Bucket List ✔️ Panama Canal

I’m writing this while cruising the Pacific Ocean, watching flying fish, turtles, dolphins and loads of Brown Boobies fishing, on my birthday, having transited the Panama Canal yesterday I’m not an early riser, but I set my alarm for 5.30 and was on deck for 6.10am to hear the captains announcement that we had a…

Life’s a beach!

After a fabulous formal night last night, brilliant table companions and the Killer Queen show, one of our favourites superbly preformed we wakened to a beautiful sunny day in Jamaica We had a very lazy breakfast to let the tours and the early rush off then headed to the taxi hoping to have a wander…

All around Cuba

One blog for the 2 sea days as we make our way around Cuba heading for Montego Bay, Jamaica. Yesterday everyone was tired after the long day in Port Everglades, plus the sun had gone into hiding, so it was pretty quiet around the ship, though classes were as busy as ever! Last night’s entertainment…

Is She? Isn’t She?

Second time I’ve been to the Bahamas, second time I haven’t got off. We have absolutely no idea why we were unable to get off in Freeport today. According to the Captain”s regular announcements he has no idea either. He told us at one point they were in contact with the counties Deputy Prime minister….

Made it!

Last sea day before The Bahamas and I finally made it to both the pool and the gym! I also discovered the ladders on the aft pool were better as they go right to the bottom, we had lots of bird life including some brown boobies but no dolphins or sharks yet! Last nights performance…

Working Girl….

It’s official! Having completed her training today Jane is now an Escort! She’s looking forward to working on some tours from Jamaica on Last nights Barbecue was delicious served out by the pool. Having Pulse play on the back deck was maybe a bit optimistic though, the weather certainly wasn’t complying, Today the sun appeared…

Hello Sunshine

What a joy to come down to the promenade deck this morning (inside cabin) to glorious, bright sunshine and everyone already talking about how warm it was outside! But first back to last night, the first Black Tie event of the cruise, second formal night We scrubbed up not too bad and headed down for…

440 Miles South

Current location 440 miles south of The Titanic Sheet Lightning & rough seas as Captain predicted. Lots of rain about today as well, but the good news is it’s looking better for tomorrow and there’s not an iceberg in sight As usual Arcadia is handling the rough sea well and we are making good speed…

In The Bag – day 5

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…

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…