Cruise Ships
Queen Mary 2 Continues Partnership with RSC
01 Nov 2023
Cunard has announced it will be continuing its alliance with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) on board Queen Mary 2, which will bring top-tier theatrical performances on board the luxury cruise liner’s Transatlantic stage. Guests embarking on the ocean liners between 7 April and 9 June 2024, and 16 August…
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ABTA
Demand for Holidays Remains Strong, ABTA Finds
01 Nov 2023
The latest Holiday Habits report from ABTA indicates strong demand and confidence in overseas holidays. In the year to August 2023, more than half (52%) of the UK population took an average of 1.4 overseas holidays each, mirroring levels seen before the pandemic. The report suggests this trend will continue…
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Cruise Lines
Cruise Ships
Entertainment
Celebrity Ascent Promises Brand-New Entertainment
25 Oct 2023
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled an array of entertainment for its eagerly anticipated new ship, Celebrity Ascent. This showstopping lineup balances traditional, avant-garde, and revolutionary approaches, ensuring a captivating offering for every guest. The latest additions to the bill include a vibrant nightlife spectacle on the Resort Deck, six unique live…
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Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen to Return to Australia for First Time in Over 3 Years
24 Oct 2023
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is set to return to Australia for the first time since 2020 as a part of their 2024 World Cruise. On board Borealis, guests will embark on a magnificent 101-night journey, visiting destinations such as Hawaii, French Polynesia, Australia, Bali, Oman, and many more. This extensive…
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Food and Drink
Seabourn Announces New Culinary Experience, Solis
18 Oct 2023
Seabourn has announced details of its new culinary experience, Solis, an exclusive dining venue specialising in Mediterranean cuisine. The menu takes inspiration primarily from the destinations visited by Seabourn’s ultra-luxury ships and will serve a selection of modern, light Mediterranean dishes rich in colour and personality, meticulously crafted and freshly…
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Cruise Ships
MSC Euribia Makes Her Maiden Call in Southampton
16 Oct 2023
Southampton port has welcomed MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC Euribia, as she prepares to embark on winter sailings across Northern Europe. This momentous occasion was observed through a traditional crest exchange involving the ship’s captain, Christopher Pugh, a Warsash Maritime Academy alumnus, and local authorities. Serving as the newest addition…
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Cruise Lines
Princess Cruises to Bring Spellbound by Magic Castle to Sun Princess
13 Oct 2023
Princess Cruises has unveiled Spellbound by Magic Castle, a collaboration with the famed Hollywood icon set to enchant guests aboard Sun Princess when the new ship debuts in early 2024. Spellbound blends the captivating world of magic with the art of mixology to create an extraordinary, Victorian-inspired experience. Guests will…
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Looking Ahead
Michael Wilson
Your October 2023 Update from Michael Wilson
09 Oct 2023
Hello and welcome to my October 2023 update! My latest update follows on the heels of a recent trip with Royal Caribbean International (RCI) to visit Bordeaux, with a group of agents staying in a lovely chateau and taking in two of the early Rugby World Cup games. It’s a…
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Cruise Lines
Cunard Offers First Glimpse of Queen Anne’s Wellness Offering
05 Oct 2023
Cunard has marked six months until the launch of new ship Queen Anne with an exclusive preview of just some of the enhanced wellness facilities that can be found on board. Currently being constructed in Venice, Italy, the 113,000-tonne vessel is set to distinguish itself from the rest of the…
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Cabins
Staterooms
NCL Expands Solo Stateroom Categories
03 Oct 2023
NCL has revealed plans to introduce nearly 1,000 specially designed, single-occupancy staterooms across its fleet of 19 ships. Three new categories of single stateroom – Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview, and Solo Balcony – are now available to book and will be rolled out on future journeys starting 2 January 2024….
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