The waves are soon to be alive with The Sound of Music, as Princess Cruises has just announced that it will be screening the legendary film musical on-board all its ships from mid-April onwards. Why? Well, not only is 2015 the year that Princess celebrates 50 years of cruising but it also marks the 50th […]
Cruising with The King – Fred. Olsen’s Elvis at 80 voyage
Back in January, it was Elvis Presley’s 80th birthday, with fans worldwide celebrating and paying homage to the King of Rock n’ Roll in their own way. Needless to say, the celebrations were something special in Graceland that day but if you missed it, there’s no need to spend the night in Heartbreak Hotel, because […]
Disney strike back with Star Wars Days at Sea
Regular visitors to these pages may remember my initial reaction to the news that Disney had bought the rights to Star Wars and my what-if hopes for a Star Wars themed cruise. Well, here it is. It’s fair to say that Star Wars fans (myself included) have been awaiting the release of The Force Awakens, […]
Summer can’t stop the Frozen fun for Disney
If you have children or grandchildren, the chances are that your Christmas included something Frozen-related. OK, even if you don’t, there’s still a good chance that it did. The hugely successful Disney animation was everywhere last year and now it’s about to come to the ocean with the Land of Frozen set to debut this […]
Dining is in a class of its own with Celebrity Cruises
April saw the introduction of Celebrity’s new Suite Class on-board all the ships in its stylish, state-of-the-art fleet. So, if you’re in search of a truly exclusive experience, be sure to book a Reflection, Sky, Celebrity, Royal or Penthouse Suite, wherever it is you want to cruise to. What’s in a name? All Suite Class […]
Discover the wonders of Arabia on a Middle Eastern escape
When it comes to exotic cruise getaways, few itineraries offer the level of intrigue and ancient heritage as that found on a Middle East sailing, calling in some of Arabia’s most sought-after destinations. A wide range of renowned cruise lines, including MSC and Royal Caribbean, visit this fascinating region, offering guests an intriguing and enlightening […]
Star acts on-board with Fred.Olsen
When you set sail with Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines, the on-board entertainment is never in short supply, with a host of fabulous musical acts and hilarious comedians performing each night. Read on to learn more about some of the amazing performers featured aboard Fred.Olsen cruise ships. Bootleg Beatles The Bootleg Beatles formed in 1979 and have […]
Find fun for all the family on a Royal Caribbean cruise
Royal Caribbean specialises in providing fun-filled and family-friendly voyages aboard some of the most innovative and ground-breaking ships at sea, not only offering a host of incredible activities and facilities for kids and big kids alike to enjoy, but also plenty for those who simply want to take time out to simply relax on-board. This […]
Patriotic Britannia beers mean a tasty trip to the bar
As if P&O Britannia’s union flag hull livery wasn’t a patriotic enough statement, hot on the heels of the announcement that the ship will feature a host of high street brands, P&O Cruises has revealed that its quite literal flagship will also offer a wealth of home-brewed beverages to passengers at Brodie’s Bar on-board the […]
High street brands to feature on P&O Britannia
P&O Cruises has announced plans to introduce a number of high street brands aboard Britannia, offering guests the chance to enjoy a unique boutique shopping experience at sea. The ship will feature an impressive 720 square metres of retail space from March 2015, with a wide range of contemporary retailers alongside P&O Cruises’ long-standing brands. […]