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 Feb 16, 2017
Hormones Rage on the High Seas!
Have you heard the latest? A Cruise Line has proudly announced its 'New Women only cruise' Whoever thought that this would be a good idea should have a serious talking to. What was she (or he..) thinking? Seriously! Imagine the outcry if a cruise line announced a Men Only cruise?…
Posted on Feb 3, 2017
Airports Spark Up Another Blow For Smokers! – What A Drag..
No pun intended.... On one of my rare mornings off, I switched on the TV just in time to watch a programme on Auntie Beeb, called Rip-Off Britain -Holidays! Who's subject of the day was how Airport's are introducing new pocket emptying charges across the UK and beyond. This definitely…
Posted on Jan 19, 2017
What Value Do You Put On Customer Service?
What value would you put on my customer service - £30? more? less? nothing? I'm not talking about gratuities/tips/service charges. I'm talking about what makes us stand out from our competitors? What makes you put your faith and trust in us, rather than one of the many other companies out there selling…
Posted on Jan 5, 2017
My Christmas & New Year – Spanish Style!
Having recently moved back to Spain, Christmas & New Year celebrations were a little different compared to recent years. The downside of course, was not sitting around the table with the children and grandchildren, watching their excited faces as they realise Santa has been! and opening the 'far too many'…
Posted on Dec 22, 2016
Christmas Conference Capers on Boudicca!
So as John Lennon so famously wrote: Another year over and a new one just begun (well almost....). And in traditional style we at cruiseco celebrated yet another successful year at our annual Conference. This year hosted by Fred Olsen on board the beautiful Boudicca. We sailed from Liverpool to…
Posted on Dec 8, 2016
A Wedding At Sea – Pass The Hankies!
I recently had the pleasure of booking a cruise for some clients who had planned to get married on board. As this was a first for me, as well as the happy couple, I thought I would give you an insight into what actually happens when you decide to marry…
Posted on Nov 24, 2016
So What Exactly Do You See On a Bridge Tour?
I've always wondered...... Up there, at the front of the ship, all those officers in their uniforms, taking command, knowledgeable men in their prime kind of thing.... looking after all us passengers... Its the stuff of dreams..... Hero's on their Chargers kind of dreams... Its been an ambition of mine…
Posted on Nov 10, 2016
Trumped At The Post!
Oh Dear! That was a bit of a shock wasnt it? No one expected Trump to win, but win he did! The American people have spoken, and the Clinton supporters will have to rally together with the majority of voters to support their 45th President of the United States. Good…
Posted on Oct 26, 2016
St Petersburg – Worth A Visit?
I've always fancied 'Doing the Baltics' and jumped at the chance to visit Russia, Estonia and the Scandinavian countries. As you know if you've read my last blog, I cruised on board the Magellan. But this blog is all about my experience and thoughts of St Petersburg. I know very…
Posted on Oct 12, 2016
Food Glorious Food! Would You Ask For More??
There seems to be alot of talk on our forums amongst passengers, and with returning clients regarding the quality of the food on board a wide range of cruise lines. The underlying theme is that the standard has definitely dropped, and more and more people are returning their offerings back…
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