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16/06/2024

The first port of call on our two week Svalbard coastal cruise is the pretty town of Andalsnes. We docked early and had a morning to explore. We decided not to take the (very expensive) gondola to the top of the mountain but made it halfway up on foot before turning round to come back again. The weather so far today has been amazing and the sailaway just after lunchtime was stunning with many guests up in the top deck making the most of the sunny weather. Now for an afternoon of scenic sailing as we make our way to Træna.

16/06/2024

Yesterday we boarded Hurtigruten MS Trollfjord for a 2 week voyage from Bergen up to Svalbard & back again. We thought that after nearly 70 cruises not much could surprise us but MS Trollfjord has really taken us by surprise.

Embarkation was incredibly easy at the wonderfully modern Hurtigruten terminal building in Bergen. We had a short wait in the very comfortable terminal lounge before watching the safety briefing & then boarding the ship.

As we are staying in an Expedition suite we have all of our meals at the fine dining Røst restaurant, so after a welcome glass of champagne as we were fitted for our special clothes bundle (suite guests get a complimentary waterproof jacket, merino sweater & woollen hat) we headed next door to the restaurant for lunch. Every day there is a 3 course lunch, with the menu dependant on what ingredients the chefs have picked up along the way. Briefly, our lunch was smoked char, beef tenderloin and a beautifully light blueberry mousse, all with wine pairings.

The ship set sail from Bergen at 2.30 with most guests making their way up to the open decks to celebrate with a glass of champagne. Though the weather was perfect there was also the option to take in the views from the magnificent double height 1893 bar at the front of the ship, also the perfect venue for pre-dinner cocktails while the resident pianist plays in the background. As suite guests we have drinks included as part of our package, including all of the amazing looking cocktails which we will endeavour to try during our two weeks on board 😁🍸

Our suite is incredible, very spacious & comfortable with a magnificent bay window giving 180degree views as you sail along the Norwegian coast

Dinner at Røst is 5 courses with wine pairings. A brief synopsis of dinner:-
Scallops with Cremant sparkling wine,
Pumpkin paired with a Portuguese white,
Lamb rump served with a lovely rich Rioja,
Norwegian blue cheese served with a blue cheese & blueberry brioche (believe me it was delicious) served with one of my favourite port wines, Kopke,
Poached pears & chocolate served with a dessert wine. Røst is honestly as good as any Michelin star restaurant we’ve ever been to. We can’t wait for the next two weeks!


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15/06/2024

🥂NEW VIDEO🥂

MS Eurodam is a beautiful ship that sit
slap band in the middle of Holland America Line’s fleet of brilliant Vista and Pinnacle Class ships. What’s she like on board and what did we think of her? Find out here. (link in comments because FB doesn’t like direct
links on posts).

08/06/2024

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥

We did a Classic 7 day Alaska cruise on the cruise line that has been sailing Alaska for the longest time - Holland America Line. They have been sailing there for over 75 years and are considered by many as the BEST when it comes to an Alaska cruise.

So, did they live up to the hype? Were our 7 days in Alaska full of everything this vast wilderness promises? Well, despite our doubts we were astonished at what we saw.

Let us show you.



(Link in description because FB doesn’t share widely links in the main post)

02/06/2024

Live in 15 minutes! Hope to see you there! ❤️🥂

Come and Chat With Us this Sunday for a full lowdown on what we did on our recent Azamara voyage, wether we think they’ve changed since pre-pandemic and how ...

01/06/2024

Just released, the most comprehensive guide to all of the dining options on Cunard Queen Anne you will find on YouTube.

Simply follow the link below to indulge in a delectable delight of all of the culinary options on Cunard’s newest ship.

Have you sailed on Queen Anne yet? What did you think of the new dining options on board? Please let us know.

https://youtu.be/lq6BHe02CZw?si=-5QplNCMWixo1aAj

31/05/2024

Come and Chat With Us this Sunday for a full lowdown on what we did on our recent Azamara voyage, wether we think they’ve changed since pre-pandemic and how we got on at the Monaco GP! Bring your questions! Also, final chance to WIN BIG in our Queen Anne Prize draw!

Come and Chat With Us this Sunday for a full lowdown on what we did on our recent Azamara voyage, wether we think they’ve changed since pre-pandemic and how ...

27/05/2024

Some close up shots of the cars during the race and the Drivers Parade, just because ❤️❤️❤️
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27/05/2024

It’s hard to put into words the sights and sounds of the Monaco Grand Prix. After watching it for so many years on the TV it was slightly surreal to be there. A once in a lifetime dream come true day!

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26/05/2024

Kudos for guessing the three ships in this picture. Cruise Line and ship. 🧐

25/05/2024

This morning the Azamara Quest joined her sister, the Pursuit somewhere just off the coast of the French Riviera to sail in tandem into St Tropez.
It’s been over a decade since we’ve been to St Tropez and oh my, we had forgotten just how drop dead gorgeous it is. Even though we couldn’t even afford to buy a shed there it was lovely to wander the back streets of the old town and imagine what it would be like to live there.
What another amazing port of call. And tonight we have White Night on board the Quest, then tomorrow we get to go to the Monaco Grand Prix.

