Being the cruise enthusiast that I am, naturally I am part of a few online groups and communities that all relate to cruising and one thing that is discussed quite frequently is cabin sharing with someone you don’t really know in order to avoid paying the single supplements. I have come to know many wonderful…
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AMAWaterways Zambezi Queen
When it comes to ocean cruising, I am your girl! River cruising on the other hand is something I am only just starting to test the waters with. I was putting some bits and pieces together on river cruising for work several weeks ago when I came across one boat in particular that really caught…
My 2013 Cruising Best Bits
2013 was a year filled with travel for me and looking back I can’t quite believe just how many different places I was lucky enough to visit, how many ships I stepped aboard and everything else awesome in-between that came with it. I thought it would be nice to use today’s blog to look back…
Fire Aboard North Sea Ferry King Seaways
Reports came in last night about a fire aboard DFDS Seaways, King Seaways as she sailed her regular route from North Shields to Ijmuiden. My first thought lay with those onboard, you glimpse a headline regarding a ship being on fire and always fear the worst, then give the strong winds we are having in…
Looking Back At 2013
2013 has been a pretty intense year for cruising, We have had good, bad and just about everything else in-between that you could possibly imagine, but I wanted to pick a few things from the last 12-months of cruising that really stood out to me. The good, the bad and the awesome! These are my…
Cruising Like A Norwegian
Next in the spotlight it is Norwegian Getaway as she sails into Southampton on January 14th for her inaugural celebrations. I have been looking forward to the 2-night cruise on her since September and it’s almost here! Norwegian Getaway shall not only be the largest ship I will have sailed on but probably the most…
P&O Cruises Arcadia Gets A New Look
P&O Cruises, Arcadia recently returned from her refurbishment and I have to say I think she looks amazing! So modern and light, she has been transformed, ready for Christmas, following a multi-million pound refurbishment. The extensive refit is part of P&O Cruises ongoing commitment to ensure continuous improvement of its ships and a consistent standard of…
MSC Cruises Launch Renaissance Programme for Lirica Class
MSC Cruises today announced a multi-million euro programme that will involve all four of its Lirica class ships over the next two years. The almost €200 million ”renaissance programme” has been commissioned from FINCANTIERI in Italy, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding companies, and will be complete by 2015. The “renaissance” of MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica,…
Crew Members That Leave A Lasting Impression
The crew, where would we be without them? Nowhere, basically! I have met some amazing crew members over the last 6 years and some of them really stick in my mind and for various different reasons. Some became good friends, friends that I talk too regularly when I am back at home, whether it be…
P&O Cruises Britannia – Behind The Design
She is still over a year away, but thanks to the beauty of video she is beginning to take shape! Britannia will join the P&O Cruises fleet in 2015 and we are PROMISED she will be worth the wait. Looking at this video she is going to be fantastic! I personally can’t wait to get…
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