P&O Oriana has cruise cut short due to propellor problems
There was some unfortunate news about the P&O Oriana this week, she is returning to Southampton three days earlier than scheduled as a result of a technical problem with her propeller. The cruise that has been affected is the X404 15th February 2015 14nts sailing. Passengers can choose to stay on-board until the planned disembarkation […]
Read MoreIs there a simple fool-proof guide to cruising for new to cruise ?
I recently saw an article posted on Travelzoo called “Non-cruisers guide to cruising” (click HERE to read). I do like the idea of this guide but with so many different cruise ships and cruise lines about a description like “If you prefer to holiday with fellow Brits, P&O Cruises is just the ticket, or Fred. Olsen, […]
Read MoreHolland America ammends their wine policy as a result of passenger pressure
This story is another example of the positive changes people power can bring. Under 6 months ago Holland America cruise line announced that it would be bringing in a new policy that would come under enforcement from January 31st 2014. This new policy would have limited passengers to bringing on just one bottle of wine […]
Read MoreTurkey decide to make their visas online only
Turkish visa’s never really seemed to be too much of an inconvenience. I have been on holidays plenty of times to Turkey and all you had to do was queue up and hand a £10 note over the counter, get stamped and move on. This is all set to change in the near future with Turkey […]
Read MoreMy Dad’s first time on a cruise ship – Norwegian Getaway
I have been working at Cruise.co.uk for coming on 5 years now and up until recently none of my family had set foot on a cruise ship. On the 15th January my dad managed to get a place on the one night launch sailing of the Norwegian Getaway. I was really pleased that this ship would be […]
Read MoreThink twice about opting out of receiving marketing information – especially if you have a cruise booked with P&O
UPDATE :- I am pleased to report that this policy is now not an issue and the matter has been fully resolved. Great news ! I have to say that although I really like P&O cruises in general I was informed of something by them earlier this week that I found quite disappointing. As I am sure most […]
Read MoreMy River Cruise experience on the Serenade I with The River Cruise Line
Back in early December of 2013 I had the chance to sample a short Christmas Markets cruise on the Serenade I with the River Cruise line. This would be the first time for me to go on a river cruise as all of the previous cruises had been ocean cruises. The River Cruise Line are […]
Read MoreWhat are The River Cruise Line like ?
I am sure that there are a lot of you who read my blog who have cruised on a cruise ship but have still not experienced a River Cruise. River cruising is quite different in many respects to Ocean cruising for obvious reasons. It is getting more and more popular these days especially helped by […]
Read MoreAn on-board casino gambling smartphone app, is this taking things too far ?
The gambling laws here in the UK seem to have got more and more relaxed in recent years. You can now waltz into a casino without having a membership and there are constant adverts for online gambling and gambling apps. I am sick and tired of it all to be honest. Casinos have always been popular […]
Read MoreMy Cruise experience on the MSC Armonia
I recently had the fantastic opportunity to sail on the MSC Armonia for 7 nights from Venice to Tenerife. I would be travelling and sailing with my work colleague Lee who also wanted to experience an MSC cruise. I hadn’t sailed with MSC before and although I knew they offered a Mediterranean style of cruising. […]
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