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Sky Princess Sails for First Time in 17 Months
31 Aug 2021
Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess has set sail with guests onboard for the first time over 17 months. The MedallionClass ship departed from the Port of Southampton yesterday, commencing its ‘Summer Seacations’ season and marking Sky Princess’ first-ever sailing from the UK with guests onboard. As the third ship in the…
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7 Night Greek Isles Cruise – Jewel of the Seas Review
23 Aug 2021
The return to cruising has been a long time coming; I thought it would be a couple of months when Covid first hit! How wrong was I. This is the first time I have been cruising since the start of the Covid pandemic and was the first time I had…
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Food and Drink
Culinary Corner: Cunard Steak & Ale Pie
13 Aug 2021
This hearty classic tastes its best in Cunard’s Golden Lion Pub on a cool, crisp autumn day, but we can’t help but think it’d make a mighty fine alternative to the traditional Sunday roast too. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For the filling: 1 red onion, peeled, halved and finely sliced 200g…
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MSC To Develop Hydrogen-Powered Ships
27 Jul 2021
MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a study that will assess the feasibility of building the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship. Over the course of the next 12 months, the three companies will study key factors including accommodating the ‘H2′ hydrogen technologies…
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Food and Drink
Culinary Corner: The Secret MSC Cruises Pizza Recipe
22 Jul 2021
There is nothing, we repeat – nothing – as tasty as pizza by the pool. Right now, MSC Virtuosa is serving up just that to her staycationing guests, but don’t worry if you aren’t one of them (yet) because we’ve got a slice of happiness that’ll taste just as good…
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Ten Ways to Spend a Sea Day on Anthem of the Seas
17 Jul 2021
Anthem of the Seas is in Southampton for a summer of staycations and boy, what a summer she has in store for you. Here are ten things you (probably) never knew you could do on Anthem of the Seas – or ten reasons why you should join the Royal Caribbean…
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Staterooms
Oceania Cruises Reveals New Ship Suite & Stateroom Designs
15 Jul 2021
Oceania Cruises has revealed the design and décor elements of the Veranda Staterooms, Penthouse Suites, Oceania Suites and Vista Suites aboard its newest ship, Vista, due to debut in early 2023. “As with every one of our ships, our goal is for guests to feel instantly at home from the…
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Ship Namings
MSC Virtuosa Naming to Take Place in Dubai
15 Jul 2021
MSC Virtuosa’s naming ceremony is to take place at Dubai’s Port Rashid on 27 November, a day ahead of its maiden Gulf voyage. The event will also coincide with the UAE Golden Jubilee. Helal Saeed Almarri, director general for Dubai Tourism, was quoted as saying: ‘A partnership with a cruise…
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Fred. Olsen Completes ‘Zero-to-Landfill’ Refurb of Borealis
13 Jul 2021
Fred. Olsen has completed the refurbishment of new ship, Borealis, without sending any waste material to landfill. An extensive redevelopment of the 1,360 guest ship, one of two acquired by the cruise line last September, saw upgrades to public areas, guest accommodation and bathroom facilities. Fred. Olsen have worked with…
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Princess Cruises Announce Future Plans With 2023 Sailings
05 Jul 2021
Princess Cruises has revealed it is to release its UK and Europe season earlier than ever before, with all 177 departures going on sale 16 July 2022. The Princess Cruises 2023 cruise season will run from March to November and itineraries will sail from the Mediterranean and British Isles, to…
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