There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being late for the ship, you return to the pier to find the gangways GONE and only two ropes left holding the ship in place. I dread to think what it must be like for those that make it back to the pier and the ship has actually…
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Looking At The Evolution And Future Of Cruise
I was introduced to an article recently titled ‘The Evolution and Future of the Cruise Industry’ and it turned out to be a very interesting piece. The article opens by detailing information of ocean liners from days gone by and how cruising has evolved over the last 150 years. It then leads off into passenger…
Cruise Ship Cuisine At Home – P&O Cruises Cafe Jardin Recipe Blog
As you know my favourite place to dine onboard P&O Cruises, Oceana is the Marco Pierre White, Café Jardin. The food is delicious and to be honest it’s nice to have the lighter lunchtime options that they provide, like a Panini or soup. The breakfast and lunch menus are at no extra charge whereas the evening…
Sir Samuel Cunard – Key Moment’s in Cunard Line’s History
It was Sir Samuel Cunard’s birthday on November 21st and to mark the occasion Cunard Line released a pretty interesting press release. I know I’m a bit late with it, but I did want to share it with you as it was a fascinating read and I know many of you Cunard fans out there…
Something To Sing About
CruiseMiss guest blogger, Scott was lucky enough to attend a press conference yesterday at which Royal Caribbean International gave their big announcement regarding Anthem of the Seas. This is Scott’s take on the event and what an event it was! With the news that Anthem of the Seas will be sailing out of Southampton in…
Anthem Of The Seas To Be Based In Southampton
The most innovative and technologically advanced cruise ship ever to be based from the UK, Anthem of the Seas, will call Southampton home in 2015. Cruise line Royal Caribbean International is continuing its tradition of stimulating and growing the UK cruise industry with new build investments. Renowned for redefining the cruise sector, Royal Caribbean International…
Building Britannia Britain’s Largest Cruise Ship – Progress Photo Blog
We still have a while to go before she graces our shores, but I wanted to share some pictures with you today of Britannia’s construction progress. She is starting to resemble a ship! 🙂 She is due for delivery in March 2015 and the first cruises are expected go on sale in the Spring of…
Carnival Sunshine Sails On Inaugural Voyage From New Orleans
The totally transformed 3,006-passenger Carnival Sunshine will sail this afternoon on her inaugural voyage from the Big Easy, embarking on a six-day cruise to Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Earlier this year, Carnival Sunshine underwent a $155 million, 75-day makeover that added a variety of innovations that are part…
Special Little Requests
We all have special requests when we cruise, some are for dietary or health reasons and others are just because we like the additional home comfort or extra little treat here and there. I have several things I tend to ask for on every voyage and if I am entirely honest, only one of them…
Costa Diadema Technical Launch Ceremony
Costa Diadema, the future flagship of Costa Cruises, today touched water for the first time during the technical launch ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera. Costa Diadema (132,500 gross tonnage and 1,862 guest cabins) will be delivered on 30 October 2014. Costa Cruises has invested a total of around €550 million in her construction…
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