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Royal Caribbean cruises from Cyprus will operate for at least two summer seasons, as the cruise line announces a series of itineraries for the island. Rhapsody of the Seas will be setting sail in 2022 and 2023, marking Royal Caribbean’s growing commitment to the region. Ben Bouldin, Vice-President of Europe,…

There’s a name for the way Oslo makes you feel. The Norwegians call it ‘kos’ but it’s less a word than a state of mind, an instant happiness that comes with feeling safe, warm and good together. It can refer to the simple things in life, whether that’s cradling a…

Scenic Eclipse is preparing for her season in Antarctica, as the six-star luxury yacht makes her way towards the southernmost continent. A number of extensive sailings are scheduled between January to March 2022 in The World’s First Discovery Yachts™ commercial sailings since the pandemic began. Jason Flesher, Expedition Operations Manager…

Catch up on Cruising with Susan Calman on Channel 5 Scottish comedian and Strictly Come Dancing star Susan Calman embarked on a festive adventure aboard Hurtigruten Expeditions ship MS Maud for a Christmas cruise from Dover to Norway. The two-part special saw Susan Calman enjoy an exciting adventure complete with…

Celebrity Cruises will be reinstating its South America itineraries in 2023, as Celebrity Eclipse prepares for a four-month stint south of the Equator. A total of 16 destinations are planned from December 2023 to April 2024, taking in the likes of Buenos Aires, Valparaiso and Montevideo. The unique experiences on…

Bonfire Night has been and gone, the shops are stocked up of naughty nibbles and the next few weekends see the steady return of winter wonderlands. Try as you may, there really is no denying it; Christmas is just around the corner. All of a sudden, autumn is but a…

Amsterdam is the mini cruise capital and it never looked better than it does in winter. If you’re planning a Mini cruise to Amsterdam, give these seven free things to do a go whilst you’re there. GET ON BOARD Take the free Amsterdam public transport ferry from behind Centraal Station…

And just like that, in a flurry of new pencil cases and iron-on name tags, the kids are back at school. September sees sighs of relief at a return to normality after the six weeks holidays, but the falling leaves and cooler days are a reminder that winter is just…

P&O Cruises have revealed they will return to the Caribbean this winter, with Britannia and Azura set to sail from Bridgetown, Barbados, on a series of 14-night fly-cruise holidays. Britannia will begin operating cruises from Barbados on 5 November 2021, joined by Azura on 10 December 2021. “Our Caribbean Cruise…

Barbados is back on the cruise agenda, baby! We’ve missed the Caribbean heat on our skin like the moon misses the sun, and the news that not only are P&O Cruises cruising to the Caribbean again, but they’re also doing so over Christmas and New Year no less, is music to…