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Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

MSC Cruises to become the official global partner of Chelsea Football Club

23rd November 2018 Anna 0

It’s been a week of big announcements for Swiss-based cruise line MSC Cruises. Further to releasing details of the interior of MSC Bellissima yesterday, MSC have just announced that they are to become the official global partner of Chelsea Football Club. The multi-million pound deal includes, amongst other elements, LED

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¡HOLA! TAPAS by Ramon Freixa. Photo: MSC Cruises
Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

MSC Cruises release details of guest experience features on MSC Bellissima

22nd November 2018 Anna 0

With 100 days to go until the naming of MSC Cruises’ newest flagship – MSC Bellissima – the cruise line has announced details of new onboard guest experience features. I am very excited about the launch of this ship, as I have been invited along to the naming ceremony celebrations

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Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

Saga Cruises unveil details of their second new ship Spirit of Adventure

20th November 2018 Anna 0

Saga Cruises have revealed that their second new ship will feature a ‘separate identity,’ with a bold and adventurous style, as outlined in a series of new artist’s impressions. The ship will have a number of exciting new features including a speciality Nepalese restaurant inspired by Gurkha heritage. London design

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The Cruise Blogger has been nominated for a UK Blog Award

16th November 2018 Anna 0

I am delighted to announce that I have been nominated for another big award. This time I have been nominated for a UK Blog Award in the Travel category. Although there is stiff competition, it’s great to see my name on the list! If you are able to spare a

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Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

Cruise ship review: Sapphire Princess, Princess Cruises

10th November 2018 Anna 1

In October I attended a special event on board Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess in Southampton. This was my first time on a Princess Cruises ship, although I have admired them from afar for some time. The event showcased the ship’s health and wellbeing facilities, demonstrating that there are plenty of

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The Pizza Place. Photo: Virgin Voyages
Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

Virgin Voyages release details of dining options on board Scarlet Lady

9th November 2018 Anna 0

Yesterday Virgin Voyages released some exciting new details of the dining options on board their first ship Scarlet Lady. Here are some of the biggest headlines to come out of the recent announcement: There will be 20+ onboard city-like dining options, ranging from haute cuisine to casual fare There will

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Sky Suite Balcony View. Photo: Princess Cruises
Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

Princess Cruises reveals new features on Enchanted Princess

5th November 2018 Anna 0

Princess Cruises has unveiled the first wave of new features on board its newest ship, the 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess. The vessel will hold its naming ceremony in Southampton in late June 2020, making it the first Princess Cruises ship to be named in the UK since Royal Princess in 2013.

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Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

Three Princess Cruises ships will sail out of Southampton in 2020

25th October 2018 Anna 0

Last night I attended a special Princess Cruises launch event in London, which outlined the cruise line’s exciting plans for 2020. The brand’s Vice President for UK and Europe – Tony Roberts – made several announcements that will delight many of Princess Cruises’ UK guests. Three Princess Cruises ships will

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The view from our balcony
Cruise Advice

Hotel review: Hilton at The Ageas Bowl

16th October 2018 Anna 0

I recently stayed at the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, which is located just outside of Southampton in an area called West End. Part of the Hilton Hotel chain, this state-of-the-art hotel opened in 2015 to much fanfare locally. Boasting 171-bedrooms, former cricketer Sir Ian Botham’s first-ever restaurant Beefy’s, a

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Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

Five things I like about Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas

10th October 2018 Anna 3

A couple of months ago I went on board Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas in Southampton for a day visit. Some of you will have read my review of the ship, which covers most of the main public areas. The lovely team at Royal Caribbean recently invited me back

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Me on Marella Discovery
Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

Cruise ship review: Marella Discovery, Marella Cruises

29th September 2018 Anna 7

I can honestly say that I did not know what to expect when I set foot on board Marella Discovery for the day in Southampton. I’d heard mixed feedback about Marella Cruises, with many people likening the line to a lower end P&O Cruises. I can assure you it’s not.

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MSC Meraviglia in Southampton. Photo credit: Andrew McAlpine
Cruise Lines and Ship Reviews

Cruise ship review: MSC Cruises, MSC Meraviglia

7th September 2018 Anna 0

When I was invited to a blogger event on board the MSC Cruises ship MSC Meraviglia, I was intrigued. For some time now, I’d heard really positive comments about MSC Cruises ships from fellow passengers, bloggers and people who work in the cruise industry. So I jumped at the opportunity

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About Me

Hi I'm Anna, a 33 year old blogger from the UK. I am a former seafarer, avid traveller and deputy captain's wife. 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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