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A new cruise terminal is set to open in the port of Southampton in 2021. The £55m cruise terminal will let suitably-equipped ships plug in to a local power supply while in port, rather than using onboard generators. Associated British Ports (ABP) said its opening – sometime next year – would be a “vote…
Read More Keep ReadingWe recently caught up with Paul Ludlow, President of P&O Cruises, to find out how the most eagerly-anticipated new cruise ship for UK cruisers will be doing things a little differently in the Norwegian Fjords when she arrives. When it comes to new ships, which decision comes first; the design…
Read More Keep ReadingAll eyes are set to be on Iona in 2021, when the new P&O Cruises ship finally debuts. As part of our countdown to Iona, we’re sharing a behind the scenes look at the construction of the ship two years in the making. From dream to design, right through to…
Read More Keep ReadingHot lemony clams with handfuls of crusty bread and butter is what your Saturday night needs. This recipe is light on time but heavy on flavour. Created by P&O Cruises Local Food Hero Jose Pizarro, it’s a taste of what’s to come on board Iona’s jaunts around the Med. Add…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has announced that 2022 will see its longest UK season ever and will include cruises on Sky Princess, which recently joined the fleet in October 2019. Sky Princess will be cruising from Southampton between March and October 2022, with its total of 215 days making it a month…
Read More Keep ReadingThe construction of new Celebrity Cruises ship, Celebrity Beyond, reached a major milestone last week with the traditional coin ceremony and official keel laying at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The event in Saint-Nazaire saw Tobias King, Project Manager for Celebrity Cruises, and Sébastien Le Boulluec, Project Manager for…
Read More Keep ReadingP&O Cruises has revealed it is to collaborate with award-winning distiller, Salcombe Gin, to create exclusive gins on new ship Iona. The maiden production run of Marabelle Gin will take place in Iona’s custom-made still, Columba; the very first distillery at sea. This one-of-a-kind gin will be distilled, bottled and labelled…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity Cruises has announced a new approach to cruising called ‘Always IncludedSM’ a move they say is intended to put an end to confusing promotions, complicated add-ons and limited time offers. Starting Tuesday 17th November, every Celebrity Cruises holiday will include Wi-Fi, drinks and tips, simplifying the luxury holiday experience. “Everything we do…
Read More Keep ReadingIt’s been hailed the best pizza at sea and who are we to argue? The Princess Neapolitan-style pizza is a slice of life at sea. INGREDIENTS FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH 385g plain flour 2 tsp active or instant yeast 1 pinch of sugar 240ml lukewarm water 2 tbsp olive oil…
Read More Keep ReadingHello again I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well as we go into this second lockdown. I thought my November update would be the perfect opportunity to share with you our latest changes as we battle with the consequences of Covid-19. November brings several developments to our…
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