Congratulations to Jo Rzymowska, who has been made an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List today for her outstanding contribution to diversity and inclusion in the travel industry. She said: ‘We must keep pushing for a world where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.’
June 14, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Congratulations to Jo Rzymowska, who has been made an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List today for her outstanding contribution to diversity and inclusion in the travel industry. She said: ‘We must keep pushing for a world where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.’
For the first time in 20 years, I’m about to board QE2 - the former Cunard ship that is now a luxury hotel in Dubai.
March 4, 2025 at 6:51 AM
For the first time in 20 years, I’m about to board QE2 - the former Cunard ship that is now a luxury hotel in Dubai.
Sailing towards Dubai on Celestyal Journey
March 3, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Sailing towards Dubai on Celestyal Journey
Food in the main dining room of Celestyal Journey last night. The steak was a €25.95 supplement but I fancied it.
March 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Food in the main dining room of Celestyal Journey last night. The steak was a €25.95 supplement but I fancied it.
The Al Fateh Grand Mosque in Bahrain, as seen on an excursion from Celestyal Journey
March 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The Al Fateh Grand Mosque in Bahrain, as seen on an excursion from Celestyal Journey
Sailing away from Doha as our Arabian Gulf cruise on Celestyal Journey begins…
March 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Sailing away from Doha as our Arabian Gulf cruise on Celestyal Journey begins…
My junior suite on Celestyal Journey
March 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
My junior suite on Celestyal Journey
Boarding Celestyal Journey in Doha for a week’s cruise around the Arabian Gulf
March 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Boarding Celestyal Journey in Doha for a week’s cruise around the Arabian Gulf
Waking up in Doha ahead of joining Celestyal for a week-long cruise around the Arabian Gulf
March 1, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Waking up in Doha ahead of joining Celestyal for a week-long cruise around the Arabian Gulf
Living the high (32,000ft) life in Qatar Airways business class
February 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Living the high (32,000ft) life in Qatar Airways business class
Settling into my seat on Qatar Airways - business class certainly spoils you!
February 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Settling into my seat on Qatar Airways - business class certainly spoils you!
And so the adventure begins - I’m at Heathrow preparing to fly with Qatar Airways to Doha to board Celestyal Journey for a week’s cruise around the Arabian Gulf. Follow me on X/Twiitter, Bluesky or Instagram (all @shipmonk) for updates and pictures.
February 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
And so the adventure begins - I’m at Heathrow preparing to fly with Qatar Airways to Doha to board Celestyal Journey for a week’s cruise around the Arabian Gulf. Follow me on X/Twiitter, Bluesky or Instagram (all @shipmonk) for updates and pictures.
MSC World America has successfully completed sea trials in the Atlantic. The 23rd ship in the MSC Cruises fleet is due to be handed over at its French shipyard on March 27 and named in Miami on April 9.
February 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
MSC World America has successfully completed sea trials in the Atlantic. The 23rd ship in the MSC Cruises fleet is due to be handed over at its French shipyard on March 27 and named in Miami on April 9.
Legend of the Seas, the third Royal Caribbean Icon-class ship, will launch in Europe. The newcomer will debut with 7-night Western Mediterranean holidays from Barcelona between July and October 2026 before heading to the Caribbean later in the year.
February 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Legend of the Seas, the third Royal Caribbean Icon-class ship, will launch in Europe. The newcomer will debut with 7-night Western Mediterranean holidays from Barcelona between July and October 2026 before heading to the Caribbean later in the year.
Royal Caribbean Group has signed an agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique to order a sixth Edge-class ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028. Edge 6 or ‘Xcel 2’ will be the sister ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is preparing to take its inaugural voyage later this year.
January 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Royal Caribbean Group has signed an agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique to order a sixth Edge-class ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028. Edge 6 or ‘Xcel 2’ will be the sister ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is preparing to take its inaugural voyage later this year.
Cruisers are being invited to help make key decisions on culinary, entertainment and interior design offerings on Celebrity Xcel, launching in November. Through online polls and in-person events, the Dream Makers will test, try and vote on new experiences.
January 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Cruisers are being invited to help make key decisions on culinary, entertainment and interior design offerings on Celebrity Xcel, launching in November. Through online polls and in-person events, the Dream Makers will test, try and vote on new experiences.
Artist Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), author Jenny Eclair and celebrity photographer Scarlet Page will capture guests’ most memorable moments on Fred Olsen cruises in 2025 - Moir on Borealis leaving Dover on May 28; Eclair on Balmoral from Rosyth on June 27 and Page on Bolette from Liverpool on July 25.
January 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Artist Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), author Jenny Eclair and celebrity photographer Scarlet Page will capture guests’ most memorable moments on Fred Olsen cruises in 2025 - Moir on Borealis leaving Dover on May 28; Eclair on Balmoral from Rosyth on June 27 and Page on Bolette from Liverpool on July 25.
The new Viking Vela was forced to change course from Narvik to Ålesund after passengers reported the ship was rocked by 100mph winds and 35ft seas off the coast of Norway. A Viking spokesperson confirmed: ‘The weather conditions were worse than forecast.’
January 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The new Viking Vela was forced to change course from Narvik to Ålesund after passengers reported the ship was rocked by 100mph winds and 35ft seas off the coast of Norway. A Viking spokesperson confirmed: ‘The weather conditions were worse than forecast.’
Have a wonderful time, everyone! And here's to a fabulous 2025!
December 24, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Have a wonderful time, everyone! And here's to a fabulous 2025!
The conclusion to Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks at Disney World last night 🎆 (Music on! ☺️)
December 13, 2024 at 9:58 AM
The conclusion to Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks at Disney World last night 🎆 (Music on! ☺️)
After an exhausting (but fun) 12 hours in Disney World, I haven’t the energy to post about all the amazing things I saw and did, including some terrifying rides! I leave you with one picture of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime fireworks ☺️
December 13, 2024 at 3:59 AM
After an exhausting (but fun) 12 hours in Disney World, I haven’t the energy to post about all the amazing things I saw and did, including some terrifying rides! I leave you with one picture of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime fireworks ☺️
Skeletal fish sing and dance in the Haunted Mansion Parlor on Disney Treasure #disneytreasure #disneycruiseline
December 11, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Skeletal fish sing and dance in the Haunted Mansion Parlor on Disney Treasure #disneytreasure #disneycruiseline
The Haunted Mansion Parlor on Disney Treasure #disneytreasure #disneycruiseline
December 11, 2024 at 8:33 PM
The Haunted Mansion Parlor on Disney Treasure #disneytreasure #disneycruiseline
The Incredibles Incredi-Games assault course on Disney Treasure #disneytreasure #disneycruiseline
December 11, 2024 at 4:22 PM
The Incredibles Incredi-Games assault course on Disney Treasure #disneytreasure #disneycruiseline