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 Jul 5, 2017
On Board Bookings & Future Cruise Deposits – Good Value or Marketing Ploy?
We've all experienced it - arrived on board our cruise, and been met with a barrage of sales staff offering you the chance to take advantage of the on board promotions and incentives. Whether that be discounts at the Spa, the shops, etc. And if you're like most passengers, you will…
Posted on Jun 21, 2017
Discovering Columbus!
So if you've been following my blogs, you will know that I was invited on board Cruise & Maritime's latest addition to the fleet - Columbus. To sample the facilities on board, including a sumptuous Lunch & Dinner, as well as an overnight stay. Many of my colleagues had attended…
Posted on Jun 7, 2017
All Aboard Cruise & Maritime’s Columbus!
This week I am off to explore and discover the wonders and delights of Cruise & Maritime's latest addition to their fleet, the Columbus! I have been invited along to the Naming Ceremony & Gala Launch Events taking place on Thursday & Friday. This will be…
Posted on May 25, 2017
NCL All Inclusive Drinks&Tips Package – Going Down A Treat?Or Getting Stuck In Your Throat?
Recently NCL announced that their Ultimate Drinks Package & prepaid gratuities were now mandatory in all of their sailings. At first glance this would seem to be a good idea. After all, I can't tell you how many enquiries I get on a daily basis, asking if a drinks package…
Posted on May 11, 2017
Cruise Consultants Let Loose on Costa!
No sorry not Costa Cruises - cruisedot staff visited the Costa Del Sol recently, or more accurately, came to visit myself and my colleague Dawn who live here, to enjoy a weekend of catching up, with the gossip, sun, and sightseeing! And what fun we had! Alison & Jane flew…
Posted on Apr 27, 2017
Port Or Starboard? What’s the best side?
I wish I had a pound for every time I have been asked this question. I could have sailed around the world in Luxury! Aah yes! but would I choose Port or Starboard for my cabin? Or left side versus the right side of the ship? I suppose it…
Posted on Apr 13, 2017
Forward, Aft, or Midship? – Where’s the best cabin location?
Choosing the location of your cabin can be an absolute minefield! In some cases it can make or break the whole experience of your cruise. Should you go forward, aft, mid-ship, high deck, low deck?? Near the restaurant? Close to the elevators and stairs? You hear horror stories of people…
Posted on Mar 30, 2017
..And the pleasure was all mine!
Its not often as a Home-worker I get the chance to actually spend a bit of quality time with my lovely clients. In fact its a rarity. I spend my working days literally attached to my laptop, headset on, looking for, planning for, quoting, and booking fantastic cruises for you. We…
Posted on Mar 16, 2017
Is Cruising Getting Too Hi-Tec?
With the announcement of several new 'innovative' 'groundbreaking' 'futuristic' Mega-ships being built and released in 2018-19, I'm beginning to wonder if the cruise-lines are getting a bit ahead of themselves. Employing A-list global architects and designers to create all these new gadgets & gimmicks which promise to be 'transformational', 'industry…
Posted on Mar 2, 2017
Vineyards, Viaducts & Visions! My Latest Adventure!
Never one for the grass to grow beneath my feet, I'm off on another mini adventure this weekend! Not a cruise unfortunately - nothing planned at the moment, no this is a 3 night jaunt over to Portugal to celebrate the Hubs birthday. I've never visited this country…
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