Effie's Cruising Capers

After selling ocean cruises for 25 years TUI have finally added River Cruising. Exciting news! There will be 3 new ships named TUI Isla, TUI Maya and TUI Skyla. TUI Isla has 79 cabins and 4 decks. TUI Maya has 4 decks and 79 cabins. TUI Skyla has 4 decks…

Hi Cruisers Have you ever asked a question and thought to yourself, Did I really ask that? Well as I worked on cruises for many years I could write a book with all the funny questions I heard from the guests. Here are some of the crazy questions I have…

Hello Cruisers. So this Sunday is Mothering Sunday My son asked when it is Son's day to which i replied every day! Every time I ask my mum what she would like for mothers day or birthdays she only ever has one answer. A CRUISE!!! Every time I laugh and…

While discussing with my son Nondas about what he would like to do for his work experience, he came up with the idea of sailing on the Celebrity Eclipse with his father ( Captain Leonardos)  who is the captain on the Eclipse now and working with the cadets and safety…

At the age of 19 I was saying goodbye to my parents from the port of Dover. I wouldn't be seeing them for a while as i was about to sail around the world. Yes the world. Started at Dover and returned to Dover over 3 months later. I was…

This is a photo taken by Captain Leonardos from the bridge of the Celebrity Eclipse. He sent it to our son yesterday who then had many questions about Antarctica. I am fortunate enough to have sailed here many years ago with Saga Cruises so had lots of information to give…

After travelling for many years on board cruise ships as entertainment staff or as a guest and then working for TUI in a busy environment I am now working from home where I can help people find their dream holiday on a more personal basis. I must admit, it was…

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