About Me
I have been working in travel since 1991 when I realised there was more to life than the Banking Industry. I started as an Overseas Representative with Thomson Holidays moving to the beautiful Island of Rhodes, where I spent 3 very happy summer season. This was interspersed with winters in Spain -…
Posted on Jul 21, 2013
A Tale of Two Ships – Calling All Solo Travellers
The other ship that I was lucky enough to visit a couple of weeks ago was the lovely Voyages to Antiquity ship Aegean Odyssey. Aegean Odyssey is a massive contrast to Carnival Sunshine, and most of the large ships sailing in the Mediterranean today, this is a ship specially…
Posted on Jul 14, 2013
A Tale Of Two Ships
It was back to the office for me this week after my trip to see two very different ships, Carnival Sunshine and Aegean Odyssey , and they really are very different! The trip was a real treat and just shows that the only way you can really get to know…
Posted on Jun 29, 2013
Off To Pisa Tomorrow
The time has finally come for me to see Carnival Sunshine. I will be back in the office on Thursday at 10am
Posted on Jun 23, 2013
At Last I Am Going To See Carnival Sunshine
There are lots of good things about my job here at cruise.co.uk but one of the best things is getting the opportunity to see the many cruise ships that we sell. I have been lucky enough to travel to many countries and cruise and lots of different ships but I…
Posted on Jun 16, 2013
This Is A Real Bargain
At the moment, most cruisers will know, there are lots of really good deals about, especially if you are flexible on date, itinerary and cabin type. But what is a bargain? P&O`s Arcadiahas a 14 nights sailing to the Baltic Capitals on 23rd June with prices starting at £ 729pp…
Posted on Mar 24, 2013
At Last – Something New For 2014 !
Anyone who is a P&O cruises fan will be delighted to know that the programme for 2014, which has just been released, has lots of new and exciting destinations. Previous years have seen more of the " same old same old " destinations, so the 2014 programme is like a breath…
Posted on Mar 17, 2013
The Ships Godmother
All cruise ships have Godmothers, probably the most famous being our Queen who was Godmother to her namesakes Queen Elizabeth and QEII and also Queen Mary II, with the vessels enjoying her regal blessing at their launches. The Godmother is entrusted the guidance of the ship to and around their destinations, by…
Posted on Mar 10, 2013
It`s Time for 2014 !
Well it might be snowing again today but this is supposed to be spring and, traditionally, the time of year when cruise lines release their programmes to tempt passengers to book for the next year - 2014. The first cruise line to release its 2014 itineraries will be Princess cruises…
Posted on Mar 3, 2013
A New Ship For Cruise & Maritime
Cruise and Maritime are adding a new ship to their fleet to join the much loved Marco Polo. The premium 4 star Astor will join the company with the launch of an exciting twice yearly voyage service between the UK , Australia and South Africa. A special brochure is being…
Posted on Feb 10, 2013
No Mobility Scooters !
Anyone who has booked a cruise with P&O or Cunard recently may be aware that, from 1st January this year, the two cruise lines will no longer allow passengers with mobility scooters to occupy a cabin that is not disabled adapted. It is still OK to take a wheelchair in a non…
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