Nikki Has Left

Nikki has now left Cruise.co.uk to move on to pastures new but I just wanted to assure you that any booking you have made are in safe hands. Michelle will be looking after all Nikki’s bookings. She has worked in the Travel Industry for over 15 years and has a wealth of knowledge in the read more »

Star Clippers – Tall Ships rather than Cruise ships

Star Clippers are sailing ships – they have 3 ships, the Star Clipper, Star Flyer and Royal Clipper the largest of the 3. When I say ‘largest’, she holds 227 passengers max and the others 170. Cruising is about finding the right cruise line and ship to meet your wants and needs – if you read more »

So what is ‘normal’ trading these days?

I have been in the Travel Industry for many years (27 actually!) and seen many trends coming and going. When I was first in travel in the 80′s there were 2 peak times to book a holiday – October/November when the brochures first launched and people queued down the street to get their free kids places read more »

For those Wine Connoisseurs out there…..

Ama Waterways are doing some ‘in celebration of wine’ itineraries. There are 8 themed cruise along the Rhone, Rhine and Danube, mostly in November but also 1 in March. These special sailings feature renowned hosts, complimentary wine lectures, wine tastings and excursions to historic Vineyards and Cellars. There will be wine hosts from the top read more »

Splendour is now just Splendid!

Royal Caribbean’s Splendour of the Seas has just had a £3m refit called the ‘Royal Advantage’ – by 2014 all the fleet will be transformed. Some key features include; 124 new balcony staterooms A Diamond Lounge for Crown and Anchor guests An iPad® in every stateroom – an industry first! Royal Babies and Tots Nurseries read more »

Introducing the Douro River with Viking!

For those that keep an eye on the River Cruise itineraries you will be aware not many operators do this River, yet it gets asked for alot! The Douro flows Porto in Portugal to just over the Spanish border in Vega de Terron. Viking are doing a 10 day itinerary with 8 guided tours included read more »

Should T&C’s be standardised for all cruise companies?

Here at Cruise.co.uk we deal with many people from all walks of life, all with different wants and needs to make their Cruise trip special. At the time of booking the last thing you are thinking of is – what if I need to cancel or amend? Why should you, you wouldnt be booking if you thought read more »

Try before you buy with Regent

Regent Seven Seas Cruise line are allowing their potential customers to ‘try before you buy’ on their Seven Seas Voyager ship. It will be on the Travel Channel – Sky 251 and on their online site www.rssc.com - various dates/times so people have a good choice. Julie Peasgood is going to be onboard for 10 days and read more »

Spotted….. Seb Coe!

It was my hubby Rob’s birthday last weekend and to be honest he didnt really need anything in the way of presents so he opted for a weekend away somewhere nice. We are fortunate to be quite close to the lovely George Hotel at Stamford which is a very old historically interesting and beautiful old read more »

Everyone loves Azamara!

Over the years I have booked many Azamara cruises for regular cruisers, new to cruising cruisers and repeat Azamara cruisers and everyone loves them! Azamara Club Cruises are a superb line – smaller ship, only 750 passengers, 5.5* rating with the emphasis on attention to detail and luxury. They tend to do one off itineraries read more »