Quantum Of The Seas Float-Out In Pictures

Royal Caribbean International’s, Quantum of the Seas was successfully floated out yesterday and although it was behind schedule, it was definitely worth the wait!  There have been some amazing pictures of her making their way around the internet and I have gathered a few to share with you. The groundbreaking Quantum-class ships, Quantum of the…

Regal Princess To Be Named By Cast Of The Love Boat

Princess Cruises has announced its newest ship will be named by the original cast of US TV show, The Love Boat. Regal Princess, a 3-560 guest ship that first set sail in May this year, will be christened on November 5, 2014 by the cast who will subsequently serve as ‘godparents’. The ceremony will take…

The Stockholm Archipelago – Photo Blog

During my Baltic cruise aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Braemar, I was invited to join the captain, pilot and several other senior officers on the bridge for our morning journey through the Stockholm Archipelago. It was an incredible experience! In total I had roughly 4 hours up there and I took in EVERYTHING that was happening around…

A Glimpse Inside The New Look P&O Cruises Aurora – Photo Blog

This is how P&O Cruises, Aurora will look following her multi-million pound refit later this year. The refurbishment will take place November 29 to December 18 in Hamburg, ahead of its Christmas and New Year cruise and before the South America & Pacific Adventure world cruise itinerary departing January 8, 2015.  Images courtesy of P&O…

Celebrity Eclipse Summer 2015 Revamp

Ahead of her sixth consecutive summer sailing from Southampton, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Eclipse, is undergoing a revamp to offer a series of luxurious new features when she emerges from dry dock in May 2015. Celebrity Eclipse has offered modern luxury holidays from the UK port since her launch in the city in 2010 and is…

Multi-Million Pound Make-Over For P&O Cruises Aurora

P&O Cruises has unveiled its plans for a £26 million pound make-over for Aurora this winter, the first ship in the fleet to receive the bold new livery design. The refurbishment will take place November 29 to December 18 in Hamburg, ahead of its Christmas and New Year cruise and before the South America &…

For The Love Of Sea Days!

The sea day, one of life’s little luxuries between ports. A chance to put your feet up, relax and plan the following day – or for some, to hit the gym like you have lost your mind, eat yourself into a slow food coma or go from one activity to the next until you collapse…

Costa Concordia Arrives in Genoa

After a 200 mile journey, Costa Concordia has arrived at the port of Genoa this morning, where she will be broken up for scrap in a process estimated to take around 2-years. Environment Minister, Gian Luca Galletti told reports at the port that “This is not a celebration. We have to think of the victims,…

Poison, Murder And Mystery With Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fancy a cruise with a difference in 2015? then why not join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Boudicca, for the ‘Poison, Murder & Mystery’ cruise, departing from Rosyth on 10 July 2015,  linking the Duchess of Northumberland’s ‘Poison Gardens’ at Alnwick Castle – which starred as ‘Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry’ in the Harry Potter…

Costa Concordia Embarks On Her Final Voyage

Costa Concordia today embarked on her final voyage, from the island of Giglio to Genoa in northwest Italy. Her towing marks just one accomplishment in one the biggest salvage operations in maritime history. The journey, which began shortly before 09:00 local time, includes a 17-man crew aboard the Costa Concordia, more than a dozen accompanying…