Diane's Cruise Delights

Well, we are literally only a few days away now ! On the morning of 9 May 2014 the three Cunard Queens will sail into Southampton together, with Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth paying a special tribute to Queen Mary 2 on her 10th anniversary as the ships arrive in…

Well they are at it again!     Not so many weeks ago there was a battle between Major cruise lines as to who was 'The Best' when it comes to innovative design. Then another  broke about about which was better value for money. This weeks battle is all about…

Over the past 12 months it has been reported that more and more families are now choosing to cruise over a land based holiday.   Figures have increased by upto 15% for families or multigenerational groups. Many families are discovering the value of cruising. In addition to the great deals available…

Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas has just released information on it's 48,000 tonne ship Mariner. The ship which is one of their larger luxury ships emerged from dry dock this week with lots of exciting improvements. The Luxury Cruise line have had their work cut out over previous years…

Well the news is finally out that Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver is set to become the latest 'Celeb' to open one of his restaurants at sea. The 38yr old Naked chef was said to be thrilled at the new venture which begins in Autumn this year on board Royal Caribbeans…

Cruising is almost certainly the fastest growing sector of the travel industry and for people yet to sample the delights of their first cruise,  I am going to tell you why you must try!   Imagine a world in which you were greeted politely every time you walked out your…

Possibly something that doesn't really matter to some people. Many of you may not even know the difference, but on a recent conversation with a client who had just returned from his cruise, it was a 'little gripe' he had that got me thinking.   Most Cruise Lines now involve…

With their distinctive designs and decorative gold swirls across their bows - it would be a hard job to ignore them if they pulled up along side you in port.     Disney Cruise Lines have 4 ships in their fleet at present,  Dream, Magic, Fantasy and Wonder. The new…

We have all heard the saying 'X Marks the spot' historically meant the spot where you can go to find hidden treasure.   In Cruising it means Celebrity Cruises. The 'X' on Celebrity's funnels were put there by the Chandris Group, the original owners of the cruise line. In 2015…

In less than a week Royal Caribbean with have a new ship on sale to join their Quantum Class of ships. Anthems maiden season will see her encounter the delights of the Mediterranean visiting where the gladiators fought in ancient Rome to high fashion shopping in Nice!   You can…