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24/05/2024

Today the Azamara Quest is docked in Marseille. We’ve been here on cruises before but we’ve always been docked way out of the city so we were delighted to see that today we were in the heart of the city, docked right in front of the stunning Cathedral.
We started the morning with a walk around the fort and along the marina. Then we spontaneously jumped on the road train to go up to the Notre Dame de la Garde for incredible views over the city and our lovely ship.
No sooner were we back to the marina than the rain set in and since we were not prepared for wet weather we abandoned plans for a wander around Le Panier and came back to the ship for lunch on the aft terrace with an incredible view over the Cathedral instead.

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23/05/2024

Today Azamara Quest is docked in Ajaccio, Corsica and a visit to the market is always a must, there’s so much delicious looking fresh produce 😋

We are docked between Marella Voyager and Marella Discovery 2 so it’s quite busy in town but it’s such a pretty place to spend an hour or two wandering through the narrow alleyways and along the beach, not forgetting a stop at one of the many gorgeous little cafes along the way.
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22/05/2024

Let’s talk food! We have always loved the food on our previous Azamara cruises and we’re pleased to see that not much has changed in the four years since we last sailed with them, the food is still amazing. From the Mosaic Cafe and the Living room for snacks, the Discoveries restaurant for a relaxing breakfast or delicious dinner, the Patio Grill for the most delicious burgers and grilled meats, the Windows cafe for the incredible selection and of course the speciality dining and White Night bbq (more on that later in the cruise!).
What would you choose?

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20/05/2024

Last night on board the Azamara Quest we dined in the extra charge steakhouse, Prime C. This has a cover charge of $49.95 per person unless you’re staying in a suite, then you can dine there whenever you want.
We woke up this morning for an overnight stop in Livorno and we were docked next to Azamara Pursuit.
We had planned to visit Lucca but mistimed the trains so spent the day in Pisa instead. It may be a tourist hotspot but it’s always a fun place to visit if only to see everyone trying to pose with the leaning tower, which of course we had to do too 😆

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19/05/2024

It’s always lovey to visit somewhere you’ve never been before. Today Azamara Quest is docked in Santa Margherita Liguire which we’ve been to a few times so we decided to get the bus to Portofino a few kilometres down the road. We can see why it’s an instagrammers heaven, it’s such a pretty little town. Rather than bus back we thought we would walk the 5kms and were rewarded with some stunning views along the way. What a lovely way to spend a sunny Sunday morning in the Italian riveira. Now back on board the Quest for a relaxing afternoon.

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19/05/2024

Yesterday we boarded ​Azamara Quest in beautiful Nice for a 10 night voyage taking in the French and Italian Riveria ending up in Barcelona. This is our fifth time sailing with Azamara and our third on Quest, though it’s been over four years since we last sailed with them. We’re really excited to be on board and have immediately relaxed into the incredible Azamara vibe. Especially looking forward to next Sunday when we have tickets for the Monaco Grand Prix. So make sure to follow us on our socials and make sure you’re subscribed to our channel so you can see what we think of Azamara and our time on board 👍

14/05/2024

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥

Queen Anne has been polarising opinion since her Maiden Voyage. Is she really THAT bad? No.
We give you our balanced, honest and fair review of Cunard's newest and largest cruise ship, how she compares to her sisters AND her direct Pinnacle Class competition, and we give you our thoughts on the highlights and lowlights of her design, interiors, dining and entertainment.
This is your one stop shop COMPLETE review of the world’s newest cruise ship, complete with some gorgeous visuals, and at times, dodgy humour. Enjoy!



https://youtu.be/ahfDHJSQoSg

11/05/2024

We’re LIVE on YouTube in 30 mins to talk about the controversial Maiden Voyage on board Cunard Queen Anne. Please bring your questions! See you there!

Comae and join us LIVE this Saturday evening for a Q&A all about Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne. We’re just back from her Maiden Voyage and there’s LOTS to tal...

11/05/2024

Cunard have really raised the bar with the entertainment on Queen Anne. Like nothing we’ve ever seen before on a Cunard ship, the innovative and elevated experiences sit beside their traditional musical line up and offer so much more than ever before. Noir, Brief Encounter and acrobatics to name but few, it’s a huge thumbs up from us!

Here’s a few pics that really show how much thought has gone into the new stuff. Love it! Full video review of our 7 night Maiden Voyage coming very soon!

11/05/2024

Up close and personal at the amazing interactive murder mystery comedy dance show Noir in the Bright Lights Society on Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne.

