Millward's Maritime Matters

There we have it, Donald Trump is the next president of the United States. Whatever your political leanings the world is changing that's for sure! However, as much as things change the country does not and I for one love the States and equally love Canada too. The States and Canada…

I'm sure many of you reading this have been to Venice. It is a fantastic place to visit, with most people wanting to see St Marks Square, the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge etc, who can blame them? It does have its down sides though as in the peak summer months…

Are you flying with Ryanair soon? If you are, are you  aware of the new check in changes?  From the 1st November Ryanair has announced it's decision to reduce the free of charge check in time from seven to four days. If you are one of the unlucky people that are…

Were at that time of year folks, when hurricanes/twisters call them whatever, are prevalent around the Caribbean and eastern seaboard of the States.  Some people have mentioned why do the ships go to those areas at this time but of course if you thought the weather was going to be…

Your due to depart on your long awaited cruise, lucky you! So much to pack, what clothes to take? Must not forget to pack your shower gel etc and do not forget you can take your own tea bags on board so better pack them.  What about what you can…

Thank you NCL indeed, as they are now cruising to my most desired place on earth. A new destination for 2017 on the Norwegian Jewel is a fantastic cruise to French Polynesia and the South Pacific! Departing from Tahiti on the 23rd October for 17 nights of utter bliss cruising…

Every year, around about this time, we have our holiday with friends, usually to Tenerife as the weather is so fab.  This year was no exception with brilliant blue sky every day, what more could we want.  Our friends are yet to be convinced that cruising is the way forward,…

It has been a few months ago since the awful terrorist attacks in Turkey. At the time many cruise lines stopped visiting and readjusted itineraries to visit other countries. This is still continuing as of now with P&O recently announcing on the Aurora 19 night cruise in November, they have…

More and more people are now booking suites on a cruise rather than go for the usual inside/outside/balcony cabins. Suites of course are the most expensive type of accommodation, so would it surprise you to know that these are the ones that always get booked up first?  Let’s not forget…

Currently the luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity is sailing through what was the impassable North West Passage and due to arrive in New York on September 17th.  The ship started her journey from Seward in Alaska on 16th August with approx 1000 passengers on board, and as it is a pioneering…