Does an intoxicated passenger have the right to sue?
This week in the news saw an article about an lady who had fallen from her balcony whilst on board the Carnival Destiny in 2012 and is now suing the cruise line for delaying her rescue by 90 minutes before turning round to find her and then failure to adequately treat her. The story […]
Read MoreDid the NCL Getaway make me want to cruise like a Norwegian?
On the 15th January me and some of my family members had the opportunity to board the brand new NCL Getaway for our one night cruise to nowhere. I had sailed on the Norwegian Majesty when I first started in travel 16 years ago and before the freestyle cruising notion had come in so was […]
Read MoreSouthampton welcomes 3 new ships in 2014
So with the anticipated arrival of the NCL Getaway into Southampton in 2 days time (the 14th January) I thought now would be a great time to look at the 3 new ships for 2014 which will be sailing out of Southampton this year and look at what each ship has to offer. NCL Getaway […]
Read MoreNo Pain No gain is what they say – but can they work miracles?
So you have boarded the ship and the first place to go if your cabin isn’t ready, is the buffet restaurant. Once you have tasted the delights of lunch you find yourself with a couple of hours to spare before life boat drill – so off you go round the ship with your map learning […]
Read MoreGoodbye 2013, Hello 2014
With Christmas now over and New Year almost upon us – I thought it was a good time to have a review of 2013 and look forward to what 2014 has in store for the world of cruising. On a personal note my 2013 has had many highs with new experiences and some lows which […]
Read MoreHolidays are coming …. to Chichester tomorrow (20th December)
So we have all seen the adverts with the Coca Cola Truck driving through the towns and countryside with its bright multi-coloured lights on, and the tune singing Holidays are coming, holidays are coming, and for most of us when we first see this advert the countdown to Christmas begins – well exciting news for […]
Read MoreTis the season to wear your Xmas Jumper
We all laughed when Mark Darcy in Bridget Jones Diary had to wear his Christmas Jumper to his mothers afternoon buffet, but with this years festive season in full flow it appears that the once unsightly, hideous present you used to dread receiving has now become a fashionable item of clothing and a season must […]
Read MoreWere my expectations too high or reality too much of a disappointment?
Have you ever been on a cruise or even a holiday where your expectations are so high (maybe from reading articles, other peoples opinions, recommendations or having done that particular ship or holiday before) that when you decide to experience it for yourself/again it just falls flat and you are left disappointed? I hate to […]
Read MoreCall security – There is a thief on board!
Most people when they go on a cruise or even stay in a hotel will take home the toiletries or the pen, paper and postcards left in the room which is kind of expected, but have you ever witnessed anybody stealing from any of the shops/photo gallery or another passenger whilst on board a cruise? […]
Read MoreLife on board Cunard
Often I get asked for advice on what to expect on a certain cruise line, the dress code on board and how they may differ from a cruise line they have been before with etc? So for this blog I have decided to take a closer look at Cunard – The most famous ocean liners […]
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