About Me

I have worked in the Travel Industry for 33 years, ever since leaving school. My Dad was in the Navy so I guess I get my wanderlust from him. I was a Manager in a successful Travel Agency for 16 years before joining Cruise.co.uk. I am married and have a son who…

Posted on Mar 20, 2015
Rule Britannia… Does she?

Well here is Part One of my Britannia Review. On arrival in Southampton I parked up, nice and close to the terminal and got my first glimpse of this new ship.  She did not disappoint. The livery is even more impressive close up. I like the simplicity of the red, white…

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Posted on Mar 7, 2015
Britannia is Coming…

I can’t wait to step on-board the new Britannia this weekend. I really do love my job when I get to go and sample these magnificent ships first hand. Not only do I get to enjoy myself it also means that you as my customers will get the first-hand knowledge…

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Posted on Feb 28, 2015
My Top 5 Most Beautiful Places To Visit in the Mediterranean

Well I have travelled to many places in the Med over the years and here are my top 5 must see destinations In at Number 5 Corsica This Beautiful Island is a welcome break form the hustle and bustle if you are cruising. With stunning beaches, Clear waters, and such…

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Posted on Feb 22, 2015
What does a Great cruise Start with?

I saw this on this board outside the bar on Adventure of the Seas last year and it made me laugh. Then I got to thinking what does make a great cruise? It’s not going to be the same thing for everyone. Perhaps it is the Alcohol? If so do…

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Posted on Feb 14, 2015
Spaceship or Cruise ship?

Well Quantum of the Seas and of course the new Anthem of the seas are definitely going to push the boundaries of modern technology. It is no wonder people are wondering in Royal Caribbean's own words if this is a spaceship or cruise ship with all the technology and new…

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Posted on Feb 7, 2015
New Ship takes River Cruising to a Whole New Level of luxury

The SS Maria Theresa This is the latest to join the Uniworld Fleet of River Cruise Ships. Due to Launch in March this year Uniworld will take what have always been very opulent ships to a whole new level. Named after t Maria Theresa, the Arch Duchess of Austria and Empress…

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Posted on Jan 31, 2015
My Royal Encounter

Queen Mary II Well as I have mentioned before I went on Queen Mary in December. This is the first time I have travelled on a Cunard Ship and I was interested to see what they were like.  We get mixed reactions from Customers. The main concern I hear is…

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Posted on Jan 24, 2015
COSTS TOO MUCH TO KEEP IN TOUCH!

In this age of social media, people want to Facebook, Tweet and Google with their friends and family. In fact you would think it would be in the cruise lines best interest to let people have cheaper or free Wi-Fi, after all if they are on holiday on a ship…

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Posted on Jan 17, 2015
Scrumdillitelyumpschous!

Norwegian cruise Lines have announced today that they are going into partnership with some of the very best ambassadors in the Food and Beverage industry as well as featuring some exciting new Entertainment experiences. At an event in New York It was revealed that the New Norwegian Escape with be…

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Posted on Jan 10, 2015
Holland America – Heroes at Sea!

The Holland America Line Zuiderdam played host to 8 crewmen from the Bahamian Ship Excalibur the other day in most unusual circumstances. At 2 am on the 3rd January 2015 the Zuiderdam picked up a mayday call from the vessel which was approximately 15 miles away and sinking. The Zuiderdam changed…

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