About Me
I started working at Cruise.co.uk in January 2014 and thought you might like to know a little bit about me..... I was born in London but as a child spent a great deal of time playing in the Hopfields of Kent while my parents worked on the farm. In fact…
Posted on Nov 22, 2017
P&O Smarten up the passengers!- No More Clowning Around Folks!
No doubt you've seen the latest notification from P&O outlining their new Dress Code, and its causing some controversy I can tell you! No more 'questionable' slogans or images on clothing, no Fancy Dress - only permitted on 'Theme Nights', and only what P&O deem suitable. No Denim, Football shirts…
Posted on Nov 8, 2017
Spotlight On San Francisco – Where I Left My Heart!
I thought I would give you an overview of this beautiful and vibrant city, which I was lucky enough to spend time in recently. I will concentrate on modes of transport and how easy it is to navigate around. Especially if you are planning a pre cruise stay here. We…
Posted on Oct 25, 2017
I’m California Dreaming! – My Ultimate Road Trip!
It all started with ' So how shall we mark our 40th Wedding Anniversary?'. My immediate thought was 'Cruise!' but no, Hubs had another idea, which he has always dreamed of doing 'when the kids are grown up and left home' "We could do the Pacific Coastal Highway from San Francisco…
Posted on Oct 12, 2017
2017 – The Travel Industry’s ‘Annus Horribilis’!
Its October 2017, and yet another month clouded by more bad news for the Travel Industry, in a year that has seen Hurricanes devastate the Caribbean and the coast of Florida, leaving homes and lives shattered, livelihoods wrecked. Cruise Lines having to cancel cruises, and altering itineraries to avoid the disaster areas. Thankfully now…
Posted on Sep 27, 2017
Independence To Get A Makeover! With Fantastic ‘First At Sea’ Feature!
Royal Caribbean have proudly announced that the UK's favourite Royal Caribbean ship and Voted The Best Ship sailing from the UK - The Independence of the Seas, is about to get a Multi Million £££ make over! To wow its passengers with some fantastic new features and activities! Scheduled for…
Posted on Sep 13, 2017
Hurricane Irma – What Now For Caribbean Cruising?
We've all see the terrible devastation Hurricane Irma has ravaged upon some of the most beautiful Islands in the Caribbean. Leaving some virtually uninhabitable, and others levelled to the ground, with peoples homes reduced to debris. Its hard to get my head around actually, the extent of the damage and…
Posted on Aug 31, 2017
Jane’s Back on Board!
If you watched the last series of 'Cruising with Jane Macdonald' you'll be pleased to hear that she is all set to climb aboard for a second series! Starting on 01 September 2017 on Channel 5 at 9pm. Jane will be on board the Viking Sky sailing around the Baltics.…
Posted on Aug 16, 2017
Race Car Tracks!, Space Ship Laser Course! Welcome to NCL Bliss!
With NCL's announcement that their latest ship the NCL Bliss will have the first ever 2 car race track at sea, I must admit I was impressed! And what a treat for all the Adrenalin Junkies! Looking for their latest fix! The competitive track, the longest at sea at nearly…
Posted on Aug 2, 2017
Cruise Reviews – How Valuable Are They?
I thought I would touch on the importance and value of your cruise reviews posted to our website. With currently 206,788 opinions of completely unedited real customer reviews and opinions cruise.co.uk operate the UK's largest cruise website. Your opinions and feedback of your recent experiences on board the hundreds of cruise ships around…
Posted on Jul 20, 2017
My 60th Birthday Celebrations!
I cant quite believe it myself, and had to get verification from my mum, but yes, its true, I turn 60 years old this week! So what to do about it? Drown my sorrows and take up Indoor Bowls? (Not that there’s anything wrong with that sport, but not yet,…
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