Viking longships found on the Mississippi
Viking long-ships have been found in some strange places over the years, Iceland, Scotland, Spain and my personal favourite, beneath the Railway Inn at Moels on the Wirral Liverpool, during renovations. This find resulted in the discovery that the Vikings had settled in that area over 1000 years ago. Whilst the original Viking […]
Read MoreDisney Cruise Line to sail out of Dover
It’s Disney’s first time to Northern Europe for 2015! There are 2 x 12 night sailings to the Baltic Capitals and a 7 night re-location cruise from Dover to Barcelona. 10 July 2015 – 12 nights from Dover to Baltic Capitals 22 July 2015 – 12 nights from Dover to Baltic Capitals […]
Read More“See Venice and Die”
I once saw a quotation that read “See Venice and die” the 17th century traveller who immortalised those words shortly after seeing Saint Marks Square……. obviously enchanted by the magnificent architecture. This week an appeal against the central Italian government decision to restrict the size and number of cruise ships visiting the port of […]
Read MoreAs parents do we need to make a stand against the high prices in the summer holidays?
Government is always going on about parents taking ownership and control of their children, by providing quality time together, teaching responsibility and discipline. Most parents just want to provide a memorable childhood, filled with fun moments and laughter as a family. This week saw an old chestnut raise its head once again, with the […]
Read MoreMSC ask ‘which ports of call would you choose for your world cruise?’
Having introduced a new 33 night cruise from Dubai to Australia, MSC was overwhelmed by the response to such an extent, that they had to put bookings on hold. Within a matter of days the voyage had sold 60% capacity and the initial offering in the UK had achieved 98% of target sales. Company […]
Read MoreIt’s the best time to see the Northern lights…
It’s that time when one of the most spectacular natural events takes place in the northern hemisphere. Aurora Borealis, or more commonly known as the northern lights are clearly viable on a regular basis at this time of year. According to NASA the light shows are likely to provide an impressive and unparallel spectacle […]
Read MoreHappy Birthday Queen Mary 2
Cunard’s most famous flag ship has just celebrated her 10th birthday during a world cruise that included her second circumnavigation of Australia. Crew members from every role on board ship gathered on deck for a memorable photograph, taken during stop-over in Sydney. These included the resident ships Ice carver and even the Kennel master PHOTO: […]
Read MoreA True Romance
When I mentioned I was doing a cruise blog that would be published on the 14th of February, my husband started waltzing round the house singing, to a tune that is probably etched into the hearts of billions. Now I can’t say I fall into the category that could instantly recall all the words as […]
Read MoreIs it time to take child safety more seriously?
Following the tragic news that two young children were pulled unconscious from a swimming pool aboard the Norwegian Breakaway, resulting in the death of the youngest, I reflected on the number of times I have been by the pool on various cruise lines and tried to recall if there had been a lifeguard present. In […]
Read MoreIs Carnival price promise all it’s made out to be?
When I saw that Carnival were doing a price promise on shore excursions, I thought ‘brilliant’! At last something is being done about the prices! So what is the deal? The cruise operator pledges to refund 110% of the difference in price, should you find it cheaper. The offer applies to the comparative cost between […]
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