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MSC Cruises Launches Ground-Breaking New LNG-Fuelled Flagship

November 17, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

MSC Cruises officially named its new flagship, MSC World Europa, at the Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar, ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The first of the line’s new World-class vessels, it is the […]

Celebrity Apex to Homeport in Southampton for First Time

November 6, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Celebrity Cruises has announced that one of its newest Edge-class ships will be based in the UK for the first time. The 2,900-passenger Celebrity Apex will sail out of Southampton in 2024, offering a season […]

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Following in Darwin’s Footsteps in The Galapagos Islands

April 14, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

An incredible journey aboard the newest and most luxurious ship to sail in the protected archipelago As I push the postcard through the makeshift slot it falls to the bottom of the wooden barrel. The […]

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First New British Cruise Line In A Decade Buys Second Ship

February 2, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Ambassador Cruise Line has signalled its confidence in the British tourism and cruise market by purchasing a second ship. Ahead of the line’s first sailing this spring aboard the 1,400-passenger Ambience, the first British cruise […]

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Royal Caribbean Group ‘Destination Net Zero’ Sustainability Project

November 2, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

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Marella Cruises Announces Fifth Ship and New USA Itineraries

October 18, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

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Princess Cruises Attracts First-Time Passengers On ‘Summer Seacations’

October 4, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ New Flagship Bolette Sets Sail

August 23, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

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, […]

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P&O Britannia Seacation

July 11, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

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A Voyage Of Discovery On Viking’s Brand New Cruise Ship

July 5, 2021 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]