Caroline's Cruise News

  At last finally Celebrity Cruises have changed their tipping policy. Previously guests who opted for the Celebrity Select dining option would have no option but to pre-pay their Gratuities at the rate set by the cruise line. However they have now followed suit with their sister company Royal Caribbean and…

I've always wanted to visit Norway and the Northern lights or Aurora Borealis has been on my bucket list top ten for as long as I can remember. So this year I'm planning to kill two birds with one stone so my partner and I have booked a Norway Winter…

Looking back 2015 was a a real roller coaster of a year. I spent six months living up in the Lake District which is truly one of the most stunning places I have ever lived. I was then given the fantastic opportunity to travel to Brisbane and help set up the new…

Wow, I was so excited this  week when I saw what Royal Caribbean have planned for the new slide on board Harmony of the Seas The "ULTIMATE ABYSS" is a one of a kind, dry duo slide located at the aft of the ship over looking the Aqua theatre and will span…

It's been an exciting time over in Brisbane setting up the new cruise.co office but unfortunately all good things and Visa's must come to an end and I'm now back in good old blighty! Now when my client's return from their cruises I pride myself in giving them a welcome…

I’m leaving the UK temporarily for a new Cruise.co.uk opportunity in Australia. If you should need any assistance whilst I'm away please call 0800 408 6219 and my colleagues will be happy yo help. So all that’s left to say is, wish me luck and ‘Happy Cruising’    

MSC have recently made some enhancements to their Voyagers  loyalty Club loyal programme. As well as the existing "Classic," "Silver", "Gold" and "Black" Tiers they have now introduced a "welcome" level open to new passengers who can enrol before they even sail. Voyagers members can take advantages of discounts from 5% up…

My favourite Cunard ship the Queen Mary 2 will be entering dry  in Germany on the 27th May 2016 for a 25 day major refurbishment. Plans will see fifteen new solo cabins added along with an additional 30 Britannia Club balcony cabins. I'm really pleased to hear they will also be…

I'm calling for your help to sign a petition to bring home 6  former British soldiers Including a family friend John Armstrong who have been held in India since the 18th Oct 2013 The ex service were working for american based firm Advantfort carrying out anti piracy operations to prevent the…

As a cruise specialist consultant it's my job to make to make sure you know what to do once you have booked and paid for your cruise so I thought it might be handy to write a quick guide to "what happens next" 1. Everyone travelling must have a passport…