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Virgin Voyages has celebrated a double milestone, taking delivery of its second ship, Valiant Lady, and floating out its third, Resilient Lady. The events took place at Genoa’s Fincantieri shipyard, where all four of the Virgin Voyages ships are to be built. Valiant Lady will make her debut with Mediterranean voyages…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity Cruises celebrated today as the newly-revitalised Celebrity Silhouette arrived at her home port of Southampton, ready to welcome her first British guests in over 15 months. Celebrity Silhouette will spend the summer season sailing a series of six to eight-night itineraries around Britain’s coastline. From greeting the sunrise with yoga…
Read More Keep ReadingAmbassador Cruise Line has released details of its debut sailing season. The itineraries, ranging in length from four to 42 nights and visiting over 90 ports, are on sale now ahead of the new cruise line’s launch in April next year. Ambassador will begin sailing with just one ship, the…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity Edge has become the first ship to sail from a US homeport this weekend, marking the end of a 15-month hiatus. Carrying 1,100 vaccinated passengers, the Celebrity Cruises ship captained by Kate McCue kickstarted the resumption of cruising in the US, home to some of the most important ports…
Read More Keep ReadingP&O Cruises and Saga returned to sea this evening, with both cruise lines departing on round-Britain cruises. The sailings are the first for both operators since the pandemic caused a complete halt in operations last March. Britannia departed Southampton for P&O Cruises, while Saga’s Spirit of Discovery sailed from Tilbury…
Read More Keep ReadingRegent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed that its new ultra-luxury cruise ship will be named Seven Seas Grandeur. The 750-passenger vessel, scheduled to debut in autumn 2023, will be the sixth ship in the Regent fleet and the third new build for the cruise line in recent years. “The culmination…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises is to make an additional comedy-themed ‘Seacation’ cruise, the line has announced. The comedy cruise will feature a line-up of popular comedians alongside comedy-themed entertainment onboard. Sailing 7 August 2021 aboard Regal Princess, the cruise will see headline acts from three stand-up comedians, with multiple performances taking place…
Read More Keep ReadingSilversea Cruises has returned to global operations with the maiden voyage of its new flagship, Silver Moon, from Athens (Piraeus). The launch of Silver Moon also represents the unveiling of S.A.L.T., the cruise line’s much-anticipated culinary programme. The inaugural sailing of Silversea’s new expeditionary vessel, Silver Origin, also depart from…
Read More Keep ReadingSaga Cruises will welcome two new Captains for sister ships ‘Spirit of Discovery’ and ‘Spirit of Adventure’ ahead of a return to the seas this summer. The cruise line also announced the return of a familiar face set to take the helm of brand-new ‘Spirit of Adventure‘ on her inaugural…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has announced two of its summer ‘Seacation’ sailings will be themed cruises. Hosted by Radio Times TV and film critic Andrew Collins, and featuring a line-up of celebrity speakers, the ‘Mind, Body and Soul’ and ‘Culinary Stars’ cruises will be hosted by Radio Times TV and film critic Andrew…
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