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November 11 2018 will mark 100 years since the end of the First World War and, though a substantial length of time has passed, the significance of WW1 and its battles has not faded. Across Europe, there are numerous memorials, museums and infamous battlefields which offer the perfect place to pay your respects and commemorate […]
Royal Caribbean’s second ship in the groundbreaking Quantum Class, Anthem of the Seas, is set to grace the UK with her return in 2020, leaving New York for the shores of Southampton. Anthem returns to the UK Ben Bouldin, Royal Caribbean’s UK and Ireland Managing Director said: “I’m delighted to announce that the UK will […]
Earlier this month, Cunard announced they were adding more shore excursions to their Alaska sailings ready for 2019. Queen Elizabeth features on a number of ten-night voyages to this North America region, with ports of call in Skagway, Juneau and Sitka. Luxury cruises to Alaska in 2019 The cruises will sail from Vancouver on a […]
From holiday snaps to answering emails, our phones help us feel connected whilst on a cruise. A recent study carried out by Frontier Bundles, an authorised sales agent for Frontier Communications, has revealed which cruise ship’s have the best Wi-Fi. The best cruise ship Wi-Fi in 2018 The study was carried out eleven cruise lines, […]
Dubai has been awarded ‘Destination of the Year’ at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2018, the same time that the World Travel Awards 2018 also announced Ras Al Khaimah as the ‘Middle East’s Leading Adventure Destination of the Year’. The Middle East has already cemented itself as a much sought-after cruise destination, with over 625,000 tourists […]
Princess Cruises has partnered with Bombay Sapphire to introduce a custom-made cocktail just for guests on-board Sapphire Princess. Inspired by the Mediterranean ports of call visited when sailing with Sapphire Princess, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery has created a bespoke gin-cocktail perfect for the 2,670-guest ship. The cocktail, named Sapphire Princess, includes a good measure of […]
Almost everyone these days has a smartphone in their pocket, and when you’re cruising this is no exception! Taking family snaps, checking your emails or getting in touch with loved ones back home – your phone is your connection to the outside world. Royal Caribbean have used our digitally-led lives to create a handy smartphone […]
With a total investment of €2 billion, MSC Cruises are set to launch four new ultra-luxury cruise ships for cruisers to enjoy. Ultra-luxury ships on order MSC Cruises have placed an order with Italian shipyard, Fincantieri, who are looking to release each ship on a one-per-year schedule, with the first coming in 2023. Each of the […]
From May 2019, P&O Cruises are no longer including the discretionary daily Service Charge on their cruise fares. Currently the charge for passengers on-board P&O Cruises are £7 per person per day, which can amount to a hefty sum when you’re sailing on a 14-night family cruise. These charges had just recently been increased in […]
The second Edge-Class ship to arise from Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Apex will be prepared to set sail from Southampton in April 2020. Promising luxury accommodation, world-class culinary venues and unforgettable entertainment, she will continue the revolutionary trend for Celebrity Cruises. The future of sailing with Celebrity Apex Construction began on the ship in July, when […]