Azamara Club Cruises Excursions
I don’t usually cover news on the blog, as this site is more about sharing first-hand tips and advice. However after attending a breakfast in London run by Azamara Club Cruises, I thought there was...
Category: transportation
Seabourn Encore Review. The Same Seabourn Cruises But Different?
In the article I review Seabourn Encore, the 300-suite (600 passenger) cruise ship that joined the Seabourn Cruises fleet at the end of 2016, and was officially christened in Singapore by her Godmother Sarah Brightman...
Seabourn Encore Naming Ceremony in Singapore
I was lucky enough to be invited by Seabourn Cruises to attend the naming ceremony of their latest ship, Seabourn Encore, in Singapore on 7 January 2017. To come will be a more detailed review...
Oceania Cruises Christmas Decorations On Board Video
I travelled in Oceania Cruises on their Insignia cruise ship in the run up to Christmas and over one night the crew transformed the ship into a Christmas Wonderland with decorations across the ship. The...
Passing through the Iron Gates Locks Danube River – Time-lapse Video
Iron Gates are a series of locks on the Danube River on the Romania/ Serbia border that were built when the water was dammed to create hydro-electric power for the two...
What to Expect on a European River Cruise
Are you wondering if a European river cruise in Europe is something you should do? In this article and video I share 10 things that you should expect if you go on a European river cruise. It...
Windstar Star Breeze Balcony Cabin Video Tour and Review
While on board I made this Windstar Star Breeze Balcony video tour and review. At first it was something I did and posted on Facebook shortly after arriving on the ship. As it proved popular...
River Cruising versus Ocean Cruising – Key Differences
In this article I look at river cruising versus ocean cruising. Based on my experiences, I believe there are at least ten ways that a river cruise is different to an ocean cruise. These should help you...
Emerald Waterways LGBT River Cruise
European river cruising has become the fast growing travel trend. New cruise lines, new ships and new routes have been feeding the growing appetite to drift down rivers like the Danube and Rhine. They provide a way...
Fred Olsen Cruise Review – Spain and France Autumn Break
My second trip with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines saw me reunited with the Balmoral. My earlier trip took me from Southampton to the scenic Norwegian Fjords. This one took place as Autumn rapidly descended on...
Windstar Cruises Venetian Passageways Highlights and Review
As I joined the back of the line at the on-deck barbecue half way through my cruise waiting for my serving of lobster to be cooked, it struck me that this was a first. It...
My Windstar Cruises Tips For Travellers. Are They Right For You?
Choosing the right cruise line is essential for an enjoyable vacation. Getting it wrong is the often the key reason people do not enjoy their cruising experience. In this Windstar Cruises Tips For Travellers article...
Windstar Cruises Star Breeze Ship Tour Video
A tour of Windstar Cruises Star Breeze cruise ship with cruise expert and author Gary Bembridge. Take a look at all the public rooms, including the bars and restaurants, decks, fitness and spa and deck...
Video: Is Emerald Waterways right for your European River cruise?
Join me in my Emerald Waterways video I filmed on board Emerald Waterways Emerald Dawn on the Danube. In it I share why the line may and may not be right for you if you are thinking of...
Emerald Waterways River Cruise Tips – Are They The Best For Your European River Cruise?
Emerald Waterways River Cruise Tips: Are they the best line for your European River Cruise? On first glance it is difficult to see any meaningful difference between European River Cruise Lines. The ships are the...
Emerald Waterways River Cruise Highlights Eastern Europe Danube
East of Budapest the Danube changes dramatically. Not only do the riverboat Captains have to switch from German to Russian as they interact with the authorities, but also the rich feast of towns and villages...
Video: Cruise Versus Land Vacations. When are they better?
In this Travel Tips Vlog join me as I reveal four times that a cruise may be better than a land-based vacation! I believe there are four occasions that even travellers who think a cruise...
10 Reasons to do a European River Cruise
In this article I give you ten reasons to do a European River cruise. I have done a few European river cruises including with Uniworld (Danube and Northern Italy), CroisiEurope Loire and Emerald Waterways Eastern Europe...
