A world of waterways: Africa
The Nile River in Egypt is the heart of African river cruising, playing host to a great range of vessels, from simple traditional feluccas to very luxurious riverboats.
Oceania Marina Europe Cruise – Part 2
Biarritz darling.....sounds posh, and it is, but that's where this second part of my blog live from Oceania Marina in Europe should have hailed from.......
Coral Princess II Facts
Coral Princess prides itself on its low-key expedition-style ships which can access sites which bigger ships can’t get to.
Oceania Marina Europe Cruise – Part 1
I am writing this first of several blogs from my very nice Concierge Veranda stateroom on Oceania Marina (deck 10) as we cruise away from the Spanish port of Cadiz en route for Lisbon.......
Dressed to kill
Among the practical considerations facing cruise passengers, the question of what to wear can be a significant point of contention.
Royal Clipper Review
Feel the wind in your hair and watch more than 5,000 square metres of canvas unfurl as you embark on a cruise to some of the Med’s most scenic ports on the world’s largest tall ship.
Avalon Panorama – Part 2
I am writing this from a cool but still gorgeous Amsterdam, the disembarkation point for our short media jaunt on Avalon Waterway's new Panorama............
Radiance of the Seas, Day 12: Fun in Acapulco
Blue and white VW bug taxis and the sweep of the beach are two standout vignettes of Copacabana. I had some vague memory that the city was the holiday home to the stars in the 1940s and 50s. And I knew about the daring cliff divers here, and not just from Elvis’ Fun in Acapulco. So I booked a tour that would give me cliff diving and some sort of city overview. The 7am start was a shock to me and probably for the cliff divers too, as they dive until 10pm each night.
A world of waterways: North America
For those of us who grew up reading Mark Twain, a US river cruise is a voyage up the mighty Mississippi.
Why does Radiance of the Seas not have enough solo cabins
The topic of single cabins is dear to my heart. Since becoming a senior and lecturing to many seniors groups about the joys of cruising, the question that keeps popping up is how difficult it is for many single seniors who want to travel alone to purchase a cabin without paying a “single supplement”.
Radiance of the Seas, Day 11: at sea
Today we ran out of fresh milk and had to move to UHT. It’s a reminder of the joys of long cruises. However, this is one of the most entertaining sea days imaginable.
Radiance of the Seas, Day 10: Guatemala
Guatemala has invested a lot in developing the local cruise market and we dock in Puerto Quetzal, the country’s newly-developed main Pacific port. Perhaps because we’re the last ship before the rainy season, the President and some 120 dignitaries and travel agents are visiting the ship for lunch. I flee for a self-guided tour of La Antigua, the old national capital.
Radiance of the Seas, Day 9: at sea
I could start each sea day’s report with a “Gripe of the Day” but that would suggest the voyage is less fun than it is. So it should perhaps be called “If I Ruled the Ship”. Today there would be a beheading and if it isn’t someone else’s it’ll be mine.
Radiance of the Seas, Day 8: Costa Rica
Looking through the voyage’s sail plan in Australia, the two highlights for me were Cartagena and Costa Rica. After a lot of deliberation, I picked a tour that involved a long drive to the top of the country’s main mountain ridge to go for a walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Radiance of the Seas, Day 7: at sea
Another sea day. And some of us are looking forward to it after three days of intense activity. It’s good to pick a cruise with sea days so you can enjoy the ship and on this voyage we’re covering a lot of nautical miles. But it’s also a time when you can be annoyed by details.
SS Antoinette
Launching in early 2011, the Antoinette is one of the most sleek and luxurious river cruise ships operating in Europe, as well as Uniworld's first new build......