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Scenic Eclipse is preparing for her season in Antarctica, as the six-star luxury yacht makes her way towards the southernmost continent. A number of extensive sailings are scheduled between January to March 2022 in The World’s First Discovery Yachts™ commercial sailings since the pandemic began. Jason Flesher, Expedition Operations Manager…

Viking has taken delivery of the first of two expedition ships, ahead of her inaugural cruise next month. Viking Octantis will officially be named in April 2022 before making her way to the Great Lakes for a series of spring and summer itineraries. The second purpose-built expedition ship, Viking Polaris,…

The latest addition to the Princess Cruises fleet, Discovery Princess, is one step closer to welcoming passengers as sea trials have successfully been completed by the vessel. The new Princess Cruises ship left the construction dock at Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, where she was put through her paces. Sea…

Hello and welcome to my December update! With the long-awaited launch of the P&O Cruises summer 2023 and winter 2023/24 programmes now behind us and of course the most recent Black Friday sales, my Sales Team have had the first chance to catch their breath since the start of the…

Guests can look forward to an escape room on Arvia when she launches in December 2022, a feature that has never been seen before on a P&O Cruises ship. Mission Control is billed as a multi-sensory escape room experience. Groups of up to 10 people will be able to embark…

The newest addition to the Carnival Cruise Line fleet has officially been christened, as she prepares to set sail on her inaugural cruise later today. Carnival Radiance underwent an extensive $200 million makeover and will become the third ship sailing from Long Beach, California. Dr. Lucille O’Neal was named the…

Silversea Cruises has added a number of benefits to its all-inclusive fare option. The luxury cruise line has a fleet of small ships travelling to over 900 destinations across seven continents, and these latest offers deliver even greater value to their customers. Two all-inclusive luxury cruise options are now available,…

Hurtigruten Expeditions has extended its range of global itineraries for 2023/24, as the company promises customers the “most extensive season” in its 125-year history. Staying true to its roots, Hurtigruten Expeditions offers passengers voyages that will take them to some of the world’s lesser-explored destinations. Forthcoming itineraries include more North…

There is a new P&O Cruises Food Hero in town and she goes by the name of Shivi Ramoutar. The Queen of contemporary Caribbean cooking will be bringing a taste of the Caribbean to Arvia’s maiden season, but who is Shivi Ramoutar and what will she bring to the table…

Celebrity Cruises will be reinstating its South America itineraries in 2023, as Celebrity Eclipse prepares for a four-month stint south of the Equator. A total of 16 destinations are planned from December 2023 to April 2024, taking in the likes of Buenos Aires, Valparaiso and Montevideo. The unique experiences on…