About Me
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,…
Posted on Aug 18, 2015
Don’t forget to take time to stop and smell the roses…………
.......... even on a cruise ship! A good friend of mine and his wife recently took their first cruise, to the Fjords on Balmoral. After many months of planning and anticipation in the lead up I couldn't wait to hear how they had got on and whether they had enjoyed…
Posted on Aug 6, 2015
Could this be the end of the Captain’s Cocktail Party?
[caption id="attachment_3487" align="aligncenter" width="470"] boatswain near the boat[/caption] One of the highlights of a cruise for many people is the chance to attend the Captains Cocktail Party and maybe even shake hands and have a few words with him, and of course the chosen few might even be lucky enough…
Posted on Jul 26, 2015
You might want to think twice about booking with P&O if you are wheelchair bound!
Yet more disappointing feedback from clients who have just returned from a cruise on P&O Oriana, which just adds to the continuing poor feedback regarding P&O in general over the last few months, and for a cruise line who attract many of our more senior cruisers this might just be…
Posted on Jul 17, 2015
Norovirus – who is really to blame?
Some of our cruise lines are getting really bad press at the moment as they just don't seem to be able to get the on board outbreaks of Norovirus under control. Fred Olsen Balmoral is having a really bad time of it, despite the cancellation of a three day mini…
Posted on Jul 9, 2015
Strange move by Fred’s don’t you think?
In a surprise announcement which coincides with the launch of their 2016/17 brochure, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines have announced that they will be banning children from 20 of their planned cruises and only people of 18 years or older will be allowed to sail. What is so surprising about this…
Posted on Jun 27, 2015
Take the River to the Garden…………
Garden cruises have always been popular with our clients over the years. They have attracted a band of loyal followers who have cruised on many of them and got to know one another really well whilst enjoying the cruise, the included excursions to some of the world's most beautiful gardens,…
Posted on Jun 16, 2015
Are P&O and Cunard playing late bookers at their own game?
A word of advice for all you 'last minute Lucy's' out there who think you are doing the smart thing by waiting until the very last minute to bag a bargain, especially with Carnival brands such as P&O and Cunard. They have sussed you out and are playing you at…
Posted on Jun 14, 2015
Are you in safe hands if you book with me? Really?
I have been doing this job for years now and it really is a job I love doing. I book fabulous cruises for people to all four corners of the earth. I book their flights, transfers, hotels, car hire, and those really exciting excursions that enable you to make the…
Posted on Jun 4, 2015
A total ‘Eclipse’ of my tastebuds!
Yes, it really was! I can honestly say that if you are a food lover like myself then Celebrity is the cruise line for you. I would go so far as to say that the food served up by this mainstream cruise line is almost on a par with food…
Posted on May 21, 2015
Genting Hong Kong splash out $550 million on Crystal
And into the bargain they promise to add a new ship to the two vessel ultra-luxury fleet by 2018 along with expanding its offerings to guests and staff alike. For any loyal cruisers who may be reading this, there is no need for any concern as the current management…
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