Viking Mars, the latest ocean ship to join the fleet, has officially been named at a low-key ceremony in the Maltese capital of Valletta. The ship’s Godmother, Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon, was on hand to offer a blessing of good fortune and sailing for the brand-new vessel….
Read More Keep ReadingSeabourn Venture is the luxury cruise line’s first purpose-built expedition ship, bringing a six-star experience to the ocean waves. Ahead of her launch, we caught up with Robin West, Senior Vice-President of Expedition Operations at Seabourn, to find out more about what intrepid travellers can expect from this exciting style…
Read More Keep ReadingCunard has unveiled details of Queen Anne’s cabins, and the design inspiration behind each category. The ship, which is due to set sail for the first time in 2024, strikesthe perfect balance between traditional and contemporary luxury, and will celebrate styles of both past and present. World-renowned designers David Collins…
Read More Keep ReadingMS Maud is one of Hurtigruten’s expedition ships, transporting guests to exciting destinations throughout the British Isles and Norway. Ivannah from our marketing team recently got the opportunity to explore the ship and, being her first time on board a Hurtigruten ship, she shares her first impressions and personal highlights….
Read More Keep ReadingThe latest ship to join the Seabourn fleet, Seabourn Pursuit, has reached a significant construction milestone as the hull is relocated for final outfitting. The ship’s hull was moved 1,200 nautical miles to the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy and marks the latest step towards completion. Seabourn Pursuit is…
Read More Keep ReadingSilver Dawn is the latest ship to join the Silversea fleet, and our Cruise & Stay Expert Joseph was lucky enough to be invited on board. We asked him to highlight some of his favourite features of the six-star ship – and here’s what he said. *** Normally I’m only…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity Cruises has officially taken ownership of its new ship, Celebrity Beyond. During a ceremony at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, thousands of engineers, architects, designers, contractors and other team members gathered to mark the momentous occasion. Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo attended the event, alongside…
Read More Keep ReadingIcon of the Seas, the newest ship to join Royal Caribbean International, has reached a significant construction milestone with its keel-laying ceremony. Ahead of her debut in autumn 2023, the ship underwent the age-old maritime tradition that involves a massive steel block being lowered on top of freshly minted coins….
Read More Keep ReadingIona, the newest ship to join the P&O Cruises fleet, is heading for the Norwegian Fjords, where she will embark on her maiden season in the region. A series of cruises to the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton will take place over the coming months; guests can expect a number of…
Read More Keep ReadingFormer British athlete Sally Gunnell has been named godmother of Ambience, the first ship to join the Ambassador Cruise Line fleet. A naming ceremony will take place on 19 April, the day before Ambience embarks on her maiden voyage to Hamburg. Sally Gunnell OBE was the first British woman ever…
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