James' Cruise Jewels

Hi everyone, So I'm back from my lovely family holiday to Halkidiki and ready to book some more amazing cruises for my customers. The week away flew by but we all had a great time.  It was as relaxing as it can be with 2 little imps dragging us from…

So I can finally say I go away this time next week. The daily count with the kids is now down to 6 and to say they are excited is an understatement! We are off to Halkidiki in Greece for a week in the sun and some well deserved family…

So yesterday, Royal Caribbean broke the news that the Independence of the Seas will no longer be spending the 2020 summer season sailing out of Southampton, she will instead be based in Fort Lauderdale sailing round the Caribbean. A move Royal Caribbean stated was due to the phenomenal demand in…

Is the question I ask when customers are unsure which type of cabin to go for. It's a big decision for people to make. Do you blow your whole budget on the very best cabin money can buy? Or do you go for the cheapest option and spend the rest…

When people talk about cruising, I always hear the usual subjects such as food & drink, entertainment and ports of call. But what about those things you can do that you haven't even thought of?! Cruising offers a chance to sample many things that we might not have even though…

It seems that cruise lines release their sailings earlier and earlier each year. But do you really need to plan this far in advance? Well cruise lines certainly think so and in some cases, you really do need to plan years in advance! It still amazes me at how quickly…

The bigger is beter policy seems to be the way that most cruise lines are going at the moment. Each cruise company seems to be launching their biggest and best ships to date. But can this continue? Exactly just how big can cruise ships get? We know that the bigger…

Sadly not a blog about toupees, but whether or not you should pay gratuities as advised by your cruise line, or do your own thing completely? The majority of cruise lines will charge an additional amount per person per day as a service charge, if tips aren't pre-paid in advance…

Is the question that most cruise lines seem to be asking their passengers more frequently at the moment. Two more cruise lines (P&O and Cunard) have just launched their own All Inclusive drinks packages to guests who sail aboard their ships. So is this just another money making scheme or…

Celebrity’s new ship the Edge debuted early last month with another cruise line first……A Magic Carpet! Yes it does look like a large orange lift on the side of the ship, but in reality, it’s a spectacular 90 ton movable deck that glides effortlessly up and down the ship, boasting…