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The newest Cunard ship, Queen Anne, has been floated out from the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, one year ahead of her maiden voyage. The momentous occasion occurred yesterday (3 May 2023), including a ‘Madrina’ offering her blessings and best wishes for the ship. Carnival UK President Sture Myrmell said:…
Read More Keep ReadingAdventurer Mike Horn has been named a brand ambassador for Explora Journeys, the new luxury cruise line from MSC. The renowned adventurer, explorer and environmentalist will work closely with the team to develop adventure destination experiences and onboard enrichment programmes. During the inaugural Iceland and Greenland Journey, ‘Arctic Geyser, Calving…
Read More Keep ReadingSaga River Cruises has announced details of its 2024 itineraries, including a maiden season for a brand-new ship, Spirit of the Douro. A number of new itineraries are available throughout the year, including an unusual voyage along Lake Ijssell on board Amadeus Elegant. The 11-night cruise will depart from Amsterdam…
Read More Keep ReadingHolland America Line has been marking its 150th anniversary in style, with a series of events that included royalty, local dignitaries, port officials and guests. The cruise line’s flagship Rotterdam arrived in her namesake port earlier this week, where passengers were treated to a gala dinner, and an impressive light…
Read More Keep ReadingQueen Anne has received Cunard’s iconic red and black funnel, marking the latest significant milestone in her construction. The distinctive funnel has been a feature of Cunard ships for more than 150 years, during which time it has become synonymous with the cruise line’s rich seafaring heritage and reputation for…
Read More Keep ReadingEXPLORA I, the first ship to launch for brand-new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys, has successfully completed her sea trials. This will be the first of a fleet of up to six luxury ships to be built for the brand by Fincantieri in Italy, and marks one of the final…
Read More Keep ReadingHello and welcome to my April 2023 update! With the recent clock change and the lighter evenings upon us, it really is starting to feel like spring. Hopefully, with the last of the cold weather behind us, we can look forward to my favourite part of the year and the…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises is promising guests aboard its UK-based ships an array of coronation-themed events and entertainment to mark the crowning of King Charles III next month. Sky Princess and Regal Princess are both embarking on cruises from Southampton when the event takes place, with extra-special festivities planned on board. Live…
Read More Keep ReadingA number of ships in the Princess Cruises fleet will be destined for Europe throughout the 2024 season, including the brand-new Sun Princess. Princess Cruises has released 162 departures across 85 unique itineraries from February to December 2024. Sun Princess will begin her inaugural season with 10-day Grand Mediterranean and…
Read More Keep ReadingSilversea Cruises has released its new Suite Upgrades promotion, which includes exclusive benefits on select sailings departing before 31 May 2024. The sale is applicable to door-to-door fares and includes up to a two-category upgrade on certain suite categories, as well as a $1,000 shipboard credit per suite. Silversea’s door-to-door…
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