Celebrity Edge, what a beautiful ship

What a lovely two nights on board, arrival in Southampton went very smooth, if you are lucky enough to be going on to the Edge, upload your photo if you can, and download the app it saves you lots of time at the port, we did not and it just makes life that much easier, […]

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GOODBYE Independence for 2020

Well what a turn-up and shake up for Southampton this week, Royal Caribbean really throwing a spanner in the works for us in 2020 Now, all we have left is Anthem, and the talk is going all around the houses !! Is this a move by Royal Caribbean to fill the Anthem, knowing there are […]

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Celebrity edge, two nights on board, whoop !

Well, my favourite cruise line has gone and let me have a sneak preview of the brand new Celebrity Edge on 13th May for 2 whole nights, so excited to see this new and innovative ship, it has been a while since Celebrity has added to the Fleet, in fact, the last one would have […]

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A day in the life….not on a cruise

Well, we both quit the partaking of the white sticks (smoking) on our return from Benidorm, did not bring back any duty-free, and both went cold turkey, no vapes, pills, patches. And I have to say it’s not been easy, it’s getting easier and I am sure after six months we will be fine, and […]

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Cabin sleeping arrangments, what is a pullman bed?

We often chat away to customers and without realising it describe the cabin as a 4 berth with Pullman beds, we know what that means, and people who have cruised before with families may also know, though sometimes not, as has come to our attention. As you can see from the picture this is a […]

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Land holiday or Sea ?

You would think from this picture I am on a posh cruise ship, alas not peeps, good old Benidorm !! We have recently returned after a weeks holiday with Jet2, flying out of Birmingham at stupid 715am in the morning, leaving our house @ 4 am and actually getting to the hotel in Spain @ […]

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Never mind Alexa, meet Zoe

Coming on board the new Bellissima from MSC is the voice-activated help desk which will be in every cabin, answering questions from port information, show times, dining requests! Has it all just gone a bit too far, I was on board Seaview in August 2018 and signs of some of the smart technology were apparent, […]

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Drinks on board Has P&O got it right ?

The whole debate has started again with P&O finally bring out a drinks package, I get asked the question at least once every day, is it worth it? This is such a personal choice as I often hear the comment, I don’t drink much, well if that’s the case, then no it obviously will not […]

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Was a Ban enough ?

Jumping off the side of a ship for a prank, really? You could not find anything else to do? 6 Outdoor pools 10 Whirlpools Rock Climbing wall Flowrider Ice rink Waterslide Waterpark Mini Golf Sports Court Jogging track To name but a few of the activities available on board, but what does this person decide […]

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Brexit, Can you still cruise?

We are being asked this question over and over, and as I have just said to a customer on the phone, If the Prime Minister does not know? How could I? Did all of the low-cost carriers exist back then? Will they want millions of people to stop travelling to Europe? the truth is we […]

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