…room they introduced new menus to bring both Modern Cuisine, dishes using new cooking techniques and equipment, along with a Classic Menu with traditional dishes. The advantage of having both the modern and classic menus mean that they can satisfy the more conservative passenger that prefers to stick with well-known dishes and appeal to the adventurous gourmet diners used to a more contemporary and flamboyant style of food. I liked having the cho…
…as on their first A380 flight with paying passengers. These planes are the new monsters of the air and on board were 517 passengers: eight in First Class, 48 in business and 461 in economy. As we sped off down the runway at Hamad International Airport and soared into the air I noticed how much quieter the plane is than the ageing Boeing 747s I am used to flying in. The whole trip was a more hushed affair as there was no need to battle to communica…
…0 metres away at times. As the mating season runs until July, mothers with new cubs do not come down until this has passed. So while I was there I saw a number of three-year old bears that had now been chased off by their mothers to fend for themselves as she was ready to mate again, a nine-year old adult female bear, called Bella who had featured in the 2014 Disney documentary-style film called “Bears”, and the male bear pursuing her. These follo…
…h local entertainment, activities or food. Interactivity is low. Even on a new ship like Britannia there was limited use of technology available for passengers to design and manage their on-board activities. There was some progress on ordering photos and excursions via booths, which were not that easy to use. It was not possible to book anything via the TV in the room or even check your bill. Again I feel younger audiences want on-demand services…
…getting off. However, finally something clicked into place and we received new Cruise Cards for the next sector in our room. Tomorrow we need to leave the ship when we head out with the old card and just make sure we check back in its the new card. Second Sector Guest Entertainers, Insight Speakers and Production Shows San Francisco marked the end of the second sector of the World Voyage. Across this time the following was the entertainment provid…
…reens. In the Reception there are two wall-length screens that show latest news (internet connection dependant), daily program and other news about the cruise and Emerald Waterways. Emerald ACTIVE. Understanding that travellers, even the 50+ who are the staple of many river cruises, are looking to be more adventurous and active they have incorporated activities and excursions to cater to this need. All ships have bikes available to use, a walking…
…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 to explore the food, culture, art, history and landscapes in multiple destinations while just unpacking and packing once. Unfortunately it has a reputation of being for older travellers. This is a pity as things are changing fast and more famili…
…d striking and also the Malay Heritage Centre. National Gallery. This is a new visual arts institution, which oversees the largest public collection of modern art in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The Gallery is housed in two national monuments: the former Supreme Court and City Hall. It has been innovatively developed to merge old and new and has one of the best views across Singapore from up on the restaurant deck. Sentosa Island. A short ride by…
…th Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Asia, India, Africa, Canada, New England or do a world cruise then you will find a Princess Cruise is available. Alaska. Princess Cruises is the largest cruise and tour operator of any line to this region. They sail up to eight cruise ships a year in the region, own and run five wilderness lodges as well as a fleet of motor coaches and rail cars. This means you can book and take a seamless combined sea…
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