Shannon's Sea Views

How many of you readers have put certain places or certain cruises on your bucket list?  I know I certainly have.  There are so many places in the world to explore and so many experiences to have how do you narrow down your choices? Hopefully my latest blog will make…

It has finally arrived...Summer 2020 Launch with P&O Cruises.  After months of speculation I can now reveal further details on everything P&O have to offer for their Summer 2020 programme. The biggest news of course is the launch of the new ship Iona.  For its maiden Season it will be…

How many of you get stressed on the day you set off on your cruise?  Do you feel unprepared?  Do you have a nagging feeling you have forgotten something? Well do not worry I am here to help!  Here is an ultimate guide to having a smooth stress-free embarkation day. …

A common question I get asked on a regular basis is "When is the best time to book my cruise?"  P&O Cruises like to follow the British Tradition and offer customers the chance to book far in advance of their sailing. P&O let you feel like a VIP by pre-registering…

As I am sure you are all aware by now P&O are now trying to keep up with their rivals and are trialing drinks packages on board.  Currently this is being trialed on Azura for a short period of time.  Here is what is being trialed: For £39.95 per person…

How many of you know that when you embark on your first ever cruise or your first cruise with a new cruise line you will automatically be entered in to their Loyalty Programme? I have had a lot of customers come to me and not know about these benefits that…

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit the Zuiderdam whilst she was in port in Southampton as part of her voyage around the British Isles.  Holland America do not come to Southampton that often so I was very excited to get the chance to see this beautiful…

  What is a Taster Cruise?  This is a question I was asked recently by a customer when their friend recommended to her to go on one of these to see if cruising was for them. Are they everything you expected or did they leave a bitter taste in your…

This blog is all about the second part of my River Cruise on the AmaKristina with AMAWaterways.  This part will focus on my personal favourite places I visited whilst on the River Cruise. Breisach, Germany Population:16,000 Location: Half way between Freiburg and Colmar My Mum and I decided to take…

I have just returned from a wonderful week on board the AMAKristina sailing from Basel in Switzerland along the Rhine to Amsterdam. This was my first River Cruise and wow what an amazing experience.  I flew in from Heathrow in to Basel and then had a transfer to take me…