Year: 2020 - Page 13

On Saturday 18 January 2020, Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess became the first cruise ship to return to Kangaroo Island, South Australia, one of the areas most severely impacted by the recent bushfire disaster. During the height of the bushfire emergency, an earlier cruise to Kangaroo Island had been diverted to…

Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of international non-profit Girls Who Code and author of international bestseller, “Brave, Not Perfect,” has been announced as Celebrity Apex’s Godmother. Celebrity Apex’s Godmother Saujani will name the new ship at the official inaugural ceremony in Southampton, on 30 March, 2020. In addition to being…

Viking announced the expansion of its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of new expedition voyages. Viking Expeditions Viking Expeditions first cruise ship, Viking Octantic, will begin sailing in January 2022 embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. Viking Polaris will debut in August 2022 sailing to…

Singer, songwriter, producer and performer…Gary Barlow’s many talents speak for themselves. And now, P&O Cruises is delighted to announce he has taken on the exciting role of brand ambassador. P&O Cruises brand ambassador The 710 Club This pioneering partnership will fuse music with amazing travel experiences to deliver spine-tingling moments…

AmaWaterways will introduce 156-passenger AmaLucia to its river cruise fleet in 2021. AmaLucia will offer AmaWaterways’ twin balcony staterooms, connecting rooms and multiple dining venues that include the line’s popular Chef’s Table experience. Setting sail on 16 March 2021, AmaLucia will arrive just in time for Tulip Time cruises through…

P&O Cruises are now offering guests the option to check in online for cruises from Southampton. P&O Cruises Online Check-In Launched today, the move allows guests to complete online check-in ahead of their holiday and print their boarding pass at home. P&O Cruises will email guests prior to their cruise…

As river cruising booms in popularity, more people than ever before are choosing to explore the world via its waterways.  The Mississippi River cuts through America’s Deep South and a river cruise is the perfect way to experience a comforting slice of Southern hospitality; dance in the streets of the…

The Northern Lights are a truly magical sight, and they’re something each and every traveller should witness at some point in their lives, but with their elusive nature and unpredictable patterns, many shun the idea of going in search of this natural phenomenon in case they fail to catch a…

Cruise & Maritime Voyages offered to assist in evacuations on Australia’s Kangaroo Island amid the country’s ongoing bushfire crisis. Vasco da Gama cancelled a call at the island township of Penneshaw on Saturday (4 January) after being advised to do so by the South Australian Country Fire Service. CMV offered…

New for 2020, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving guests the chance to create their own bespoke gin during their cruise holidays, with guidance from expert gin-makers, Nigel and Debbie Wright. Gin Masterclasses on Fred Olsen  Starting from 6 January 2020, the gin-making experience will take place on Balmoral in…