Britannia – Rules The Waves?
Britannia – Rules The Waves? She‘s certainly created an impression! As you know I was lucky to have the opportunity to spend a night on board Britannia recently before her maiden voyage today, to see if she was able to live up to all the hype and marketing frenzy of recent months. I must say […]
Read MoreBritannia brings the Pride back into Britain!
Well, she’s finally here, making her grand entrance into Southampton today, Friday 6th March. A day which will go down in history, as one that unites us Brits like the World Cup, Wimbledon Tennis, and the Weather! There’s nothing we like more than getting out our Union Jack flags and singing ‘Rule Britannia’ when […]
Read MoreGoggleboxed For P&O Britannia!
As part of P&O’s forthcoming launch of Britannia in Southampton on Tuesday 10th March, they decided to produce a ‘Gogglebox’ style film and invited agents, including myself to film our reactions and comments relating to the new ship, her design, on board facilities and some of the celebrities involved. I love Gogglebox and have been […]
Read MoreSpotlight on Cruise & Maritime – A Jewel in our Crown?
I will admit I wasn’t too familiar with Cruise & Maritime Cruises. They seem to have been just below my radar when it comes to Cruise companies. What with the vigorous marketing from the ‘Big Boys’ Royal Caribbean, P&O NCL for instance. In fact the first time they really caught my attention was the tragic […]
Read MoreToo Many Cooks?
With the recent news that Mary Berry has joined Britannia’s ‘Food Heroes’, currently consisting of James Martin, Marco Pierre White, Eric Lanyard, Olly Smith, Atul Kochhar, it got me thinking, are the cruise companies taking the nations current love affair with cooking a bit too far? Its bad enough that every TV channel has […]
Read MoreNew Cruise Terminal Coming to South East London!
Yes folks, Breaking News! – Greenwich could become a “gateway to London” after plans for a large cruise liner terminal which were originally approved back in 2011, have now been revitalised with plans to open a world beating cruise terminal in 2017 in Enderby Wharf Greenwich South London. Exciting Times! Once completed, the dock […]
Read MoreAn offer I just couldnt refuse!
Celebrity made an offer I couldn’t refuse! £199.00 each for a Balcony Stateroom?? Are they kidding? How could I resist It didn’t help my urge to resist temptation when I realised the cruise departed on my 38th Wedding Anniversary! I’ve been waiting for a chance to sample the delights of a Celebrity Cruise for some […]
Read MoreAre Carnival trying to steal the ‘Big Boys’ Thunder?
With the announcement of a brand new addition to their fleet to include ‘Worlds First’ & ‘Groundbreaking Features’ – are Carnival hoping to steal Royal Caribbean and NCL’s thunder? Carnival Vista – hailed as the most innovative of their fleet, are confident that the latest features being introduced will be showstoppers! 135,500 Tonnes, 1055ft Long and […]
Read MoreI’ve been doing my sums on Royal Caribbeans All Inclusive Deal
Firstly let me tell you I’m not known for my mathematical skills, but armed with my trusty calculator and a very large piece of paper, I decided to see if this Royal Caribbean All Inclusive Drinks and Gratuities was all it was cracked up to be. What prompted this voyage of discovery was […]
Read MoreAnd the debate rages on….
I’m talking tips. I was talking to some friends and family recently who are regular cruises and wanted to know their opinions on whether they prepay their gratuities, or pay as they go, and their feedback was very interesting and divided! One said they just pay whatever the cruise company pre-set, and then dont […]
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