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.
It’s perhaps the million-dollar question that I’m asked more than anything else – What is and isn’t included in cruise holiday? And how can I save money when I’m on my next cruise holiday? This of course depends on the type of cruise and the line, but these articles aim to canter through what to […]
River cruising is one of the fastest growing travel areas, with more and more people choosing to try it every year. Like its ocean cousin, there’s a budget, line, style and taste to suit everyone- so there really is no excuse to not try to sail some of the most famous rivers in the World. […]
Trying to find a cruise, or holiday for that matter, at the right budget can be a complicated experience. I don’t know about you, but I actually love spending time perusing the various cruise and travel agent websites looking for deals, but for some they want to be able to book something simply, and with […]
One question I’ve been asked over and over is how Coronavirus (COVID-19) will change the travel and cruise industry? This devastating pandemic has brought the world to a standstill and has wrought so much loss – and my heart goes out to everyone in this challenging time. Cruising has not escaped, with a lot of […]
It’s not often there is as much buzz about a new cruise ship, or in this case cruise line, than with Virgin Voyages. The Godfather of Virgin, Richard Branson, has said it’s been his dream to have a cruise line since he was in his 20s, so this is very much been a long time in the […]
Celebrity Edge made waves when she debuted in 2018 and continues to to this day. With a striking design inside and out, she looks to redefine what going on a cruise means – including new and larger cabins and suites. Celebrity Apex is the sister to Edge and is due to debut in March 2020. […]
Viking announce has announced it will expand its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of new expedition voyages. Viking Expeditions will begin sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris, will debut in August 2022, sailing to […]
Today marks the 100 day countdown to the highly-anticipated launch of Celebrity Apex. The first Celebrity Cruises ship to be launched in the UK in ten years, the stunning Celebrity Apex will make her debut sailing from Southampton, with a mini-season around Europe from 1st April 2020. I sailed on Celebrity Edge earlier this year […]
