An outdoor swimming pool warmed by heat from the engines and a two-level glass viewing lounge are some of the design innovations on Aurora Expeditions (www.auroraexpeditions.com.au) second vessel Sylvia Earle. The 132-passenger expedition ship, which […]
River cruise company Viva Cruises is branching out into expedition sailings with its first ever ocean ship MS Seaventure. Formerly Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ MS Bremen, the 164-passenger ship was acquired this month by Viva Cruises’ parent […]
The Red Sea, Mediterranean and Adriatic are among the destinations that will be visited by Emerald Yacht Cruises’ (www.emeraldyachtcruises.co.uk) first vessel Emerald Azzurra. The new ocean line – a sister company to river cruise operator […]
A simplified inclusive pricing structure – with future cruises including drinks, Wi-Fi and tips as standard – has been unveiled by Celebrity Cruises (www.celebritycruises.co.uk) in the countdown to the resumption of sailings. The announcement comes […]
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of its new ultra-luxury ship Silver Moon which marks the expansion of its fleet to nine vessels. The 596-passenger ship is the third Silversea vessel to be constructed at Italy’s […]
The newly revived Swan Hellenic Cruise Line has announced plans for a third brand-new expedition vessel. Larger than the two sisters ships currently being constructed for the well-known brand, which was a firm favourite with […]
Heritage British cruise line reborn with two brand new expedition vessels The well-known British-born Swan Hellenic brand has been revived as a discovery cruise line with familiar culture-rich itineraries. Seventy years on from its foundation […]
Updated advice allows UK travellers to return to the world’s waterways River cruising has been given a huge boost with the news that it is no longer part of the FCO’s blanket advice against cruise […]
Twelve travel journalists have produced a video to share their passion for cruising and Our Man On The Ground’s cruise correspondent explains the story behind it Travel is one of the worst hit sectors of […]
An atmospheric Mississippi paddlewheeler is a wonderful way to sail along ‘Ol Man River “I’m a storyteller not a historian,” explains Jim Williams as we settle down to listen to the first of his talks. […]
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