Gail's Cruising Tales

What do you think of when you think of the Mediterranean way of life? Beautiful sunny days, magical sunsets, delicious fresh, tasty cuisine........... If this is your idea of Heaven then why not try an MSC Cruise? I did and was glad I did. It's true to say that before…

One night in Heaven as Heather Small sang from M People, but I was lucky enough to enjoy 2. To be honest, before I stepped on board Anthem Of The Seas, I couldn't see what all the fuss was about!. Another HUGE Ship, a million places to eat etc etc.…

What sends shivers down your spine? Well, you may think I am a little sad,  but I have just read the information about Cunard's 3 Queens kicking off the 175th anniversary Celebrations this weekend in Southampton. What a fantastic site to see all three of these magnificent vessels sailing down Southampton…

If you are looking for big name entertainment on your cruise - read on. How important is the entertainment to you on your cruise? Are you happy with the Ships Companys's tributes, Broadway shows etc? or do you want something more edgy? and if so, how much are you willing to…

What's one of the biggest headaches when preparing to go on your cruise? Well mine is packing - what should I take? What if I haven't got the right clothes? How many formal nights? etc etc I have been on some cruises and to tell the truth some passengers ideas…

When Should We Book? What should we do? What if the price drops? These are just a few questions I am regularly asked by customers when booking their cruises. My answer is usually along the lines of " How long is a piece of string? " It is so hard…

Well, was it worth the 6.00 am start and  4 hour drive to Southampton last week to be one of the first passengers to sail out of Southampton on board Britannia? The Jury is still out on this one. I don't wish to sound as though I am sitting on the…

Its been a long day today making sure that I have tried to answer all my e mails and queries from my lovely customers - if I have missed anything, please forgive me and I will pick it up again on Saturday. But, the wait is over. I have an…

Just recently we have had some fantastic offers on River Cruises - 5 star cruising - including flights, transfers, excursions and drinks from just £995.00 per person - fantastic value. But many people are unsure if it would be suitable for them - will the ship be too small? Is…

I have a great job and that's official! A few weeks ago I was really excited to hear that I had won a place on a very special 2 night cruise on board P & O's new ship, Britannia. After hearing about her for so long, I will get to…