About Me
I started working at Cruise.co.uk in January 2014 and thought you might like to know a little bit about me..... I was born in London but as a child spent a great deal of time playing in the Hopfields of Kent while my parents worked on the farm. In fact…
Posted on Aug 30, 2018
My 24hrs in Hong Kong
I have recently returned from a 12 day fact finding trip to China, and part of the itinerary included a day in Hong Kong before returning to the UK. I thought I would make the most of the short time, to explore this vibrant city. So after an early breakfast,…
Posted on Aug 16, 2018
Royal Caribbean Goes ‘All Hollywood!’
I dont know if you have ever watched the American TV series 'Frasier'? starring Kelsey Grammer? I must have watched every episode of this comedy spanning 10 years before it finished. Its one of my favourite Box Sets, you know the ones, where you can watch them over and over…
Posted on Aug 2, 2018
I’m Doing The Grand Tour of China!
I am beyond excited! and feeling extremely lucky and honoured to be chosen as part of a fact finding team to China! for our extremely popular Bucket List Tour GRAND TOUR OF CHINA. Our aim is to compile a detailed report on every aspect of this extraordinary tour to ensure…
Posted on Jul 19, 2018
Cheers! P&O Unveil A Drinks Package At Last!
Finally they have listened to you the passengers and to us travel agents! and unveiled a drinks package in line with most other cruise lines. However..... Its only a trial at the moment, dipping their toes in the water so to speak, to see if the infrastructure on their ships…
Posted on Jul 5, 2018
Gina Is My Name – Vlogging Is My Game!
As you know we here at cruise.co.uk have our own Facebook & Blogging Pages where we write about cruise-related news, views, offers, hot topics, . This gives you an insight into who we are, where we've been, which ships we have sailed on, and our qualifications, and sometimes a little bit…
Posted on Jun 21, 2018
Popular Cruise Ports Revolt Against Tourist Overload!
Well it was bound to happen -With cruising becoming ever more popular and attracting huge numbers of new-to-cruise passengers, you cant build these mega-ships, fill them with 5000+ passengers and cruise around the world without adding to the mass overcrowding in popular, historic ports of call which are just not…
Posted on Jun 7, 2018
How Are Cruise Lines Turning The Plastic Tide?
I've been watching the news and reading disturbing articles regarding the devastating environmental damage caused by plastic products. We have been given warnings for years mainly unheeded. But it seems we are now seeing the result of our 'throwaway' lifestyles making a huge impact on our planet. Our Oceanic marine…
Posted on May 24, 2018
…We Name This Ship……???
On Thursday 24th May 2018 at 4pm GMT P&O will reveal the much anticipated, and long awaited, name of their shiny new addition to their fleet! The Powers that be at P&O ran a competition in July last year inviting members of the public to suggest a suitable name for…
Posted on May 10, 2018
Another First for Cruise.co.uk! – Escorted Tour Programme!
Yes, we’ve done it again, - pushed the envelope! – thought outside the box! – smashed through boundaries! Blazed new trails! To bring you our Exclusive Escorted Tour Programme to enhance your cruising experience! We are starting with the Far East, by offering you the opportunity to enhance your…
Posted on Apr 26, 2018
She’s Back! For a Fourth Series! Where to this time Jane?
Exciting news! Jane Mcdonald has landed a 4th series of the ever popular Cruising With Jane McDonald! I'm really excited to see just which cruise lines and destinations Jane will be telling us about! If you read my last blog, I wrote about the American Steamboat trip along the Mississippi…
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