About Me

I've been a Cruise Consultant for a number of years now and I can honestly say that it is just the best job ever. No two days are the same. I have got to know some fantastic people through the course of my job, both in the industry and clients,…

Posted on Mar 26, 2011
Great Deals on Grandeur of the Seas……………..

If you're looking for a great cruise deal this summer then look no further than the Grandeur of the Seas sailing weekly out of Palma Majorca all through summer, which is ideal for families as it is a really short flight. If you are not familiar with Royal Caribbean, let…

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Posted on Mar 10, 2011
P&O 175th Anniversary in 2012

They say that time flies by ever faster as you get older and it's right! I can't believe that another year has flown by and we are pre-registering people for cruises 2012 and 2013 already. There are so many exciting new itineraries and destinations on offer that it really is…

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Posted on Mar 5, 2011
My ‘Bon Voyage’ call with a twist………………………..

The strangest thing happened to me on Wednesday afternoon and I just had to share it with you all. If you regularly book your cruise holiday through www.cruise.co.uk you will know that we always call our clients just before they travel to wish them Bon Voyage and then we call…

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Posted on Feb 28, 2011
Fuel surcharges on cruise ships – they’re back, and bigger than ever……..

No surprises then, as I think we've all seen it coming for a while. Fred Olsen have already increased their surcharges as have Cruise and Maritime, and today Cunard, P&O and Princess have increased their surcharges to £6.00 per person per day. Their reserves have run out, and now the…

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Posted on Feb 25, 2011
Beat the credit crunch with MSC Cruises!

For those of you who think that a cruise is out of the question this year because you're having to tighten the purse strings, then think again! MSC, the Italian cruise line, have some absolutely awesome offers on their ex UK sailings. They are extending their 'Four For Free' offer…

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Posted on Feb 21, 2011
Sir Terry Wogan – not that old cherry on my blog again!

Don't you just miss him in the mornings? Honestly, it's a wonder I even bother to get out of bed at all these days. Chris Evans just doesn't have the same appeal. Anyway, the good news is, Sir Terry Wogan is still alive and kicking and was recently asked to…

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Posted on Feb 16, 2011
Walk on Water with Celebrity Cruise Lines……………..

Yes it's true, you really will be able to walk on water! Celebrity cruise lines are introducing a number of exciting changes and new features across their fleet and one of the things they are introducing is Water Walkerz - think giant human hamster ball on water! These giant balls…

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Posted on Feb 15, 2011
The Secret Life of a Cruise Consultant…..

Salsa Dancer Extraordinaire One of the great things about being on a cruise ship, second only to the food of course, is hitting the dance floor later in the evening. Whether it is the night club for a boogie or more formal dancing I just love it all. You can…

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Posted on Feb 6, 2011
The Secret Life of a Cruise Consultant…..

Rugby Groupie....... Be it cold, wet, or windy, most Sunday mornings you can find me on the touch line watching my youngest, Tom, playing Rugby and cheering him on. He has played for Kings Norton Rhinos on and off for almost six seasons. Today we played in a tournament at…

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Posted on Feb 2, 2011
Thought for the day……………………

In the busy lives that we lead these days it is easy to get bogged down when you are in the thick of it and not be able to see the wood for the trees. After a busy January here in the office at cruise.co.uk I'm certainly feeling a bit like…

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