My name is Barbara Hopley (my real surname is now Neale) but most people call me ‘Babs’ – doesn’t sound as old as I’m not really that old. I am passionate about Cruise and have over 30 years of experience of travel knowledge. After working for various travel companies I…
I am back to work today after a super week off - where did I go you may be wondering! [caption id="attachment_465" align="alignleft" width="300"] Kjersti & Me[/caption] My friend Kjersti from Longyerbyen, Svalbard, Norway was in London working so I travelled…
What a busy couple of weeks I’ve had. Last weekend was the anniversary of when myself & Adam first met 10 years ago. We headed off to Manchester to see my brother as his wife had had a new baby on 13th May 2013 so couldn’t wait to see him.…
I was lucky enough to visit Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas with my colleagues last week. We had an early start at 7am and drove to Harwich where she sails from. Harwich port is easily reached by car and even better by train as the railway station is directly…
I have been with my partner Adam for 8 years and we have been engaged for 7 years. Since he proposed we have talked about getting married but never got round to arranging it. Well now we have and it is sooner than I expected. What a week I've had…
I have just returned from a visit to Southampton where a few of Cruise.co.uk staff & many other agents had the chance to sample the amazing Norwegian Cruises ‘Breakaway’ – I must admit I was blown away by this ship. It was fantastic, with so much to do on board…
I have had some very good enquiries this past week which take a bit of putting together to get the perfect cruise holiday. I love a challenge and will always do my best to get the right holiday for you. One enquiry was a couple who wanted to visit New…
I absolutely love my job, I love talking cruise all day and finding the right ship, price and itinerary for my customers. Even on my days off I end up talking cruise. When I have my days off I like to get out & about with family or friends. This…
As you know I am taking my mum on a cruise for her 70th birthday in July. I thought this would be her 1st cruise as she has never cruised before but it won’t be as she has now booked a cruise to go away with her friend at the end…
Well this is exciting news…………. The biggest & most innovative cruise ship is coming to Europe in 2014!! Oasis of the Seas Oasis of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines largest ships. Allure of the Seas is the sister ship and is the largest cruise ship in…
So Carnival cruise lines have had 2 ships in trouble this last week, this is the 3rd ship to have problems this year. Lots of cruise ships have been sailing for many years and just like a car or a bus things can go wrong the more they are used. …