Scenic Eclipse II Delayed To 2023

The launch of a second ship set to join the Scenic luxury oceangoing fleet will be postponed to 2023, it has been confirmed. Scenic Eclipse II is currently under construction at the Maj 3 shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia, and was expected to enter service later this year. The vessel will…

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P&O Names Second Excel-Class Ship Arvia

P&O Cruises has revealed it is to call its second LNG-powered Excel-class ship Arvia. Arvia, meaning ‘from the seashore’, will join the fleet in December 2022 and become sister ship to Iona. Following the announcement of the name behind the new P&O Cruises ship, Paul Ludlow, P&O Cruises president, said:…

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Culinary Corner: Oceania’s Classic Chocolate Mousse

Oceania is the foodie’s cruise line and this decadent French dessert, best served in Jacques with an ocean view lingering just outside the window, is the quintessential way to round off dinner for two. 5 Servings Ingredients: 65g granulated sugar 3 egg yolks 1 large egg 155g 70% dark chocolate…

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Our Iona Insider Takes On Norway

We may be waiting for Iona with baited breath, but the Norwegian adventure has already begun for our Iona Insider, Nina Sands. A little while ago, she headed to Norway for a first-hand experience of some of the Norwegian shore excursions P&O Cruises Iona will offer once she launches. It’s time…

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The Pleasure of Planning Ahead

There’s uncertainty in the air but one thing we know is that when we can travel again, we will. For now, we’re all safely at home, the world on our doorstep, yet just that little bit beyond our reach. For now, our plans and yours are on hold. But we’re…

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MSC Cruises takes delivery of MSC Virtuosa

MSC Cruises has taken delivery of its new flagship, MSC Virtuosa. MSC Cruises’ newest fleet member MSC Virtuosa was constructed at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint Nazaire. MSC executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago, took delivery. The new flagship for MSC Cruises will enter service for the summer season from 16 April,…

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20 Things We’re All Guilty Of When It Comes To Holidays

Hey, it’s okay… 1) To wonder what happens to the separate bikini components. Shops full of bikini bottoms, underwear drawers full of bikini tops; WHY CAN’T YOU JUST STAY TOGETHER!? 2) To tell yourself you don’t need anything new clothes-wise, yet find yourself repeating the familiar process of ‘tear off…

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