Everyone always talks about things you should do on a cruise (and I’m probably the worst culprit) but maybe we should also touch on things you should definitely NOT do whilst on a cruise. Although some things like don’t sit on the balcony rails or deck side rails seems pretty obvious you would probably be…
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Rhapsody of the Seas Emerges as a New Ship
Royal Caribbean International’s Rhapsody of the Seas has undergone a month long $54 million dry dock refurbishment and she has arrived from Singapore’s Sembawang shipyard looking like a brand new ship. Rhapsody of the Seas has been in service since 1997 and although has seen a refit or two the latest is certainly her most…
Hello and Goodbye
Standing on deck 7, the ship is easing her way into her berth and its all go on the dockside. The guide lines are being thrown out to those waiting to tie her securely and the officers on the bridge are on their toes, as always, to ensure our docking is a smooth one. Will I…
Cruising is Good for You
We all do it, sit looking out of the window dreaming of all the places we wished we were instead of facing the prospect of another monotonous day in the “real” world. Although if we do have these moments they tend not feel as bad if we already have a cruise booked, wouldn’t you agree?…
Bigger Means Better
News reports in the last few weeks touched on Royal Caribbean International’s chief executive, Richard Fain, who told the Financial Times that bigger ships are safer ships. Mr Fain commented “The truth is that the newer, bigger ships are as safe as or safer than any comparable smaller ships. Travellers awarded the bigger ships higher…
That First Cruise Feeling
I was told on the day I boarded for my first cruise voyage that it would be something I would never forget and that the ship would also hold a place in my heart forever, I laughed and smiled thinking “ok this lady is crazy, it’s a ship”, but I soon realised every word she…
Meet My Fellow Passengers
On almost every cruise you will come across at least one of the people I am about to mention. Whether it is a summer holiday cruise full of families with a more laid back atmosphere or a cruise slightly later in the season which may have an older clientele, you will meet one of them…
Excursions With a Difference
Today’s rant, excuse me, blog, is going to be about excursions. Everyone loves a good sightseeing trip but is anyone else getting a tiny bit bored with the same old same old? I took an excursion on my cruise in November that really was something a little different and more importantly EXCITING!! It was simply…
MSC Preziosa Was Almost Phoenicia
Hannibal Gaddafi had originally started building what will now become the MSC Preziosa Gaddafi’s son wanted a luxury cruise ship because he was increasingly frustrated at not being able to charter ships at short notice. Hannibal had planned to fit the ship out with amazing and huge statues, marble columns and even a glass shark…
Cruise Ship S.O.S.
I have recently been reading a brilliant book titled Cruise Ship S.O.S. by Ben Macfarlane. It was recommended to me so out and bought it I went and I have not been able to put it down since. I won’t tell you too much in case you are also reading it or decide you might…
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