Articles in Europe 2025

While everyone else packed up and left, we kicked back for Round Two. A royal castle, a round of fine dining, and front-row seats to the chaos of embarkation — changeover day never looked so smug.

From razorbills to rocking dinner tables – today was all about wildlife, wobbling, and wildly good fun (especially if you're Ros).

From royal châteaus to rivers of Earl Grey, today blended French heritage, flaky pastries, and a sneak peek at England’s edge. Bonus points: we managed the tender ride without getting soaked.

With Pauillac in our rear-view and Concarneau on the horizon, today was all about indulgence: pancakes, massages, scenic sailing, and a butler-delivered lamb feast. Not bad for a day that started with hitting snooze.

From ancient catacombs beneath Saint-Émilion to a French feast on board, today was a journey through history, heat—and a heroic number of desserts. Also, there was a car fire. Never a dull moment.

Little Jimmy, banana mousse, and trivia fuelled by Kahlúa – just another deeply silly and spectacular day at sea. We didn’t win cornhole, but Ros’s painted toes and a whisky nightcap made us feel like champions.

We sailed into the Basque Country with rogue waves, mystery salads, and designer bath-towel shirts. A weird urinal topped it off—and that’s before sunset cocktails on a helideck.

From Michelin-starred bites to busted dessert habits, our Bilbao day had everything—sunshine, scotch, salt rooms and a solid nap mid-massage.

We honoured Mum, the PanKind walk, and the joy of being alive – with meaningful steps, surprise tapas, and a dinner that danced across Asia.

A Coruña greeted us with ancient lighthouses, Atlantic winds, and ceiling-slung jamón. But it was an unexpected chopper ride that stole the spotlight—soaring over Spain’s rugged coast at 180 km/h.

An early morning stroll, stormy seas, and shared stories made our day in Porto unforgettable. From wine tastings to Lumière’s seven-course decadence, it ended the only way it could—spa oils, single malt, and the sea.

We officially stepped aboard the Scenic Eclipse—with champagne in hand, new friends by our side, and a suite that left us speechless. It was a day of excitement, indulgence, and a few reassuring words about ocean cruising from a couple of seasoned pros.

Our Lisbon farewell included a hill climb, a tart worth the effort, and an unfortunate chocolate incident involving blue shorts. But by afternoon, we were ready to board the Scenic Eclipse—pants dry, spirits high.

Lisbon threw traffic jams, flying coffee, and identity crises (for the red bus companies) our way—but we powered through with pastries and a laugh. Our last full day before Scenic Eclipse ended, as all great days should, with burgers and champagne.

From navigating grass fires and confused GPS systems to a four-minute meal at 30,000 feet, this travel day packed in more drama than it had any right to. Bonus points for an airport robot and a buttery tart before our rollercoaster descent into Lisbon.

A quirky breakfast menu, an epic bell tower climb, and a mission for molasses-covered eggplant defined our day in Cádiz. From crypts to croquettes, it was a feast for the senses—and our step count.