Cruise Ship Cabins

Regardless which ship you sail on, whether you go to Alaska or Australia, one thing we all need whilst onboard is a cabin or stateroom, as they are also known. You have quite a few choices when it comes to onboard accommodation. You can opt for the comfort of an inside cabin, this is the…

Cruise Ships in The Caribbean

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post I am mid way through planning a 35 night Caribbean cruise which leaves next January. My friend and I are making good head way on what to do whilst we are ashore but it was inevitable I would also see which other ships would be in. If I am…

Travel Travel and More Travel

I’m not entirely sure where my travel passion came from. I have been fortunate enough to experience a holiday just about every year since I was a toddler (obviously I can’t remember them all but my mother assures me that she took me!) however, it has only been the last 24 months I would say…

Fjords Cruise Skjolden

An early start saw me pulling the curtains to see the silhouette of jagged and towering mountainsides a stone’s throw from the balcony. Despite the drifting banks of fog, occasional glimpses of the awe inspiring scenery whetted the appetite for the day to come. A quick breakfast in the Waterside buffet restaurant was in order….

Fjords Cruise Stavanger

We awoke to find ourselves in a rather overcast Stavanger, with Fred Olsen’s Balmoral backing in opposite us. After breakfast it was time to brave the elements and take a wander around the town which is right by the terminal. Despite the weather, the town appeared quite pretty with many white wooden houses and other…

My Cruise Ship Frown Lines

I ramble on and on every day almost about how wonderful cruising is, it is the be all and end all in life. If it’s not about cruising then I quite frankly don’t want to know but, sometimes, some things on board do get up my nose and I may just show those forehead frown…

Grand Event Cruise – Vigo

Today we found ourselves in Vigo, Spain, and it was to be our last port of call. Vigo again was a place I had visited many times before however, this time, it seemed a little different. Our captain announced that a lot of money had been spent regenerating the port here and I could actually…

Grand Event Cruise – Lisbon

Today we awoke to find ourselves in Portugal, well, most passengers did, I awoke to find us still on our way. I couldn’t sleep; I kept tossing and turning all night. Eventually I put the TV on in my cabin and hit channel 9 so I could see the webcam. To my delight I was…

Grand Event Cruise – Palma de Mallorca

Another port, another glorious sunny day. Welcome to Palma, one of the most popular destinations in the Balearic Islands for British holiday makers. This was my 4th visit here by cruise ship but previously I have had many a land based holiday here and in the nearby towns of Palma Nova and Magaluf. Palma is…

Grand Event Cruise – At Sea En-Route to Palma

It was once again time to spend a few days soaking up the sun and atmosphere on the ship whilst it was at sea. I think in a way everyone onboard was grateful for these next 2 days. As much as cruising is fun and we love to see these new places everyday it can…