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Cruise Ship / Cunard / Journeys / Queen Mary 2 / Transatlantic Crossing / transportation

TransAtlantic Crossing Observations on Cunard Queen Mary 2. The Power And Fury of the Atlantic Ocean

…re program on-board. At this time up to 60 ships ran routes for all around Europe to New York, Boston and Canada – and the speaker Ted Scull spoke about the experiences on them. Ted Scull is a well known maritime writer that all ship geeks like me know about. He has written many books, and is often on-board Cunard ships talking about all things Cunard, ships and Crossings. On this trip he has been talking and showing his images of his journeys and…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Journeys / Queen Mary 2 / Transatlantic Crossing / transportation

Transatlantic Crossing Observations on the Queen Mary 2: The Passengers. Rich? Famous? Fabulous?

…ily. They then join the ship after its 2 weeks Caribbean trip to return to Europe. I have spoke to quite a few people, including the couple on the table next to us. Families There is a fair amount of families, but as the crossing starts before the school holidays it is not massive. The kids clubs and groups we have seen look like there are only maybe 30 or so kids on-board, though there are almost 150. Kids seem to be kept well hidden and busy by…

Caribbean / Destinations / St Lucia

St. Lucia. My Guide to Luxurious Must See Excursions and Beaches When You Have Limited Time

…ed resort and hotel based tourism base. There are many direct flights from Europe and the United States and so while the cruise industry is important, it is probably less reliant on this trade than some of the other Caribbean islands. During the main cruising season, which is the winter in the region, it is fairly common to have a two or three ships filling the docks in pretty Castries port and at least one large cruise ship docked at sea and tend…

St Kitts / Uncategorized

St. Kitts. A Lush Green And Beach Island. By Train, Bike or Taxi You Must Visit a Beach

…, and you see planes arriving and leaving constantly to the United States, Europe and the other islands. If on a cruise, then stepping off a cruise ship, it is a short walk to the entrance into Basseterre, the capital. Here the tourism board, and a very efficient taxi rank system, will help you plan a trip to one of the stunning beaches in St. Kitts. For this is the best thing to do on this island in my view. There are other excursion options, lik…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

Interview with Captain Bossi of MSC Cruises MSC Preziosa

…e even more of a concern and thing passengers ask about after incidents in Europe with ships like the Costa Concordia and issues with ships like the Carnival Triumph. Environmental issues. This is something he finds passengers are very interested in, and ask a lot about how a cruise ship and cruise lines ensures it is environmentally positive as it can be. Best ports he has visited Venice and Rio Captain Bossi is a great character and I saw him ar…

Cruise Ship / Seabourn

Seabourn Small Ship Cruising on the Seabourn Sojourn. Observations and thoughts

…ind that is the main population on-board. Of course, when the ships are in Europe in the Summer they attract an increasing UK and, of course, other European travellers. I noted quite a good mix of Asian cruisers too when I was visiting. It is about a more refined and calm service environment. It strikes me as a line for people who want to be recognised and engage with both other passengers and the crew. Summary I was impressed, and excited, by the…

Cruise Ship / Silversea / transportation

Silversea Silver Whisper Reviews : Verandah Suite Review and Video Tour

…which is a bonus when sailing in the almost full days of light in Northern Europe in Summer, as on this Baltic cruise. The bathroom is a good size, and have 2 things I think suites should have: 2 basins and separate bath tub and shower. The bathroom is covered with rich looking marble and you have a choice of toiletries. Our butter had selected Bulgari, and they had the most luxurious fragrance that lingered. Other touches and likes of the suite:…

Destinations / Russia / St Petersburg

St Petersburg Must See Attractions . My Tips for Travellers

…tion in 1917. The St. Isaac’s Cathedral is the fourth largest cathedral in Europe and took 40 years to build. In the square is also the legislative assembly for St. Petersburg and the region. Just behind St. Isaac’s Square is a stunning statue of Peter of Great on a huge rock. Another cathedral worth seeing is St. Nicholas Cathedral. It’s a very pretty part of the city where seven bridges converge. Academy of Arts building that have two genuine Eg…

Estonia

Tallinn Estonia. Tips for Travellers Must See Attractions

…, Tallinn hosted the Eurovision Song Contest when Estonia won. It was also European capital of culture in 2011. Estonia is part of the EU and the currency is the Euro. My tips for travellers visiting Tallinn: Getting there Tallinn is a very popular cruise stop and in the summer it’s a busy port. It is about a 15 minute walk from the port area into town, although there are also shuttle buses normally running. There’s a very nice market by the cruis…

Cruise Ship / Norwegian / transportation

11 essential tips on how to get the most out of cruising on Norwegian Epic

…ng in a warm climate or one with a lot of scenery, like Alaska or Northern Europe, I recommend that you should consider a balcony cabin to enjoy the constant scenery. It is worth the investment over an inside cabin. (3) Take into account of your cruise party configuration and explore the options available to you. Norwegian Epic sails in the peak months during school holidays at over 100% capacity! The capacity of the ship is quoted based on double…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Divina / transportation

Tips for Travellers for getting the most out of cruising on MSC Divina

…ly fast growing because they have a great product. They are very strong in Europe, South Africa and Latin America. They weren’t massively strong in the North American market, and so they decided to make some inroads in the biggest market in the world. Here are my tips for travellers thinking about cruising on the MSC Divina and how you can make the most out of traveling with them. #1: Value for money: It’s a very competitive market and so they are…