Sam's Sea Stories

There are cruise ship slides and there's the ULTIMATE ABYSS! Royal Caribbean International has finally revealed the design of Harmony of the Seas‘ The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide EVER on a cruise ship! The Ultimate Abyss will consist of two slides side by side where guests will have to cross…

I read an article recently about private islands, specifically those only accessible by cruise ship and I found myself thinking about the worth or merit of such places in the context of ‘travel’. While you may think private island hideaways are only the playgrounds of Russian oligarchs, multi-billionaire businessmen and…

A Springfield man (and no, it's not Homer Simpson) was awarded more than $21 million last week by a federal jury in Washington state after he sued over being hit in the head by an automatic sliding door on a Holland America Line cruise in 2011. $21 million! James Hausman, said…

Cruising holidays have come a long way since the Cunard Line Britannia first left British waters bound for America 175 years ago.  Nowadays there is more choice than ever, so many different types of cruise ship for so many types of cruise passenger. You have 'Movies Under The Stars', water parks…

One aspect of cruising that can be a bit intimidating, particularly to first-time travellers is tipping. How much should you tip? Do you have to leave anything at all? No one wants to come across as stingy or unappreciative but it’s easy to feel a little unsure about the whole matter.…

This week I had to highlight a massive fund raising milestone achieved by the staff of P&O Cruises. I know I’m not alone in being indirectly affected by cancer, several of my friends have had the misfortune of being afflicted by this terrible disease and the older I get the more…

Over the years I've organised many trips for many different clients to a host of places all over the world but yesterday was the first time I have ever been asked how much it would cost to take a dog on a cruise. My clients are relocating to the USA…

For those who have ever struggled with the idea of spending all their hard earned savings buying a second home or using it all to travel the world, struggle no more, the answer is right here! A very American term I know but 'Condo Cruises' provide the perfect solution. These are basically…

It's been a while, six years in fact, but you'll be glad to know Regent Seven Seas Cruises will once again offer a World Cruise in 2017. I'm sure you've all been itching to part with your hard earned cash so here is the perfect opportunity! So if you have a space…

This week I had to highlight some fantastic work by the staff of P&O Cruises. I know I'm not alone in being indirectly affected by Cancer, several of my friends have had the misfortune of being afflicted by this terrible disease and the older I get the more widespread it…