Around The World in 180 Days

In January 2015 Oceania Cruises, Insignia shall depart Miami for her ‘Around the World in 180 Days’ world cruise. I had a look at the itinerary for this sailing and the only words that I have for you in response are ‘absolutely incredible’. It’s a world cruise so of course everything about it is going…

Keel Laying and Steel Cutting Ceremonies Held for new Quantum Class

Excitement was palpable at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, on Friday, as Royal Caribbean International marked two important milestones in the development of its Quantum class of ships. Quantum of the Seas, scheduled to be delivered in the autumn of 2014, received its first block as the keel was officially lowered and put…

Get Wed With Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced three new, customisable destination wedding experiences for guests wishing to celebrate their nuptials on one of Norwegian’s ships or in one of the line’s spectacular destinations. In partnership with Vancouver-based Royal Ocean Events, Norwegian offers couples the opportunity to have the wedding of a lifetime during their cruise, whether they…

Cruise Ship Fun Facts Part 2

Saying as you all seemed to enjoy yesterday’s fun facts so much I decided to bring you a second helping today! Thomson Cruises, Thomson Dream started life in 1986 as MS Homeric for Home Lines. She was then sold to Holland America Line in 1988 and renamed MS Westerdam, next she moved on to Costa…

Cruise Ship Fun Facts

We all enjoy learning something new about cruise ships so I thought I would use today’s blog to share with you a selection of fun cruise ship facts. I am sure many of you will already be familiar with these pieces of information, but I like to include everyone so this is for you that…

If You Fall Overboard Scream For Help – No Kidding!

For every great cruise article out there a bad one lurks in the depths to creep up annoy it. I found one such piece today that’s aim is to give “advice” on what to do should you fall overboard. I am sharing snippets with you and giving my two cents…….enjoy! Never go out alone on a…

Coming Up Next MSC Opera

I think the entire cruising universe is aware by now that I can’t stay ashore for too long, once the ship’s start calling I have to answer! With that said I thought now would be a good time to let you know about my next adventure! At the end of August I will be boarding…

Cruise & Maritime Voyages MV Discovery

Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending a few hours on board Cruise & Maritime Voyages, MV Discovery and what a most pleasant time it was! We met as usual in the passenger terminal at Port of Tyne and were escorted on board at around 11am. The gangway was located at the aft of the…

The Cruise Life At Sea With Fred Olsen

Tuesday shall bring the third episode in a six part series from Fred Olsen and the BBC titled, The Cruise: A Life At Sea. The series follows Fred Olsen’s Balmoral and her passengers on her 112-night world cruise which sailed in January of this year. So far the series has created a bit of a…

Lloyd Werft To Refit P&O Cruises Arcadia

P&O Cruises, Arcadia, is scheduled to enter dry-dock on November 26th and will remain there until December 12th for refurbishment works. The 82,505 GT Arcadia, will dock in Bremerhaven at Lloyd Werft’s Kaiserdock II. During her stay will be transformed with a new 75 tonne structure to her upper deck (Deck 10) which will house 23…