Charlene Goes Global

I have just been offered a little trip on the Ventura in June. I am quite excited about this as im sure some of you may have heard she has undergone refurbishment. There are some big changes being made with extras being added from its sister ship the Azura. The…

Late last night I got home from a fantastic night on the brand new NCL ship Norwegian Breakaway. Travelling from Scotland down to Southampton was a breeze with a direct  morning flight from Edinburgh I had arrived in Southampton by 10.30am. From Southampton airport it is a short taxi ride…

I have just watched an amazing video of the brand new Royal Caribbean ship. Quantum of the Seas. It looks fantastic. The ship isnt due to come into service until late 2014. When she does Im sure she will be the ship we all want to get on.   She…

I have had family staying over the weekend so we made the most of the dry but cold weather in visiting the tourist attractions in Edinburgh. Yesterday we decided on a trip to the Zoo. Edinburgh Zoo is pretty famous for the two Giant Pandas Tian Tian & Yang Quang. The Pandas have…

You maybe heard a while ago about the Carnival Triumph and the fire that broke out in February stranding 4200 passengers for five days without power or working plumbing.   The next thing we heard is that some of the Carnival Sunshine sailings have been cancelled. (more…)

You may have already heard but it is still breaking news!!! The Oasis of the Seas is coming to Europe. The largest ship in the worldis coming over for 5 great sailings including both the Med and transatlantic. This will sell out fast. Already the interest from customers has been…

I have had a couple of customers after 2014 cruises Far too early some of you will say?!! Well no its not! Not all cruise lines have released 2014 cruises but some that are bookable now include Royal Caribbean from the UK and Princess cruises.   We have European fly…

How do you feel about onboard tips?! I came across a little problem the other day with Celebrity cruises. I had a family of 6 wanting to book a cruise for August with 2nd dining. Now at the time of booking both 1st & 2nd dining were unavailable so the…

Would you travel on Titanic II? I have been reading in the news today how an Australian billionaire is behind a project to build a replica of the famous cruise liner.   It has been reported more than 4000 people have already registered for tickets to take part in Titanic…

I have just found out I have been selected to spend a night on the brand new NCL Breakaway before she sets sail on her inaugural journey from Southampton on 30th April.   Im a fan of NCL having cruised on the Jade a couple of years ago I love…