This trip would see me spend a full day, evening and half a day in the beautiful city of Amsterdam. I opted to do the mini-cruise which included an overnight stay in the city, sometimes you need just a little more time to explore and soak it all up. I stayed at the Ibis hotel…
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DFDS Seaways King and Princess
Yesterday I returned from a wonderful Amsterdam short break with DFDS Seaways. This was my second time sailing with the company and again I was pleasantly surprised. I made my outward journey aboard King Seaways and my return journey aboard Princess Seaways. I left Port of Tyne on Thursday aboard the King and I have…
Back To The Beginning
Next year I shall be boarding the ship that started it all, Oriana! The plan is to embark on a 12-night Northern Lights cruise in March and I am already counting down the days – 80 left to go! I boarded Oriana back in 2007 for my very FIRST CRUISE and I have never looked…
The Cruise Travelers Handbook
There was a book published recently titled ‘The Cruise Travelers Handbook’ and saying as we are close to Xmas I thought I would tell you a little more about it as it would make the ideal gift for the cruise-a-holic in your life. It’s not the usual cruise related book that’s full of the same…
This Time Next Week Amsterdam
This time next week I will be once again exploring the wonderful city of Amsterdam and I am really looking forward to it. I am travelling with DFDS Seaways aboard King Seaways for my outward journey and Princess Seaways for my return journey. It should be fun and I am excited to once again be…
Making Friends Onboard – Priceless
Every time I get ready to head off on a cruise I always think about the people I might meet. I love meeting new people and sharing new experiences and generally just having a good time. My last cruise on P&O Cruises, Oceana was no different, I had several new ports and a few familiar…
Saving The Old With The New
The pictures that have emerged recently of the lovely Ocean Countess drowning in a thick grey smoke as the flames engulf her are awful. If you think of the love, life and energy that was once contained within her as passengers sailed around the world – it’s actually quite sad! The same goes for the…
A Sunrise At Sea
I manage to catch almost every sunset on my cruises but rarely do I get up in time to see the sunrise, which is a shame really as I think it is the best time of the day onboard! Aside from one or two other passengers and a few crew members here and there, everyone…
Almost Missing The Ship!
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being late for the ship, you return to the pier to find the gangways GONE and only two ropes left holding the ship in place. I dread to think what it must be like for those that make it back to the pier and the ship has actually…
Looking At The Evolution And Future Of Cruise
I was introduced to an article recently titled ‘The Evolution and Future of the Cruise Industry’ and it turned out to be a very interesting piece. The article opens by detailing information of ocean liners from days gone by and how cruising has evolved over the last 150 years. It then leads off into passenger…
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