Set Sail with Sean

So at last some good news, not just for the city of Liverpool and the North West of England but for the surrounding areas too. It has been announced that Liverpool City Council are looking to transform a former jetty into a  new ultra-modern cruise terminal which could handle 3,600…

Well it's that time of year again when all the cruise companies are pulling out all the stops to get your business. Over the last few years a lot of the cruise companies have tried to entice customers booking with them by offering a free all inclusive drinks package. So…

The beauty of the river Yarrow makes the medieval village of Croston one of Lancashire’s most desirable villages to live in . I am very lucky to call Croston my home for the last  14 years but it is only upon reflection I realise the happy memories this beautiful river…

The title might be a little misleading but then again so were my perceptions of Fred Olsen before I sailed last week with them. It was cruise.co.uk annual conference which was my first with the company and the first time I had sailed with Fred Olsen. The 3 night mini-break…

Celebrity Cruises has announced from the 04th December 2015 that formal nights will be a thing of the past and replaced by 'Evening Chic Nights'. So the formal night dress code will be a lot more relaxed on the Celebrity fleet with no jacket or tie required on these nights. So what…

Yes that't right, Royal Caribbean have announced that they have a ordered a FIFTH Quantum Class cruise ship, which is planned to enter service with Royal Caribbean in 2020. With Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas already in service (launched in 2014 & 2015 respectively), and Ovation…

Over the years there has always been a big debate in the cruising industry regarding paying gratuities (or tipping). whether it's before you have started your cruise or when it's automatically charged to your on-board account. However one New York restaurateur by the name of Danny Meyer is looking to reverse that…

So the countdown has begun! In a little over six months time the largest cruise ship ever constructed, Royal Caribbean's 'Harmony of the Seas' will make it's maiden voyage from Southampton to Barcelona. Harmony of the Seas will the third ship launched in the Oasis Class category and will be…

Over the years many people have taken the risk and booked a guaranteed cabin for their cruise holiday. So what exactly is a guaranteed cabin?  You choose the cabin type which means you will be 'guaranteed' at least that grade or above but you could be positioned anywhere on the ship.The…

I have recently returned from a 10 night all-inclusive holiday to Turkey with my family and have decided this will most likely be the last all-inclusive holiday I go on. Why? you ask, well the hotel was very modern and spotlessly clean and the food was fine. I have no…