Millward's Maritime Matters

Do you cringe when you know you have a late flight from your departure airport?  There are plenty of you who do get really fed up that they have to wait a long time for the flight home after getting "kicked" off the ship in the morning.  For most long haul…

Part of going away on our cruise, is I am sure the chance to visit some wonderful new destinations. Usually we only have a day so we plan our excursions on how to see the best "bit" of where we are going. It might be part of a organised trip…

Celebrity cruises have recently announced a massive $500 million revitalisation of their whole fleet which is to be called " The Celebrity Revolution."  I love Celebrity cruises and think the ships are great, with maybe the exception of the Constellation which i think is in need of a bit of TLC! …

Wow, this ship is certainly getting a lot of buzz about it since launching in May of this year. Originally she was part of Celebrity Cruises (the Galaxy) and was the ship where good old Jane McDonald launched her career. Fast forward a few years she is now part of…

It is that time of year again. School holidays, factory shutdowns, call it what you like but this is the time that everyone wants to get away.  The last couple of weeks I have taken so many calls from people who are "desperate" to get away at "anytime" however, when you…

I am not sure if you have already seen our fantastic "bucket list" trip to South Africa and Kruger safari before travelling back to Southampton on the Queen Mary 2?   If you haven't seen it, and this is something which you have always wanted to experience then you really need…

Founded in 1994 by the Vlasov Group and the Lefebvre family from Rome, they pioneered the luxury all-inclusive cruising market.  Fast forward a few years and they now have nine ships (building more) and are really up there in the top 5.  As with all things, there are always competitors…

I feel compelled to talk about travel insurance this week as over the past month I have had many a conversation with people who are struggling, as not booked any. Please, please get your insurance sorted now.  Ideally this should be in place when you book your cruise or just…

Does that sound possible? Part of the thrill of cruising is eating and drinking, can we really do this and get fitter?  Ama Waterways are one cruise line who are really pushing hard on their "wellness themed cruises" and say you can just do that. The wellness programme is now…

When you arrive at an overseas port what do you think? After all when you arrive in these ports does it give you an indication of the destination you have arrived into? I guess it must to an extent. When I think of the many overseas ports i have arrived…