Gemma's Cruise Gems

I have recently returned from a few nights away with my family.  Every year I try and do a few nights stay with my mum, nan and sister.  This year was slightly different as Poppy came with us along with the men.  We opted for Great Yarmouth as we went…

  When you go on a cruise the question of Gratuities always gets people talking.  Why should I pay a set amount?  I want to tip who I want to!  Well now with P&O cruises you can.  P&O are going to be stopping their discretionary daily service charge.  I am…

Last week I had a busy few days with my daughter's 1st birthday celebrations.  I can't believe how fast the last year has gone.  We wanted to make it a special occasion for her even though she won't remember it when she is older.  Her birthday was on Wednesday and…

I am now back from our first family holiday and what a holiday it was.  It is the third year in a row now that we have been to Rockley Park in Dorset for one of our holidays.  This year was extra special as we had our daughter with us…

When it comes to cruising the dining is quite a big thing for lots of customers.  Most cruise lines now offer the flexibility of anytime dining as well as a fixed option.  Gone are the days of fixed two seating dinner times.  There is so much choice out there now…

I am very excited that later this week we are going on our first family holiday.  This time last year myself and my husband were away on our last holiday as a couple with me heavily pregnant before the birth of our daughter.  This year there will be the three…

P&O have recently announced the name of their new ship which will arrive in the fleet in 2020.  Iona will be a 5200 passenger ship and the largest in the P&O fleet.  The 180,000 ton ship will also be the largest ever built for the British cruise market and the…

I really enjoyed watching the TV series that have been on for The Cruise and Cruising with Jane McDonald.  They really give you an insight to cruising in so many different ways.  I am pleased to have found out that both TV programmes will be coming back for another series. …

After nearly a year on maternity leave I am now back at Cruise.co.uk.  I have had a wonderful time with my baby girl Poppy and although I am sad to leave her I am looking forward to the future. Poppy was born on 1st August 2017 and me and my husband…

Today is the day.....I am breaking up for my maternity leave! I can't believe it has come around so quickly. It only seems like 5 minutes ago I found out I was expecting my first little bundle of joy. Thank you to all my loyal and wonderful clients that have…