Diane's Cruise Delights

I have read a few reports this week about airlines introducing childless flights. Is this really the way forward? It was reported that India's low cost airline, IndiGo has introduced a 'quiet zone' where children under 12yrs aren't allowed in their premium cabin. When choosing my own holidays, I do…

Its been a busy summer in my household. After a lovely family cruise on the Carnival Vista back in August and a new Addition to our family at the start of the Summer I am just a bit glad to get everything back to normal. I say normal- what I…

So, last time I told you that I had recently returned from my family trip on board Carnival Vista. Today I will tell you my thoughts in more detail on what were the 'highs' and 'Lows'. Lets start with the good points though for now and I have to say…

After booking our family Cruise over 18 months ago, it seems sad that its all over so quickly! I have been back just a week and serious cruise blues have set in after such a wonderful cruise on the Carnival Vista. Like I mentioned, It was a full family trip…

Well, as I am currently sunning myself on the wonderful Carnival Vista, It has been announced that she is to have a Sister.   Carnival Cruise Lines have named the new Addition as Carnival Horizon. She will be their second 'Vista' Class ship and looks to be very similar the…

548 days ago, I booked a cruise for myself and family. Not long to wait I kept telling my girls! Well this week has finally arrived and  Thursday will see us all heading to Barcelona for a couple of nights before we join the ship on Saturday.   My children…

When asking my customers what they are most looking forward to on their cruises, I seem to be getting a lot more of ' Just enjoying the Ship'. You would think that a big part of a cruise would be to get off the ship and explore each port of…

The bit that always fascinates me about a ship is the running side of things. The bit as passengers we don't see. On my visit on Caribbean Princess we were lucky to have not only a full tour of the galley and laundry areas, but also a very privileged trip…

So, What were my thoughts on my Cabin, where I ate and the entertainment. We had a lovely Balcony cabin and was very much the same layout as P&O's Ventura. Quite spacious after your walk in wardrobe area. I so love this open space as its a lovely area to…

Well folks, Here is part 1 of 3 blogs I am doing on my latest venture cruising with Princess Lines. My first will be about my initial reaction to the ship. My second will cover the Cabins, Restaurants and entertainment on board and my last will be a behind the…