Confessions of a cruise ship worker!
Ever wondered what really happens on a cruise ship behind closed doors? Well here it is exactly seen through the eyes of someone who used to work on a cruise ship – me! Nearly 27 years ago I flew to Vancouver to join the original Love Boat, Pacific Princess, in Alaska as a Junior Bar […]
Read MoreInfestation strikes again!
Cruise ships seem to be constantly in the news with outbreaks of norovirus. You can imagine my surprise when I had a message from my cousin who is currently on board the brand new Carnival Vista to tell me about a massive infestation on board!! How can a brand new ship become infested so quick […]
Read MoreSloths and burials at sea!!
Yes these are just some of the strange requests I get as a cruise consultant. Thought I had heard it all till I was asked about a sloth so here are my top 5 strangest requests in reverse order! Strange Request 5 Although most people take their child’s nappies with them it is […]
Read MoreTsunami alert in the Fjords!!
I kid you not! At first I thought this was a late April Fools then I did a little bit of research and it is a very real story. The Geirangerfjord is one of the most visited sites in Norway and in 2005 was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a stunning […]
Read MoreA gem of a cruise!
Ever bought gem stones on a cruise? One US passenger recently got the bargain of his life! An American couple were recently on a cruise in the US and whilst on board the gentleman decided to treat his wife to a diamond. Lovely gesture but what transpires next could cost the cruise line millions. […]
Read MoreLobsters are escaping from cruise ships?
Apparently Canadian Lobsters have been found off the Yorkshire coast after being thrown back into the sea by cruise ship passengers who take pity on them! According to a local newspaper, the Yorkshire Post, the lobsters have been caught by local fisherman despite being native to the Atlantic coast of North America. One such fisherman, […]
Read MoreMan overboard! Again!
How do you fall overboard? The latest incident is just mind blowing!
Read MoreHelp…. I’ve locked myself out on the balcony!!!
Unbelievably this was a call made by a panicked cruise passenger to the Solent Coastguard late last night!!
Read MorePre-soiled underwear safe – and other ridiculous travel accessories!
Honestly you could not make it up regarding this weeks blog. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at some of the suggestions I have come across. Here is my top 10 which are in no particular order.
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