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Celebrity Cruises are bringing their own – unique – ‘New Luxury’ to the seas, but how does it compare the six stars? Longtime ultra-luxury cruise lover, Katie Wilson, finds out…  After a long year off from cruising, you would think it a difficult decision to pick your first cruise back. This was…

First Impressions of Iona First impressions of Iona on the quayside were WOW! She was huge and gleaming in front of the dark stormy clouds of Southampton, which fortunately gave way to some British summer sunshine later in the day. We couldn’t wait to embark and were greeted with bagpipes…

Iona has arrived. After years in the making, the new P&O Cruises ship has debuted here on our very own shores ahead of her maiden voyage. We spent the week getting to know Iona before she welcomes you, her very first holidaymakers, and it’s safe to say she’s worth the…

The new P&O Cruises ship  has finally arrived after a year of delayed anticipation and Iona’s virtual VIP christening in Southampton is the light on the horizon for cruise lovers. We have spent the last three years building up to this moment and as the P&O Cruises experts, there’s nothing…

MSC Cruises has revealed entertainment guests can expect aboard MSC Virtuosa when she sails from Southampton next month. A special series of British Isles sailings from 20 May 2021 will debut the new MSC Cruises ship, starting with a special maiden voyage. Guests joining any of the MSC summer ‘staycation’…

On a cold morning in February, we did a hop, skip and jump over to the Mediterranean to join the welcome party for new Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship, Seven Seas Splendor. Our sales team leader, Linzi, tells us whether the luxury cruise ship lives upto her name… Seven Seas…

Everybody’s cruise ship needs are different. Cruise preferences range from seeking the best of fine dining to entertainment on tap, while others prioritise kids’ fun and games over a state-of-the-art gym. So in this series of handy cruise line guides we have suggestions for great ships to match your personality,…

With the announcement of Princess Cruises new 2023 cruises, we decided to answer your most frequently asked questions on the cruise line’s all-inclusive “Princess best value” package. Princess Best Value Package What is Princess Best Value and what does it include? Read on to find out everything you need to…

Hailed as a revolutionary device aiming to change your cruising experience, the Ocean Medallion first arrived in the Princess Cruises fleet aboard Caribbean Princess but made its debut on British shores this week via Crown Princess. Bolsover Cruise Club’s Fran Puddick went on-board Crown Princess in Southampton, to find out…

A two-day sailing from Southampton gave Cruise Expert Poppy Outram just enough time to put MSC Bellissima on trial. Safe to say the new MSC Cruises ship knocked her socks off – here’s why. MSC Bellissima Waiting to board the brand-new MSC Bellissima in Southampton for her hotly anticipated naming…

Following her refit at the Damen shipyard in Brest, France, Aurora is ready for an exciting new chapter as a ship that caters exclusively for adults. Still present are her much-loved features, such as the glass-domed Crystal Pool and the iconic 35ft sculpture in the atrium. Aurora’s Refit The children’s…

Cunard has unveiled a number of new culinary experiences set to debut on board the remastered Queen Mary 2. Cunard is already renowned for serving some of the finest cuisine at sea and new dining venues introduced to the flagship will offer enhance the offering even further. New menus and…