About Me
Hello there Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and in getting to know more about me My name is Kerry James and I have worked within Travel for the last 19 years. I have worked in different areas within the industry - selling package holidays, around…
Posted on Mar 30, 2015
The search for a coffee after dark on Britannia
Many of us when we go to a bar/pub whether its on dry land or at sea will purchase alcoholic drinks, and enjoy a glass or two or maybe more of our favourite tipple, but there those who don't for either personal choice, or health reasons such as diabetes and…
Posted on Mar 18, 2015
Relaxing day at Sea on Britannia
Walking on to Britannia during its Inaugural Celebrations last week, it wasn't the Starburst that made me go wow (although it is nice), it wasn't the atrium, or my balcony cabin (which I did think seemed smaller than the other ships balcony cabins - inside and on the balcony) but…
Posted on Mar 6, 2015
Never would I have thought Cunard would have done that?
Last weekend saw many of the cruise line promotions which had been running for a few months come to an end, and new promotions started. Some have removed the free drinks, gratuities, on board credit offers and have moved to a simpler promotion such as lower prices but with free…
Posted on Feb 27, 2015
Lack of privacy on NCL Epic
One of the important questions we get asked when choosing a cabin is what is the size and layout of the cabin? How are the beds configured ie only fixed twin beds or can they be made into a double, what is the maximum occupancy of the cabin and are…
Posted on Feb 20, 2015
Anthem’s new shows
The launch/ battle of the two new ships is drawing closer to their launch dates. Its just 22 days until the maiden voyage of P&O Britannia departs from Southampton and just 61 days until the maiden voyage of Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. This week in the battle saw…
Posted on Feb 13, 2015
Hopefully no soggy bottoms, but beautiful wobbles and frothy peaks on Britannia
This week saw P&O announce the latest Celebrity Chef to join its Food Heroes, and its none other than Mary Berry CBE. She is renowned for the Great British Bake Off TV show, (which even had me glued to the last series and I am not a keen baker), and…
Posted on Feb 6, 2015
Well looked after by Fred Olsen
On the 20th January the Fred Olsen ship, Boudicca, left Southampton for an 18 day sailing to Cape Verde and the Canary Islands. I had booked a lovely couple to join the ship and they were looking forward to some sun, warmer climates and a relaxing break away. However unfortunately…
Posted on Jan 30, 2015
Standards slipping on NCL Spirit?
Often when we do our Welcome home calls to our customers and ask how the cruise went, often we will hear the cruise was fabulous, lovely, really good or any other positive words that they think we want to hear. But what I like to hear is whats between the…
Posted on Jan 23, 2015
Britannnia’s pre-bookable options
The launch of Britannia is getting ever closer (50 days from time of writing) and this week saw me getting an invite to one of the launch events happening in Southampton - I am lucky enough to be on board overnight on the 8th March and am very excited about…
Posted on Jan 16, 2015
A cruise ship now on Google Street view – whatever next
So how many of us actually use Google Street or even know what it is? I must admit I have only used Google Street view on a couple of occasions, the first time when they first launched the street view and I wanted to see what the street I lived…
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