Plans to achieve carbon-free cruising by 2050 have been revealed by the Royal Caribbean Group. The cruise company, which owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises, has announced a set of sustainability initiatives […]
Marella Cruises has announced that a fifth ship will join the fleet and the line will also be offering new itineraries in America. The 952-cabin Marella Voyager will set sail in the summer of 2023 […]
Travellers have been attracted to take the plunge and book a cruise for the first time thanks to the first-ever season of round-Britain cruises aimed specifically at UK residents. As Princess Cruises nears the end […]
With the white cliffs of Dover as a backdrop, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines new flagship Bolette has set sail on her maiden voyage. The fully refurbished 1,138-passenger vessel, formerly sailing as Holland America Line’s Amsterdam, […]
Many people have decided to holiday at home this year rather than navigate the tricky waters of apps, PCR tests, vaccination certificates, passenger locator forms, traffic light systems and quarantine. As a result, UK hotels […]
A home-grown cuppa and wine from a remote vineyard are some of the unexpected treats on a UK cruise. Whilst the farm to fork concept has become increasingly popular as consumers look to buy locally […]
One of the world’s biggest cruise ships has spearheaded a summer of sailings around Britain. “A cocktail a day keeps the doctor away,” quips the barman as he spins round to greet me while I […]
Journalist and broadcaster Anne Diamond named Viking’s new ocean ship in a ceremony held in the English Channel. Reflecting the line’s Nordic heritage, the event coincided with Norway’s Constitution Day. As the ship’s godmother, and […]
Riviera Travel has announced plans for a new small ocean ship for 2022, and a range of maiden itineraries, as part of its expanding ocean cruise programme. Established in 1984, Riviera Travel has grown into […]
P&O Cruises’ new ship Iona will be officially named next month at a ceremony featuring a performance by the line’s musical brand ambassador Gary Barlow. The christening and inaugural voyage of the 5,200-passenger vessel, the […]
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