About Me
I'm Steve, I've spent nearly Sixteen years in travel. Working for a big high street travel agent before moving to be a Cruise specialist homeworker. I've visited some amazing places through out the world. My personal favourite place has to be the United States of America. Having been no fewer…
Posted on Mar 27, 2017
Vegan Cruise?
Vegan Cruise? Yes, you read that correctly. Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) are to offer the first Vegan cruise. Cruise & Maritime's new flagship Columbus is the first Ocean Liner to go all out Vegan. This September from Tilbury, Columbus sets sail to the Fjords. The menu on this cruise…
Posted on Mar 13, 2017
Royal Caribbean’s own Travel ban!
Some of you may not know this but Royal Caribbean have a ban in place that means if you hold a passport from one of the following countries, Iran, Sudan, North Korea and Syria you cannot board their ships. Now where have I heard some of these countries mentioned before?…
Posted on Feb 27, 2017
Traditional cruising losing its way?
When I use to think of cruising I use to think of the traditional cruises were all about the fine dining and the dressing up on formal nights. With so many cruise lines and many with their own unique style, are we losing touch with what cruising use to be…
Posted on Feb 13, 2017
Women only and the Solo traveller
I came across this recently that the first Women's only cruise has been announced. I'm not sexist by any means but is this a bit much? I appreciate everywhere you go there's women only. You can look up your local swimming bath and they have sessions women only. You can apply…
Posted on Jan 30, 2017
How much did you pay?
We all know the cruising industry is a cutthroat market and all cruise lines are wanting you to sail with them instead of a competitor. Fares rise up and down and fluid pricing means that all year there will always be price changes. Some for the good and some for…
Posted on Jan 13, 2017
Earning cash at sea by taking a selfie.
Selfies have become very popular and with social media like Face book and Instagram you can't look though any news feed without seeing a selfie from someone. I often joke to my girlfriend, who happens to like a selfie. Well, she tells me that she takes load but only the…
Posted on Dec 30, 2016
Christmas is over and the Grotto is down
Well Christmas is finally over and I have taken down my Grotto already. I love Christmas and I just can't believe how fast this year has gone. I've had a very busy year with a few ship visits and my own holidays. Two cruises and my usual Florida fix. Nothing…
Posted on Dec 14, 2016
Clearing Immigration nightmare!
So I've just recently returned from my first Transatlantic cruise which required clearing immigration at our first port of call being Boston. I have to say this was a total nightmare and completely disorganised by Royal Caribbean. As much as I do like to praise Royal Caribbean for their ships,…
Posted on Nov 30, 2016
My first Transatlantic.
I've just returned from my first transatlantic cruise. I've always wanted to sail into the U.S.A and fly home. To say I've been and seen my friends across the pond without flying. I have to say i did really enjoy it. I very much liked the ship. There were a…
Posted on Nov 14, 2016
My first Transatlantic Cruise
It's holiday time for me and my "Out of office" is set. I'm in holiday mode. I'm about to embark The Navigator of the seas. Which just happens to be my most favourite ship to date. That said it's been 10 years since I sailed on her. I've never done…
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