About Me
I have worked in the travel industry for over 25 years now since beginning as a holiday rep on a campsite in France and I have a real passion for travel. I've worked in all aspects of the industry including sales, marketing and management and I've specialised in most products…
Posted on Feb 24, 2017
Looking for travel insurance?
Recently I have had quite a few discussions with customers trying to get travel insurance and at Cruise.co.uk we have teamed up with Holiday Extras to offer a great insurance policy that is tailored to the cruise passenger. Holiday Extra's recognise that people are living longer lives and that we are…
Posted on Feb 10, 2017
Princess Cruises become more British
Princess Cruises have announced this week that they have listened to their British passengers and are going to add more home comforts to their Crown Princess sailings from Southampton. They asked UK guests to name their home food favourites and are going to introduce the following on her UK departures. .…
Posted on Jan 27, 2017
Have More Fun by Stopping Overnight.
Cruising is a fantastic way to see several destinations in the one holiday, however it is always a rush with the majority of ships arriving into port at breakfast time and leaving late afternoon. By the time you've queued to get off, orientated yourself on shore, had a mad dash…
Posted on Jan 13, 2017
Norwegian Joy …calling at Southampton
The Norwegian Joy is the second of 3 Breakaway - Plus class ships to be launched and she is due to debut this summer. She is being built exclusively for the Chinese market and will be based in China. However NCL have promised to bring her to Southampton first and…
Posted on Jan 1, 2017
Happy New Year
I would just like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a fantastic and prosperous New Year. 2017 is looking to be a great year for cruising from the UK with more cruise lines choosing to base ships here. Norwegian cruise line are offering cruises on the Norwegian Jade from Southampton and…
Posted on Dec 21, 2016
My Christmas Offering
Last year I was asked to take a pudding to my brother's house on Christmas Day and as I was going to be surrounded by chocoholics so I thought I would make something different. It was so well received that I have been requested to make one again this year.…
Posted on Dec 7, 2016
No single supplements with Fred. Olsen
Fred Olsen have just announced their turn of year campaign, with great deals to encourage early bookings and have announced a number of sailings with no single supplement. Fred. Olsen are particularly good for single customers, they have a higher proportion of single passengers than other cruise lines, which…
Posted on Nov 23, 2016
David Walliams, Raj and Windy Mindy. A family day out.
On Sunday I took my family to the theatre to see David Walliams and a fun time was had by all. The event, to promote his new children's book 'The Midnight Gang' was held to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital and I had been advised of the event by…
Posted on Nov 9, 2016
Saddened by Amsterdam Cruise News
I was saddened today that Amsterdam is considering moving its cruise port. According to city alderman Kajsa Ollongren, Amsterdam is under pressure from too many tourists and moving the cruise port is unavoidable. The cruise port is currently located right in the heart of the city, close to the central station.…
Posted on Oct 26, 2016
Late flight back from Singapore? Stuck with your luggage?
Singapore is now a major cruise port and the main embarkation point for exploring Vietnam, Thailand and the rest of the Far East. However a wonderful week or two of sightseeing and relaxing can be easily spoilt by the final day as unfortunately the majority of flights heading back to the…
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