All Aboard with Adrian

It occurred to me the other day that most cruise ship passengers love modes of transport. I am not saying that cruise ship passengers are all trainspotters by any stretch of the imagination. The most popular tours on Cruises tend to be the ones including a train ride, a tram…

Is it just me.... Or do you want the cabin stewards to get some time off? They are the friendliest crew and happy to serve. They always have a smile and ask how your day has been. I know it is mad, but when I sail, on any ship I…

Ask anyone who has been on a Thomson cruise or a Marella sailing what what they thought of the ships, the entertainment, the food and the facilities on board and they will let you know what a fabulous time they had.  They probably won't get their pen out or get…

During my four years working on cruise ships as a shore excursions assistant, I have experienced many foreign places. I have answered so many questions on so many subjects at the tours desk. But by far the most commonly asked question is, when will the first stop be on my…

Having lived and worked on ships it is very strange that more customers don't ask me what it's really like in the Crew areas?  Just in case your curiosity is spiked by this, I can give you an insight as to what is in the Crew area on board a…

I have just spent a lovely morning in St Wendel in Germany with my partner Sonja. We were sat at a fabulous cafe in the Square called the St Jakob cafe bar restaurant.  We were discussing various things including the cost of coffee. We figured out that some people daily…

When I worked for Thomson as a holiday rep I received concession money to put towards holidays of my choice.  After several years of working for Thomson I had accrued £1,000 and was looking for a holiday that fit the bill.  I chose to travel to China on an escorted…

I haven't been everywhere in the world yet. but it's on my bucket list. Some of my favourite places have been the ones that are most unlike the United Kingdom and while that might not be everybody's cup of tea. I find the cultures, religions, food and habits of the…

You must read this if you are thinking of booking to go on Independence of the Seas. The Million Dollar refit has meant the ship now has more to do than ever before. For families it makes Royal Caribbean’s already favourite ship in the UK, an even more attractive proposition.…

I am counting down to 15th May and the launch of ‘INDY’ after her little make over….. When I say little, I actually mean, multi-million Dollar makeover… I will be on the ship for her 2 night preview sailing from Southampton. Over the past few days I have been looking…