Nautical Neil's Life on the Ocean Wave

P&O have announced that 3 of their ship will undergo refurbishments before 2014.   The Oceana  which was launched in 2000, will be the first ship to go into dry dock, for 15 nights from December 5. The line is planning on spending £1 million on refurbishing the cabins, while…

When Celebrity Reflection launches in October it will boast an expanded spa offering a Persian Garden circuit of six new experiences not found on any other Celebrity ships. The AquaSpa by Elemis will cover all the bases with traditional treatment rooms, a full-service hair and nail salon, acupuncture sessions and…

A broken lock chamber in Germany's Kiel Canal is causing chaos to shipping, including cruise ship transits. The 98 kilometer (60 mile) canal, linking the Baltic to the North Sea, is the world's busiest artificial waterway and is used by ships to avoid sailing all the way around the coast…

As from today 8th August 2012, Royal Caribbean will not allow passengers to order luggage labels to be sent to your home address.   Once you have completed your online check in you will recieve a 'Guest Ticket Booklet' which will have paper luggage labels. Now I have ranted about  this…

I have just been talking to a client who has just returned from an Azura sailing in the Norwegian Fjords. It sounds like there was a flu-like outbreak on board.  My client said she couldn't even get out of bed one day.  And on returning back to Southampton she did…

I received an interesting phone call from a past client yesterday. They had just returned from a Celebrity cruise and had met another couple on their dinner table. After the initial 'getting to know' one another the conversation changed to with whom they have booked their cruise with.Now there are…

The Southern Spanish port of Malaga has opened a new cruise passenger terminal as part of the recent extensive development of its harbour area. The new 900-square-metre terminal is set over two floors and can accommodate cruise ships of up to 200 metres in length. It also has a specially…

Fred Olsen could go all-inclusive if the concept proves a success on four of its fly-cruise itineraries in 2013. You have until 31st July of this year to book these to recieve your all inclusive on the below cruises. The line will include house wines and spirits, beers and soft drinks…

After 40 years spent sailing as a luxury liner and more than three years languishing in Dubai's Port Rashid, Queen Elizabeth 2's future has finally been set. The vessel will be moored next to the original cruise terminal at Port Rashid , while the terminal itself will be developed into…

Another cruise line has announced that they will be banning smoking in their cabins from 1st Jan 2013.   Silversea, the 6 star cruise line will stop passengers smoking in thier cabins.  They already prohibit smoking on the balconies.  The restriction will now only allow smoking in certain area's on their…