Announcements

This month’s update comes to you from Silver Ray, Silversea’s newest ship, which entered service in June 2024.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises will introduce larger suites and new accommodation categories across its Explorer Class ships following planned refurbishments in 2027 and 2028.

Discover the Fred. Olsen 2028 Grand Voyage, an 87-night Amazon and Antarctica Adventure sailing from Southampton, visiting 28 ports across 17 countries.

After a couple of intensive weeks catching up in the office following my Lads and Dads trip to northern Germany, I’m back on my travels again!

Marella Cruises has announced Marella Discovery 2 will become a permanent adult-only ship, with new onboard concepts and winter 2027 sailings from Europe and the Caribbean.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has eased travel advice for several Middle Eastern destinations, providing reassurance for cruise and holiday travellers.

I have just returned to the office following a whirlwind tour of Northern Europe on our annual ‘Lads & Dads Road Trip’. Those of you who have followed my monthly updates over the years will know that, for the past 12 years, two close friends and I have taken a week-long driving adventure across Europe with our sons.

Virgin Voyages has announced the comedian line-up for its UK Comedy Fest sailing aboard Valiant Lady in August 2026, featuring Milton Jones, Lucy Beaumont, Seann Walsh and more.

MSC Meraviglia returns to Southampton for Summer 2028 with cruises to the Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands, Spain, Portugal and more.

We’re nominated for the ‘Best Travel Agency for Cruise Holidays’ at this year’s British Travel Awards – and we would love your support.

Regent Seven Seas Voyager returns to service after a major 2026 refurbishment featuring redesigned suites, refreshed dining venues and a new Epicurean Enrichment Studio.

April is without a doubt my favourite month of the year at the Cruise Centre, seeing all the buzz and excitement as my team both prepares for and processes bookings for the P&O Cruises summer 2028 launch.