Opinion

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......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 20 2011
Destinations

San Francisco – Port Review

San Francisco is not only picturesque but has a magnetic appeal, making it an ideal year-round destination. Another bonus is that arriving or departing by ship affords amazing views of two of its most famous tourist sites - the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 20 2011
Reviews

La Renaissance

Discover centuries of refined civilisation at walking pace on a converted historic cargo barge in France.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 20 2011
Tips & Advice

The best destinations for cruise nature lovers

Cruising offers many ways for the passenger to get up close and personal with Nature’s finest.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 20 2011
Opinion

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!

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 16 2011
Tips & Advice

How to minimise your risks at your cruise port

As exciting and adventure filled as port time may be it is not without its risks.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 14 2011
Opinion

Oceania Marina Europe Cruise – Part 4

Since my last blog we've visited the famous port city of St. Malo, the historic village of Dinan, the French capital of Paris....and had a bit of a high seas drama. Not bad in a couple of days, eh?

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 9 2011
Opinion

Oceania Marina Europe Cruise – Part 3

It's a typical start to a European summer - one day hot, the next day wintry. It feels as though we are meandering through the seasons, but fortunately the changeable weather hasn't hampered our explorations of western France.....

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 6 2011
Activities & Entertainment

Expand your horizons onboard

If you want to make your vacation more educational, then there are classes and activities for you to do.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 6 2011
Destinations

A world of waterways: Africa

The Nile River in Egypt is the heart of African river cruising, playing host to a great range of vessels, from simple traditional feluccas to very luxurious riverboats.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 6 2011
Opinion

Oceania Marina Europe Cruise – Part 2

Biarritz darling.....sounds posh, and it is, but that's where this second part of my blog live from Oceania Marina in Europe should have hailed from.......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 4 2011