Do cruisers look at sanitation ratings of cruise ships?
It’s been an interesting week one way and another, and before you start wondering this blog isn’t about marriage. What caught my eye, in fact, was the news that the Queen Mary 2 failed a sanitation test a few days ago.....
Katarina Line
Beyond Slovenia offers you the possibility of exploring a little piece of heaven on Earth – the Croatian Adriatic coastline with more than 1,000 islands and coastal towns. During your 7-day cruise, immerse yourself in the beauty of the crystal-clear sea, hidden bays and the most beautiful sunsets in the world, walk through the streets of ancient towns and enjoy national cuisine.
Malaga – Port Review
Malaga is a major port of call in Spain's south, located on the Costa del Sol in the Andalucia province. Increasingly popular with cruise lines as the start and finish port for cruises......
The best places on a cruise for peace and comfort
Cruises these days are jam-packed with social activities and things to do, but where do you go when you want a little down time?
Onboard the new Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas takes on the title of Biggest Cruise Ship in the World.
Oceania Marina – Ship Review
Marina is Oceania Cruises first new-build, launching a new class and size of ship for the line, as well as a vessel which claims to be one for true traveling gourmands......
Orion Kimberley Cruise – Part 1
Over the next couple of weeks I will be writing about my latest cruise adventure on Orion Expedition Cruises’ Orion.
Is banning smoking on cruise balconies draconian?
Back home from my epic trip to Europe, I was reading about some updated cruise line policies on a topic which has the habit of firing people up considerably - smoking......
San Francisco – Port Review
San Francisco is not only picturesque but has a magnetic appeal, making it an ideal year-round destination. Another bonus is that arriving or departing by ship affords amazing views of two of its most famous tourist sites - the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.......
La Renaissance
Discover centuries of refined civilisation at walking pace on a converted historic cargo barge in France.
The best destinations for cruise nature lovers
Cruising offers many ways for the passenger to get up close and personal with Nature’s finest.
Oceania Marina Europe Cruise Part 5
I got well behind in wrapping up my blog from this amazing cruise….and for good reason. For one, after our long day excursion to Paris we were pretty tired….we also had to go back to Jacques for dinner, start packing, explore Copenhagen in a day, go back to Red Ginger for dinner, finish packing and leave the ship!
How to minimise your risks at your cruise port
As exciting and adventure filled as port time may be it is not without its risks.
Oceania Marina Europe Cruise – Part 4
Since my last blog we've visited the famous port city of St. Malo, the historic village of Dinan, the French capital of Paris....and had a bit of a high seas drama. Not bad in a couple of days, eh?
Oceania Marina Europe Cruise – Part 3
It's a typical start to a European summer - one day hot, the next day wintry. It feels as though we are meandering through the seasons, but fortunately the changeable weather hasn't hampered our explorations of western France.....
Expand your horizons onboard
If you want to make your vacation more educational, then there are classes and activities for you to do.