Reviews

Seabourn Quest Facts

Quest is the last and final of three Odyssey class yachts launched by Seabourn, with the other two being Odyssey in 2009 and Sojourn in 2010. Virtually identical from stem to stern, all three sisters boast are spacious, contemporary ships.....

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 26 2011
Opinion

What is the correct cruise balcony etiquette?

Matters of etiquette have arisen before in this blog, as well as the subject of balcony staterooms being worth the cash. When it comes to the latter, in my book they are worth forking out for particularly if you are cruising in a hot climate, a scenic area.....

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 26 2011
Destinations

Juneau – Port Review

Inaccessible by road and surrounded by a combination of mountains and nature, Juneau is an unusual state capital......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 25 2011
Tips & Advice

The best cruise ship spas

Enjoy each and every moment of your cruise with the help of a luxurious cruise ship spa.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 25 2011
Reviews

How Azamara bridges the gap between premium and luxury

After a hasty launch in 2007, Azamara Club Cruises undertook an ambitious overhaul last year to reinvent itself and create an intriguing new category in the cruise industry: ‘luxury lite’.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 25 2011
Opinion

Why we need to share our cruise ships with the kids

Having written a review on Disney’s new Dream, it got me thinking about the sometimes touchy topic of young cruisers at sea. In fact, we had a quite headed debate on our Facebook page a while back, about kids out of control, annoying behaviour and so on......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 18 2011
Oceania Cruises reviews

Oceania Marina

Meet Marina, the latest addition to Oceania’s sleek fleet

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 18 2011
Destinations

Copenhagen – Port Review

Located on the southern shore of the island of Zealand, Scandinavia's largest city is also the historic gateway to the Baltic Sea. A charming and architecturally interesting city, it is great for exploring at leisure on foot, an interesting blend of cobblestone streets......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 17 2011
Opinion

Why I’m convert to cruise dining packages

As I sit here and write this I have to own up to thinking about food. Although I grew up with an Irish diet - lots of meat, potatoes and over cooked veggies - as soon as I sprouted into an adult (albeit a small one), and ventured out into the world.....

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 12 2011
&Travel

A bite of the Big Apple: What to do in New York

Manhattan is packed with attractions: the challenge is fitting everything you want to see and do into the time available. Check out our ‘must-do’ shortlist. Words: Fred Shaw.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 11 2011
Destinations

Cabo San Lucas – Port Review

This popular port of call, located at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula on the Mexican Riviera, has a reputation for being a playground, a party haven and a winter retreat for North Americans........

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 8 2011