LUXURY CRUISE REVIEWS

REGENT VOYAGER TO AUSTRALIA JAN 13

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

  Name: Mr & Mrs Lee-Jones                               Cruise Line: Regent  &nb....

MINERVA FAR EAST CRUISE JAN 13

Swan Hellenic Cruises

  Name: Mr & Mrs Trumper                                 Cruise Line: Swan Hellen....

STAR FLYER TO COSTA RICA JAN 13

Star Clippers Cruises

  Name: Mr & Mrs Sharman                                 Cruise Line: Star Clippe....

CARIBBEAN ON REGENT NAVIGATOR JAN 13

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

  Name: Perry/Rose                                      ....

SOUTH AFRICA ON SILVER WIND

Silversea Cruises

  Name: Mr & Mrs Goodman                               Cruise Line: Silversea  &n....

OCEANIA CRUISES SOUTH AMERICA ON REGATTA

Oceania Cruises

  Your Name - Mr Matthews Cruise Line - Oceania Cruises Ship Name - Regatta Month and Year of travel - January 2013 Area of World - Central and South America Agent - Cathy Chesman Flights and transfers Flights and transfers were arra....

SEVEN SEAS MARINER TO SOUTH AMERICA

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Name: Mr & Mrs Berthelsen                                 Cruise Line: Regent Seve....

FAR EAST CRUISE ON SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Name: Mr and Mrs Littler                                     &n....

PAUL GAUGUIN POLYNESIA CRUISE

Paul Gauguin

Name: Mr and Mrs Payne                                     &nbs....

SILVER WHISPER IN THE CARIBBEAN

Silversea Cruises

Jacqui - Thanks for your note, have being meaning to drop you a line post our holiday... Firstly thanks for all your help in getting it organised and changing the hotel at our request form Hyatt to Ritz Carlton in Ft Lauderdale, throughout your serv....

CELEBRITY CONSTELLATION WINE CRUISE

Celebrity Cruises

Check-in was very fast and without incident. On this occasion there was a 'fast channel' for Elite and Concierge passengers though it was not marked as such. However embarkation was being delayed as the ship was undergoing a deep clean. The facilitie....

6 DAY TASTER CRUISE ON RIVIERA

Oceania Cruises

In early November 2012 we decided to take up Oceania Cruises 6 day taster cruise on Riviera, their newest ship, from Venice to Rome. Initially we booked a "cruise only" through The Luxury Cruise Company and intended to book flights, transfers an....

OCEANIA CRUISES ROME TO BARCELONA ON RIVIERA 2012

Oceania Cruises

Our travel plans all went to plan thank you for your help with that, we appreciated the private transfer arranged by Oceania when we landed in Rome to get us to the ship on time and took your advice about there being ample taxis in Barcelona t....

CELEBRITY ECLIPSE TO ICELAND AUGUST 2012

Celebrity Cruises

Someone started a rumour that the security staff numbers had been reduced because of the Olympics - we spent about 45 minutes shuffling forwards a foot at a time. The Celebrity Cruises brochure advises Concierge Class passengers and Captain's Club ....

DOURO RIVER CRUISE REVIEW

Uniworld River Cruises

Everything went like clockwork thanks to your faultless planning and organisation and, despite our reservations about "Titan", their contribution in conveying us to and from Gatwick was faultless and the perfect way in which to commence and....

AMAZING AMACELLO

Amawaterways Cruises

< My husband and I travelled with my 82 year old grandmother who is almost (or so we thought!) entirely wheelchair bound.  She had previously undertaken an ocean cruise around the Med with her 2 daughters last September, with high hopes, and ha....

OCEANIA MARINA - CARIBBEAN PEARLS - 23 JANUARY 2012

Oceania Cruises

The booking process is part of the holiday and Janet soon tuned into what we liked and all the arrangements were perfect. Why bother to book everything independently when someone will do exactly what is right for you? Our 12 day Caribbean cruise on....

AMALOTUS LUXURY CRUISE REVIEW

Amawaterways Cruises

So, holiday photos uploaded, I can honestly say that it is a delight reviewing them.  On the whole, the trip was a wonderful experience.  One thing that you can never arrange is your travelling companions and I think we were particularly ....

OBEROI ZAHRA LUXURY RIVER CRUISE

Oberoi Cruises

Well - it seemed then that that Egyptians went into the riot when they have learnt we are not coming ! - so we have decided not to cancel due to riots/ social unrest as we have felt we have contributed to it -although unintentionally !Indeed we have ....

OCEANIA MARINA CRUISE REVIEW

Oceania Cruises

We liked the stateroom with balcony very much and found the furnishings and colours in very good taste. All the crew including those who cleaned the public areas were delightful, pleasant and courteous, always smiling and without fail acknowledged o....

MARINER CHRISTMAS 2011 CRUISE REVIEW

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

We are experienced cruisers with 20+ cruises under our belts, but this was our first experience of Regent or any of the so-called "6 star" cruise-lines. We have been to many cruise shows and heard all the claims - you know the ones, that the initi....

AZAMARA JOURNEY MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE REVIEW

Azamara Cruises

"Bingo!" It was my first afternoon aboard Azamara Journey and I'd won the top prize in a game of bingo - an immediate upgrade from my Club Veranda Stateroom to a Club World Owners Suite, the highest category cabin on board. I was delighted, as anyo....

