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Opinion

Day Two: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Bay of Islands: Day Two – At the crack-of-dawn on the second day of the National Geographic Orion’s inaugural sailing, she took her 102-guests and me into the Bay of Islands. The water was calm […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 23 2014
Destinations

9 best repositioning cruises

Thinking of a relaxing holiday? Maybe a cruise? Want to save a few dollars but avoid getting on and off on a daily basis? Then a repositioning cruise is probably for you. What is a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 28 2014
First Timers

The cheapest month to travel is…

If you’re planning a holiday but want to avoid paying the big bucks then you’ll need to know the cheapest times to travel. According to a Skyscanner study, that cheapest month is May. It’s just […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 12 2014
Opinion

QM2 Down Under: Day 2 Pub Grub with a Queen

For some passengers the most British element of a QM2 cruise is the dulcet tones of the Commodore giving us the ship’s noonday position.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 6 2012
Opinion

RSSC Voyager: Day 8

Last night was my last on the ship, and very convivial it was too; drinks at the Observation Lounge on Deck 11 followed by yet another excellent dinner at Compass Rose with Julie and Joanne, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 15 2012
Opinion

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager: Day 2

There’s plenty to do on board Voyager. After breakfast at Le Veranda on Deck 11 (sophisticated, waiter-assisted buffet)

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 7 2012
Opinion

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager: Day 1

My week on board Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager began in Hobart, Tasmania

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 5 2012