Author: Sara Romera

Vega Mare

ASK THE OFFICER: Sara Romera grew up on the Costa del Sol and spent fifteen years as a senior officer aboard cruise ships, leading teams across some of the world's most demanding waters. She writes and consults on cruise travel from Antequera. sararomera.com

My son came home from his first cruise ship contract engaged. What happened?

3. 9. 2026 @ 09:00

Ask the Officer: Your cruise questions answered by a former senior ship’s officer "My son came home from his first cruise ship contract engaged to a girl...

I nearly missed my ship on embarkation day. What am I doing wrong?

12. 8. 2026 @ 09:54

Ask the Officer: Your cruise questions answered by a former senior ship’s officer "I nearly missed my ship on embarkation day and spent the last two days...

I’m terrified of getting seasick. Am I being silly, or is it a real risk I should plan around?

8. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Ask the Officer: Your cruise questions answered by a former senior ship’s officer "I really want to try cruising but I'm terrified of getting seasick. Am I...

I’ve been told that ship excursions are overpriced and I should always go independent. Is that true?

28. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Ask the Officer: Your cruise questions answered by a former senior ship's officer   "I've been told by friends that ship excursions are overpriced and I should...

Where do the crew actually live on a cruise ship?

7. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Ask the Officer:Your cruise questions answered by a former senior ship's officer "I've always been curious: where do the crew actually live on a cruise ship?...

Are cruise ships really just floating petri dishes?

6. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Ask the Officer: Your cruise questions answered by a former senior ship's officer Introducing Ask the Officer I grew up on the Costa del Sol watching cruise...