Tom's Travels

So the big news for 2015 and Southampton, is not yet over as Norwegian Cruise lines are due to bring NCL Epic back to Southampton. This will be the first time the NCL Epic has been back to Southampton since her showcase in Southampton back in June 2010. The news…

As some of you may have read, back in February I attended a special event in Southampton hosted by Princess Cruises in which the ‘Big Reveal’ was that they would be basing Royal Princess in Southampton for 2015 along with Caribbean Princess who will replace Emerald Princess. On the night…

I have been very fortunate to not only cruise many times but also see many of the cruise ships in dock when they call in to Southampton.  Anyone that knows me will know that I tend to favour the adult themed ships, but no matter what cruise line you go…

As many will know, Southampton is set to welcome lots of new ships in 2015, from brand new ships to ones currently sailing the great oceans. To add to the choice of ships out of Southampton in 2015, Royal Caribbean have made another big announcement that Adventure of the Seas…

  Disney Cruise Line recently announced that they would - for the first time - be putting on a selection of 7, 9 and 11 night cruises to Norway to tie in with the recent popular release of the Disney hit movie ‘Frozen’ in 2015.   The new itineraries will…

  I was excited this week to find my new copy of the P&O Cruises brochure for March 2015 to March 2016 in my post. I know it's all online, I am more old fashioned and would rather look through the actual brochure than browse an online version. Ventura will…

As those who read my blogs will have seen, Celebrity have announced that they will be keeping the Celebrity Eclipse in Southampton throughout 2015. As this news follows and with generally release of more itineraries, Infinity  will leave the UK at the end of 2014 and in 2015 will not…

So what with the news that two new cruise ships, P&O Britannia and RCI Anthem of the Seas will both sail from Southampton in 2015, I thought that they have had their time in the spotlight and now to concentrate on an ‘Old’ Favourite. Celebrity Eclipse entered the Celebrity Cruise fleet…

Oceania Cruises have recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary and they are slowly making a mark with the UK market, having 3 ships calling in to Southampton in 2014. The Oceania Marina, Nautica and Insignia are all due to sail in to Southampton at some point this year. Last year…

So tonight I attended a large event in Southampton, hosted by Princess Cruises. This is something which has been kept secret for the past couple of weeks, so I was keen to find out what the fuss was all about So what's the news…… Firstly and most exciting, I am proud…