QUEEN MARY 2 A TASTE OF FRANCE REVIEW

Cunard Cruises

These notes were made contemporaneously into a dictating machine. Arrived at the terminal at about 1.00pm to enormous queues in a ‘zigzag' but it was only a few minutes to the actual check-in desks. Interestingly, unlike RCI & CC, one wen....

QM2 NEW YORK ROUND TRIP

Cunard Cruises

It was a treat to board this magnificent ship for the first time and as we explored the luxurious surroundings did not dissapoint - the ship was everything that you would expect her to be and more! (It was a privaledge to be there and we counted ours....

QM2 MAIDEN WORLD VOYAGE

Cunard Cruises

And a journey of a lifetime it was indeed! From the captain to the stewards, the entertainers to the waiters, I could not beleive how lucky I was to be part of such a wonderful experience and I would pinch myself every day to make sure this floating ....

ANTARCTICA CRUISE ON HURTIGRUTENS FRAM

Cunard Cruises

Was it to be Arctic and Polar Bears, or Antarctica and Penguins? Would perhaps Alaska fit the bill, or was that maybe a little too well trodden path? Following much agonising, and Googling we decided that Antarctica was the place for us, and so next ....

LUXURY LEISURE

Cunard Cruises

But when I opt for luxury And want a special cruise Cunard’s the only option I always have to choose. I really loved my voyage On the gracious QM2, My cabin was superlative- Great comfort and a view. The facilities were splendid - Great li....

CRUISING WITH CUNARD

Cunard Cruises

After a long year, my family was eager to go from New York to Germany on the QM2. When we arrived in Brooklyn, we got out of the car and unloaded our bags from the trunk. There was somebody there to take our bags from us. He was a very nice gentlem....

OBEROI ZAHRA EGYPT CRUISE

Oberoi Cruises

You never know what God (or a fate) prepared for you - in our case to  start with it looked as a small disaster when I have booked by mistake our Oberoi Zahra suite cruise a year forward - to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary - you remember....

NOT SUCH A DREAM

Oberoi Cruises

Last years trip with the Dream was outstanding. The usual travel shenanigans aside the flight, transfers and check in ran smoothly and we soon arrived at our cabin. This was to be the first shock of the trip, it was tiny! We’d booked the same....

CUNARDS QUEEN VICTORIA GREECE CRUISE

Cunard Cruises

The Titan flight out was excellent. Certainly the write-up on their web-site seemed pretty accurate.  However the Jet2 return flight was awful due to the crew who sat in the front of the plane, did little work and talked non-stop, Ron likened ....

BEST CRUISE EVER

Cunard Cruises

Before we departed our tickets etc. arrived in the most impressive box with everything in there that we could possibly need. The embarkation at southampton was smooth and sleek and we found ourselves in the most elegant stateroom. At this point i ....

RHINE RIVER CRUISE

Amawaterways Cruises

Accommodations were excellent on board, staff could not have been better and the food was gourmet. I would highly recommend this line and especially the trip down the Rhine, which was beautiful in October. I may never sail on a large cruise ship ....

OCEANIA MARINA CRUISE VENICE TO ISTANBUL

Oceania Cruises

The Oceania Marina took us by surprise, with its ambience and quality of food and service. We had an excellent suite on deck 10 with lots of room and a very comfortable bed with luxurious, soft sheets and bedlinen. We were well looked after by the ....

MRS

Cunard Cruises

We never had any hiccups everything went smoothly. When you eat, you can have the best, when entertained it is the best when sleeping it is on the best bed between the best sheets, when going on tours is is organized the best way. The People who ....

OUR DREAM CRUISE

Cunard Cruises

This is a wonderful holiday, which we highly recommend. The 4 day land tour, excellent and every detail attended to with efficency, friendliness and all help required. The beautiful ship exceeded our expectations, this was our fourth cruise but th....

OCEANIA MARINA CRUISE FROM VENICE

Oceania Cruises

The ship - fabulous. We loved stateroom 8001 which gave us a fantastic view. Fortunately, the sea was very calm. Not sure if it would have been such a good choice in bad weather. The stateroom itself was fantastic. Everything we needed and nothin....

CRUISE REVIEWS

Oceania Cruises

Lots of beautiful and thoughtful memories. The public space was very attractive and to our liking. Shore excursions was one of kind very good and entertaining. The atmosphere was bubbly, happy and full of joy great atmosphere during the whole dura....

WEDDING CRUISE DEEP SOUTH & CARIBBEAN 2008

Oceania Cruises

well! where do i start!! Oriana wow! loved this ship! like Aurora! we spent most of our time in Lords, Harlies, conservatory and terrace bar! have nowt bad to say about this ship at all! we spent a few hairy days at force 10 on the way back ....

SOLSTICE MED CRUISE

Celebrity Cruises

The cabins were a little larger than expected and the bathrooms were great, glass shower screens etc, no steam and lots of cupboard space. The food was excellent and tried just one speciality evening in the ’Tuscan Grille’ which was we....

BEGINNERS GUIDE!

Celebrity Cruises

One day I made a life changing decision, to try a cruise! I am so glad I did because it is the most fantastic experience I have ever had. We booked a larger cruise ship which I felt better about and although I knew it was big, nothing could prepare....

