Ever since the first dedicated passenger liner first set sail, the cruise industry has been in a constant state of development, with each year seeing newer bigger vessels, more features and innovations, both leisure-based and technical. With that in mind, here’s a look at 15 firsts from throughout the history of cruising. First cruise ship […]
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So, grab a cup of tea and a cosy chair and read all about it!
Murder, Mystery And A Delicious Dinner – The Whodunnit Cruise
If you’ve got a particular interest aside from cruising, there’s a good chance these days that whatever it is, you can combine the two, such is the popularity of the themed cruise. The murder mystery weekend is nothing new, but there’s a good chance that you won’t be familiar with the concept of the murder […]
A Disney Star Wars-Themed cruise?
OK, I admit, I’m a bit of a sci-fi geek so naturally, the news of a brand-new series of Star Wars sequels had me jumping to light speed with joy. But hang on!? No George Lucas? No Lucasfilm? Where would film’s most famous franchise be without its founding father, the man who brought us some […]
Cruising from Southampton
Cruising from the UK is always a popular option, removing the need to worry about flying or, if the cruise is a round-trip sailing or ends at another UK port, luggage limits. Southampton is by far the most popular of the UK ports, so this is a guide to everything you need to know – […]
The AquaDucky Derby
This month saw the first ever AquaDucky Derby to take place on-board the Disney Cruise Lines ships, raising around £9,000 for the charity Make-A-Wish International. The event took place on all four of the ships in the cruise line, giving guests and crew the opportunity to buy a duck and volunteer their time to decorate […]
Where next after knitting cruises
You may have noticed this week that a new river cruise was announced for knitting enthusiasts. The new cruise will include tuition sessions while you sail the sights of the Danube in 2015. And this got me thinking – what other pastimes, hobbies and more would make for a good cruise? So here are my […]
The top 5 Rome attractions
Rome is a city that is absolutely packed with places to visit, with so many that you may lose track during a visit and end up missing some of the most desirable as you run out of time. So here’s a list of my own personal top five attractions that you just have to see: […]
Would A True Floating City Ever Work?
One thing that really grinds my gears when people talk about cruise ships is the cliché term of ‘floating city’. Before anyone kicks off, I’ve probably used it myself yes, so don’t go trawling through my posts to try and get one up on me. But I’ve been thinking about it more recently and realised […]
The Cruising Calendar
The question on the lips of many cruise travellers when considering a destination is, “when is the best time to visit?” With cruises travelling across the globe through different seasons, you’ll want to know what to expect. A lot of it depends on the type of holiday you’re looking for. Each part of the world […]
Cruise Bill of Rights Introduced
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), representative for 25 major cruise lines, has announced that the industry is to adopt a passenger bill of rights to give guests on-board a set of guarantees to ensure the safety, comfort and care of everyone on-board. This comes after a set of demands from US Senator Charles Schumer, […]