Michelle Makes Waves

Princess Cruises are delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge has been confirmed as the official Godmother to the new Royal Princess cruise ship. Princess Cruises has a history of celebrated godmothers including Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren and Diana, Princess of Wales (who named the original…

Wow, wow, wow! Royal Caribbean only do it again. They have announced that the Oasis Of The Seas for the first time ever will be sailing from Southampton on the 15th October 2014. This will be her 1st time coming over to the UK since she was launched in December…

Yippee, For the first time ever would you believe P&Ohave introduced a brilliant new Fly Cruise Itinerary for 2014, which will be on the Ventura. She will be sailing out of Savona or Venice, cruising the Mediterranean from late March through to October. You can explore some of the most…

My goodness where has the time flown, would you believe It’s that time of year again when all cruise liners are just about to launch for 2014. Full details below : Princess:                    14th March 2013 P&O:                           7th April 2013 Cunard:                      7th April 2013 Celebrity:                   20th March 2013 UK Sailings    …

I just wanted to wish all Mother's out there a Happy Mother’s day. My mum is no longer with us, she passed away 10 years ago. She was a very special lady, my best friend, my world and my rock. This little poem is dedicated to her with Love from…

Over the last 12 months, Cruise.co.uk has been involved in a lot of fundraising events to support and raise awareness for Sarcoma Cancer through Ulegend, which is in memory of our dear colleague Drew Wheddon. Drew had set up his own charity called Ulegend, but he sadly passed away of…

Looks like gratuities are definitely on the increase with all cruise liners. I did mention in one of my previous blogs with regards to P&O and Cunard increasing their gratuities and it looks like Royal Caribbean are following suit. From the 01st March 2013, Royal Caribbean will be increasing their…

From Summer 2013, P&O will be changing their policies on not allowing a disabled passengers to take a mobility scooter on board their ships unless they are actually booked in a disabled cabin or suite that will accommodate the vehicle. Now we all know that availability on disabled cabins are very…

I’m off again on my travels and this time I am very lucky to have the experience of cruising on the newly refurbished Carnival Sunshine for 4 nights from the 29th April 2013. My three colleagues and I will be joining the ship in Civitavecchia (Rome) then cruising round the…

P&O have also announced that they are going to increase their gratuities from 28th March 2013. They will be increased from £3.10 to £3.50 per person per day. For children under the age of 12 this charge in not applicable. Your gratuities will be automatically added to your on board…