About Me

Hello...  I live just outside Durham City in the North East. I live with my husband Gary. For those who know me will know me as Michele however for work, I'm now known as Lauren.  We have two grown-up children Lauren & Matthew, a son-in-law Gav and grandaughter Poppy. We…

Posted on Apr 7, 2018
Disney refuses to board a pregnant lady…

This week the news ran a story about Disney Cruise not allowing a pregnant lady to board Disney Magic in Miami. Whilst this was an awful experience for the family to endure not been allowed to board, and the treatment they received at the port, the terms and conditions clearly…

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Posted on Mar 24, 2018
Ocean liners at the V and A Museum

Last week I was lucky enough to spend the weekend with my family in London. Whilst there we went to the V & A museum where they have an exhibition on Ocean Liners Speed & Style. "Experience a unique journey through the design stories of the world's greatest ocean liners,…

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Posted on Mar 10, 2018
Have you made plans for 2019/2020?

This week we're really busy here at cruise.co.uk with the launch of 2019/2020 cruises. Do you plan that far ahead or book last minute? What are the benefits of booking early? Well as they say the early bird catches the worm! Well in this case maybe the early bird gets an…

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Posted on Feb 24, 2018
And The Winner is…

  This week I was lucky enough to be the winner of a cruise on Cruise and Maritime's Magellan to the Norwegian fjords. The competition was announced in January and as my husband is a warm weather cruiser, this seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to visit the area.…

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Posted on Feb 10, 2018
P and O’s Latest News…

P & O have recently announced  they have ordered a new ship for delivery in 2022 I know, I will say that quickly.. however before we know it it will be on-sale then in no time she will be launching. What does this mean for P & O?  Well they…

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Posted on Jan 27, 2018
What’s New For 2018 Part 2

So last time I told you about the new additions launching at the beginning of 2018. What's next can they be topped? Well here is what else will launch in 2018. Next up its Msc newest addition Msc Seaview her maiden voyage is in June. She will homeport in Barcelona…

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Posted on Jan 13, 2018
What’s New For 2018

So as we head into 2018 I thought I'd bring you up to date on who's launching what and when. As there are a quite a few new ships here are the first few... If you're looking for a big ship with lots of facilities for you and the children. Everything…

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Posted on Dec 30, 2017
Goodbye 2017- Hello 2018

  Well 2017 what a year it has been... I started working for cruise.co.uk in January after being with my last company for 18 years. I decided to take the plunge and work from home. I must say I've loved it, strange at first with only yourself In the office…

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Posted on Dec 16, 2017
Cruise.co.uk Went to Butlins….

  Well last weekend here at cruise.co.uk  we had our annual conference. Normally it's on a ship as you would expect, however this year we couldn't get a suitable option. So off to Butlins we headed. After a  road trip from the north east we arrived at Skegness. Due to…

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Posted on Dec 2, 2017
What’s Your Cabin Preference ?

  Where is the best place to be is a question often asked by my customers who are new to cruise. Whilst those who have cruised often usually have a preference as to where they want to be. Some prefer to be near the front or forward as it's called…

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