What is the correct cruise balcony etiquette?
Matters of etiquette have arisen before in this blog, as well as the subject of balcony staterooms being worth the cash. When it comes to the latter, in my book they are worth forking out for particularly if you are cruising in a hot climate, a scenic area.....
Why we need to share our cruise ships with the kids
Having written a review on Disney’s new Dream, it got me thinking about the sometimes touchy topic of young cruisers at sea. In fact, we had a quite headed debate on our Facebook page a while back, about kids out of control, annoying behaviour and so on......
Why I’m convert to cruise dining packages
As I sit here and write this I have to own up to thinking about food. Although I grew up with an Irish diet - lots of meat, potatoes and over cooked veggies - as soon as I sprouted into an adult (albeit a small one), and ventured out into the world.....
Orion Kimberley Cruise – Days 2 & 3
After a buffet breakfast on the outdoor deck, including my favourite, Eggs Benedict (cooked to order), we were on our way to Jaco Island, East Timor.
On the road to Fairbanks with Royal Caribbean
Classic car buffs headed into the Interior on an Alaska cruise-tour this season can enjoy the newly expanded exhibits of the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum at the Wedgewood Resort.
Cruise lines look to the future with younger cruisers
I was talking to a veteran cruiser recently about how the industry, and cruise ships, have changed - the good, the bad, and the ugly. One of her many comments was that it was a shame so many of the traditions of cruising are dying out across cruise lines......
Orion Kimberley cruise – Boarding
A five minute cab ride from our hotel, Crowne Plaza, and we were at the Darwin Cruise Ship Terminal. A few feet away Orion awaited us. The crew quickly relieved us of our luggage, gave us our ship card (which not only opened our cabin door but served as a charge card) and then we were shown to our cabin.
Victoria Cruises
The world’s largest hydroelectric project rises 110 metres above the river and two kilometres across the broad valley at Sandouping and effectively achieves flood control, hydroelectric generation and improved navigation. For centuries boats had to struggle for survival as they attempted to sail the treacherous rapids through the Gorges.
Variety Cruises
Variety Cruises offers life-enriching journeys for the inquisitive mind. We combine a private yachting type of on board experience with mesmerizing ports of call to offer our guests an authentic and memorable travel experience and become part of the Variety Cruises family.
Tui Tai Expeditions
We hope you’ll join us for the trip of a lifetime, during which you’ll visit remote beaches, snorkel over incredible reefs, kayak to local villages, and experience the most breathtaking locations across northern Fiji. Tui Tai Expeditions introduces guests to the natural beauty of Fiji, and the kindness and warmth of the Fijian people. Tui Tai Expeditions is the premier adventure experience in the South Pacific.
Kimberley Quest
Pearl Sea Coastal Cruises provides a significant tourism experience and unique introduction to the spectacular wilderness areas of the Kimberley, normally only accessible by boat, helicopter and light aircraft. Specialising in 7- and 13-day nature-based eco-expeditions, we operate between the months of March and October catering for individuals and small groups accommodating just 18 passengers on scheduled cruises and exclusive private charters onboard our vessel Kimberley Quest II.
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.
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......
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!