HONEYMOON CRUISE ON CARNIVAL MAGIC

Celebrity Cruises

We were given a spa cabin on deck 11 with access to all the spa facilities and adult only quite areas. The ship is tastefully decorated with greens and browns and all the public areas flow. The meals have greatly improved since my last carnival cru....

AZAMARA PERFECTION

Azamara Cruises

A smaller ship, so able to visit more ports. Fine food (of course) and also fine wines with each meal. Excellent value for all provided. Informative but entertaining lectures helped us enjoy our port visits, and appreciate the history and politi....

NEVER THOUGHT CRUISING WAS FOR US

Azamara Cruises

The same day we saw a Caribean 14 day cruise advertised in a January sale, and on the spur of the momement booked to go 6 weeks later. It was the most perfect thing we could have done as he could not walk too far or do much that was energetic- I c....

VOYAGER CRUISE TO MONTE CARLO

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

= When our cruise ended in Monte Carlo, the dozen of us taking the TGV home were off the ship by 8am and on our way by coach to Nice to catch the train to Lille and the Eurostar home. The train was routed via Marseille from which we had sailed the n....

A SCANDINAVIAN CRUISE ON AZAMARA JOURNEY

Azamara Cruises

We sailed from Copenhagen heading north to Bergen, our “gateway to the fjords” as it were. The GPS on my camera could tell me where we were on any given date, but who cares when it’s the day we remember and not the date !!! As Nor....

P&O NEED TO SHARPEN UP THERE ACT

Azamara Cruises

Apart from this the service was excellent as was the standard of the food and the cabin was very good with an excellent steward. Won't ever do anouther cruise during school holidays their parents can’t control them normally and they just give u....

AN ADVENTURE TO A WANNEBE CELEBRITY

Celebrity Cruises

Christmas period 2010 was our ’planning session’, and every so often we celebrate some little date that is a significant milestone towards our cruise. We have shared some of our most wonderful memories on the Adventure and the awesoem it....

REGENT REVIEW

Celebrity Cruises

We turned up for dinner after the casino at Monte Carlo and the Maitre D’ accepted us turning up late and without reservations seated us with good grace, outstanding class and lavished us with exceptional food and wine. Would recommend this cr....

CUNARD QM2 ATLANTIC JOURNEY

Celebrity Cruises

Food and entertainment were fantastic and the cabin facilities and cleanliness were great too. All the staff managed to serve guests with a smile, and, although no ports of call, every minute of the journey could be filled by an excellent entertainm....

QUEEN VICTORIA - AMAZING

Cunard Cruises

Thank you to Captain Ian Hutley & his team on the Queen Victoria on her “Adriactic Discovery” Voyage to Cadiz, Messina, Cephalona, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Venice, Korcula, Gibralta and back to Southampton. We embarked at Southampton, very ....

QUEEN ELIZABETH

Cunard Cruises

JUST ARRIVED BACK FROM A 5 DAY CRUISE ON THE QUEEN ELIZABETH. THIS SHIP HAS VERY HIGH STANDARDS. THE FOOD, ACCOMODATION AND ENTERTAINMENT WERE EXCELLENT, I CAN NOT FAULT ANYTHING ON THIS SHIP, THE STAFF ARE AMAZING ALWAYS THERE TO ASSIST YOU AND TH....

MRS

Cunard Cruises

One gets hooked to such a voyage, and would like to keep going to more and more similar cruises, even round -the-world, the ultimo! A LIFE-LONG D R E A M !!!

A DREAM CAME TRUE

APT Cruises

Soo professional! I will never ever forget these 3 weeks. I am at present scrapbooking this amazing holiday so am living it all over again. Thank you APT River Cruises for introducing river Cruising to me. I can’t wait to do another one.

6 STAR AND THEN SOME!

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

We had the lowest grade cabin but it was perfect - roomy bathroom (bath and separate shower), walk in wardrobe with safe, loads of drawers and cupboards and a really comfy bed. Balconies come as standard. Gym a bit small but then it’s a small s....

SILVERSEA NORTH CAPE CRUISE ON SILVER CLOUD

Silversea Cruises

The cruise was great ( not sure about Murmansk!) and everything went according to plan. The onboard credit was great thank you and we paid for some shore excursions with it. The cruise itself was really interesting. We have visited Norway before a....

OCEANIA MARINA

Oceania Cruises

My wife and I travelled on Marina in July 2011 to Norway , Iceland , Belfast , Isle of Man , and the Shetlands and Faroes. This was our 29th cruise, and 12th cruise line, but our first on Oceania. We were attracted by the fantastic itinerary and the....

A ROSA AQUA

European Waterways

I had the dubious pleasure of cruising on the Rhine aboard the A Rosa Aqua from the 6th Aug. 2011 to 13th Aug.2011. When purchasing the cruise we were under the impression the cruise would be bi-lingual.My friend and I are Irish. You can imagine our ....

OCEANIA - MARINA

Oceania Cruises

We have both been very impressed with the overall handling of our booking by the Luxury Cruise Company and in particular with your assistance and management of our telephone enquiries at the outset and also in the lead up to the cruise itself, and ar....

NAUTICA

Oceania Cruises

My holiday on the cruise ship Nautica was the best holiday and cruise I have ever had. The Ship was elegant,cabins with plenty of room,Lovely beds.Crew very helpful and the food was excellent. I would love to have another cruise on the Nautica.

