Unpacking the myths about cruise holidays. Tried and tested cruising advice from a thirty-something former officer's wife.
When I graduated from university in 2007, I had a temporary contract working for a company called Ocean Books. The company set up and maintain libraries on many of the world’s best-known cruise ships. Back in 2007, this included the soon-to-be-launched Queen Victoria (QV). I remember the excitement surrounding this
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Cruise ship officer Sam Whiteside shares the first of a series of posts detailing his world cruise journey on board the P&O Cruises ship Arcadia. You can find out more about him – and his role in the onboard Shore Excursions team – at the end of this article. All photographs
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This is a guest post about Lanzarote by Sam Whiteside, Port Presenter with P&O Cruises. You can find out more about Sam at the end of this article. I seem to be on a one man cruise ship mission to convince people that Lanzarote is actually one of the most
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Experienced cruisers will know there are certain items you cannot travel without when packing for a cruise. I’m not talking about packing the right clothing, remembering currency or stocking up on sun cream. I mean those small essential items that you only learn about after doing a cruise or two.
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This is a guest post about Tenerife by Sam Whiteside, Port Presenter with P&O Cruises. You can find out more about Sam at the end of this article. As the largest, most populous and most visited Canary Island, Tenerife is the ultimate holiday destination. If you want beaches, it has
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For my latest officer interview, I am delighted to introduce you to P&O Cruises Captain Derek Gray. I have had the privilege of sailing with Derek when he was Master of Azura. He is well loved by crew and passengers alike, bringing his unique Scottish flair to the role. How
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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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This is a guest post about St. Lucia by Sam Whiteside, Port Presenter with P&O Cruises. You can find out more about Sam at the end of this article. All photos were taken by Sam. If there is one Caribbean island where I always find plenty to see on a
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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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