My Grandmother was a woman set in her ways, she liked her routine and rarely travelled. I remember as a child taking a family holiday to what was then known as Yugoslavia and I think that was her one and only time outside of the UK. If there’s one thing I wish I had been…
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Cruise Ship Bad Manners
The time has come to once again go over the topic of cruise ship manners. Sometimes our fellow passengers frustrate us, I have blogged about it before. You always come across at least one person at some point that leaves you wishing there was an ejector button, or in the case of a cruise ship,…
Eavesway Travel Cruise Link Service
One of the most important things for me when it comes to cruising is how I actually get to the port of Southampton. I live more or less at the other end of the country so the cruise link service is vital, without it the only cruising I would be doing is down the River…
Costa Concordia Salvage To Go Ahead On Monday
Salvage workers and local authorities in Giglio have confirmed that good weather forecast for Monday will allow the 10-12 hour operation of re-floating (parbuckling) the Costa Concordia to go ahead from just after 6am local time. With final preparations complete the task ahead now is to right the ship whilst causing as little damage to…
Cruise Ship Fun Facts Part 3
Her Majesty the Queen chartered Hebridean Princess for her own private holidays in 2006 and 2010. All ships within the Royal Caribbean International fleet have had names ending in “of the Seas” since 1991. The line’s first ship was Song of Norway and the first ship in the fleet to end in “of the Seas”…
Costa Concordia Could Be Upright By Monday
Italian authorities have said the operation to right the Costa Concordia is set for next week, almost 2 years after she capsized off the Italian coast. The vessel has lain partially submerged since January 2012, but hopes are high that she will soon be rolled off the seabed and onto underwater platforms. During the process,…
Cruising On Your Own
Since I started cruising I have enjoyed three solo voyages, but only my last gave me a real taste of what solo cruising is all about. I suppose the fact I am not a typical individual cruiser always becomes a talking point with people and it could be why I can form such quick relationships….
Help Norwegian Name Their Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line today launched the “Norwegians Name Their Ships” contest asking fans in five countries to help select the names for the line’s two new Breakaway Plus class ships. From now until 24 September 2013, Norwegian’s Facebook fans in the United States, Canada*, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom have the opportunity to vote…
Silversea Exclusive Cruise Packages
The Cruise Line Limited, one of the first UK cruise specialists and a leading agent for a number of luxury cruise operators has launched an exclusive Silversea brochure. The brochure features a collection of exclusive packages, focusing on the worlds’ most iconic destinations and travel experiences and all incorporating a magnificent Silversea cruise at the heart….
MSC Cruises Allegrissimo Drinks Package
I have had so many people asking me about the drinks packages with MSC Cruises that I decided to do this blog earlier than planned. It is also slightly longer than usual as I took pictures of the pool bar menu for you all! I opted for the Allegrissimo package on my MSC Opera cruise…
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