REGENT BALTIC CRUISE

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Baltic CruisePre and Post Cruise PointsIf EMBARKATION is in a foreign port , we firmly believe that you should/must arrive a day earlier.Embarkation starts at 12 noon and flight delays can make it extremely tight to make the 4.00 p.m. deadline. We sp....

NIEUW AMSTERDAM

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

We have just returned from a great 12 day cruise on the Holland America Line ms Nieuw Amsterdam. The Itinerary was superb and very interesting. The ship had classic designs, and the flower arrangements in all the main areas were always changed frequ....

HAPAG LLOYD EUROPA

Hapag Lloyd Cruises

The MS Europa  experience is relaxed and contemporary, as the ship has a welcoming feel and a sense of grandeur. Most of Europa's crew are bi-lingual younger staff from Germany, however on international sailings everything is in English and Germ....

ELIZABETH

Cunard Cruises

I was worried about travelling without my husband who had sadly died 6 months earlier. Any sole traveller need not be worried because it all felt so inclusive and safe. Everyone was friendly & you dont need to sit alone to dine. Opulent surro....

RUBY ANNIVERSARY CRUISE

APT Cruises

It was the perfect finale to a great trip. The quality of the trip was fabulous, most everyone aboard agreed. The cabins were comfortable, the food 5 * quality and the free flowing wines were also very good quality, far superior to the usual all ....

P&O CRUISE TO NORWEGIAN FJORDS

APT Cruises

The ship was enormous and we spent several days working out how to navigate between the various bits of it. One problem was that P&O had apparently changed our cabin, so we went to our allocated cabin and unpacked only to find another couple....

PANAMA CANAL

APT Cruises

Queen Victoria is Grand and oppulent the entertainment was aimed a little towards the Older generation and needs to change as many more young to middle aged now travel with Cunard. The star of the whole cruise was without doubt the Panama Canal this ....

TRIP TO NEW YORK

Cunard Cruises

It isn't so easy, in fact its quite hard, Planning a trip from your own back yard. Timetables, transfers somewhere to stay, Is it worth all this trouble, going away? But this year we'd do it, we wouldn't just talk, Off to the New World ! We'll v....

FAB FIRST CRUISE

Cunard Cruises

Unfortnately for us the Britannia was the first disappointment. The staff there on the first night were disorganised and rushed. We were seated in a area which looked like it was part of the walkway between tables. Drinks were forgotten and menu was ....

CATHY’S APT CRUISE FROM VIENNA TO NUREMBURG

APT Cruises

I had a fantastic trip with APT and would recommend them highly to people who like to take part in organised tours and are fairly active. The atmosphere onboard is very ralaxed with prodominately Australian guests, Brisish numbers are smaller but on ....

THE ANTARCTIC

APT Cruises

Our flight took us to Buenos Aires, Argentina. This itself was a wonderful couple of days before boarding our cruise ship. With a visit to an Estanca. An Argentinean cattle Ranch. With Gouchos trick riding horses, and all of the meat we could eat, ....

AEGEAN ODYSSEY FROM ATHENS

Voyages to Antiquity

Voyages to Antiquity is a relatively new cruise line, (the first cruise departed on May 4th, 2010) and was founded by cruise-veteran Gerry Herrod. Currently there is one ship in the fleet, the Aegean Odyssey. Mr Herrod has previously set up and succe....

OCEANIA CRUISES MARINA LUXURY CRUISE REVIEW

Oceania Cruises

There is over £4 million in art work on board plus an enchanting chandelier in the atrium that cost around £1.5 million. She is 65,000 tons and holds1, 200 passengers.   Oceania cruises tag line is "your world your way". Unstruct....

5 STAR

Oceania Cruises

The waiting staff were especially efficient. However, the highlight of the whole cruise was the entertainment to suit all needs. Also the facilities on board were exceptional.

CELEBRITY ECLIPSE CARIBBEAN CRUISE

Celebrity Cruises

Check in at Miami Port was quick and very efficient: The lady who checked us in wanted to know all about the Royal Wedding arrangements! The Celebrity Eclipse from Celebrity Cruises is a very beautiful and ultra modern ship. The public areas are va....

THE SHIP OF DREAMS

Celebrity Cruises

The staff were very courteous and polite from the moment we stepped on board and we felt really at ease. I never thought the ship would have so much to do either with gyms, indoor and outdoor pools, leisure facilities and much more. All the ....

CRUISING WITH OCEANIA

Celebrity Cruises

We took the cruise from Hong Kong to Dubai and could not believe how smooth embarkation was. No queues and virtually straight into the stateroom. This was spacious and clean and it was kept that way throughout the cruise. We liked the informality ....

OUR FIRST CRUISE

Cunard Cruises

Our short break took us to Cherbourg, where we enjoyed a quick morning visit , but soon returned to the ship, for more exploring. We had excellent meals,and could find nothing to complain about. It would be marvellous to look forward to another cruis....

STAR CLIPPER

Star Clippers Cruises

Star Clipper is a lovely traditional sailing ship, lots of wood, brass and deep blue carpeting with a knot pattern throughout. All was immaculate, very well maintained and extremely clean. Cabin: Our cabin was on the lowest deck with a porthole abo....

MY DREAM

Star Clippers Cruises

It was everything we had ever wanted and a lot more besides.

