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  After years of waiting we are finally seeing MSC stepping up in the cruise market and getting better entertainment for its guests. I have come across many people who have been unhappy with their entertainment where it wasn't really up to the English taste. The breaking news is this will…

    Can’t believe time has gone so quickly since I left for maternity leave in February to have my baby number 2 I have had a lovely and warm welcome by my managers, colleagues and customers this week which has been very comforting so I’m settling back in nicely and…

I will be leaving for my maternity on Friday the 06th February from Cruise.co.uk, my colleagues will be able to help out all of my customers whilst I am away, and once I am back in around 8 months I will post to let you know! This last 8 months…

What happens when a cruise line delays the arrival at a port from which you need to fly back? You could well miss your flight departure if your flight is within 3 hours from the new docking time. This happens more often than we ever imagine. I had an instance…

When? If you are not fixed to school holidays June, July and September, are good months for the hotter weather. If you don't like the heat April, May and October generally are known to be warm and sunny although the weather can be a bit more unpredictable. The temperatures in June may be fresher…

    Thinking of taking a holiday while you're expecting before the big bundle of joy arrives is always a great idea. However, cruise lines have pregnancy policies in place and most don't allow women over 24 weeks of pregnancy. This is because on board there is no adequate medical…

  2015 will certainly be an eventful year with the birth of my Daughter due in February 2015 so i will be on maternity from early February15 and i will come back at the beginning of October 15. This is the reason why i couldn't attend the lovely conference most…

Today is my last shift before Christmas and i will be back on the scene on the 28th December after a few days of cheer and well deserved rest. I will be hitting the high street for the last few bits and pieces and to soak up the atmosphere. It…

Yesterday at 09.25 am a call was made to Fire officials reporting a fire has broken out on the Oceania Cruises' Insignia. Three people have been victims of the fire, they were sent to the hospital and later declared to be dead. These were a crew member and two subcontractors.…

      Following the announcement of Virgin starting a brand new Cruise brand, I am really excited by the future prospect and expectations. There is a long wait ahead and I'm sure there will be plenty of speculation over the years as this new cruise brand is predicted to…