The port of Fremantle is a popular stop-off for cruises circumnavigating the globe and ships based ‘Down Under.’ Although Fremantle and its neighbour Perth are worth exploring, it’s region’s beaches that are the real star attraction. Western Australia’s coastline is bursting with soft, white, sandy beaches and alluring, turquoise water.
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The top things to do in Sweden’s Stockholm
If you are going on a Baltic cruise, the chances are you’ll be stopping at the Swedish port of Stockholm. Stockholm is a lively, historically rich city which is a pleasure to visit. This pretty city has a lot to offer visitors, but it is best to plan your day ahead
Read moreTop cruise destinations for wildlife experiences
There are plenty of opportunities to get close to wildlife on a cruise. Many cruise lines offer tailored excursions ashore, allowing passengers unique access to nature. From night safaris in Singapore, to feeding kangaroos in Australia, the experiences are always unforgettable. This got me thinking about the world’s top wildlife
Read moreEating out in Key West, Florida
It’s easy to see why Ernest Hemingway was so fond of the port of Key West in Florida. The author lived there between 1931 and 1939 and owned a house (now a museum) up until he died in 1961. Hemingway was known to frequent a number of bars in the
Read moreA cultural guide to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: A City of Culture Amsterdam is a city that never seems to sleep. Its busy squares and central streets are filled with a constant flow of people of seemingly every type of nationality. From shoppers and workers to tourists on cruise ships and weekend breaks, you cannot fail to
Read moreA cruise excursion to Sorrento and the Amalfi coast
On a recent call to Naples, I decided to take advantage of a cruise ship tour to Sorrento and the coastal town of Amalfi. I’d never visited either of these popular Italian hotspots and I’d always wanted to experience the drive along the beautiful Amalfi coast road. Exploring Sorrento The
Read moreA taste of Iceland
Our last cruise on Azura travelled to Iceland with stops in Belfast, the Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands and Outer Hebrides. Despite the cold, wet weather, the scenery at each port was fantastic and I was particularly fascinated by the Shetland landscape. Vast, treeless peat laden hills with glistening lochs and
Read moreUncovering the treasures of the Guggenheim Bilbao
We recently visited the Spanish city of Bilbao on a seven-day Iberian cruise. Bilbao’s centre is located thirty minutes away from the cruise terminal. The port itself is actually in the pretty area of Getxo. Those who want to stay close by will benefit from a pretty marina with shops and
Read moreExploring the palaces of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is the highlight port on any Baltic cruising itinerary. Cruise ships often stay in the city overnight, so their passengers and crew can make the most of what this magnificent city has to offer. Although crew are allowed ashore independently, passengers can only go ashore here as part
Read moreCruising the fjords of Norway
It has been four years since I last visited the popular cruise destination of Norway. In that time, it was becoming easy to forget just how impressive and beautiful this region is. So it was a pleasure to rediscover this part of the world all over again, as we embarked
Read moreSteak, shopping and sightseeing on the island of Madeira
After a wonderful four weeks on Ventura, we are now travelling on her sister ship Azura. It’s been lovely to join the ship and see lots of familiar faces from my time working at sea. Over the next two months we’ll be taking in the sights of the Baltic region,
Read moreBarcelona in a day
My husband is carrying out part of his current work contract on board the P&O cruise ship Ventura, a vessel we are both very familiar with. Whilst he’s working, I like to explore ashore as much as possible. Today, we visited my favourite European port – #Barcelona. This is a
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