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…

Not a hard days night in Liverpool

Home of the Beatles, Cilla Black, The Liver Birds and some say football, Liverpool is one of those great cities for a cruise stop as you dock right in the city and it’s easy, and pleasant to stroll around For Beatles fans, it’s a perfect stop, you can visit the Cavern Club, admission with The…

Sail into Belfast

Hello and welcome to Belfast, my hometown! As it looks like more ships might be heading our way instead of to Bonny Scotland this summer, I thought I’d do a little post on things to look out for when sailing in As you turn into Belfast Lough there are lighthouses on either side. To the…

MSC Virtuosa Seacation

I have missed the sea! Being so close but unable to cross the Irish border to the Donegal beaches was pure torture, so it’s no surprise that I booked one of the first UK Seacation cruises on the brand new MSC Virtuosa We received information in advance that we would need insurance with COVID &…