This blog may be a little self-indulgent, taking me on a trip down memory lane, but I hope it will also give some tips to anyone due to visit Bodrum whether it be from a cruise or not. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I will begin….. Once upon a time….many many moons ago when I was young, […]
Read MoreOver the last few weeks I have booked lots of customers who are new to the world of cruising. No surprise really as the industry is growing so fast with the launch of so many new ships and destinations. After cruising for over 15 years it’s easy for me to forget that there are many […]
Read MoreAs much as I love my job, I always have that distant dream of getting 6 numbers on the lottery so that I can dedicate my life to what I do best – being on holiday & discovering the world! I have always said that the first thing I would do is book a very […]
Read MoreIn my capacity as a cruise booking agent I have the pleasure of dealing with many seasoned cruisers. It’s great for me as many of my customers know some of the ships inside out and I gain great feedback which helps me advise other customers with the first-hand information I’ve gained. As much as I […]
Read MoreWell……time really does fly by very quickly. I can’t believe that the main launch of next Summers cruises from the big players is almost upon us. Celebrity were extremely quick off the mark and released their sailings right up to April 2017 ready for the peak January & February booking period. A canny move to […]
Read MoreMuch is changing in the cruise industry. Not least the the type of passengers. Cruise lines are desperate to tap in to new markets and get lots of previously untapped business. There are so many more cruise ships to choose from and the ships are getting bigger & bigger so they can’t rely on existing […]
Read MoreIt has been announced this week that if a UK citizen wants to visit India then they will have to visit in person one of the visa application centres and have their finger prints taken. This is all added hassle and expense on top of the £100 per person that they already charge for a […]
Read MoreExcitement is building as ship builders Meyer Werft are ready to float the Anthem of the Seas for the very first time in Germany. The float out was originally scheduled for the 21st of February, but was brought forward a day. The 8 night maiden voyage on the 22nd of April will take the ship […]
Read MorePeople often wonder when the best time to book a cruise is & it’s a really difficult question to answer without the use of a crystal ball. What I do know is that January & February are the busiest booking months & a time when the cruise lines go head to head to entice customers […]
Read MoreRiver cruising is a booming sector of the cruise industry. I have yet to try one myself, but following lots of feedback from my customers it is definitely something I want to do. Unless you have been hiding in a darkened room over the last couple of years you will all know that Viking River […]
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