Looking Ahead
Michael Wilson
Your September Update from Michael Wilson
15 Sep 2022
Hello and welcome to my September update! Sadly, this message comes at a time when we are all in mourning for Queen Elizabeth II and out of respect we will be closing on Monday 19 September for the state funeral. During my time with Bolsover Cruise Club, I have had…
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Cruise Lines
Destinations
Holland America Line Announces 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage
14 Sep 2022
Holland America Line has revealed details of their 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage, which has been a decade in the making. Departing from San Diego, California on 3 January 2024, the 94-day round-trip on board Volendam can be separated into two shorter voyages, should guests prefer. Calling at…
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Announcements
Cruise Lines
Princess Cruises Announces Partnership with Xponential Fitness
12 Sep 2022
Princess Cruises has secured Xponential Fitness on a five-year licensing agreement, which will see multiple fitness brands rolled out across the fleet. A minimum of 120 licensed studio experiences will be made available, including those across the Club Pilates, Pure Barre, Yoga Six, CycleBar, Row House, AKT Dance, and StretchLab…
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Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Offers Added Benefits on Selected 2023 Cruises
06 Sep 2022
Guests embarking on selected Fred. Olsen cruises in 2023 will be able to make the most of extra benefits, the cruise line has announced. Free door-to-door transfers are available on certain sailings of 17 nights or more, while those on voyages of 16 nights or less can enjoy a free…
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Liverpool Cruise Terminal Marks 15th Anniversary
06 Sep 2022
Celebrations are underway at Liverpool Cruise Terminal, as the city marks 15 years of welcoming passenger cruise ships. The terminal was officially opened by the Duke of Kent in 2007 and has since welcomed more than 700 ships and boosted the local economy by £65 million. By the end of…
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Cruise Lines
Cruise Ships
Destinations
Silversea Opens Antarctica Bookings for Silver Endeavour
25 Aug 2022
Bookings for the new Silversea expedition ship Silver Endeavour are now open, as the ultra-luxury ship prepares to set sail in Antarctica. Silver Endeavour is due to undertake two voyages in this part of the world from 21 November 2022, on a series of voyages spanning five to 20 days….
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Cruise Ships
Ship Namings
Viking Officially Names Newest River Ship, Viking Osiris
22 Aug 2022
The newest Viking river ship, Viking Osiris, has officially been named at an intimate ceremony in Luxor, Egypt. The latest shop to join the fleet was blessed by George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, in a naval tradition that bids the vessel good fortune and sailing. A number of…
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COVID
Destinations
Health
St. Kitts and Nevis Ends Covid Entry Requirements
18 Aug 2022
St. Kitts and Nevis will no longer require visitors to present evidence of a negative Covid-19 test, or prove their vaccination status. The Caribbean nation is now open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers, in light of the ever-changing Covid environment. Ellison Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of the St. Kitts Tourism…
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Awards
We’re Shortlisted for the 2022 Wave Awards: Cast your votes now – Voting Ends 30th September
18 Aug 2022
We are delighted to announce we have been shortlisted for the Favourite Travel Agent award in The Wave Awards 2022. Hailed as the Oscars of the UK cruise industry, this prestigious event recognises the public’s favourites across seven categories. Although we are exceptionally proud to have been shortlisted for this…
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COVID
Cruise Lines
Health
P&O Cruises, Cunard, Princess and Carnival Update Covid Requirements
12 Aug 2022
A number of cruise lines have updated their Covid-19 testing and vaccination requirements, due to come into force on the majority of voyages departing from 6 September 2022. P&O Cruises, Cunard, Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line have all revised their protocols in light of the ever-changing environment. An overview…
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