I’ve just returned from a family holiday sailing on-board Enchanted Princess and visiting some of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful ports and cities. This was a memorable holiday and I’d like to share some of my insights and highlights of my trip. I travelled with my husband and 12-year-old daughter and Princess Cruises had enough activities…
As the new star of the MSC Cruises fleet, it was fitting that MSC Euribia was given a smashing send-off at its naming in Copenhagen by its godmother, screen goddess Sophia Loren. The glamorous ceremony, including a graceful performance by the dancers of the Royal Danish Ballet and a rip-roaring set from former Spandau Ballet…
I’ve recently spent four nights on-board Royal Caribbean’s stunning Oasis-class ship, Symphony of the Seas, sailing from Barcelona to Rome to learn all about this fantastic ship. This was my first time cruising with Royal Caribbean and I have to admit, it won’t be the last time I cruise with them. Although I have been…
MSC Cruises announced they are continuing to expand their thrilling new entertainment offerings at sea with Guinness World Records, the renowned officials for incredible record-breaking titles worldwide. The new programme is a chance for guests to test their mettle and – if they’re lucky – get their name in the record books. Activities will include…
The UK homeport ship speaker programme is now in its sixth year and forms part of Princess Cruises’ partnership with Discovery Channel. The celebrity line-up of guest speakers for the ‘Encounters with Discovery at SEA’ comprises of: Andy Reid MBE- Motivational speaker, writer and war veteran Reid is the first triple amputee to reach the…
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…
Arvia is the next ship in P&O Cruises spectacular Excel class. And if you’re interested in taking a voyage on P&O Cruise’s newest addition, we have all the info on what you can expect. The Staterooms For cruisers who don’t plan on spending much time in their cabin, opting for an inside stateroom is a…
The first in a new mega class of MSC Cruises ships has been named in a spectacular ceremony in Qatar. A drone display, fireworks and a performance by singer Matteo Bocelli welcomed MSC World Europa as the 20th – and biggest – member of the cruise line’s fleet. Sophia Loren, the godmother to most MSC…
Setting sail in February 2024, Sun Princess is the stunning new addition to the Princess Cruises fleet and the first of the fabulous new Sphere Class. The third ship to hold the “Sun Princess” name, the vessel will be the largest in the Princess lineup, accommodating over four thousand guests. And if you’re considering becoming…