Oasis of the Seas was an industry first when she was launched 10 years ago ( Wow how time flies! ). I remember being so excited when I booked to go on ‘ the worlds largest cruise ship ‘. I was so impressed with the ship and it is still to this day one of my favourite cruises. In September this year she will undergo a 63 day refurbishment and will emerge in November with some fantastic new features. Over the next four years Royal Caribbean are modernising 10 ships in what they are calling ‘ Royal Amplified ‘. Oasis of the Seas is the first of the Oasis class ships to be done and is costing arou ..read more

While other cruise lines are running on fuel that is polluting the environment Hurtigruten will become the first Cruise Operator to be powered by the natures of life. Signing a seven-year-plus deal with Norwegian company Biokraft who will deliver almost daily the delivery of Biogas which will power the ships with fuel made from dead fish and other Organic Waste. Hurtigruten claims to be the first Cruise line in the world to be running on fossil-free fuel. The cruise line is aiming to have the Hybrid ships running by 2021 running on clean electric power and natural gas known as LNG and Biogas k ..read more

Unusually founded during the jet age, in 1965 Stanley McDonald noticed that the ships used for Alaskan summer sightseeing voyages weren’t being used in the Winter season. Stanley found he could rent the ships during the off season for an unbelievable price – keeping the ships on the West cost of America and sailing south to the warmer Mexican Riviera the Bookings came flooding in ! The big problem – the Alaska ships had not been built with Air Conditioning the heat of Mexico proved to be… problematic. The very next year they introduced another ship (with Air conditioning) the “italia” on a cha ..read more

Princess Ocean Medallion: Ruby Princess: Grand Princess: Enchanted Princess: Emerald Princess: Coral Princess: Island Princess:  Medallion is the new technology the Princess cruise line have introduced and all 11  will have by 2020: Making the passengers at easy on board relaxed and like a VIP on board the medallion replaces the original concept of the card for your cabin being only the size of a 10p. The medallion is much easier for the passengers on board it will open your cabin door when they approach making life that little bit easier if your hands are full. Compass another name for the ..read more

New Ryndam: Passengers 2662; Holland America have revealed the name of the New cruise ship the Ryndam: The 3rd pinnacle ship from  Holland America with her sister ship the Konnigsdam & Nieuw Statendam. The Ryndam is not a new name to the Holland America fleet she has been around from as early as 1929  and right through to 2003. Holland America is always looking to offer there new innovations to there past cruise customer, but also staying within there traditions and offering a timeless cruising program. The new ship has began its construction in March of this year and will ready for h ..read more

Yesterday saw the day that NCL changed their pricing concept from ‘Premium All Inclusive’ to ‘Free at Sea’. 2 years after the initial change to ‘Premium All Inclusive’ the idea behind the new concept is to offer greater flexibility for you, the travelling guest. This change will allow you to choose if you want to add on extra benefits, and if so, pick the offers which provide you the best value. When NCL first introduced the concept it was an industry first and slowly but surely more cruise lines followed suit, offering a drinks package and or gratuities as part of an early booking offer. This ..read more

P&O cruises. Tracing the history of P&O as we know it today the origins start back in 1822 when the peninsular steam navigation company (catchy name) first started on its cargo sailings from Dover to the Iberian Peninsula. With a reliable regular service and excellent pricing the company was soon pushing further and onward into the Mediterranean – reaching as far as Egypt by 1840. The first passenger “sea tour” was offered by the company in 1844 offering adventurous Victorians a chance to go and wonder at the distant spectacle of Gibraltar – this paying passenger trade is widely recog ..read more

Spectrum of the seas: Three sister ships Quantum ultra class: Passengers of over 4180: Sky Pad: Rip Cord: The brand new edition for the cruise world with Royal Caribbean will be sailing from spring 2019 no expense spared. Family cabins to Ultra modern loft living: There will be something for all age groups young & old. The state rooms on board will accommodate a variant of family options from the regular to the larger. Its brand new options for the family  rooms from the standard inside for 4 people to a 3 bedroom Royal Suite. There maybe a mezzanine in the crown loft or a slide in the F ..read more

Launching in 2020, Iona will give you a taste of the great life! A blend of exploration, tranquility and unbeatable service. With so much included, it’s easy to make the most of every moment. Her inaugural sailing will see Iona visit the stunning Norwegian Fjords, with voyages throughout the Spring/Summer of 2020 exploring some of the world’s most iconic destinations. Iona will then sail to the Canary Islands in Winter 2020/21. Our new website has the perfect Iona ‘hub’; giving you access to images, onboard facilities, deck plans, plus every single Iona sailing currently available! WOW! What ..read more