Gail's Cruising Tales

For those of us of a certain age, a few of us are sure to remember a certain song named Margaritaville. It was written and performed by Jimmy Buffett, a US singer, writer, actor and businessman. The lyrics perfectly describe his " Island Escapism " lifestyle, as do most of…

Have I just awoken from a winter hibernation and it is 01st April already? I am finding hard to believe the following tale...... I have just heard that fisherman on the North Coast of England are finding large numbers of Canadian lobsters in their nets. These lobsters are native to…

As you know I sailed on MSC Preziosa a couple of weeks ago from Venice to Barcelona.   This was the first time I had been on an MSC Ship and was really impressed with the facilities. There are a lot of myths about sailing with MSC, put about mainly…

I just love my job! Last week I was sailing the high seas on board MSC Preziosa and then last weekend I spent a couple of nights in Amsterdam at this years river cruise convention. It's hard work you know. I was really excited to attend this event as I…

I have just returned from a fantastic few nights on board MSC Preziosa. I had a brilliant time and the Ship was great. Things didn't start out too well though. When we were arranging our flights to meet the Ship, we decided we would fly to Venice the day before,…

I am sure that many of you have had a telephone call from us when you have returned from your cruise to say welcome home! We don't just make these calls to " tick the boxes " and hope to sell you another cruise. They are really valuable calls. Just…

I have to admit it was very exciting watching the media coverage last week as Quantum Of The Seas arrived in Southampton. I am a real sucker for these events and am always astounded at the size, grace etc of these cruise ships. Many of my colleagues were lucky enough to…

Hooray For Hollywood!! Don't you just love the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood musicals? The songs, the costumes and the style. If that is your thing and it is definitely mine read on.... Cunard have  a new show, named " Hollywood Rocks " that has opened with standing ovations…

I loved waking up to this sunrise every morning - its a bit different to the view I looked at today, very dark and grey in Manchester! I had a fantastic time whilst away, lots of good food, lots of laughs with our friends and Family, some wonderful memories to…

Well it's finally come around my annual family holiday in sunny Cyprus. I can't wait it;s going to be fantastic. It's a big group of us that get together every at this time - we have a lot to celebrate this year, 50th birthday, 60th birthday, engagement and a Silver…