Seven Seas Voyager – Week 1
This will be the first of four blogs from Regent's Seven Seas Voyager, as I enjoy a 25-day world cruise segment from Sydney to Beijing. Currently the ship is in Cairns.......
Onboard the Seabourn Sojourn: A short and sweet jaunt
To board Seabourn Sojourn and sail out of Sydney on a sizzling 42 degree Sunday provided a fabulous opportunity to escape the heat and recline in the air-conditioned comfort of this deluxe ship.
What is a premium cruise?
If you enjoy staying at four- or five-star hotels, consider sailing with a cruise line that specialises in offering a premium product.
A spot of tea with Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth
As I boarded the newest Cunard queen at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal, I overheard a very English lady saying, referring to our media group, ...
Best cruises for the solo traveller
While cruising with your partner or family can be an overwhelmingly economical way to travel, cruising by yourself can become extremely expensive, especially if you’re slugged with an exorbitant “single supplement”, as the cruise lines like to call it.
How the luxury space ventures into adventire
I am writing this on the eve of an exciting event - tomorrow I am lucky enough to be joining Regent’s Seven Seas Voyager - plus some unusual Europa facts for you...
Seven Seas Voyager – Ship Review
Spacious and elegant, Seven Seas Voyager brought new meaning to the phrase "luxury at sea"......
Queen Mary 2 – Ship Review
In almost every detail, Queen Mary 2 pays tribute to the golden age of ocean travel while being one of the most modern of cruise ships.......
Down the hatch! Cruise line alcohol policies
A few people have recently emailed me about alcohol policies on board cruise ships, and to say it’s a bit of a maze is an understatement!
What is a luxury cruise?
There are several cruise lines that specialise in offering all the high-quality creature comforts you need.
Tahiti by Gauguin
It’s just after 6pm and time for the nightly sunset show. We mix a few cocktails in our stateroom suite, and step onto the balcony as the......
Azura Review
Azura brings several ‘firsts’ to P&O UK.
Queen Elizabeth – Ship Review
Queen Elizabeth's design is that of a traditional liner, boasting elegant double and triple-height public rooms.........
Cabins: It’s all about location, location, location
These are catchwords favoured by most real-estate agents but the same mantra holds true for the dedicated cruiser, who seeks the best position for his or her cabins when booking a cruise.
Sea Cloud II – Ship Review
On a morning stroll through rainy Antwerp, I was struggling to appreciate the beauty of the Renaissance buildings in the city centre when I saw the telltale masts of a large sailing ship.
Seabourn Sojourn Facts
Sojourn was the second of three new luxury "yachts" launched by Seabourn, following Odyssey in 2009.......