Holidays Are Coming!

So now I have your attention whilst you are singing the Coca Cola advert in your head, I wanted to share with you the best news I have heard all year. There is a cruise ship back in the water! No this is not a drill or a false alarm. MSC Cruises, last night sailed […]

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Can I Get An Encore, Do You Want More…???

I am very excited to announce that I have been chosen one of the lucky few to experience the brand new Norwegian Encore before anyone else.  And when I say brand new, I will be the first person sleeping on the bed of my cabin, yes that new.  Myself and a number of colleagues will […]

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There’s a new queen coming to the throne

No I am not talking about our dearest Liz, HRH Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth.  Long may she reign over us.  (we love you Liz) Cast your mind back, to what seems like a long long long long (you see where I am going with this…) long time ago, when the lovely people at Cunard announced […]

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From Luxury Cruise To A Freezing Sports Hall

This weekend it has been reported in the press and on several Facebook groups that I am part of, that some cruise passengers have been forced to stay overnight in a sports hall in Monte Carlo. Apparently, unforecast rough weather in the port this weekend, which prevented passengers from P&O’s Azura returning to the ship […]

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Bigger is always better right?

So as they say, bigger is better right? Come on, get your mind out the gutter haha!  I’m talking cruise ships! MSC have announced that MSC Magnifica is coming back to Southampton for 2021, but shes going in for some surgery with ‘Dr Zizmore’.  It has been confirmed that when she does come in, she […]

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We Built This Cruise On Sausage Rolls….

When you are sailing on your cruise, one of the best parts is the food! They say you can easily gain 1LB a day the food can be that good! Each port you visit, quite often the ships will adapt their menu to offer a sample of the local cuisine, which brings you even closer […]

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There ain’t no party like a….

Go on, you know you want to…. Finish the line of the song. You’re probably going to be singing that for the rest of the day now! For those of you who aren’t entirely sure what song I am on about, I have put the video below for you. WARNING, its a bit of an […]

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Apologise Like A Virgin

This week Virgin Voyages have sparked some concern and have been forced to issue an apology before they have even taken to the sea. The newest cruise line in the in market, headed up non other than Richard Branson himself, this week released a new slogan for their marketing campaign which was: “With spaces that […]

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A Royal Rip Off…?

When you book your cruise, you do so for the itinerary and the chance to visit new or some familiar places, rather than being stuck in one destination for the duration of your holiday. One of the other things that attracts you is the wealth of entertainment on board the ship, often multiple bars, West […]

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From Russia Without Love

The Baltic, on many a cruisers list of places to sail with Russia and St Petersburg being a particular gem  of the area.  Steeped in history of Tsars and the Romanovs who ruled the country for centuries, it is a must do for any traveller. Traditionally entry in to Russia can be a complex one […]

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