Due to launch in 2019, Norwegian Encore is set to be the cruise line’s most incredible ship – offering plenty to enjoy during a stay on board once she sets sail next year. A recent keel laying ceremony took place for the ship, commemorating the milestone at the Meyer Werft shipyard where Encore is currently […]
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MSC Cruises reveals details on new 2021 ship
MSC Cruises have revealed details on their brand new ship, the first of the cruise line’s Seaside EVO class. It will be named MSC Seashore and will be joining the fleet in spring 2021, where she will have space for 5,632 passengers and 1,648 crew on board. Brand new Seaside EVO class The ship will […]
New cruise terminal to be built for Liverpool
2018 saw over sixty cruise vessels welcomed into Liverpool Docks, bringing 100,000 passengers and crew to the city. With these numbers, it comes as no surprise that the city council has plans to build a whole new complex! The below video shows how the development would look, following the demolition of the existing jetty and […]
MSC Cruises to build exclusive island in the Bahamas
Post updated: 23/01/2019 MSC Cruises have announced further plans on their current development of a former sand extraction island as it transforms into a marine reserve, complete with bars, restaurants, an amphitheatre and more! A private island in the Bahamas Back in 2016, the cruise line signed a 100-year lease agreement with the Bahamian government, […]
NBA star to open ‘Big Chicken’ restaurant on Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line have recently announced it will be the first cruise line to feature ‘Big Chicken’, with the restaurant included on-board Carnival Radiance when she sails in 2020. Brand-new restaurant on-board Carnival Radiance Once Carnival Radiance emerges from her $200 million dry dock in early 2020, ‘Big Chicken’ will be one of the all-new […]
ITV Series ‘The Cruise’ returns in 2019
The popular ITV documentary, The Cruise, will return to our screens in early 2019 for its sixth series. New series to be filmed in Australia, New Zealand and Asia The next series will take place on-board the Majestic Princess – the newest ship to sail for the cruise line – as she cruises to Australia, New Zealand […]
Fred. Olsen to offer voluntourism excursions on Caribbean itineraries
Passengers of Fred. Olsen will soon have the opportunity to help local communities throughout the Caribbean when sailing with the cruise line in 2019. The cruise line has recently introduced a number of voluntourism opportunities under the name ‘Closer To The Real Caribbean’ to guests on-board their Caribbean sailings, including school visits and clearing nature […]
Carnival Cruise Line to return to Europe in 2020
Carnival Cruise Line have recently announced that it will return to Europe in 2020, as part of Carnival Radiance’s inaugural season. Carnival’s return to Europe The cruise line is returning to Europe as part of the diverse schedule for Carnival Radiance – which is planned to emerge following a $200 million dry dock. Carnival Victory […]
Royal Caribbean’s 50th Birthday Celebrations
Royal Caribbean are turning the big 5-0 next year and they have planned a birthday blow-out to celebrate! Happy Birthday Royal Caribbean! The cruise line’s Symphony of the Seas will be offering a week-long Caribbean sailing in November 2019, departing from Miami and kicking off a huge anniversary bash for everyone on-board! The itinerary includes […]
MasterChef Juniors welcomed on-board MSC Cruises
Budding young chefs will be jumping for joy at the news MasterChef Juniors will be on-board their next MSC Cruise. The cruise line has launched a whole new offering for families across its fleet, following the implementation of the successful MasterChef at Sea programme which was introduced in 2017. MasterChef at Sea on MSC Cruises […]