Just look at those smiles! The new Headliners cast were obviously delighted to have their first show in the bag. Last nights show was On The Horizon and I’m guessing by the cheering, that a right few of the cast have family onboard to Port Everglades Today was the first we managed to sit out,…
Somewhere off The Azores
World Cruise Day 4 Last night was our first formal or celebration night of the cruise and we forgot to get our complimentary glass of bubbles – never mind we will keep our voucher for the next Celebration Night. Pre covid I’d bought this gold dress in the sale at TK Maxx, £25 reduced from…
Opportunity Knocks
I told no one! Six weeks ago an email popped up in my inbox inviting me to be art tutor on the P&O World Cruise. I honestly couldn’t believe it, was completely amazed but I told nobody, only Keith and Jane who if I was able to accept would come with me I’ve spoken recently…
Whale watching in Greenland
I wanted to see Whales and Icebergs and Greenland certainly did not disappoint! I booked a 3 week cruise to Greenland with Ambassador Cruise Line. I specifically chose this trip as it went right up to Ilulissat and. Disko Bay which is well known for its massive Icebergs and abundant marine life. We had 5…
The New Baltic’s
With St Petersburg off the cruise map for the foreseeable future, cruise lines are having to be inventive and look at new ports to keep their Baltic’s Cruises interesting for their discerning and culture hungry guests. As I’ve been to St P a few times and had often said I’d do a Baltic’s Cruise that…
Ambassador Ambience a review
A Small ship with a big heart. An old ship with a new look. It was the itinerary that enticed me, 3 weeks to Greenland, but having missed the rescheduled Maiden Voyage I was keen to try out the ship. We had a very spacious outside cabin on deck 9, identical to previous cabins on…
Afternoon Tea with the Queen
Stepping aboard the beautiful Queen Elizabeth one wet afternoon I was secretly delighted to discover the only food being served was Afternoon Tea in the Britannia Restaurant Post Covid it’s being served in the restaurant, not the Queens Room and while there are no white gloves there is excellent service from wonderful staff A string…
A Free Day in Belfast
Welcome to Belfast You’ve had a fab sail in, and now restrictions are easing, it’s off the ship for a good old wander about, and having spent your hard earned cash on a cruise, I thought I’d look at what you can do for free! http://www.maritime-mile.com is Belfast’s fantastic, free, interactive walking tour. If you…
Finding Nessie
A cruise on Loch Ness Although it’s my second ‘seacation’ this was my first organised post Covid cruise tour On ship organisation was the same as before, booked the trip, got tickets, made our way to the assigned meeting area, got our numbered sticker and when called followed our tour escort to the bus –…
A Postcard From Reykjavik
I’ve been pondering about cruising and my art tutoring experience onboard. Facebook memories have been reminding me of my first Art Tutor cruise with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines which went all around Iceland I’ve also been thinking about how to make my art and craft classes more environmentally friendly, I already use watercolour sets, in…
Where’s Suzanne?
Quiz time! Just for a bit of fun on a Sunday can you guess where I was in these photos Happy Guessing Will add the answers later Answers coming below so look no further if you’re still guessing Answers Olden Briksal Glacier Singapore Botanic Gardens Copenhagen Seydisfjordur- Iceland Club Tropicana, Havana, Cuba Komodo Island (camera…
Tapas y Tinto de Verano
I read an article on one of the cruise pages recently about food on a cruise, either on a ship or in port and it got me thinking about the whole experience of food and travel I discovered Tinto de Verano quite by chance when I did a solo trip to Madrid a few years…
Suzanne’s Arty Travel 