River cruising is such an amazing way to see the world. Waking up each day in a new and exciting destination or passing through some of the most iconic places in the World all within comfortable surroundings. AmaWaterways AmaMagna I was recently fortunate to experience AmaWaterways’ most unique ship, AmaMagna. What makes her truly unique […]
Read all about our Active & Discovery river cruise adventure with Avalon Waterways through the Rhone Valley in France.
I recently travelled as a guest of Viking Cruises on my first river cruise long the Danube River. Our adventure took us from Passau, Germany, through Austria and Slovakia and finished in Budapest, Hungary. For me, it is the classic river cruise and something I’ve always wanted to do. Over the coming weeks this blog […]
I don’t know about you, but there have been times when I just cannot find the right bit of information – whether it be what to pack on a specific cruise, a certain fact about a line or what to do at a destination. Well, here is the Sea to Z guide, a simple, easy […]
Read my blog series exploring everything about MSC Bellissima. From my visit to see her under construction in the shipyard in 2018, to her prestigious naming in Southampton, and of course my thoughts on her as a ship. Over the coming days and weeks new posts will be published here exploring everything she has to […]
I recently sailed on board the newest ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet, Celebrity Edge. This has been a long time in the making, as I booked this cruise just under 2 years ago. Ever since, I have been closely following her development on my blog (here). She’s full of new and exciting features and […]
Following in the footsteps of the Vikings, I recently had the chance to venture into the midnight sun on board the beautiful Viking Sea. Norway has always been on my wish list, with its unique natural beauty and culture. So, I knew I would enjoy this trip, but in reality, I was even more blown […]
Welcome to this dedicated part of my blog looking in-depth and reviewing the Viking Cruises experience. Click on the themes below to begin your journey. During this trip I was a guest of Viking Cruises.
When it comes to cruising, you have so much choice in terms of lines and destinations that sometimes it can be difficult to choose. In this blog series we’ll look at the top reasons why you should consider various cruise lines. My very first cruise over 25-years ago was on Royal Caribbean International (you can […]
When it comes to cruising, you have so much choice in terms of lines and destinations that sometimes it can be difficult to choose. In this blog series we’ll look at the top reasons why you should consider various cruise lines. In this blog we explore the six reasons why you should consider Viking. Explore […]
This week, the UK cruise industry came together with the UK Chamber of Shipping to launch a Framework to enable the relaunch of cruises for British passengers when the time is right I the light of COVID-19. But what does this mean for the passenger? The cruise industry generates £10 Billion for the UK economy […]
Sounds like an intriguing combination, right? The Mississippi is one of those rivers that, for me, is truly festooned with a huge variety of cultural history that not only dates back hundreds of years, but also the last century. It’s a truly remarkable place that I’ve always wanted to visit. There are of course a […]
I’ve long been a fan of theme parks, and in particular the resorts in Orlando. Not only are they are an amazing holiday experience in themselves, but they are the perfect two-part holiday. Imagine spending a week exploring the resorts in Florida, before heading off on a cruise from Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale or Miami. […]
When it comes to cruising, you have so much choice in terms of lines and destinations that sometimes it can be difficult to choose. In this blog series we’ll look at the top reasons why you should consider various cruise lines. In this blog we explore the six reasons why you should consider Princess Cruises. […]
When it comes to cruising, you have so much choice in terms of lines and destinations that sometimes it can be difficult to choose. In this blog series we’ll look at the top reasons why you should consider various cruise lines. In this blog we explore my six reasons why you should consider Celebrity Cruises. […]
Havila Voyages has announced more details of a new, more environmentally responsible way to explore the Norwegian coast from Spring 2021. The new Norwegian shipping company has ordered four new build ships, designed to be the most environmentally friendly vessels to operate along the iconic coastal route from Bergen to Kirkenes. The first two ships (Havila […]
Cruising is a great way to see the world and provides exceptional value in terms of accommodation, on-board amenities, activities and destinations. I feel there is also a general movement in terms of how people approach life, with more of a focus to appreciate things around you and embracing experiences – rather than things. There […]
When you think of cruising there is definitely a set image that most people conjure up but nothing could be further from the truth. As I’ve always said, there’s a cruise line, budget and style to suit everyone. In this article we take a look at the more unique cruise lines out there to really […]
Thank you- i completely agree and you can see why they have (...)
Another great article, Marcus. ‘Viking honestly feels (...)
Totally agree! I need to get booking April on
Why....because Princess are simply awesome