I’ve been a bit quiet in here since the holidays so thought I’d check in - what’s everyone’s plans for 2026? Personally, I’m on a Royal Caribbean cruise next month and then a Princess one in March for my birthday. Then some time in New Zealand in April… beyond that is still to be determined :)

Starting 15th October, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is recognising loyalty status across all three of their cruise brands. That means: ✅ Your status with one line is honoured with the others ✅ You keep your hard-earned perks when switching between brands ✅ You have the freedom to cruise based on mood, style or destination without losing recognition Picture this: a fun-filled holiday with Norwegian, followed by a culinary journey with Oceania, and then a milestone celebration with Regent, all while enjoying the same loyalty benefits. Question for you: Which of these three brands would you be most excited to try next now that your loyalty status carries across?

I was recently asked “What got you interested in cruising?”. Well, I had to think about that … I can honestly say I must have been influenced by watching The Love Boat during my formative years! Anyone else?