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Unpacking the myths about cruise holidays. Tried and tested cruising advice from a thirty-something former officer's wife.
As a cruise passenger in my thirties, I often get asked what I like most about this type of holiday. With this question in mind, I started to think about all the great benefits a cruise has over land-based holidays. Everybody likes to ‘set sail’ for different reasons, so I
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I had a couple of preconceptions before boarding the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines flagship Balmoral this month. I’d heard that Fred. Olsen ships looked dated and their passenger base was a lot older than many of the other larger cruise lines. I hadn’t been on one of their ships before,
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If you are new to cruising, you may not know that cruise ships have their own medical centres on board. Regular cruise passengers will be aware of the medical team, and some of you may have even visited the doctor or nurse while on a ship. But have you ever
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The thought of spending three or four months as a passenger on a world cruise is an exciting prospect for many cruise enthusiasts. Although costly, the experiences you have and the memories you make can last a lifetime. I was lucky enough to work on board the P&O Cruises ship
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As we move in to 2018, I thought this would be a great time to reflect on my cruise highlights from 2017. Last year I spent a total of 161 days on the P&O Cruises ship Oceana. During the winter, we cruised around the Caribbean and north America and transited
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I’ve been lucky enough to spend New Year’s Eve on a cruise several times over the years. I’ll never forget standing on the decks of the old P&O Cruises ship M.V. Victoria, watching the fireworks over Table Mountain in Cape Town for the Millennium. I also remember the last time
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Please note that this cruise ship has been renamed MV Queen of the Oceans and is now owned by Seajets. Anyone who knows me, knows that the P&O Cruises ship Oceana has a special place in my heart. Not only did I work on her during my second contract at
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Going on a cruise is the perfect way to relax, unwind and forget about work. But have you ever wondered what life is like for the officers and crew who look after you? Are you curious to know what it’s like to work on a cruise ship? For my latest
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With Christmas around the corner, a cruise to see Hamburg’s Christmas markets is the perfect way to get in to the festive spirit. When I told friends that I wanted to visit Hamburg for five days in December, they were really surprised. When most people dreamed of winter sun, I
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Going on a cruise in your thirties is becoming more and more popular, as cruise lines work hard to target younger audiences. But my experience of cruising in my thirties is very different to going on cruises in my twenties. I thought I’d share with you some of the good,
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Fans of the P&O Cruises ship Arcadia will be pleased to hear that she has just had a multi-million pound refit. The refurbishment took place in Hamburg at the Blohm+Voss shipyard. I’ve acquired a number of exclusive photos taken on board in Hamburg and Southampton, after the refit work was
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We all know you’re well looked after and your every whim is taken care of on a cruise. But do you really know what goes on behind the scenes? Do you know how many people it takes to prepare your meals or launder your fluffy, white towels? Officers and crew
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