Norwegian Epic readies for her winter and summer seasons sailing the Mediterranean from Barcelona, followed by her return to…

Golden Girl: The River Cruise Line’s mps Lady Anne

Stepping aboard the mps Lady Anne, the first thing that you notice is the relaxed atmosphere and the smiling faces of the crew, and you can tell straight away that this is going to be a great experience. The mps Lady Anne has been The River Cruise Line’s flagship since they began exploring the European…

Boudicca British Isles and Ireland Cruise Part 2

Part 1 of my blog ended with us leaving the port of Cobh and heading for Dublin – so let me pick up from where I left off. We docked in Dublin early in the morning and I had no immediate plans for the port, Dublin was one of my “free” days, so I jumped…

Boudicca British Isles and Ireland Cruise Part 1

I have been on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Boudicca for a few days now, so it’s time to let you know what has been happening and where in the world we are, but first, let me tell you about the lady herself. There are a few interior similarities between Boudicca and Braemar (I cruised on…

NEW Ship To Join The Saga Cruises Fleet In 2019

It’s full steam ahead for Saga Cruises which has today announced plans to update its shipping capacity, with an all-new Saga cruise ship expected to be delivered in Summer 2019 and the option to order a second for delivery in 2021. The ships will be built by the renowned Meyer Werft shipyard – a recognised…

Counting Down To Boudicca & The British Isles

It is almost time for me to hit the high seas again and on this cruise I will find myself spending 11-nights aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Boudicca, as she takes me on a ‘Myths & Legends’ cruise around the beautiful British Isles. This will be my first time aboard Boudicca and my first British…

Protecting Our Marine Life With ORCA

In July, I spent 17-nights aboard Saga Sapphire as she cruised the Mediterranean, it was a wonderful cruise, visiting ports of call both old and new, but it was also enhanced by the fact that we had a team from ORCA onboard that were conducting a marine and mammal survey. I am a huge lover…