Hello From P&O Cruises Ventura

Hello from P&O Cruises, Ventura! At present we are en-route to our first port of call, Valencia. We are due to arrive in port on Wednesday after having spent three days at sea. I figured because of all the “pre-port” time I have on my hands it would be a great opportunity to bring you…

Tomorrow Tomorrow Ventura Tomorrow, It’s Only A Day Away!

First and foremost my sincere apologies for the title of today’s blog, I was kind of “in the moment” and just couldn’t help myself! Anyway, here’s the reading bit…………….. Tomorrow is the big day! Finally I shall find myself back on board P&O Cruises, Ventura. It’s been 11 months since I was last on board…

The Duchess of Cambridge Names Royal Princess

In a spectacular ceremony today in Southampton, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull. Standing on the naming platform with the ship’s Captain Tony Draper, The Duchess pronounced, “I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her…

Total Eclipse Of The Heart With Celebrity Cruises

CruiseMiss guest blogger, Scott, recently embarked on his first cruise with Celebrity Cruises. This was his experience of Celebrity Eclipse. It’s no secret that I am a staunch Royal Caribbean, and in particular, Independence of the Seas fanatic.  So I admit that it was with a little trepidation that I stepped out of my comfort…

It’s Almost Time For P&O Cruises Ventura

Well there are just 5 more days to go before I join P&O Cruises, Ventura for a 2 week Mediterranean cruise, and after all the sun we have been having in the UK, I can’t wait! (Slogan pun not intended but pretty hard to avoid) The good weather at home always makes me think more…

Quantum Of The Seas To Sail Transatlantic From Southampton

Hot on the heels of the recent Oasis of the Seas announcement, Royal Caribbean International has announced that Quantum of the Seas will be making its inaugural 8-night westbound transatlantic voyage from Southampton on 2 November 2014, arriving in the New York area at Cape Liberty Port, New Jersey, on 10 November 2014.  Bookings for…

Royal Princess Arrives In Southampton

Today’s blog is a little different. Guest blogger, Scott, braved the rain in Southampton this morning to bring us a Royal Princess photo blog! He will be embarking on a short taster cruise aboard Royal Princess on June 14th so stay tuned for more images and a ship review in the coming weeks. Until then,…

Disconnect From The World And Reconnect With You

One thing I will always enjoy about cruising is the limited connection to the outside world. I actually hope technology does not become advanced to a point where the internet on board can be free and accessible 24 hours a day. I know we can currently access the internet on board easily to an extent,…