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P&O Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises are excited to introduce Upgrade for guests, a new programme that gives you the opportunity to upgrade your chosen stateroom before you set sail. Once you have paid your balance, you will receive an invitation to submit an upgrade offer if you are eligible…

P&O Cruises and Cunard have announced the introduction of SpaceX’s Starlink, bringing a new era of connectivity to their fleets. With the deployment of this cutting-edge Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, guests can now enjoy an enhanced Wi-Fi experience, allowing for seamless photo and video sharing, movie streaming, and…

The Disney Treasure will unlock fun, adventure and relaxation for families, beginning in December 2024. Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, the Disney Treasure, will unlock the far-reaching realms of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel and embrace dynamic tales from beloved Disney Parks attractions, through captivating and immersive experiences on…

Cunard has unveiled four new dining experiences that will be available on brand-new ship Queen Anne, due to launch in May 2024. Aji Wa, Aranya, Sir Samuel’s, and Tramonto will provide the latest additions to the ship, where these will serve as alternative evening dining venues, available for an additional…

The Princess Cruises ship Regal Princess is taking centre stage in Channel 5’s new show, ‘The Cruise: Fun Loving Brits at Sea’. The series premiered on Monday, 14th August at 4pm and takes viewers on a captivating journey through the Mediterranean with groups of holidaymakers across the 20 episodes. Over…

P&O Cruises has announced details of a multi-million-pound investment in its two adults-only ships, Arcadia and Aurora. The initial upgrades are due to be completed by May 2023, including new balcony furniture and chairs in cabins, as well as improvements to open-deck areas. New lounge chairs, sofas, tables and armchairs…

We couldn’t help but get a little excited when Cunard Queen Anne was announced. The fourth ship in the fleet has been a long time coming, but we’re fairly sure she will be well worth the wait. Ahead of her official launch, we thought we’d recap some of the things…

Celebrity Ascent, the next Edge Series ship to join the Celebrity Cruises fleet, will be co-captained by Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis. Due to launch in December 2023, the captains will be at the helm of Celebrity Ascent on a three-month rotational basis. Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa…

The latest series of Cruising with Susan Calman is underway, with the opening episodes featuring a 10-night voyage to Canada and New England with Princess Cruises. The Channel 5 series follows the comedian as she sails from New York City to Quebec in Canada on board Caribbean Princess. During the…

When Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, embarks on her maiden voyage in January 2024, she will do so with Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge at the helm.  She has already made her mark during her 25 years with Cunard, becoming the cruise line’s first female captain. We caught up with her…

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…

The countdown is on to the December 2022 launch of Arvia, the latest addition to the P&O Cruises fleet. Captain Robert Camby will be at the helm, and we caught up with him to discover what makes this new ship so special, and the most memorable experiences that have stayed…