Onboard Action and Adventure

My little brain was ticking over yesterday and I thought to myself ‘I wonder why cruise lines don’t offer a bigger selection of ‘games’ on-board’. Now I know on some vessels it would be impossible to do some things but the mid-sized ships could easily offer a real life version of something like Cluedo (I…

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…

Voyages to Antiquity

I am now back in the north of England after a fun and cruise filled weekend in London. As some of you know I spent the weekend at the Cruise Show. This is an event held once a year that allows the general public to come along and learn all there is to possibly know…

Telegraph Cruise Show London

It’s that time of year again, Cruise Show time! This weekend (March 23rd and 24th) London Olympia shall be taken over by some of the world’s best cruise lines as they all stand side by side and show us what they’ve got! (They don’t strip for you or anything, it’s not that kind of show!…

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…

Carnival Cruise Lines Dream, Legend and Elation Update

Carnival Cruise Lines Update March 16, 2013 We would like to share an update with you regarding the status of Carnival Dream, Legend and Elation and to answer your questions and clarify many misperceptions that are being driven by confusing and, in many cases, inaccurate media coverage. We would also like to update you on…

Staying Fit Onboard – The CruiseMiss Way

There are hundreds of articles out there that talk about how to stay fit and healthy whilst on your cruise but not all of us want to go on holiday and sweat it out, some of us just like to sit and do nothing whilst onboard and I am one of those people. I could…

20 Things You Don’t Know About Royal Princess

When Royal Princess debuts in June, the ship will attract attention for its many striking features, including a soaring atrium and the dramatic over-the-water SeaWalk. But what may escape immediate notice are the myriad of unique innovations throughout the ship that will enhance the Princess Cruises experience that cruisers have come to know and love. Including technological…