Millward's Maritime Matters

Everyone has a bucket list, either what they want to do or where they want to go. Ever since I was a little girl watching a TV programme at school I have had a yearning to go to the South Pacific. At 54 I have not yet got close but…

We have all been there. Find the holiday of your dreams but every morning you wake up early and rush to the pool to reserve your sun lounger for the day! Wo betide if you are late. How many times have you walked around the pool with your towels in…

Exciting times in our family this week as my son and his beautiful girlfriend announced their engagement! We all knew it would happen sooner or later, but to say I am buzzing is an understatement. Now it begins, wedding preparations and of course being in the travel industry I am…

I am of course talking about all this negative criticism about the Harmony Of The Seas. I hope by now you all have got totally fed up reading it and want to know the truth?  I said in my last blog to you that I wanted to see for myself…

Nearly 4 times the size of Big Ben, 8 million pounds to build, takes 6000 passengers! By now I am sure you will have read all the news on this massive, amazing new ship. My colleagues have recently come back from a 2 night stay and tell me she is…

We are coming to that time in the cruising world where those of you that have not yet booked for this year are starting to think about it and get something confirmed, a busy time for us!  You know by now that I am a advocate for booking early however,…

In the words of the Disney song that never leaves your head, it seems if the children are happy then we adults can breath, relax and start our holiday! So, you as a family are looking to book a cruise with your children/grandchildren/family in tow. Your all set, have picked…

How many of you hand on heart, can tell me you have travel insurance when you book your cruise?  I expect there are quite a few of you who do not. Your only real protection is good insurance so shop around, do not always go for the cheaper version as…

A photo posted by GHOSTBUSTERS (@ghostbustersfans) on Mar 16, 2016 at 10:08am PDT Well you heard it from me. I am not afraid of ghosts, I am more afraid of the living then the dead to be honest with you. However, I may just change my mind after this Saturday…

Yes, it is that time when the new season of Game Of Thrones is back on TV.  I am a huge fan of this show. If you have not watched it before you really should try it. In a nutshell, it is about a group of different families all trying to…