Revealing “Freestyle Cruising” on Norwegian Epic in a Video Tour
Watch my video tour of the Norwegian Epic to show how much choice there is in their “Freestyle Cruising” concept. Over 20 places to eat, just as many bars and lounges,...
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The remarkable behind-the-scenes activities of the culinary experience on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam
Darren David Lewis is having a lavish dinner party the evening that I met him. The menu sounded phenomenal and included Seared Ahi Tuna Carpaccio, Mediterranean Seafood Chowder, Three-Peppercorn Crusted NY...
The importance of community in cruising: Cruise Critic meet-up on Nieuw Amsterdam
The importance of community in cruising: Cruise Critic meet-up on Nieuw Amsterdam MrGrumps, MouseJive and StoryGirl were still to arrive. I had seen MissDoug, Panda56 and I was sure that I...
Embarkation day impressions and images from Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam
Embarkation day impressions and images from Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Beep Beep. My mobile phone seemed startled that someone had the audacity to text me at 4.45am on a Sunday morning....
Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship Balcony Cabin Video Tour and Review. Compact, cosy , bright and practical.
Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship Balcony Cabin Video Tour and Review. Compact, cosy , bright and practical. Watch my video tour and review of a typical balcony cabin on Norwegian Cruise Line’s...
11 essential tips on how to get the most out of cruising on Norwegian Epic
I have created these 11 essential tips to help you get the most out of a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic . They are based on my experiences of...
4 things you need to know before cruising on Norwegian Epic
4 things you need to know before deciding to cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic Some of the best vacations I have had is when I got the courage to...
Norwegian Epic Embarkation Day. What type of Norwegian should I choose to cruise like?
Trying to sleep through the excitement I pulled my mobile phone under the covers to check the time without the brightness of switching it on disturbing my partner. It glared back...
Cruise like a Norwegian. Yes I will!
As followers of the blog will know, I am off for my first cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line on Sunday. I will be travelling on their Norwegian Epic ship from Barcelona...
Gary Bembridge talks cruise and cruising trends on Travel Coffee Break
Watch and listen to me talking with Alistair McKenzie on his Travel Coffee Break about all things cruising, including Costa Concordia, trends in cruising, river cruising, my forthcoming cruise book and...
Norwegian Epic Water Slides. My idea of heaven at sea !
I am a water park and water slide geek. I have been all around the world and everywhere I go I always cast a glance around to see if there is...
Norwegian Epic Cruise – My mini cruise!
Water slides, lots of dining options and entertainment. Choice is the name of the game on Norwegian Cruises. And now I am going to get the chance to try out their...
Considerations when booking your port excursions. My Holland America cruise dilemma!
In my last post about the countdown to my October cruise with Holland America on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam, I mentioned that I was looking at the excursions. I find selecting...
Countdown to my Holland America Mediterranean Cruise
The countdown has begun to my 7-night Mediterranean Adventure cruise on Holland America Cruises on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam ship. I depart from Barcelona on October 7 and we will be...
Celebrity Silhouette Review, Advice and Tips for Travellers
This is a guest post with his Celebrity Silhouette Review by a fellow cruise fan and friend of mine: Daniel Abrahams Disclaimer: At the age of 26, I am not...
11 Common Cruise Mistakes To Avoid
11 Common Cruise Mistakes To Avoid Through my years of cruising and talking to passengers, and as I’ve followed discussions on cruise forums and read stories on cruise sites, blogs and...
10 Best Sources for getting Cruise Tips and Advice
My recommendation on the 10 best sources of cruise tips and advice There are 10 sources I recommend to stay informed, getting advice and keep up to date with the...
Silversea Cruises Blog Features Tips for Travellers Silversea Whisper Suites Reviews
The Silversea cruise blog ran a feature called “A Look At The Elegant Suites of Silver Whisper” on their blog and largely focused on my time on-board saying: “Travel enthusiast Gary...
