Nicola's Ocean Views

Well last week certainly was busy in the Cruise Industry and for me personally Britannia stole the sow with my clients. Is it because she is British and we are very loyal I wonder ? but the amount of booking I alone put through was amazing compared to Anthem launch…

It has been reported by Carnival Cruise Line's Senior Cruise Director John Heald that certain cruise ships are either stuck just outside the Bay of Galveston or stranded in port of Houston after a collision between a tanker and a fuel barge carrying 925,000 gallons of fuel and released more…

The London Cruise Show will be held at Olympia, London on 22nd and 23rd March. This is an amazing opportunity to help you decide   what is the right cruise for you.  There are so many different types of ships and destinations available, that making the right choice can be…

For many years Cunard, Silversea and Holland America have had male dance companions for solo female passengers and those with companions who do not enjoy dancing. Starting later this year Crystal Cruises are being the first Cruise Line in the Industry to bring on board female host to mingle with…

What is shore side power and how does it work? When a ship connects to shore side power, it does not use its diesel engines to power the ship, but rather connects to the city's electrical grid to run its on board systems. After a ship docks, it's hooked up…

At last the day has came and our telephone lines are red hot! The interest is amazing and with the vast amount of Cruise Ships to choose from you would not think any more would welcomed like the Anthem of The Seas has.  I know she is not to all…

I was very lucky this morning to be one of the first agents to attend the P & O conference launching details of the beautiful new Britannia.  I have cruised on several ships and I must say this does look totally amazing.  Built for the British market with modern classic…

With the January blues just left us it is time to plan your next holiday. With all the media attention on various bugs on board some Cruise Ships, there are other areas of concern we should also look at. So whilst sanitising our hands on land and sea will help…

Where oh where to take your next holiday.  On land or Sea ?  Who to ask? I know The Lonely Planet, they always have some fantastic recommendations.  They are usually away from the ordinary and totally unforgettable destinations. On this years list is Brazil, which is no surprise with the…

For those of you Winter Sun Cruise lovers out there who may be thinking that you have done the Canary ports of call to death. Here is a different kind of pastime for you to enjoy whilst visiting these stunning Islands. WINE TASTING.   Other than the sun and sand…