Erica's Cruises

The QE2 is in a state of disrepair, in a dock in Dubai, this historic liner is wasting away in a Dubai dock and a sad sight to see for such an iconic liner that has made history over the years, is his famous British liner heading for the scrap…

The cruise lines really hype up their shore excursions, and for good reason: In addition to selling alcohol onboard, this is one of their main revenue streams. Many of the excursions are overpriced and can be put together on your own. If you’re just looking for a day at the…

Fantastic news for all us North East people Fred Olsen has announced that Balmoral is to be based in the North East ‘whey Aye Pet that’s Canny ! As fellow North East lass I can say this is great news for us Northerners not to have to trail down to…

I saw her in port she oozed glamour, greatness and grandeur and very British.   We got on board on headed to our cabin which we had on deck c and a standard balcony with twin beds, cabin was very nice plenty of hanging space and bathroom was size you…

Exciting news for Thomson fans they have announced today that have bought a Cruise ship from Royal Caribbean. Currently sailing as Splendour of the Seas with Royal, she will then move to Thomson for summer 2016. The ship will be the largest in the Thomson Cruises' fleet, with 915 cabins…

Regent Cruise brand new ship Seven Seas Explorer, which is to debut in summer 2016, have just announced the most expensive suite at sea $5000 per person per night, all I can say is wow and this must be the most amazing suite ever. The suite will be 3875 sq.…

Exciting news the baking queen that is Marry Berry is the latest celebrity chef to join forces with P&O on board the new Britannia to give cookery lessons. 10 Celebrity chefs have signed up to sail on the new ship which launches next month, thy will be hosting cookery lessons,…

I found out something new today, after speaking to an elderly gentlemen this afternoon regarding travelling on a Fred Olsen Cruise round the UK, he informed me that he didn’t have a passport and after 87 years of not having one I do not wish to get one, which I…

An amazing story that happened last week when a man fell from Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas just off the coast of Mexico. Luckily he was spotted by Disney Magic as it was approaching the port passengers and crew saw the man in the water and raised the alarm,…

The number of people taken a Cruise is increasing year on year; a cruise ticks all the boxes. A fact did you know that Australia is one of the leading cruise markets in the world, I am sure if you chat to your friends and family you will soon realise…