Concerns about high winds and storms have forced a change of course. Instead of sailing around … The Irish SeaRead more
Cruise
Posts that detail our experiences when on cruises.
Titanic’s forgotten stop
Overnight we have crossed the Irish Sea, arriving in Cobh (pronounced ‘cove’) as we wake up. … Titanic’s forgotten stopRead more
Tenders in the Mist (Falmouth)
Our first port of call is Falmouth, just a little way along the coast from Southampton. … Tenders in the Mist (Falmouth)Read more
All aboard the Island Princess
Departure port: SouthamptonDestinations: Falmouth, Cobh, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Reykjavik, Qaqortoq, NanortalikCruise Line: Princess Cruises As usual, we have stayed … All aboard the Island PrincessRead more
No Escape
It’s been a busy year, so we haven’t written up Cruise #9 or Kraków yet. Maybe … No EscapeRead more
Grey Town
Today we’re in Le Havre, what appears to be a relatively industrial enclave on the Normandy … Grey TownRead more
Rotterdamned. Again.
We’ve been to Rotterdam several times before, but the sunrise journey into port is always quite … Rotterdamned. Again.Read more
All Brussels, No Sprouts
The Virtuosa docks in Zeebrugge before dawn, offering an impressive moonlit journey into port. Having visited … All Brussels, No SproutsRead more
Hamburglar
After a few days at sea we land in Hamburg, Germany. It’s Sunday, so most of … HamburglarRead more
MSC at Sea
Today is a day at sea, so it’s a good opportunity to mention some of our … MSC at SeaRead more
