Millward's Maritime Matters

In the race for cruise ships to offer the most unusual features at sea, rock climbing, miniature golf and giant outdoor movie screens have already become commonplace.  Here are a few of my own personal favourites.   The Aquaduck water flume ride could belong in a water park.  Passengers board…

  If your a first timer or haven't  yet settled into a familiar cruise routine, I thought a list of embarkation day do's and don'ts would be useful. Do tour the ship, get your bearings and identify which bars and eateries you want to hit first.   Don't head straight for…

  Keith and I flew to New York, first class with Virgin Atlantic (well, it was our honeymoon!) A great start to the holiday, there is nothing I could fault flying up front!  After a couple of nights stay at the Hudson Hotel we sailed from the New York passenger…

Not to be confused with the Australian soap! I have recently had a couple of days in the Lake District, the weather (for a change) was glorious and as I sat enjoying the peace and beautiful countryside I did wonder why do we Brits go abroad when we have such…

There are so many activities you can do on a cruise holiday, did you know you can also learn to cook too!     P&O have announced that James Martin the renowned TV chef from Saturday Morning Kitchen (as well as a bit of Strictly!) is going to develop the…

Sometimes don't you feel that just one day at a port of call is not enough time to explore? You may be interested to know that Crystal Cruises have thought the very same too! They have recently announced you can extend your holiday if you are sailing on the beautiful…

When it's that time of the year and your planning your next holiday, price is one of the first things that comes into your head.  With a cruise it is even more difficult to budget as you need to consider the extras such as gratuities, excursions, drinks, the list can…

    I am one of those people who would love to be able to put on a pair of running shoes and actually enjoy a run however, I am only able to run a mile before I am shattered!  How I envy these dedicated runners who even make time…

Anyone who knows me, knows I love being pampered!  It could be getting my nails done, or my hair but most of all it's the body treatments I like the best!  For all you people who are like me, I thought I would give you my top 5 spas at…

  As the chill sets in the Northern Hemisphere, the Explorer Of The Seas will travel south for warmer climes. Leaving European waters in October 2015 the ship will sail down to Australia. On its way it will be stopping off in Dubai. Passengers can then embark on a 11…