Cruise Lines
P&O Cruises Will Not Be Affected by P&O Ferries Lay-Offs
18 Mar 2022
Following the news that P&O Ferries has laid off 800 of its staff, we wanted to take the opportunity to reassure our customers travelling with P&O Cruises that their holidays will not be affected. P&O Cruises and P&O Ferries are not the same company. P&O Cruises became divested from the…
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River Cruising
Eight New Viking River Cruise Ships Join the Fleet
17 Mar 2022
Eight new Viking river cruise ships have joined the fleet Viking, in an event that coincides with the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Four of the new Viking ships, Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga, have been specifically designed to navigate the River Seine. As a result, guests…
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Cruise Ships
Katy Perry Named Godmother of Norwegian Prima
17 Mar 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed that pop star Katy Perry will be godmother of their latest ship, Norwegian Prima. She is due to perform at a christening ceremony in Reykjavík on 27 August, as the vessel becomes the first major cruise ship to be inaugurated in the Icelandic capital. Katy…
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Looking Ahead
Michael Wilson
Your March Update from Michael Wilson
15 Mar 2022
Hello and welcome to my March 2022 update! This message comes to you from the Emirates lounge at Birmingham as I embark on my second holiday since Covid began in early 2020. I mentioned last time that I was about to travel to Morocco and what a fabulous trip that…
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Cruise Ships
Enchanted Princess to be Based in Southampton for Summer Season
15 Mar 2022
The newest ship to join the Princess Cruises fleet, Enchanted Princess, will be based in Southampton for her maiden summer season. Starting on 4 May 2022, a range of European cruises will be available on the brand-new ship, ranging from four to 14 nights. A total of 13 new voyages…
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Passenger Locator Form Removed for UK Arrivals
14 Mar 2022
All remaining travel restrictions for arrivals into the UK will be removed from Friday, 18 March, including the requirement to complete a passenger locator form. The changes will apply to anyone arriving in the UK after 4am on this date in what is being hailed as a major step forward…
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Virgin Voyages Announces Jennifer Lopez Partnership
10 Mar 2022
Virgin Voyages has announced a brand new partnership with Jennifer Lopez, who will serve as Investor and Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer across the fleet. The cruise line wanted to redefine the nautical tradition of appointing a godmother and instead introduce a modern, change-making partnership. Sir Richard Branson, Founder of…
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Cunard’s First Female Captain to Join Queen Anne
09 Mar 2022
Cunard’s first female Captain will be at the helm of Queen Anne when she launches in 2024. Inger Klein Thorhauge became the Captain of Queen Victoria in 2010 and will be moving to Cunard’s brand new ship currently under construction in Southampton. Celebrating 25 years of service this year, Inger…
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Cruise Ships
Wonder of the Seas: 5 of the Most Impressive Features
08 Mar 2022
Wonder of the Seas is the biggest ship ever to hit the ocean waves. The 1,188-foot, 6,998-passenger addition to the Royal Caribbean International fleet recently set sail for the first time, promising guests more thrills, spills and features than they could possibly ever imagine. Here are just some of the…
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Luxury
What to Look Out for On Board Silver Nova
03 Mar 2022
Silver Nova will be the latest ship to join Silversea’s ultra-luxury fleet when she launches in summer 2023. Promising to bring new experiences and never-before-seen styling to the ocean waves, we can’t wait to see what this six-star ship has to offer. Although there might be some way to go…
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