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Cruise Advice

The ultimate guide to world cruises

6th January 2018 Anna 2

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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Cruise Advice Port Guides

My cruise highlights from 2017

1st January 2018 Anna 0

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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Cruise Advice

The top places to spend New Year’s Eve on a cruise

28th December 2017 Anna 0

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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Anna on Oceana
Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

Ship review: P&O Cruises Oceana post 2017 refit

17th December 2017 Anna 31

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 sea, but I’ve also spent time sailing on her recently, as my husband was her deputy captain for a time.

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Cruise Advice

What to expect on a Christmas cruise

11th December 2017 Anna 0

Relaxing on a cruise in warm weather seems a world away from the terrible conditions that have hit the UK this week. In 2016, it was estimated that 1.8 million people cruised from UK ports in the weeks leading up to Christmas Day. It’s easy to see why. As well as

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Glenn with Donald Arnold
Meet the Officer

Officer Q&A: A day in the life of a ship security officer

1st December 2017 Anna 4

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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Hamburg Christmas market
Port Guides

A festive guide to Hamburg and its Christmas markets

28th November 2017 Anna 0

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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Chichen Itza
Cruise Advice

What it’s really like going on a cruise in your thirties

21st November 2017 Anna 0

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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Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

Photos from the P&O Cruises Arcadia refit 2017

17th November 2017 Anna 10

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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Meet the Officer

Officer Q&A: Why I love working for CCL’s entertainment team

13th November 2017 Anna 0

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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Cruise Advice Port Guides

A pre-cruise guide to Southampton

7th November 2017 Anna 0

Southampton is one of the UK’s busiest cruise ports and it’s a place close to my heart. The city is my hometown and and somewhere I know very well. I’ve grown up watching (and sailing on) the many cruise ships that arrive in to Southampton on an almost daily basis.

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Port Guides

Discovering the Spice Island of Grenada

5th November 2017 Anna 0

Each winter cruise ships relocate to the Caribbean for its warm weather and relaxed atmosphere. October marked the start of a very busy Caribbean season for many cruise ships. As you will know, there’s been a lot of devastation in the region as a result of Hurricane Irma. This means that

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About Me

Hi I'm Anna, a 35 year old blogger from the UK. I am a former seafarer, avid traveller and I am married to a former cruise ship deputy captain. I originally set up this blog to chart my travels as a thirty-something sailing with my husband on cruise ships, but now I write about all things cruise related. Whether you are a new or experienced cruiser, I hope you find my advice a useful aid when planning your next holiday. Read more...

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