About Me

Hello from sunny Scotland!! My name is Charlene and I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I am enjoying writing it. I live with my husband Chris, our little boy Charlie and Ozzy the Shih Poo. We recently got married in St Lucia.   I have been working…

Posted on Apr 7, 2015
Anthem of the Seas Countdown

With just under 2 weeks until the launch of the brand new Royal Caribbean ship Anthem of the Seas I can say I am super excited to be one of the first on board to test her out!! (more…)

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Posted on Mar 23, 2015
2016 ON SALE NOW!!

You may not have organised this summers holiday yet but what are you waiting for? 2016 is already on sale. (more…)

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Posted on Mar 9, 2015
LIVE from Britannia

The wait is finally over for the FIRST big cruising event of 2015!! Britannia has arrived. I have not managed to get on myself for a sneak peek however I have some very lucky colleagues that were first in line and got on board yesterday. The reviews coming from staff have…

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Posted on Mar 4, 2015
Disneyland Paris

I have recently returned from a short break to Disneyland Paris. Although the weather really want on our side we still had a great time and it was really magical to see how excited Charlie was when he got to meet all the different characters. (more…)

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Posted on Feb 21, 2015
Are you a luggage mule?!!

Are you like me? Hate the effort of having to carry your luggage to the airport or to the ship. I even get stressed putting the cases in the car. My husband is to blame for that!! Our first holiday together we went to Florida. He was packing the cases…

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Posted on Feb 14, 2015
Dynamic dining backtrack!!

It looks like Royal Caribbean have backtracked on their new fancy Dynamic Dining. We have been hearing about all sorts of issues from Quantum of the Seas that this Dynamic dining is not really working. Good on Royal Caribbean though it looks like they have listened to their customers and…

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Posted on Feb 7, 2015
Another New Ship

It has just been announced by Royal Caribbean that construction has started on yet another NEW Ship. Not happy with Quantum of the Seas last year and Anthem due to arrive in April a forth Oasis class ship is planned for delivery in 2016. What has git me thinking though…

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Posted on Jan 31, 2015
Offers Ending – TODAY

In recent years we have seen cruise lines change the offers they have advertised on a month to month basis. Now I often get asked is this the best deal? Will there be a better offer in a few months. Honestly - I dont have a crystal ball!! I cannot…

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Posted on Jan 24, 2015
Dynamic Dining

You have booked your cruise on the newest most innovative ships to enter the UK in 2015. Instead of being asked the normal 'what dining would you like?' I your travel agent has advised you will not have a set dining time you will have the brand new DYNAMIC dining.…

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Posted on Jan 18, 2015
No such thing as a freebie!!

With the rise in popularity of the All Inclusive packages it got me thinking. Do you really get something for free? During the week Silversea cruises announced they are going more inclusive and will be offering shore excursions and wifi on selected Med cruises but, guess what the prices have…

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