THE WIND IN HER SAILS

Star Clippers Cruises

In Barbados I relaxed at the Sugar Cane Club for a couple of days before joining the Royal Clipper at Bridgetown for seven nights crusing the Windward Isles. You could tell this was a special ship by all the Bahans stopping to gaze at her - the nor....

EUROPEAN WATERWAYS MAGNA CARTA INSPECTION

European Waterways

Kat Kayleigh - Hostess and guide Richard Esdale - presenter Dominic - half owner and captain Derek Banks - MD European Waterways I arrived by train and stepped out of the station to see Windsor Castle on my left and the luxury barge hotel Mag....

SILVER CLOUD CRUISE - NOV 2010

Silversea Cruises

One of the most enjoyable parts of the trip was the welcome we received and the excellent, friendly service both in our rooms and on the ship as a whole. This really made a difference to the whole holiday. We were very glad to have chosen a small....

OCEANIA CRUISES MARINA

Oceania Cruises

View an Oceania Marina video Marina is the first purpose built ship for Oceania Cruises, and will proudly take her place alongside, Insignia, Nautica, and Regatta. Marina is a beautiful mid size ship of 65.000 tons, and a capacity for 1252 passe....

CELEBRITY ECLIPSE

Celebrity Cruises

We decided to book the 21st August Mediterranean sailing onboard the Eclipse after a truly memorable time back in April.We arrived in Southampton the night before our cruise as we usually do, we stayed at the Grand Harbour hotel which was lovely. As ....

16 NIGHTS EASTERN MED

Celebrity Cruises

This was our first cruise and everything exceeded our expectations. A very enjoyable experience.

WHITE STAR FINALE FOR CAPTAIN NICK’S RETIREMENT

Cunard Cruises

My friend Anne MacAlister and I were invited on to the world's largest, most luxurious liner - a trip organised as always by The Luxury Cruise Company - as guests of retiring Captain Nick Bates on his final voyage after 45 years with Cunard Line. ....

OH DEAR

Cunard Cruises

Still we did see some shop fronts and a childrens park made from oil well drilling gear. (Poor planning of port destinations were a feature of our QE2 cruise the year before).Onto Oslo. Now this was a gem. We even put one over on an adjacent P&....

CRYSTAL SERENITY CRUISE

Crystal Cruises

It was a beautiful hot day when we left for the airport, even leaving late didn't seem to put us in a panic until we hit the M25. Uhhhh! We are going to miss the plane. The traffic crept along at a snail's pace, and if my husband wasn't already ba....

CELEBRITY CRUISES CELEBRITY ECLIPSE

Celebrity Cruises

As we walked on to the ship it certainly had the ‘wow' factor, it just seemed so spacious and very modern with a hint of tradition. The atrium, with glass sided lifts, rose up to the 14th deck and made a lovely feature. The Celebrity Eclipse ....

AVALON RIVER CRUISE

Celebrity Cruises

The boat was most comfortable, the staff very friendly and the service was faultless all the way. Our cruise director was a delight - a Dutch lady called Gusta. The food was good - very plentiful and lots of complimentary wines in the evening. Ther....

EUROPEAN WATERWAYS - LA BELLE EPOQUE

European Waterways

The luxury hotel barge holds a maximum 12 passengers, but prefers to cruise with fewer guests to provide a truly exclusive journey for its guests. You can read about the account of my experience cruising from Tonnere to Venary Les Laumes below; take....

A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE

Hapag Lloyd Cruises

Athens (Piraeus) to Hamburg, Voyages - EUR0910, EUR0911, EUR0912, EUR0913. We first heard about the MS Europa when we were on a cruise on another German ship, the MS Deutschland in 2007. Passengers were referring to the MS Europa with some deferen....

A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE WITH SILVERSEA

Silversea Cruises

But the new Silver Spirit brings a fresh, cool wind of change, enhancing and rejuvenating Silversea’s sense of “la dolce vita”. I experienced the 71 day Grand Inaugural Voyage from Florida to Los Angeles, circumnavigating South Am....

MS DEUTSCHLAND ICEBERGS AND MORE

Peter Deilmann Ocean Cruises

9 July 2007 to 28 July 2007 Some two years ago we had the pleasure of traveling on one of Peter Deilmann’s river ships, the M.V. Mozart. This was a nine day cruise between Passau in Germany along the Danube as far as Budapest and back to Pas....

4-DAY CRUISE ON QUEEN MARY 2

Cunard Cruises

Will the sheer scale of the Queen Mary 2 and the hordes of people be overwhelming?  Or might I end up being stuck with people I don't want to spend my entire holiday with and can't escape from? Will there be huge queues everywhere and will ....

WIND SURF AROUND THE CARIBBEAN

Windstar Cruises

The Windsurf the largest of the fleet really lived up to its reputation as a ship which put service and the client as the first priority. The cruise itinarary combined an interesting selection of island destinations with varied escursions or for tho....

OBEROI PHILAE - A SUPERB CRUISER

Oberoi Cruises

Andrew in Cairo was so helpful, informative and entertaining, and excelled himself by ensuring we could fit in the sound & light at the pyramids on our last evening (which was spent in a junior suite at the JW Marriott, again thanks to Andrew!). ....

APT CRUISES

APT Cruises

It was the perfect finale to a great trip. The quality of the trip was fabulous, most everyone aboard agreed. The cabins were comfortable, the food 5 * quality and the free flowing wines were also very good quality, far superior to the usual all incl....

