About Me
I started life working at good ole Woolworths for quite a few years (too many to mention). Other past jobs I have tried are working for an Interior Design company, Retail for a well known American chain and a Policeman in West Midlands Constabulary. I live in Birmingham in my…
Posted on Jul 4, 2013
I’m walking on Sunshine
Well I have just returned of a 2 night trip off Carnival Sunshine. I was a little skeptical about Carnivals' strap line 'Fun Ships' as I thought it was party all day and all night, beer drinking loud guests and general booze cruise clients. I couldn't have been further from…
Posted on Jun 22, 2013
I’m cruising on Carnival Sunshine
Carnival use the strap line 'Fun ships' well lets wait and see.Next weekend I have the pleasure of sailing on Carnival Sunshine for a couple of nights.I'm looking forward to seeing and possibly having a go on the 300 foot long waterslides that when together are as long as 3 New…
Posted on Jun 12, 2013
Treated ‘Royally’ on Princess
Well I have just returned from an overnight on Princess' Royal Princess. What can I say, well stunning is a good word.Embarkation at Southampton was well handled, and as soon as I got to my cabin my stateroom attendent welcomed me by my surname. The balcony cabin I was in C225…
Posted on Jun 5, 2013
I’m going on Royal Princess
I am off to sample the hospitallity on board Princess' new ship Royal Princess on Saturday for an overnight of fun and lovely food.I have never been on a Princess ship before so it will be interesting to see how the ship's lay out compares to P&O or Celebrity. Looks…
Posted on May 30, 2013
Cunard release ‘Getaways’ for final quarter of the year.
Cunard and P&O have today released thier 'Getaway' Fares for sailings between September and December 2013. In the previous three quarters of the year their Getaway offers were based on 2 people sharing. After many complaints from single passengers and families looking for cruises, directly to these cruise lines…
Posted on May 22, 2013
Views from different cruise ships
I have many people ask me what are the views like from certain cruise ships. It depends on what ship and the position you are in. Many cruise lines have guaranteed cabin grades where we as agents, cannot say where your cabin will be.For instance, below is an obstructed view…
Posted on May 15, 2013
Visa’s are a minefield
Cruises can take you to some fantastic ports of call. However did you ever think about entry into those ports? Most people know that for St Petersburg, if you take a tour with the cruiseline then you go under the ships visa. However if you wanted to explore Russia on…
Posted on May 1, 2013
Air Maid Siren!!
A low cost airline in China are to make their attendants dress up as maids and butlers to encourage passengers to book their flights! Spring Airlines started operations on 18 July 2005 and the first flight on that day was between Shanghai and Yantai. Pilots are encouraged to dress up as…
Posted on Apr 24, 2013
Fred Olsen release 2014 sailings
Fred Olsen cruises have today released thier 2014 sailings. One of the new departure ports include Tilbury where Black watch will have a 'Mystery cruise' on 15th November. You will not know the Itinerary! This will be revealed as the cruise progresses. Would you like to go on a cruise not…
Posted on Apr 17, 2013
Kate Middleton is Godmother of Royal Princess
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, will name Princess Cruises' newest ship, Royal Princess at a ceremony in Southampton, 29 years after Princess Diana became Godmother to a ship of the same name. Kate joins a list of U.K. royals who have presided over cruise ship naming ceremonies. The Queen, Princess Anne,…
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