Tag Archives: MSC Opera

My 2014 Highlights

Posted on 30/12/2014 by Patricia Dempsey

It’s been a funny old year for me, most notably because only did TWO cruises! Since my back, which has been bad since June 2010, was a good 90% better, it was time to start looking for a job and … Continue reading →

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Vision OTS Pre-Refit Cruise – Greenock to Southampton

Posted on 30/09/2013 by Patricia Dempsey

I met my friend Graham, who I hadn’t seen since 2002 and we drove to Largs for a cuppa and bite to eat. It was great seeing him again as we had a catch up and reminisced about the past. … Continue reading →

Posted in AIDA Kreuzfahrten, Cruises, MSC Cruises, Northern Europe, Royal Caribbean, Ship Stalking, Southampton, TUI Cruises | Tagged AIDAsol, Cherbourg, Cobh, Cruises, Dublin, Greenock, Mein Schiff 1, MSC Opera, MV Explorer, Royal Caribbean, Southampton, Vision of the Seas | Leave a comment

Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013

Posted on 31/12/2012 by Patricia Dempsey

Well here we are on the last day of the old year and what a busy one it’s been. Sadly the maritime year began with tragedy on the 13th January, when Costa Concordia his a rock off Giglio, partially capsizing … Continue reading →

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Discovery Cruise – Sea Day to Kristiansand

Posted on 28/08/2012 by Patricia Dempsey

The second sitting Captain’s cocktail party was cancelled due to the weather and not many turned up to dinner. But before we went, the Chief Housekeeper Brandy Loteryo phoned to say he had a new cabin for us. So I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruises, MSC Cruises, Northern Europe, Ship Stalking, Voyages of Discovery | Tagged Discovery, Kristiansand, MSC Cruises, MSC Opera, Oslo, Voyages of Discovery | Leave a comment

MSC Opera Cruise – Bergen to Southampton

Posted on 25/06/2012 by Patricia Dempsey

The tour bus only stopped in one place in Bergen and then we went on a 40 minute drive to go on a boat, which would bring us back to the port. We sailed on time and the weather was … Continue reading →

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MSC Opera Cruise – Flam to Bergen

Posted on 23/06/2012 by Patricia Dempsey

After lunch I went ashore and just wandered around to get photos of the ship. It was a gloriously hot day, about 24c, which was fabulous! We’d been lucky with the weather so far. Sailaway was 7pm and Seven Seas … Continue reading →

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MSC Opera Cruise – Sea Day To Stavanger

Posted on 21/06/2012 by Patricia Dempsey

The rest of the sea day was uneventful until the evening. There was Captain’s Cocktails in two lounges, which I didn’t go to but I saw Brenda from my table at one. You could have your photo taken with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruises, MSC Cruises, Northern Europe | Tagged MSC Cruises, MSC Opera, Norway, Oslo, Stavanger | 2 Comments

Another Cruise Ship Detention in Southampton

Posted on 27/09/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

Back on the 27th May 2011, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued a rather misleading statement saying MSC Opera had been detained so the media went to town. The statement was dated the 25th, ship returning that day after being … Continue reading →

Posted in Fred Olsen Cruises, General, MSC Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Southampton | Tagged Balmoral, Black Watch, detained ships Southampton, MSC Opera, Seven Seas Voyager | 2 Comments

MSC – Magnificent Stylish Classy

Posted on 14/09/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

I’m having a love-in with a cruise line I have only visited ships of so far. MSC, the Italian company with gorgeous ships. Back in May, I visted Opera and fell so much in love I ended up booking the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cunard, General, MSC Cruises, P&O Cruises, Southampton | Tagged Aurora, Cunard, MSC Cruises, MSC Opera, MSC Poesia, P&O, Southampton | Leave a comment

Milestone Cruise!

Posted on 23/08/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

I’m slapping myself on the back because when I board Grand Princess on the 17th September it will be my 30th voyage since the 13th October 2006 when I did my first on the QE2. Last year on that day … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrity Cruises, Cruises, Cunard, Fred Olsen Cruises, MSC Cruises, Northern Europe, Norwegian Cruise Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Southampton | Tagged Grand Princess, MSC Opera, QE2, Southampton | Leave a comment

Aurora Cruise – Southampton to Dublin

Posted on 08/07/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

What a rotten day weatherwise it was on the 6th July 2011 when we headed to Ocean Terminal to board Aurora. It was a mix of sun and showers, sometimes at the same time! Thankfully the rain held off after … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruises, MSC Cruises, Northern Europe, P&O Cruises, Southampton | Tagged Aurora, MSC Opera, P&O Cruises, Southampton | Leave a comment

Ship Visits – Travel Agents or Public?

Posted on 30/06/2011 by Patricia Dempsey

There is a long-held belief by cruise lines they will get more sales by treating travel agents to free boozy lunches. They reckon the public (potential cruisers) only want a nosey with no intention of booking and, as a result, … Continue reading →

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