I had just got to my stateroom on embarking on Holland America LIne’s Nieuw Amsterdam when there was a confident knock on the door. A cheerful and smartly dressed man beamed at me. “Mr...
Marco Van Belleghem admits that he is both a performer and a recluse. This tall and imposing Dutchman talks with an engaging twinkle in his eyes and with a calming and careful accent that...
Watch my video tour of the Norwegian Epic to show how much choice there is in their “Freestyle Cruising” concept. Over 20 places to eat, just as many bars and lounges, lots of entertainment...
Darren David Lewis is having a lavish dinner party the evening that I met him. The menu sounded phenomenal and included Seared Ahi Tuna Carpaccio, Mediterranean Seafood Chowder, Three-Peppercorn Crusted NY Strip Loin Steak...
The importance of community in cruising: Cruise Critic meet-up on Nieuw Amsterdam MrGrumps, MouseJive and StoryGirl were still to arrive. I had seen MissDoug, Panda56 and I was sure that I recognised Dave9087 from...
Embarkation day impressions and images from Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Beep Beep. My mobile phone seemed startled that someone had the audacity to text me at 4.45am on a Sunday morning. It was the...
Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship Balcony Cabin Video Tour and Review. Compact, cosy , bright and practical. Watch my video tour and review of a typical balcony cabin on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic. This...
I have created these 11 essential tips to help you get the most out of a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic . They are based on my experiences of travelling with them...
4 things you need to know before deciding to cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic Some of the best vacations I have had is when I got the courage to try something new....
Trying to sleep through the excitement I pulled my mobile phone under the covers to check the time without the brightness of switching it on disturbing my partner. It glared back brightly and a...
As followers of the blog will know, I am off for my first cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line on Sunday. I will be travelling on their Norwegian Epic ship from Barcelona to Naples and...
