I've been a Cruise Consultant for a number of years now and I can honestly say that it is just the best job ever. No two days are the same. I have got to know some fantastic people through the course of my job, both in the industry and clients,…
Royal Caribbean, ever the forward thinking cruise line, are making more changes to their fleet over the coming months. One change will be the fleetwide will be a high-speed internet connection which was first introduced on the Quantum class of ships. Internet connection problems at sea should be a thing of…
We all love a bit of luxury every now and then don't we, and who wouldn't? The trouble is it comes at a price which quite often puts it out of most peoples reach. Champagne taste, beer money and all that. Great news then from our old friends Avalon Waterways!…
From the very opening shot, the stunning aerial view of Regal Princess gliding through the sea beneath the bluest of skies, you just knew that this was going to be a very different view of cruising to the one shown on TV a couple of years ago. God how I…
Oh I know that most of you still don't seriously consider MSC when it comes to planning your annual cruise, or cruises if you're lucky, and yes I do know that they have long been the Marmite cruise line but do you know what, you really should. Forget those preconceptions,…
Passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas have just endured a nightmare 24 hours after the ship got caught right in the middle of a hurricane off the east coast of the US. Anthem left Cape Liberty in New Jersey on Saturday afternoon, heading for Orlando nut by Sunday…
As I type January is coming to a close - so soon! Has it really been over a month since Christmas? At this rate it will be Christmas again before we know it, but we'll not dwell on that. So how was January for you? Have you booked your 2016…
They are not feeling 'flush' that's for sure. A common theme is presenting itself with P&O, I've never heard mention about this issue with any other cruise line so far but if I had a £1 for every time I've had this feedback from clients who have returned from a…
The start of a new year is always an exciting time in the cruise industry and this year is no different in many repects. The cruise lines know that once the festive season is over many people's thoughts turn to holidays for the coming year so they pull out all…
I hope you have all enjoyed a wonderful festive season! Once again it has flown by but I have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed it although I am looking forward to getting back to 'normal' next week, in fact I need to because my poor waistline can't take any…
I just wanted to take a moment, before the main festivities begin, to wish each and every one of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog as much as I have enjoyed writing it. 2015 has been a busy…