I’m gazing at a herd of cavorting zebras vigorously rolling in the rich red African earth, their hooves kicking up clouds of dust, when our bus driver abruptly slams on the brakes. As we’re violently thrown forward, I spy a family of warthogs racing across the road in front of us, the mother leading her…

As the second of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jewel-class ships, Norwegian Jade is a reminder of when this ground-breaking company’s vessels were smaller and more intimate. It was built in 2006 as Pride of Hawaii, named after the Pacific islands it sailed around as part of the line’s NCL America division, and renamed Norwegian Jade in…

The engine roars as I slam the accelerator to the floor and swerve round the bend, glancing up just in time to spot the coast of Holland appear on the horizon. I’m at the wheel of a racing car go-kart and, believe it or not, I’m actually speeding around the top of a cruise ship…

Award-winning travel journalist, Sara Macefield set sail on Princess Cruises, Sky Princess from 22nd to 28th September on a six night sailing from Southampton. Here, she shares her experiences from her time on-board and what guests can expect from this beautiful new ship. Waking up to a knock at my cabin door, I think I’m…
Journalist Sara Macefield shares with us her experience on-board MSC Virtuosa’s maiden voyage, embarking from Southampton, U.K, highlighting what life is like being back on the water! As I drove into Southampton to board MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC Virtuosa, a million questions were running through my head. How would it feel to step on…




