Alana's Cruise Dreams

Marella cruises have announced they will be retiring the last two, as they call them ‘Classic Ships’. Marella Dream and Marella Celebration. This is following the retirement of the Marella Spirit in 2018 which was sadly sold for scrap to the horror of its loyal following. The Dream was built…

What do I mean?  Well, I am not referring to a novel or a drama that has occurred. However, the Word Saga means “a long story of heroic achievement” I am talking about one of the best-kept secrets in Cruising and this term certainly does describe them to a tee.…

I recently read about a lady who had taken to Twitter to rage about American Airlines because when she had got her suitcase off the conveyor and opened it, she found that it was full of straps and high visibility vests etc. She posted online how all that the American…

This is probably one of the biggest causes of issues that I encounter in my life as a cruise specialist. As we book tailor-made itineraries which often include flights, Tours, transfers and Cruises, reconciling these is not as easy as you think. Take cruise lines for instance! Most of them…

At a time when CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has just announced that the Cruise Industry has committed to reducing the rate of carbon emissions across their fleet by a whopping 40 per cent by 2030. Claiming already to have made huge leaps in making ships more environmentally friendly. It…

I book cruises for a living and have been in Travel for over 33 Years and it never ceases to amaze me why people will not take advice when offered out of genuine concern that they have the best holiday possible. It is not all about getting extra money from…

What are your plans for 2019? Have you booked your holidays? If you are considering a cruise there are some fantastic destinations to explore. Whether you want to sail from the UK, Hop across to the Mediterranean or fancy something further afield like Alaska, The Caribbean, The Far East, Australia…

Are you a Smoker? Does it cause you issues when you going on a Cruise or Holiday? If you can't Smoke does it make you anxious and irritable? I am not a Smoker and never have been, but I would not criticise others for their life choices either. It can…

The Antarctic, Galápagos Islands, Arctic Circle, they are all places where cruise lines are venturing in order to enhance your experience. There is a growing demand for adventure and expedition based cruises, whether it be to experience incredible scenery or amazing wildlife they totally immerse you in the environment with…

Well for a bit of fun I thought I would introduce you to some Maritime lingo and dispel a few myths in the process as to what they mean. For Example: Dry Dock - This is when a ship is taken out of service for repairs, maintenance or a refit.…