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07/05/2024

This is a HUGE for us - our first ever video to achieve ONE MILLION views! THANK YOU to everyone who has ever watched one of our videos! 😘

We can’t imagine that many people watching our content let alone a single video. Only the 3rd UK cruise YouTuber to do it too. 😆🥳🥂

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06/05/2024

Last nights Chefs recommendation tasting menu at Aji Wa, a new dining venue on Cunard Line’s Queen Anne.
Staring with a green pea amuse bouche we moved onto the first course, edamame with sesame goma.
Next up was miso tofu soup served with grilled shimeji tomaco.
Then we had the chefs selection of sashimi followed by a choice of ‘appetiser’. We chose one each of the vegetable tempura and the chicken karaage.
There were three choices for the main course and we chose the black cod and the grilled wagyu beef which were served with sticky rice and noddles.
Dessert was delicious, a Adzuki Red Bean Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Sesame caramel crust and four-flower sorbet.
Our meal was finished off with Ceremonial grade Matcha Green Tea whisked at our table.
At $65 per head we thoroughly enjoyed this meal and found the service in this restaurant was exceptional.

05/05/2024

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥

Is this ship the game changer that Cunard promised? One important feature of the new staterooms certainly is! Watch to find out!

We've squeezed ALL of the brand new Queen Anne Staterooms and Suites into this complete guide and review of what you can expect from this epic new Cunarder.

Click the link here to watch!

https://youtu.be/aAh0GjlhtpY?si=vUF21EIjVVTyjvip

05/05/2024

Black and white Gala night on Queen Anne, the first formal evening of the voyage.

We started with cocktails in the Commodore Club with stunning sea views as the sun was lowering in the sky. Dinner was in the main restaurant where despite reserving a table on the app we still had to queue for 20 minutes to get seated.

We were given a table for two and the food was delicious. Unfortunately the same can’t be said for the service which was slow and rushed at the same time if you know what we mean. There was no small talk with the waiters and the sommelier didn’t get to us until we had been seated for an hour. We really hope that this is maiden voyage teething problems and that normal Cunard service will resume soon as we normally love dining in the main restaurant in Cunard ships as it usually feels a little more refined than on other ships. The positive is that the standard of food on offer seems to be as good as ever.

Since dinner took over two hours we rushed off as soon as we’d finished dessert and headed to the theatre for the show which this evening was the premier of an adaptation of Noel Coward’s Brief Encounter, uniquely produced for Cunard. We have to say this was incredible, the production and acting were magnificent and it was first for us, seeing a full 80 minute play on a cruise ship. Hats off to the cast, you were amazing!

04/05/2024

Our first evening on Cunard Line’s Queen Anne and we treated ourselves to an evening in Sir Samuel’s steakhouse.

Situated at the back of deck 10 overlooking the aft sun deck it was the perfect place to watch the sunset (even though the cranes in the port of Southampton slightly ruined our view 😂).

The service was impeccable from start to finish with a menu to match.

We started with this deliciously light and soft, sweet and slightly smoky tear and share bread to have with our appetisers of grilled asparagus with a crispy poached hens egg and hollandaise sauce and Sir Samuel’s jumbo lump crab cake served with Cajun tartare sauce.

We then got to select our steak knife of choice before tucking into a delicious fillet steak served with creamy horseradish, roasted garlic and sides of triple cooked truffle chips and Yukon gold mash with tender stem broccoli, beer battered onion rings, creamed spinach with crispy shallots and chargrilled hispi cabbage with smoke ranch dressing, all of which were very delicious.

To finish off our meal we chose the dark chocolate fondant, which thankfully took 15-20 minutes to cook, giving us a little time to digest our entrees, and the ‘your’ rum baba served table side with a choice of rum poured over the baba which was served with chantillycream and a lime marmalade.

At $58.50 per person this is the most expensive specialty dining venue on board Queen Anne but in our opinion is worth a visit, especially if you are able to predict a glorious wake view sunset 😁

04/05/2024

Please consider voting for us in the 2024 Wave Awards! We’re in the drop down box under Favourite Cruise Influencer. It’s free to enter and you can win a £5000 Fred. Olsen cruise too! Thank you so much for your support. R&H x

Select your shortlist nominee for the 2024 Wave Awards and be entered into the draw to win a cruise.

03/05/2024

What an amazing privilege to be one of the first people to set sail on Cunard Line’s Queen Anne as she left Southampton under an incredible fireworks display. She’s such a wonderful ship with some familiar and some new features. To kick off our culinary QA journey we ate in Sir Samuel’s steakhouse which was delicious and perfectly situated to enjoy a wake view sunset.

30/04/2024

For the first time in 14 years, a new Cunard Queen makes her entrance to her home port of Southampton, UK.

Queen Anne arrived in style on the evening of 30th April to gloomy skies but a cheerful crowd. We can’t wait to board her for her Maiden Voyage in a couple of days. Keep an eye out on our socials (Insta .us) and YouTube (Visit With Us) for some fabulous insights and exclusive footage. 😍 Cunard

27/04/2024

NEW VIDEO out now on (click on the channel link in our bio and watch our latest video)
4 countries, 7 days, 1 river!
Should a Danube river cruise be on YOUR bucket list? Watch this to help you decide.