Batten down the hatchets

As we prepare for the Winter season and everyone hibernates indoors for the colder month – Unless you are lucky to be heading on a Cruise to warmer parts. We in the industry are heading into our busiest part of the year. With all the Launches for new itineraries from various cruise line happening a […]

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The Great Grandiosa!

It is almost time for a short trip to view MSC Cruises latest addition the Grandiosa. Just 22 days until her Christening and I am so excited to be invited to attend her Launch. I am hoping I may be able to sneak into the Celebrations as we will be in her in Hamburg People […]

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Another long countdown ahead!

Last year myself and family Embarked on MSC Seaside for our Family Holiday. One that we had waited so long for. 546 Days to be exact since the day we booked it. Being a family of 5, it is always difficult to get good value out of a cruise. One thing that does help, is […]

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Record breaking Cruise

I think most out there have a Bucketlist of places they want to visit and often get to tick a couple of each holiday we take. Viking Cruises have given people the opportunity to tick off almost everything in just one trip! Last week Viking Sun set off on what has been called the Ultimate […]

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Farewell Oriana

P&O Cruises announced the middle of last year they had plans to see one of their most loved Ships Oriana. The 1800 passenger Vessel joined P&O back in 1995 and was widely considered as ‘ traditional cruising at its best’ At just under 70,000 Tonnes,Oriana was the smallest ship in the fleet and follows another […]

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Homework in the School Holidays?

Children and Parents may be enjoying a break from the School routine but as there are so many fantastic deals to be had then it is wise to do your homework now! Why? I hear you ask? When lots of couple and families are away enjoying their well earned annual break, many cruise lines increase […]

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School is out for Summer…..

Well its the day many parents fear, the start of the School Holidays. This year is quite a different year for me as it will only be my youngest daughter, Amelia, heading back in September. my middle daughter completed College earlier this year and is taking a year ‘off’ before deciding what path to take. […]

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Ladies who lunch

I was recently invited to attend a ship visit onboard the stunning Oceania Insignia. She was in my local port of Liverpool for the day as part of her epic 161 night World Cruise. She left San Pedro Port in Los Angeles back at the end of January and wasn’t due to arrive into Miami […]

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There is a new Princess in town

It was the port of Southampton’s turn to welcome a new Royal guest recently by the arrival of Sun Princess. It is a Medieval tradition in the City of Southampton to take part in a Plaque and Key Ceremony for all ships visiting the city for the first time and bringing business. The Sun Princess […]

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Virgin Cruises announce UK visit

For those who follow me on Facebook, you will see this week that Virgin Voyages announced that their first Cruise Ship Scarlet Lady will visit the UK before heading off to the States and her home port of Miami. Its hopeful that agents like myself, or ‘Shipmates’ as they call us will get the chance […]

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