I came across this article yesterday about the captain of Celebrity Eclipse, making his feelings known to the Antigua port authorities and shipping agents with regards to the ship almost hitting the bottom as she docked in St John’s, Antigua. It’s not very often you come across a story like this and I thought it…
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Cruise Ship Webcams
The cruise ship webcam, where would we be without it!? I think they are marvellous little touches and I look at a few almost on a daily basis. They are great for days like today when the weather outside at home is nothing short of miserable. We can simply log on and catch a glimpse…
A Packing Dilemma
When it comes to any type of holiday the one thing you cannot avoid is packing. We loathe it but it is an evil necessity that must be carried out if we want to go anywhere. Usually it’s what shoes will I pack, have I got enough pairs of shorts, what stuff belonging to the…
The Panama Canal
It is often said that a Panama Canal transit is the Holy Grail of cruising and even with just a quick glance at pictures of this engineering marvel online it is clear to see why! When I took my first cruise in 2007 I had heard about the Canal but was not too familiar with…
Travel Buddy
Over the last 18 months I have probably spent more time on a cruise ship than I have on land and if there is one thing I have come to really appreciate in that time, it’s the importance of a good travel companion. I really do believe that things are always better experienced with other…
Cruise Ship Nicknames
In life we come across people with nicknames, some are pretty good, others are just plain insane but either way someone has clearly loved that person enough to christen them with something other than what their mother gave them. The same goes for cruise ships too. They may be christened, have their name sprawled across…
Azamara Quest Exits Drydock
Azamara Quest, the first of Azamara Club Cruises’ twin boutique ships to undergo refurbishment, has emerged from an 8-day drydock – complete with a refresh of all public spaces and staterooms and a new “Azamara Blue” hull. Named for the cruise line by Navantia Shipyard, the unique navy-blue colour tone of Azamara Quest’s hull adds…
Haifa Israel
I visited Haifa in November of last year, my first visit to this country and we were there for 2 days. The call was supposed to include Ashdod but it was cancelled before we even left for the cruise so instead it was a sleep over in Haifa. I remember not knowing what to expect…
Caribbean Beaches
I can’t quite decide what I am most looking forward too about my next cruise but if there is one thing I know I can’t wait for its crisp white sandy beaches with crystal clear waters! I suppose being a cruise addict it was obvious that would be quite high on my list. Today I…
Carnival Glory Emerges Fun Ship 2.0
The Carnival Glory returned to service today following an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation that added an array of exciting on-board spaces, from a new burger venue developed by Food Network personality Guy Fieri and a pair of tropics-inspired poolside watering holes to a “cocktail pharmacy”-themed lounge called the Alchemy Bar. Carnival Glory’s new dining, bar…
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