Category Archives: Mediterranean

Voyager Cruise – Cadiz to Portsmouth

Posted on 04/05/2014 by Patricia Dempsey

After lunch it was time for a few dock photos then while back in the cabin, there was an announcement about testing the PA and alarm systems. Well it’s different! Sea Cloud II was sailing at 4pm but it was … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Epic Cruise – Palma de Mallorca to Barcelona

Posted on 16/10/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

My tour was Scenic Palma and Valldemossa, meeting in the Manhattan Room for 8.45am. Since it was going to be the last tour called, I could quickly pop back to the padded cell for something. Annette was there when I … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Epic Cruise – Naples to Palma de Mallorca

Posted on 15/10/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

I got back to the room about 9.30am and found my other rubbish removed – yay! – and a new box of tissues – double yay! Waited for Costa Atlantica, which was due for 1pm. I wasn’t getting off because … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Epic Cruise – Civitavecchia to Naples

Posted on 13/10/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

For my tour I’d picked Tarquinia & the Etruscans, which was something a bit different. Originally, when I booked the cruise, I hadn’t planned to do anything in Italy because I’d been before but had been very impressed with the … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Epic Cruise – Livorno to Civitavecchia

Posted on 12/10/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

My excursion was the Marble Caves of Carrara, although actually it should be called Marble Mountains of Carrara since there were no caves except those dug for the marble. The meeting place was the Manhattan Room for 8.45am, ours being … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Epic Cruise – Barcelona to Livorno

Posted on 11/10/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

I finally found my Studio at 5.10pm. This really is ridiculous since it was fifty minutes from departure time. I know it’s not NCL’s fault but it’s still frustrating. The door has a card slot so only those supposed to … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Epic Cruise – Heathrow to Barcelona

Posted on 09/10/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

And so the day had arrived when I’d be reunited with Epic nearly 16 months after the disasterous cruise! When I booked it direct with NCL, I opted for their flight and transfers, since Celebrity’s worked out so well exactly … Continue reading →

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An Epic Reunion

Posted on 03/08/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

Two posts from me today – wow! This time it’s about NCL’s newest ship, Epic. I was one of over 2000 people (including the press) who travelled on the disasterous cruise from Rotterdam to Southampton on the 21st June 2010. … Continue reading →

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Love Boat Unloved A Bit Longer – Updated

Posted on 14/02/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

On the 2nd February, an auction with sealed bids was held in Genoa for the Pacific, only to be suspended at the 11th hour. The late journalist, Steve Read, had written about it in his blog after contacting the official … Continue reading →

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Post Cruise Blues

Posted on 24/10/2010 by Patricia Dempsey

And that doesn’t include shivering and getting wet DURING it!  I thought the Med was meant to be warm in October.  It certainly was for the cruise following and even this one’s slightly hotter in Villefranche than we got.  Oh … Continue reading →

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Napoli or Salero?

Posted on 16/09/2010 by Patricia Dempsey

That’s the $64,000 question when it comes to Celebrity Constellation’s current itinerary.  When you book it via the offer page, Naples is listed and the ship is docked.  However on the search results and official documentatation it says Naples (Salerno) … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Constellation

Posted on 11/09/2010 by Patricia Dempsey

Arrived in Barcelona for the first in her autumn season of Med cruises, which Celebrity have been selling at bargain prices.  In a few weeks it’s my turn – I hope!  Sadly, the way my mum is deteriorating so rapidly … Continue reading →

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