About Me

Hello Everyone My name is Shannon and as the blog suggests I love everything about cruising and travel. I live with my partner of 10 years, my 20 year old son and a Jack Russell Dog named Bentley.  Family life is very important to me and we enjoy doing activities…

Posted on May 2, 2018
Sneak Peak In To New P&O Ship….

P&O have just released details on their next ship to be launched in 2020.  This will be the largest ship ever built for British guests. I for one am very excited to learn about this new ship and to see how it will compete with all the other new ships…

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Posted on Apr 18, 2018
The World’s Largest Ship Is Now Afloat

Everyone in the world of cruising has been waiting for the launch of Royal Caribbean's Symphony Of The Seas for quite some time now. This ship is Royal Caribbean's 4th Oasis Class ship and it is the sister ship of Harmony Of The Seas.  Here are some vital staistics for…

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Posted on Apr 4, 2018
MSC’s First UK Christening in 11 Years…Bellissima!!

MSC Cruises are on my bucket list to sail on.  I have heard some fantastic reports from customers about these stunning ships and this latest news has got me even more excited about them. MSC have announced they will be christening their new ship MSC Bellissima here in the UK…

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Posted on Mar 21, 2018
Another New Ship On The Horizon

Princess Cruises are launching a new ship which will be debuting in the Mediterranean in 2019.  The Sky Princess will have the same incredible features that are onboard the Regal Princess, Royal Princess and Majestic Princess. Here are some of the features that will be available on the newest ship…

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Posted on Mar 7, 2018
Be British and Book Early!!

Have you ever felt or been treated like a VIP?  It is a feeling I have experienced a couple of times but would be happy to experience again and again. Here is how you can get the VIP treatment...book early with P&O Cruises! Pre-registering your interest will ensure you get…

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Posted on Feb 21, 2018
River Cruising..Your Handy Guide

Since I came back from the River Convention in Amsterdam in November I have developed a fascination and love of River Cruising.  I will be going on a River Cruise of my own at some point this year as well so I am very excited about that. I have learnt…

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Posted on Feb 7, 2018
P&O Are In Competition With The Other Cruise Lines…..

All the cruise lines are now in competition with each other for having the largest ships at sea.  Now P&O are joining the party! P&O Cruises have confirmed a second ship is now on order and is due to be delivered to the fleet in 2022. This brings their total…

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Posted on Jan 24, 2018
A Guide To Rome As You Have Never Seen It

Rome is one of the most popular ports of call on a Mediterranean Cruise.  I have been to Rome twice on cruises and both times have done things completely differently and there is still so much I want to see. Rome itself is around 55 minutes from the port of…

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Posted on Jan 10, 2018
World Cruise – a Passenger’s Perspective

In 2016 my parents were luckily enough to embark on a voyage of a lifetime.  On January 2nd 2016 they set sail on the World Circumnavigation on the P&O ship the Aurora. As you can imagine planning for 114 nights away at sea took a fair bit of time!  I…

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Posted on Dec 27, 2017
2017…How It Has Sailed By!

As I write this blog I cannot believe we are almost at the end of 2017.  In 5 days time it will be time to say 'Happy New Year' and reminisce about events of the previous year. My year has been an exceptionally busy one.  The biggest event was definitely a…

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