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 Jun 22, 2011
Glastonbury at sea?
Well the season for festivals is upon us with the likes of Glastonbury this weekend and the V festival at the end of September. I know of a few people who will be attending such events and will be pitching a tent and camping it up in all sorts of weather…
Posted on Jun 16, 2011
Smoking bans on cruise ships
Carnival, Princess and Holland America are enforcing more stringant smoking policies and some are from immediate effect.Effective today (June 15), cigarette smoking in public venues will only be permitted in Carnival's dance clubs as well as in designated areas within the casino and casino bar. Smoking (including cigars) will be permitted…
Posted on Jun 9, 2011
Attention to detail with Regent Seven Seas Voyager
I was lucky enough to visit Regent Voyager in Southampton. Regent are a 6 star company and it shows. The attention to detail is exemplary. Imagine a cruise line all inclusive of drinks, shore excursions and gratuities!! How much do you normally spend on gratuities and shore excursions £500 maybe? …
Posted on Jun 3, 2011
Oil tanker blows up near to Indy
A fuel tank exploded in the port of Gibraltar on Tuesday near Independence of the Seas, injuring 12 passengers. In a statement, Royal Caribbean said that the explosion occurred at 3:37 p.m. local time. Immediately after the blast, the ship retracted the gangway and moved a safe distance from the…
Posted on May 26, 2011
Has the Volcano given up??
There is renewed hope for an end to the travel disruption caused by volcanic ash today, as U.K. airspace has reopened and flight schedules are slowly returning to normal. British Airways, Dutch airline KLM and FlyBe, all of which operate regional services from Scotland, are fully operational again today.The ash…
Posted on May 19, 2011
Adonia late for her own party
The new ship in the P&O fleet the Adonia is going to miss her agent viewing in Southampton this weekend. She was supposed to arrive early Friday morning but due to 'adverse weather conditions' she is now scheduled to arrive between 10.00am and Noon on Friday. The late arrival is…
Posted on May 13, 2011
Human Smuggling Ring Foiled
A Malaysian man is being accused of smuggling nine illegal immigrants from Dubai to New York City via Cunard's Queen Mary 2. The passengers were travelling under forged Japanese passports. This is far from the pictures you see in the news of over crowded fishing boats attempting to smuggle people. …
Posted on May 7, 2011
Old Friends
A few days ago I met up with and old friend for lunch. Now I hear you say what has this got to do with cruising? Well we met on the Celebrity Galaxy when I worked as a shop manager on board. I was transferred from The Celebrity Millenium when she was cruising…
Posted on May 1, 2011
When do you book a cruise?
'So what's the best price you can do for me?' Is the most used phrase I hear clients ask me. Now this depends on when you book your cruise. If you are a family or work in the teaching profession then book early to avoid disappointment as the sailings go very…
Posted on Apr 24, 2011
Woman dies after being dropped in the Sea
An Ill passenger of Cruise and Maritimes Ocean Countess was dropped in freezing waters off the coast of Norway.The female passenger had fallen ill with suspected internal bleeding and was being transferred from the ship onto a rescue vessel to be taken to a hospital in Bodo in Norway. The…
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