SARA MACEFIELD ON THE ULTRA LUXURIOUS SEABOURN SPIRIT

Seabourn

It was a difficult decision. Having just stepped aboard the Seabourn Spirit after a gruelling 22-hour journey from London to Ho Chi Minh City, I was being asked to pick my favourite luxury soap. With my somewhat jet-lagged state, I struggled to co....

JILL FAULDS DISCOVERS THE BALTIC WITH CRYSTAL SYMPHONY

Crystal Cruises

MY 7-night 'Baltic Getaway' itinerary on board Crystal Symphony to Northern Europe began in Stockholm, Sweden sailing to Tallinn, Estonia, St Petersburg - the cultural capital of Russia - and Helsinki, Finland, arriving finally in Denmark's capital....

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - OBEROI ZAHRA REVIEW

Oberoi Cruises

We would recommend Oberoi Zarha for modern couples who like the style of new boutique hotels and who want to see all the key sights and immerse themselves in Egyptian culture with professional guides in superb surroundings.

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - OBEROI PHILAE REVIEW

Oberoi Cruises

Service and food are both excellent. We would recommend the Oberoi Philae for couples seeking an ultra-luxury trip to Egypt, who want to see all the key sights and immerse themselves in Egyptian culture with professional guides in superb surroundings....

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - MV CASANOVA

Peter Deilmann Ocean Cruises

The fleet is refurbished annually, and are decorated in the style of a country house, with touches of art deco here and there. Cabins have large picture windows or full-length French doors for spectacular river views.  What you should knowFacili....

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - DEUTSCHLAND

Peter Deilmann Ocean Cruises

This would rival the great Queen Elizabeth II’s Queens Room for 1920’s glamour. The whole ship is so well decorated that it really feels like a hotel rather than a cruise ship. It also has an indoor pool – not seen on many ships the....

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - QUEEN MARY 2

Cunard Cruises

Once you board, you are greeted by white-gloved stewards who show you to your cabin – very traditional and in keeping with Cunard heritage. Cabin sizes are good and like her two sisters, Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria, there are three gr....

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - QUEEN ELIZABETH 2

Cunard Cruises

Once the only regular way of reaching New York, she switched to cruising when transatlantic air travel became more affordable, and now operates year round from Southampton, visiting the Mediterranean and Canary Islands, as well as undertaking her....

SYMPHONY REVIEW

Crystal Cruises

The staterooms have been redesigned with the look of a chic boutique hotel, flat-screen LCD TV’s, Murano glass table lamps and newly constructed bathrooms. The refurbishment has greatly enhanced this very popular ship, and now she looks as good....

SERENE SERENITY

Crystal Cruises

Palm Court and the Sunset bar are a great place to watch the world go by, read a book or just enjoy some quiet time up on the Lido Deck. We also like the two pools, one has a sliding glass roof over it, and so you can use the pool during inclement we....

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - SEABOURN

Seabourn

Smart casual in the evening is quite acceptable, and resort casual by day is the norm. The dining onboard is excellent, and coupled with exemplary service your cruise will be truly memorable.

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - SILVER CLOUD

Silversea Cruises

We like: These small, intimate ships have a very friendly onboard atmosphere. You quickly make friends with your fellow guests and the crew and the staff are excellent. Food is of the highest quality and Silversea have become renown for it. What you ....

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - PAUL GAUGUIN

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

She is a warm and friendly ship, and the layout inside reflects that of a promenade, with bars, shops and the spa coming off this main thoroughfare. We like The intimacy of the small piano bar and casino, and food in any of the three dining areas is ....

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

On sea days the pool area complete with whirlpools, and lunch at the pool grill is always excellent. Other dining options include the Portofino Grill and Compass Rose restaurant.We likeFor great views, Galileo’s lounge up on deck eleven, plus e....

THE LUXURY CRUISE COMPANY REVIEW - SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

She carry’s 700 guests with 447 crew, and entered service in 2003. Sevens Seas Voyager offers spacious suites and public spaces that a larger ship can provide, along with the alternative dining options and choice of bars and lounges. The spa is....

SEABOURN PRIDE - THE YACHTS OF SEABOURN REVIEW

Seabourn

At each dinner I had caviar as an appetiser, even though it was not on the menu. Our luxury cruise ship had 196 passengers so we made some good friends very quickly.  One night we dined with the Captain who was very charming.  Seabourn has ....

SILVER WHISPER REVIEW

Silversea Cruises

The service on board was exceptional. This was a special trip for my birthday and the staff on board helped us celebrate in style with cakes delivered to our suite at lunchtime and another cake at Dinner.The attention to detail was faultless and the ....

SEVEN SEAS MARINER REIEW

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Some of the cabins have showers, and my understanding is the rest will eventually be converted, but if I sail on the Mariner again, I'll definitely try to get one with a shower only.The restaurants on the Mariner are the main dining room, the Compass....

VIKING CRUISES - CENTURY SUN REVIEW

Viking River Cruises

he itinerary was a 12-day travel experience, including seven days on the Century Star river cruising and five days in various luxury hotels in Shanghai, Xian and Beijing, which took two additional days to get there and back home.I would recommend thi....

