Announcements

Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for Norwegian Bella, its newest ship launching in May 2028 with Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona.

Celebrity River Cruises is bringing the contemporary luxury of Celebrity Cruises to Europe’s waterways, with its first ship, Celebrity Compass, beginning sailings in August 2027 along the Danube and Rhine. Joined by Celebrity Seeker later that year, these innovative new ships will offer a fresh way to discover Europe’s historic cities, picturesque towns and spectacular riverside landscapes.

There has been some quite extraordinary news from the cruise industry over the past few days, with the announcement that Cunard’s Queen Anne will transfer to P&O Cruises in 2029, while Arcadia will leave the P&O Cruises fleet to join Holland America Line.

Queen Anne will join P&O Cruises in May 2029 and be renamed, while Arcadia will leave the fleet for Holland America Line. Here’s what we know.

Fred. Olsen has revealed a new 19-night Canada cruise from Liverpool for June 2028, with more new Fred. Olsen cruises set to launch soon.

It has been another busy month here at Bolsover Cruise Club, but perhaps the biggest news has been the launch of Luxury Journeys, our new dedicated luxury service.

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.