About Me

Hi, I'm Sally and I have worked in the cruise and travel industry for 26 years,  5 years at cruise.co.uk I am passionate about cruising and have cruised on quite a few different cruise lines/ships with my husband and 16 year old daughter. I would like to say I know everything…

Posted on Mar 3, 2014
Celebrity Eclipse rivals the big boys

  Celebrity cruises could hold fire no longer with Britannia and Anthem of the Seas taking on a huge number of bookings for Southampton in recent weeks. They have announced that Eclipse will remain in Southampton for the 2015 season. Not surprising really having just scooped 2 amazing awards. Cruise…

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Posted on Feb 25, 2014
Thomson Cruises with 3Run

  Thomson cruises have enlisted Olympic  medalist, Yohan Blake who takes on world renowned freerunners  to promote its 2014 and 2015 sailings from Montego Bay, Jamaica. 3run, who are from my home town of Basingstoke have previously worked with Thomson cruises on the video Platinum Parkour  which unveiled the Platinum programme…

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Posted on Feb 15, 2014
2015 will be a big year for Southampton

  This week we saw the launch of the P&O Britannia and Royal Caribbean International Anthem of the Seas itineraries and pricing. With each ship offering a host of brand new and exclusive features, great pricing and sailings next year will prove to be a big year for Southampton. So…

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Posted on Feb 4, 2014
Weddings at Sea

  What could be more romantic.... a wedding conducted by the Ships Captain on a cruise ship. The azure blue sky, the sound of the ocean waves followed by "I do". Weddings on cruise ships are becoming increasingly popular. The price of an average UK wedding in this present day…

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Posted on Jan 29, 2014
School Holiday Prices!!

  The news recently has been all about the fact that holiday operators or airlines increase their prices during school holiday time. and is this right?? FACT - Yes the prices are higher in peak months, however...read on. The travel industry seems to be failing miserably in getting their message…

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Posted on Jan 27, 2014
Love the great outdoors?? Then an Alaskan cruise is for you!

  Ever dreamed of a magical Alaskan cruise? I have, and with everything Alaska has to offer it would be hard not to. Princess Cruises who constantly rate as amongst the best for operating in Alaska offer some amazing packages along with land tours of Canada and Alaska. Celebrity, Royal…

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Posted on Jan 20, 2014
The Globe Travel Awards

Having been invited as guest to The Globe Travel awards last week by P&O Cruises, I wanted to share my experience with you. The Globe Travel Awards is a prestigious event held once a year by Travel Weekly newspaper. The trade votes for best airline, best cruise line, best operator…

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Posted on Jan 14, 2014
The role of a cruise ship Godmother

Having been selected as a finalist to be The Godmother for the new P&O Cruise ship Britannia I thought it only right that I do a bit of research on what the role entails, to make sure I can live up to this task should I be presented with the…

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Posted on Jan 9, 2014
P&O Britannia “Madrina”-Godmother, it might be me!!

  During November and December 2013 P&O Cruises announced that the Godmother to their new cruise ship  "Britannia" would be a travel agent. This sparked huge excitement and interest amongst the trade as what an honor it would be to take up this position. The pinnacle of anyone's career or…

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Posted on Jan 7, 2014
Cruise to The Northern Lights

  So having missed the Northern Lights on my last trip to the arctic I feel it only fair that I spread the word on how best to see this magnificent natural phenomenon so as many people as possible can experience this wonder. As I have mentioned in a previous…

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