CUNARD - QUEEN MARY 2 REVIEW

Cunard Cruises

This cruise ship is really a luxurious floating 5 star hotel. I then arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Miami on day 6 and sailed to Jamaica, Grand Cayman and to two ports in Mexico before arriving back in Miami to fly back to Heathrow. In general I think t....

AMADEUS WATERWAYS REVIEW

Amawaterways Cruises

Its so relaxing and you really get caught up in the atmosphere and intoxicated with the scenery. I have been back a few weeks now, and I still enjoy every trip - I would go back in a heartbeat.I flew to Budapest and spent two days and nights there an....

VIKING RIVER CRUISES - DANUBE REVIEW

Viking River Cruises

The accommodation is satisfactory, assuming you avoid the smaller cabins. The public areas are adequate, mostly well designed and comfortable. Be aware that the amenities and on board facilities do not compare to an ocean cruise ship. I did find the ....

PETER DEILMANN - MOZART REVIEW

Peter Deilmann Ocean Cruises

The ship docked in the cities of Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava, as well as several lovely small towns such as Durnstein and Melk in Austria and Esztergom in Hungary. The two main appeals of this luxury river cruise is the interesting itinerary and ....

CUNARD QM2 - TRANSATLANTIC REVIEW

Cunard Cruises

The service was brilliant especially in the Brittannia restaurant where the waiters were always friendly, pleasant and eager to help. There was lots to do from pub quizzes to concert pianists from which, I enjoyed a wide range of activities and made ....

BOUTIQUE CRUISE REVIEW

SeaDream Yacht Club

The clients were young investment banker types not the blue rinse brigade that some associate with cruise. It's a small boat with very few people and lots of staff - it's more akin to a trendy boutique hotel than a cruise ship. Do find out more.

NORTH EUROPEAN CRUISE HAMBURG TO ZEEBRUGGE REVIEW

Silversea Cruises

However I was left disappointed in the main restaurant where two of our fellow diners orders were forgotten. Despite this slip the service was excellent and not too intrusive. A European itinerary may be more suitable for those with above average sea....

EUROPEAN CRUISE REVIEW

Crystal Cruises

Ports of call: Athens - Croatia - Venice end October 2006This was my first cruise, and I think I’ve been spoiled for most others.  The cabins are faultless with wide, comfortable beds and varied lighting settings. The bathroom had a very d....

TRANSATLANTIC CROSSING - NEW YORK TO SOUTHAMPTON

Cunard Cruises

Absolutely wonderful. We started with three nights in the Mandarin Oriental in New York and it just got better from there! We were in Princess Grill for meals and the restaurant service and food were both first class. Loved the afternoon tea in the Q....

IMPERIAL JEWELS OF CHINA REVIEW

Viking River Cruises

Journal of Viking Century Sky cruise and tour. October 27th 2007 Day 1 and 2 My Mercedes picked me up in good time and the journey to Heathrow was most enjoyable – I read the paper and enjoyed the complimentary beverages, ensuring I arrived wi....

TRANSATLANTIC CROSSING WESTBOUND REVIEW

Cunard Cruises

First time we had cruised since going on P&O's Canberra, the standard of service was excellent and the ship itself was just amazing.

MV CEZANNE RIVER CRUISE REVIEW

Peter Deilmann Ocean Cruises

This ship is operated by Peter Deilmann with an international English speaking crew, and your travelling companions are likely to be from the U.S., Germany and U.K.  I found the entire staff to be extremely friendly and welcoming from the momen ....

FIRST LOOK AT QUEEN VICTORIA REVIEW

Cunard Cruises

I was luckily enough to enjoy an overnight stay on her before she set sail on her inaugural cruise. Upon embarking on deck 2, you enter the Grand Lobby.3 decks high and tastefully decorated like the rest of the ship in an Art deco style, the lobby s....

CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION 2007 REVIEW

Cunard Cruises

The ship is magnificent and spotlessly clean. The stateroom was impressive in terms of quality and the space available. The food and standard of service in our restuarant - Britannia Club was fantastic and expecially so for a veggie! I had plenty of ....

FAMILY CRUISE HOLIDAY REVIEW

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

The normal fears went through our mind about safety and how we can keep them entertained but we really need not have worried - they both loved it. the great feature of the voyager class ships are they are really a floating resort with such a wide ran....

ORION EXPEDITION CRUISES REVIEW

Orion Expedition Cruises

Our cabin, #402, was excellent in all respects -- well furnished, large enough for the two of us, and providing ample closet space, a marble bathroom, five-star treats plus a large window and blackout curtain. The zip king-size bed was comfy and the ....

LUXOR TO ASWAN REVIEW

Oberoi Cruises

Everything was incredible and we met some lovely people (including the crew), whom we shall hopefully stay in touch with. The excursions were so well organised and we felt like royalty wherever we were taken. Don't get me started on the food...it was....

CONSIDER SWAN HELLENIC REVIEW

Swan Hellenic Cruises

The care and attention to detail on Minerva and to you as a passenger is second to none. If i had to say there was any downside it would be that some people may find that the entertainment in the evenings is a little more reserved than some other cru....

PANAMA CANAL REVIEW

Crystal Cruises

The restriction was in fact a partial view blocking by a lifeboat this proved to be no problem. Embarkation was quick and fairly painless, our luggage having been collected from outside our Marriott hotel rooms for direct transfer to ship. We were o....

SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE REVIEW

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Our cabin was huge, some 300 sq. ft, plus a balcony so we could enjoy the views. The ship is only 40,000 tonnes, but because it only carries up to 700 passengers, the amount of space per passenger is excellent, and we never had to wander around the s....

DANUBE CRUISE - PASSAU TO PASSAU REVIEW

Peter Deilmann Ocean Cruises

We also enjoyed the evening entertainment from the resident lounge trio, together with extra 'regional' artists on a couple of the evenings. The scenery was beautiful – fortunately made all the better with a whole week of warm sunny weather. T....

DANUBE CRUISE REVIEW

Amawaterways Cruises

Facilities on the Amacello are very good - comfortable cabins and excellent service. The food was also very good - only slight criticism was that we were expected to eat lunch and dinner very early. All included shore excursions were extremely well o....

SHIP INSPECTION - 18 SEPTEMBER 2008 REVIEW

Seabourn

Walking around the ship, all the suites were very elegant and spacious, all with walk in wardrobe and bathroom with double basin, bath and shower. All members of staff greeted me with courtesy and a smile. They have to be able to address every guest....

TRANSATLANTIC CROSSINGS REVIEW

Cunard Cruises

i love everything about it , from start to finish, the way your luggage is collected as soon as you arrive at the terminal , to the daily newspapers are delivered to the stateroom , room service, wonderful food extremely nice people on board, if you ....

ROMANTIC RENDEZVOUS REVIEW

Crystal Cruises

The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Organisation and information was excellent. We would certainly sail Crystal again. We would not book at a table for 8 again - 6 is big enough. One couple who did not speak English and found themselves in a min....

MV CASANOVA MINI CRUISE REVIEW

Peter Deilmann Ocean Cruises

We arrived late afternoon, boarded MV Casanova, and set sail to Dürnstein. That evening we enjoyed a welcome reception by the Captain and Hotel Manager followed by piano music before dinner.The food and cuisine onboard MV Casanova is the best I....

SEABOURN ODYSSEY PRE-INAUGURAL 2-NIGHT CRUISE REVIEW

Seabourn

As we left the check in area, we got our first view of the Seabourn Odyssey –she looked amazing – all gleaming white in the Italian sunshine.We made our way to the ship and embarked. As our suites were not yet ready, and it was lunchtime,....

AUTUMN QUEEN MARY 2 REVIEW

Cunard Cruises

She is without doubt the most seaworthy passenger vessel afloat today. We followed hurricane Ike up the Eastern Seaboard and on one leg of our voyage enjoyed force 8 winds for nearly 24hrs, apart from the appearance of the sea the most noticeable ef....

APT RIVER RHINE FROM NUREMBERG TO AMSTERDAM

Amawaterways Cruises

I was fortunate to travel on the MS Amadante cruise on the River Rhine from Nuremberg to Amsterdam.  I was travelling with APT who offer exclusive departures throughout the year.The first impression on embarking the ship – which is always ....

AMAZON ADVENTURE ON SEVEN SEAS MARINER

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Nowhere is this more prevalent than in South America. Whether it be an exploration of Antarctica - the White Continent, the Galapagos Islands – that living time-warp of natural selection, or the world’s mightiest river – the amazing....

CELEBRITY SOLSTICE CRUISE REVIEW

Celebrity Cruises

The captain took care of our every need sailing/navigation wise, choosing to take the "long way" out and back so that we could cruise in relatively calm waters until we reached the islands where the seas were flat anyway. The ship exceeded our wildes....

THE PERFECT MID SIZE SHIP

Crystal Cruises

Crystal is just sensational cruise ship, food, lectures,shore exursions,staff is just perfect, I cannot speak to enough about this ship and the Crystal Line, my wife and I have decided that every year we will cruise with Crystal.

CELEBRITY CENTURY -THE BALTIC

Celebrity Cruises

The food on board is excellent with a varied menu and lots of choice. The brunch is not to be missed. The shore excursions were also well organised with the arrangements for disembarkation in the various ports speedy and stress free. The theatre sho....

QUEEN VICTORIA CRUISE REVIEW

Cunard Cruises

It made the ship feel so elegant. The chandeliers particularly in the Queen’s Room, were beautiful and it had a large dance floor with balcony and it was always very popular in the evenings. It was here that white-gloved waiters served traditi....

MAIDEN VOYAGE - VENICE TO ISTANBUL

Seabourn

We were held until the advised boarding time. Boarding was simple as everything had been done at check-in . We had a V1 suite and it had an instant familiarity. The balcony is a real plus as is the separate shower cubicle. Although the area of the s....

RIVER CLOUD DANUBE REVIEW

Sea Cloud River Cruises

The ship is furnished to the highest quality, all teak, brass and drawing room type furnishings. It is as good as the pictures on their web site and in their brochure.The attentiveness of the staff/crew was superb. Very well trained obviously, nothin....

SEADREAM 1 - YACHT CLUB REVIEW

SeaDream Yacht Club

We were escorted into the lounge and offered hot and cold canapés, then after a short wait we were requested to proceed to the desk to complete our embarkation paperwork.  No queues, two chairs so that this short business could be conduct....

MY SEABOURN PRIDE REVIEW

Seabourn

The check in procedures were conducted very efficiently and speedily and I was then escorted to my suite.I had a Balcony Suite which on the three sister Seabourn ships, Pride, Legend and Spirit provide you with a French Balcony – large sliding ....