Sam's Sea Stories

One again I’ve been inspired to write this week following a recent conversation with regular Cunard cruiser. We were discussing a potential fly cruise holiday for himself and his wife for next summer, and while being happy with both the price and the itinerary of the potential cruise holiday he…

How valid are opinions from people we don’t know? I’ve been compelled to write this week about the validity of opinions, more specifically opinions I encounter on a daily basis on the quality or otherwise of certain cruise lines/ships. When discussing cruise options with clients I’ve often encountered many saying:…

Rather than my usual fortnightly rant, this week I thought I'd share the details of the new Summer 2018 collection from P&O Cruises. If you are one of those people who is never sure if booking early is the right thing to do, read on...this may make your mind up. P&O Cruises…

Some people just never seem to learn. I've blogged several times about drugs being smuggled on cruise ships and people being arrested, most recently concerning a relatively small amount (see previous blog High Seas Part 2) but this, this is Tony Montana territory. 3 Canadians on Princess Cruises Sea Princess have been arrested…

We've recently seen a man running down a runway, bags in hand literally trying to catch his flight,  and also a cruise passenger who got stranded in an Alaskan forest - and survived. Well we have another story, luckily with a happy ending, of another cruise passenger who got herself into…

Grab your old tennis rackets from the back of the cupboard and get practicing those 'air guitar' moves, the 5th Rock Legends Cruise awaits! The Royal Caribbean Independence Of The Seas has been chartered for January 2017 for a fully fledged 'Rock Fest', all in the name of charity. The ship…

Just when we thought everything was doom and gloom what with the Brexit referendum and political unrest in Europe P&O Cruises have only gone and come to the rescue by announcing “Strictly Come Dancing” is back on board P&O Cruises in 2017! ‘Hurray’ I hear you cry! That’s right, book…

Following on from my blog in February about the 24 pounds of cocaine worth $300,000 found on board Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas where seven passengers were arrested, it seems some people never learn. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have said four women were arrested on charges of smuggling…

We all know there are rules and regulations we are obliged to adhere to when cruising, after all safety is of paramount importance, but did the 'powers that be' overreact in this instance? A man on a 10-day P&O cruise to Bali  was allegedly removed from a dream cruise holiday with…

What could be better than a brewery that follows you around whilst on holiday? It appears miracles do happen! The new 3,954-passenger Carnival Vista has its own craft beer brewery on board. Brewmaster Colin Presby, 31, does his beer-making at the Red Frog Pub & Brewery on Carnival Cruise Line's…