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We are well and truly steaming towards the end of another year and it's time to start thinking ahead to 2016. Now after this years fantastic Baltic, and Norwegian Fjords cruise I am in need of some serious heat. I really enjoyed both of my summer cruises this year and…

Well I have to say having had my first taste of freestyle cruising I have to say NCL would definitely be for me. Escape was sensational and I had a whirlwind 20 hours on board (only 3 of those spend sleeping might I add). The ship is beautiful with lots…

Breaking news today from Freedom of the Seas! Despite the recent relax in the Cuba - USA relationship it still seems as though Cubans are making more attempts to flee to the USA. Freedom of the Seas is currently on a 7 night sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida and spotted…

Usually at this time of year I am partial to my last cruise of the year, a 3 or 4 night break to wherever the seas take me. However this year is slightly different and I have actually been talked in to doing a three night LAND-BASED city break in…

Yes that is right, forget Halloween, Bonfire night, Christmas and New Year if you don't book soon for 2016 you will be disappointed! You may be thinking 'is he mad!?' well actually no. As the Summer 2015 comes to an end the focus shifts now to the winter destinations but…

Welcome to Bergen, Norway! Bergen was our fourth port of call on our Norwegian adventure, with just 5 short hours to explore this large town situated 30 miles inland. Upon arrival we were informed that there would be a shuttle bus to take us from the dockside to the port…

Welcome to Skjolden! Skjolden is located right at the very end of Norway's longest Fjord so be sure to be up early for the amazing sail in, you'll pass breathtaking waterfalls and sheer cliff faces right in front of you as you glide gently up the Fjord towards the tiny…

Welcome to Stavanger, one of four port guides off the back of my recent trip to Norway. Where does the ship dock?: Most large cruise ships in Stavanger dock right in the centre of this beautiful little town. The Old Town of Stavanger is directly at the port exit and…

I have just returned from a second spectacular cruise with Princess, this time to Norway on the beautiful Caribbean Princess. I really don't know where to start, no words will ever express my love for Princess but here goes. For me Princess is a cruise line that just have it,…

After all of this cruising I've been doing, I've miraculously been managing to lose weight! Just over 1st in 3 months and I'm pretty chuffed! When you work in the cruise industry it is very easy to over-enjoy all of the delicious food that the cruise lines provide us on…