Michelle Makes Waves

As a lot of passengers know P&O and Cunard are about to launch their new itineraries for 2013 on the 21st April. Now being honest I have very mixed views on bookings early. I have had a few unhappy passengers lately that have booked as soon as the brochures have…

Are you sick of paying the prices cruise lines charge for shore excursions ??? I was speaking to a client the other day who was looking at shore excursions for her forth coming cruise. Now being honest, for a week long cruise a family could easily spend the cost of…

Just thought I’d let you all know that I won’t be working on Tuesday. After working hard for the last few months and not taking much time out to relax, my good friend Leanne surprised me the other day, she had bought us both a full day of sheer luxury.…

Now this is some really exciting news. If you’re looking for a ship that offers a very high standard of accommodation, luxury and something extra special well have a look at what Celebrity are launching this year. Celebrity Reflection The Best of Solstice Class,  made even better.  Celebrity are launching…

I was speaking to a client of mine the other day who is travelling on Fred Olsen in May from Southampton. Her partner needs a wheelchair whilst on board the ship  which isn’t a problem. So long as your travel agent checks with the cruise line before you book that…

My goodness what a week it has been, a week of total mayhem, busy busy busy !!!! Cunard’s and P&O started their 4 day sale last Saturday ,Free Upgrades from an Inside to a Balcony - it sold like a storm, ( offer has ended ). Then on Monday Princess’s…

Now when researching cruises for my clients I get asked lots of questions about the facilities on board the ships. Anything from the size of cabins to kosher meals, meal times to kids in swimming pools but I have never had anyone ask me about medical facilities. Now being really…

P&O are doing guided tour's of all their ships and I thought this would be a great opportunity of informing passengers who have never cruised before, BUT was curious about cruising and haven’t tried it just yet. This is a brilliant way of having a  taste of a cruise without paying too much. Your ship…

Oceania Cruises have had to delay the launch of their new ship the Riviera because of shipyard strikes in Genoa. There new ship the Riviera is being built at the Fincantieri shipyard but because of shipyard strikes it has been delayed for the second time in six months. The launch…

  Fred Olsen do seem to be making an awful lot of changes lately. 1st with the pre-paid gratuities policy and now this time it's with their loyalty members. Think you're a loyal customer ? Maybe think again !!!!! As from the 01st March 2012 all changes come in to effect :…