by Safarigal | Sep 1, 2022 | The Scarlet Lady
It normally takes me weeks to prepare for my cruises in general – getting all of the paperwork together, fighting with the internet to upload all of the necessary information, organizing my clothes and trying to limit the number of pairs of shoes I am taking, paying...
by Safarigal | Aug 31, 2022 | The Scarlet Lady
My mother did not like to fly, so we always travelled by ship if we could. I blame her for my insatiable desire to go on a cruise. When my parents moved to the Caribbean they usually sailed on the Geest banana boats to get them safe and sound back to the UK for their...
by Safarigal | Jun 24, 2022 | A Princess Between Two Queens
We are back home now, almost everything is unpacked, and my jet lag is improving. I remain miffed that Queen Mary 2 was not available to return us home in style. Our time on Queen Victoria was wonderful despite some issues, and I am so glad that...
by Safarigal | Jun 24, 2022 | A Princess Between Two Queens
Due to our coming to the assistance of the little sinking sailboat folks, our arrival in Southampton was delayed, and thus there was a delay in disembarkation. However, once we started leaving the ship, things ran quite smoothly. One new change that I like is that...
by Safarigal | Jun 19, 2022 | A Princess Between Two Queens
This is always the saddest day of any cruise. You come back from breakfast and your cabin steward has placed the protective cover on your bed. Yes, let the packing begin. As they don’t have a World Club party anymore, on the final Gala evening when you return to your...
