About Me

Hi Cruise Fans, my name is Freddie! If you want to talk to someone that has a vast amount of experience and won't give you the hard sell then I'm your man. 13 years in this industry has taught me that most of the time, the customer knows your job…

Posted on Apr 17, 2015
Are Customers Really Ready For Anthem of the Seas?

I've had several conversations recently from customers concerned after reports that Royal Caribbeans new 'Dynamic Dining'  aboard Anthem of the Seas is all a bit complex and is confusing both customers and staff alike. It's all good having all that choice in terms of dining venues but if you can't…

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Posted on Apr 8, 2015
3 2 1 LAUNCH!

It's pretty much one of the most exciting times of the year for British cruisers! Yes it's back once again with even more choice, even more ships, and even more itineraries! It's the Launch of P&O and Cunard for 2016 / 2017! This happens just after Easter each year, capitalizing…

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Posted on Mar 31, 2015
Have An Eggceptional Easter!

Just wanted to drop all my readers and customers a quick Happy Easter message before I finish today until after Easter. It's a part of the year I use for reflection as to how the year has started, and how to improve things. For me it's been a great start…

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Posted on Mar 25, 2015
Would I Cruise with Virgin? (Probably not and here’s why………..)

So there's all this commotion about Sir Richard Branson, owner of the iconic brand Virgin, having his new designs leaked and ideas stolen from his latest crazy idea about trying to enter into the world of cruising. As if the guy has not got his fingers in enough pies he…

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Posted on Mar 19, 2015
Not Enough To Combat Bugs on Britannia

So most of my customers will know that I have been off sick since last week, with what I have now coined, 'The Britannia Bug'. Without going into too much detail I have had a genuinely awful infection that has rendered me utterly useless for the last week. As readers…

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Posted on Mar 12, 2015
Brilliant Britannia But Beaten By Better

So I'm back off a flying trip to see P&O's brand new ship, Britannia, thought it best to give you my honest verdict. There is no getting away from the fact that Britannia is without doubt the best thing P&O have ever built, she is stunning from the top down,…

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Posted on Mar 5, 2015
Countdown to Britannia!

The internet is awash with excitement surrounding the imminent arrival of P&O's latest offering, Britannia, which will be arriving into Southampton this week! I for one literally cannot wait, being a big fan a P&O myself. The new ship will feature a totally unique design, unlike anything P&O have ever…

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Posted on Feb 26, 2015
Would You Book A Cruise Through Facebook?

This has been something I've thought about discussing for a little while now because social media has basically engulfed the entire civilized world. I've worked for Cruise.co for almost 18 months now, but as my clients will know I've been a Cruise Specialist for much longer, and I've seen the…

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Posted on Feb 19, 2015
Price or Service?

What do you look for when booking your holiday? Actually what do you look for when it comes to buying anything? We all know that price is an important factor when making a purchase, especially larger purchases, such as that cruise you are looking at booking! But is price as…

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Posted on Feb 12, 2015
The Dreaded Obstructed View Cabins!

In sales, there is nothing louder than an awkward silence. Now I've been lucky enough to work in the cruise industry for most of my adult life, but over the years, selling the same product on a daily basis, there are a few things that, over time, start to really…

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