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 Aug 24, 2011
New Cruise ship is launched !
This exclusive designed ship has only a two berth ocean view cabin. There are no lifeboats available. The dining facility will be cramped, drive through dining could be an option. There is no kettle or iron in the cabin and the plug adaptor is a cigarette lighter! Ok so its not…
Posted on Aug 17, 2011
Do I smuggle booze on board??
This is a question I have been asked a few times. My answer is always it is upto you. You might get stopped by the security once you embark the ship. The security will put your booze in a locker and deliver it to your stateroom on the last night…
Posted on Aug 17, 2011
River cruising – It’s all included !
Unlike most Ocean Cruise Lines the majority of River Cruise Lines are either All Inclusive or Full Board including Drinks with Dinner and Lunch. It’s a refreshing thought knowing you won’t have a sour taste, after a fantastic cruise, from the massive bill at the end of your cruise. Right…
Posted on Aug 10, 2011
There’s no smoke so no fire!
NCL have announced that they will be implimenting a strict no smoking in cabins from Jan 2012.Smoking on balconies will still be allowed, however pipe and cigar smoking will not be allowed on balconies.NCL's announcement comes less than two months after Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America and Princess Cruises revealed…
Posted on Aug 4, 2011
Liverpool vs Southampton
Well this sounds like a football fixture from years ago. In fact port bosses at Liverpool docks have drawn up a £23m plan to upgrade their facility.This will be £4m more than Southampton's Ocean cruise terminal cost. It is still in the planning stage however ministers are discussing the proposal. …
Posted on Jul 27, 2011
Family Cruising
Well the last few weeks have been very busy at http://www.cruise.co.uk/ with the schools breaking up soon many families are looking to get away on a cruise.With the average family consisting of 2.4 children the spaces on cruise ships are limited. All cruise ships only have a certain amount of…
Posted on Jul 20, 2011
The Russian ‘Bulgaria’ was not a river cruise
On 10th July many of you have probably read about the sinking of the Russian 'River Cruise ship' which sunk on the Volga River with 114 people losing their lives. This particular vessel was not a cruise ship or even a river cruise! The vessel was a small boat and could…
Posted on Jul 13, 2011
Royal Caribbean plan to upgrade entire fleet!!
Get ready for more Oasis-class touches on Royal Caribbean ships: The line announced today that it will be spending $300 million over the next three years to upgrade nearly its entire fleet, bringing such enhancements as family cabins, new technology and additional dining options to its Voyager-, Vision- and Radiance-class…
Posted on Jul 6, 2011
Have a ‘Royal’ party on board.
Royal Caribbean are trialing a drinks package on board 3 of their ships. The Independence of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas and Legend of the Seas. You can only book this once you are on the ship on the first night of your cruise.$39 per dayHouse wine by the glass…
Posted on Jun 29, 2011
Millenium is getting a makeover
The Celebrity Millennium is getting a spruce up in April 2012. She will be getting some of the popular features which the Solstice class have.Following the $40-million-plus dry dock, which will take place at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Millennium will emerge with 100 new or redesigned spa cabins,…
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