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Cruise Ship / Cunard / Queen Mary 2 / transportation

Cruising With a Norovirus Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak On-Board Queen Mary 2.

…nted, and carelessly spread. While on-board Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 during a Transatlantic Crossing, I posted an article about how the cruise line was obsessed with ensuring that there was no outbreak of the gastrointestinal illness called Norovirus. An out-break is something that is feared by both cruise lines and passengers alike. It is very easily spread, especially in a contained environment like a cruise ship. Hence the obsession. An obsession…

Cruise Ship / Cruise Tips And Advice / Cruising / Cunard / Queen Mary 2 / transportation

Highs and Lows of Cruising on The Cunard Queen Mary 2. Rough Seas & Norovirus Included!

…As it is built to be an Ocean Liner to do many sea day journeys due to the Transatlantic Crossing schedule, the ship holds dramatically less passengers than cruise liners of similar size. There are many large pubic areas, lounges, theatres and other spaces that you just do not have on regular cruise ships. Even though the ship is now 10 years old, it is still grand, classic and appealing. In port it is still the ship that everyone turns to look at…

Cruise Tips And Advice / Cruising / transportation

My 25 First Time Cruise Tips And Advice As A Total Cruise Fanatic / Expert

…uise ship. Taking a 3 week trip on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, which included a transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York and then a trip from there to the Caribbean and back. While on board I posted a number of articles, made 2 podcasts of observations and recorded interviews with a number of the senior crew that I will soon turn into podcasts and write up articles. Meantime to find out more about the articles and interviews with cruise tips…

Cruise Ship / Cunard / Journeys / Transatlantic Crossing / transportation

Inside Cunard Queen Mary 2 : Exclusive Audio Interviews With The Senior Crew

…hip ocean liner: the Queen Mary 2. I spent 3 weeks on the ship, first on a transatlantic crossing of the Atlantic from Southampton to New York, and then down to the Caribbean and back to New York. While on-board, Cunard gave me exclusive and unique access to interview some of the key people that work on board to ensure the passengers have a memorable crossing and cruise. Over a series of 3 audio episodes, that you can listen to online or subscribe…

Cruise Ship / MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

Cruise Ship Jobs: Exclusive Interview About Designing the MSC Preziosa On-Board Experience

…C Fantasia, MSC Splendida and MSC Divina). I am more used to the “one off” transatlantic liner designs, QE2 and QM2, and the “Vista” class ship design that is used for the newest Cunard ships (Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth) and the P&O ship “Arcadia” that I have cruised on 3 times. I am intrigued to see how the “Fantasia” class design differs both outside when I see it in real life, and most importantly inside the ship. MSC Preziosa has many…

Cruising / transportation

What is the future of cruising? Cruise CEOs Versus Travellers

…more tailored to my interests, lifestyle and pocket. Travelling on the QE2 transatlantic was thrilling as it was a once-off liner and the people who travelled on it were passionate about being at sea, reliving the tradition of crossings, enjoyed the ceremony, loved the heritage the formality and dressing up. There has to be the same opportunity to create and attract more mainstream interest groups through more differentiated cruise brands and ship…

Cruise Ship / Silversea / transportation

Silversea Silver Whisper Reviews : Verandah Suite Review and Video Tour

…view from the deck. I even like having one in the middle of winter doing a Transatlantic Crossing when there is no port to watch each day, and it is too chilly to stand and watch the rough waves thrashing along the sides of the ship for more than a few numbing moments. On the Silver Whisper, all the cabins are “suites” and with the exception of the suites on deck 4 which are too close to the waterline they all have balconies. We stayed in the aptl…

Cruise Ship / Holland America / transportation

Revealing the fascinating story behind the crew on Holland America Line

…out of Rotterdam to serve the travel needs of the Dutch. In the heydays of transatlantic crossings, before the birth of jetliner travel, they became famous for beautiful decor and lavish service on ships like the SS Rotterdam. This ship is now permanently moored as a floating hotel in that city. Today they are owned by the massive Carnival Corporation that also owns Cunard, a British line that also has a long and glamourous maritime history and he…

Holland America

My 11 essential Holland America Tips and Tricks for Cruisers

…ated break chose this line. The age profile increases on the repositioning transatlantic crossings and on the long grand voyages. This is due to the time of the year that they happen in and the time required which means they best suits people with plenty of leisure time. 3: Make sure you sign up for their emails with offers and promotions. Holland America emails provide regular updates on deals, promotions and offers. They are invaluable for findi…

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Top Ten : Tips for Travellers Most Popular Articles 2013

…th the readers of Tips for Travellers in 2013. These are the ten most read articles of 2013: 11 Common Cruise Mistakes British Airways Old versus New First Class Holland America Towel Animals 16 Tips for First Time Cruisers Silversea Silver Whisper Verandah Suite Video and Review Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing: a day-by-day journal Silversea Silver Whisper Premium Suites Video Tours Cunard Queen Elizabeth Review and Tour Las Vegas Tips for Tr…

Travel Book

Cruising with Cunard Book

…reviews of the ships in the fleet, the experience of cruising with them on Transatlantic Crossing, the Fjords and the Caribbean. It also provides insights and tips. The book is for sale on Amazon and Kobo. Even if you do not have a Kindle you can download the Kindle Reader App for tablets and SmartPhones to read the book. It costs just $2,99 (and the equivalent in your local currency).   Here are what some of the reviews have said about the book:…