It’s that time of year again, summer is almost upon us and so come the thoughts of some fun in the sun for 2 weeks. I have visited the Mediterranean on a cruise several times but I never tire of it. I love the atmosphere in countries like Italy and Spain during the summer months…
Tag: southampton
Cunard Queen Victoria To Celebrate Maiden Voyage Of Aquitania
A highlight of Cunard Line’s 2014 Voyage Programme will be the overnight stay of the intimately luxurious Queen Victoria in Liverpool, England, in May – the first two-day call in Cunard’s spiritual home made by a Cunard ship in almost 50 years. Taking place during her 13-day Around the British Isles cruise, departing round-trip Southampton on…
One Day A World Cruise
World Circumnavigation, those two words together send thousands of images shooting through my mind all at the same time. It’s like a race across the globe in a split second without even leaving my chair. For me a world cruise will be the ultimate experience, it’s my life’s goal I suppose you could say. I…
P&O Cruises Keel Laying Ceremony
At 1300 hours (local time) today, Wednesday May 15 2013, a ceremony to mark the keel laying of the largest cruise ship ever built for the British market will take place at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Trieste, Italy. The 141,000-ton cruise ship will enter service in 2015. This next-generation ship will offer a…
P&O Cruises Ventura Refurbishment
A multi-million pound refurbishment has been carried out to Ventura to incorporate features which have proved popular with passengers on sister ship Azura. Successful concepts from Azura, such as The Glasshouse, The Retreat, menus designed by Michelin -star chef Atul Kochhar in speciality restaurant East and single cabins have all been introduced on board Ventura….
Norwegian Breakaway Arrives in Southampton
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest vessel, Norwegian Breakaway, arrived in Southampton this morning and has certainly NOT disappointed her awaiting British audience. Next stop, New York City, but for now she remains docked in Southampton at the City Terminal and we are certainly enjoying having her here. She really does look wonderful and is jam packed…
Oasis Europe Season – Unprecedented Demand
Following last week’s announcement that the world’s largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, would embark on its first ever European season and transatlantic sailing out of a UK port of call, thousands of holiday hungry Brits have pre-registered their interest to be first in the queue to make a booking when it makes its…
Oasis of the Seas to Visit Southampton in 2014
The world’s largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, will offer cruises in Europe for the first time in autumn 2014, including making its first ever port of call into Southampton on 15 October 2014. Accommodating 6,400 guests at total capacity, Oasis of the Seas is longer than four football pitches, wider than almost six…
The Art of Cruise Ship Spotting
Guest blogger, Scott, takes command today and fills you in on his ship spotting schedule for 2013 which of course include’s Norwegian Breakaway and Royal Princess! As some of you may know, as well as being a certified cruise-a-holic, I am also something of a ship spotter. Yes, I confess. I get up at silly-o’clock…
Adonia Cruise Ship Passengers Shot in Barbados
The Foreign Office is investigating reports that two Britons have been shot by a robber whilst enjoying a day ashore in Barbados. The pair – believed to be a man aged 72 and a woman aged 59 – were attacked during a visit to Bridgetown, Barbados. A Foreign Office spokesman said: “We are aware of…
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