We like to get about and this page brings together a number of our more memorable trips over the time we have been keeping a record on the web - since 1995. They are in reverse date order - the newest at the top. The recent reports are more comprehensive and are fully illustrated with "popup" images for those with Java. New Zealand is covered more fully in the Uniquely New Zealand pages also accessible through the link at the top of the page.
In Preparation - Caribbean Odyssey - A cruise on the Cunard Queen Elizabeth from Southampton to the Caribbean via the Ponto Delgarda in the Azores, Portugal to Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua, St Kitts, Tortola, St Maarten and back via Madeira to Southampton
Recent - An Autumn Cruise on The Ocean Countess to the Canary Islands and Madeira. This is about a trip down memory lane - the Ocean Countess was originally owned by Cunard as the Cunard Countess. We had three memorable cruises in the Caribbean on the Cunard Countess in 1991, 92 and 94. This cruise departed from Plymouth, and the itinerary for the 12 days included four days at sea and seven days ashore – in Vigo, Agadir, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Gomera, Madeira and Leixoes for Oporto.
Baltic Explorer and Jewels of the Mediterranean Cruises. We had wanted to go to Tallin and St Petersburg for a long time so we started by booking the Baltic Explorer Cruise but it seemed very short so we decided it would be nice to continue for another 12 nights round the Mediterranean. This gave us an overall cruise of 26 nights with tremendous contrasts within an overall theme of historic cities, diverse cultures and opulent buildings. In 6 parts with lots of pictures plus an overview. We have also Updated our comprehensive Introduction to the Cunard Queen Victoria
The Dutch Canals in 2010 - A Journey round the Ijsslmeer and Frisia on 'Klein Schip' a 40.9' Linssen Grand Sturdy steel cruiser belonging to friends. Note - this page is currently under development. Most of the text is complete although one short part is still in note form and only a limited number of pictures are available.
Journey to the Antipodes - a cruise in 2010 on the Cunard Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to Auckland via the Suez canal and the Pacific including India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malasia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan, Pacific Islands and the Great Barrier Reef off Australia followed by 5 weeks in New Zealand. In 6 parts with lots of pictures.
"Autumn Colours" - a cruise in 2009 on the Cunard Queen Victoria to New York and up the Atlantic Seaboard to through Canada and Quebec before returning from Newfoundland.
A Tandem Atlantic Crossing - Our first cruise on the Queen Mary 2 across the Atlantic and back in tandem with the QE2.
The Lands of Fire and Ice - a cruise on the QE2 starting with three days in Iceland, land of geysers , bubbling mud and magnificent waterfalls then back down the Fiords to Stavangar where we had a memorable send off by the Nordsteam festival of old steam boats and everything else that floated before reaching our final stop at Oslo.
The Land of The Midnight Sun - a cruise on the QE2 taking us to Longyearbyen, Svalbard on the island of Spitsbergen only 12 degrees from the pole then Gravdal in the Norwegian Lofoten Islands as well as the Norwegian Fiords.
QE2's Christmas Markets Cruise - A short cruise through the North Sea where the destination was of secondary importance. It was booked as an indulgence to try the Queen's Grill Restaurant and Accommodation for the first time.
QE2's 'Mediterranean Splendour' and 'The 40th Anniversary' Cruises 2007 - The story of two consecutive but very different cruises, the first a typical cruise on the QE2 that took us to familiar and new places. The second was not only a journey round Great Britain but also a nostalgic and often emotional trip in time commemorating the 40th anniversary of the World's Greatest Liner.
Pennine Extremes - Corinna's 20th Birthday cruise to the recently restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the Rochdale Canal involving the highest summits, deepest and longest tunnels crossing extremely challenging countryside, not to speak of the extraordinary weather and floods.
The QE2's Silver Jubilee World Cruise 2007 - We join the QE2's for the part of her 25th World Cruise taking us from Hong Kong to the UK via Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, India, the Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa, Namibia, The Canaries and Madeira.
A Stop-over in Hong Kong - Four nights in Hong Kong before joining the QE2 for our return to the UK on our way back from New Zealand
Southern Delights - A Cruise on the QE2 from Southampton to the Azores, the Everglades, New Orleans, the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and back via Madeira.
Canadian Crossing and Mediterranean Adventure - A Cruise on the QE2 from Southampton to Newfoundland, down the Canadian Atlantic Seaboard to the USA, Boston, Newport and New York then back across the Atlantic and finishing with a fortnight in the Mediterranean including Gibraltar, Greece and Dubrovnik.
A Wicked Time in Australia - Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne, the Outback, National Parks, Rivers and River Boats, the Great Ocean Road, many Wineries, Mines (Gold, Copper, Silver and Opals) and much more.
The Matthew - A trip on the replica of Cabot's Matthew from Portishead for a sail in the Bristol channel and then up the Avon Gorge to Bristol.
The Land of the Midnight Sun - A Cruise from Southampton to Norway and the Fjords with an introduction to the Queen Elizabeth 2 Liner and coverage of the journey in three parts.
South American Adventure - A Cruise from Southampton to South America and down to the Falklands with an introduction to the Queen Elizabeth 2 Liner and coverage of the journey in four parts.
The Cape Town Line - A Cruise from Southampton to Africa and round to Mauritius with an introduction to the Queen Elizabeth 2 Liner and coverage of the journey in three parts.
Taking the Tube to Bedford - The story of the DPOC summer cruise to the Eastern parts of the inland waterways system, the Nene, the Middle Levels, the Great Ouse, the Cam and the many associated smaller rivers, drains and lodes.
France - Food, Wine and Water or from Chateaux to Church - fully illustrated.
Voyage of Discoveries - A section of the Queen Elizabeth 2 World Cruise from Singapore to England via the Suez canal. In three parts all fully illustrated.
Singapore - a very enjoyable 3 day stopover on our way to connect with the QE2. Fully Illustrated
Our Silver Anniversary Cruise on QE2 -
A Silver Anniversary needs a very special commemoration and there are few greater indulgences than a cruise on the Queen Elizabeth 2 across the Atlantic to the Panama Canal and back through the Caribbean and Canaries.
"Corinna Goes to Basingstoke" - a write up of our trip on the Basingstoke canal. Initially written for the David Piper Owners Club.
The Northern Ring - Our big canal trip - A Visit to the Northern Canals taking 1150 miles and 664 locks in 1997.
A Classic Indulgence - We believe there are three Classic Indulgences one should sample during ones life. This was the first - a Cruise on the Queen Elizabeth 2 to celebrate Pete's first retirement in 1996.
