Radiance of the Seas, Day 1: Boarding in Tampa, Florida
Why is the start of a relaxing cruise invariably so stressful?
Azamara Journey, Day 4: A wander around the walled city of Valletta
Here’s Azamara Journey docked in her port of registry, Valletta, the capital city of Malta. This 16th-century city is a living history lesson and the guided walk we took around the streets and key sights was well worth the $41 charge.
Azamara Journey, Day 3: At sea, Santorini to Valetta, Malta
As the editor of P&O Cruises’ in-cabin magazine Pacific (as well as Cruise Passenger of course), I recently commissioned a feature on the theme of “How To Do Nothing On A Cruise Ship”. A sea day on this cruise is the perfect opportunity for me to practise what we preach. I could now leave this page blank while I do nothing at all ... however...
Taste the world with Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world’s top-rated, upper-premium cruise line...
Azamara Journey, Day 2: At anchor, Santorini, Greece
Early spring in Europe is proving to be a very cool affair. As soon as we boarded the tender to take us from the ship to the island this morning, I wished I’d taken my jacket with me.
Azamara Quest Facts
Together with her sibling, Azamara Journey, the launch of Quest into the market created an intriguing new category in the cruise industry, called "luxury lite"......
Azamara Journey, Day 1: Greece
We left Piraeus at six o’clock last night after a seamless boarding process, during which we discovered we’d been upgraded to the top-of-the-range Club World Owner’s Suite – an amazingly spacious suite at the aft of the ship on Deck 8 that comes with the services of Sooria, our Indian 'English' butler.
Al the fun in the world on Carnival’s newest ship
It’s been an epic week since my last blog, with the joy of the Royal Wedding over in the UK on Friday night, capturing the attention of millions of people across the globe, then the historic news about the demise of Osama Bin Laden yesterday......
Captain Cook Murray River Cruise – Part 4
We spent most of our on board time in our new favourite place, the bar lounge, where we could sit in comfort on large leather chairs and watch the fantastic scenery drift slowly by.
Why a train journey is the best way to get from the ocean to outback
If you want to explore Australia from land as well as sea, then some fabulous railway journeys beckon.
Why you should consider upgrading to a luxury cruise line
I was discussing the real benefits of splashing out on a luxury cruise with a newbie cruise fan recently, and the question was inevitably asked: do you really get more bang for your buck if you splash out on five-star?
What your need to research before your adventure cruise
So you’ve decided to take your first adventure cruise. Where to go? What to take? Read this first.
Murray River Part 3
First night: Our allocated evening dining table was easy to find as the number was written on the corner of our name badge, which we were given on check in. This made introductions a breeze when meeting our fellow passengers.
Orion – Ship Review
Described by Berlitz as "the latest in the quest to build the ideal expedition cruise ship" Orion is indeed a vessel which allows adventurous cruisers to explore far flung and remote destinations without the hardship......
Delfin Amazon Cruises
From the unique Amazonian design in its two jungle river vessels, to its privately owned embarkation ports, special transfer service conducted on a limousine couch and superb gourmet cuisine… this boutique jungle river operation delivers an exclusive and authentic Amazonian experience to the most discerning world-class traveller.
4 ways to splash some cash on your next cruise
Holidays should be fun, and even more so on a cruise ship because you can do as little or as much as you want, and the services are at your fingertips.