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The Duchess of Cambridge to christen Royal Princess

Princess Cruises has announced that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will name their newest vessel, the Royal Princess at her christening on 13 June in Southampton. A slightly different christening to the one […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 9 2013
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Celebrity deploys a second ship Down Under for 2014/15

Celebrity Cruises has announced the deployment of a second ship for the 2014-2015 summer season Down Under when Celebrity Century joins Celebrity Solstice and returns to Australia. The 1,800-passenger vessel was last based Down Under […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 9 2013
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Celebrity Solstice bids farewell to Sydney…for now

Celebrity Solstice bid farewell to Sydney yesterday following a stellar season for Celebrity Cruises in Australia. Carrying over 38,500-passengers with sister ship Celebrity Millennium during her inaugural season Down Under, Solstice offered 12 sailings ranging […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 9 2013
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Queen Mary 2 celebrates 200th Atlantic crossing

The Queen Mary 2 will make her 200th Atlantic crossing on 6 July when she sails from New York to Southampton. Cunard will be celebrating the occasion with guest performers and speakers onboard including one […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 7 2013
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Oosterdam and Volendam to return Down Under

Holland America’s ms Oosterdam and ms Volendam will return to Australia for another summer season from October 2013 to March 2014. Visiting over 50 ports between the two vessels, passengers will have the option of […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 7 2013
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Europe welcomes Oasis of the Seas

The world’s largest ship, Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, will take her seven themed neighbourhoods to Europe in September 2014 when she sails on her inaugural season in the region. Available for bookings from […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 7 2013
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Crystal to offer local drivers and guides

The ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises is now offering passengers a more flexible option for touring Europe with the addition of private car tours complete with a driver and English-speaking local guide. Solo cruisers, couples and groups […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 7 2013
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Disney Cruise Line announces new shore excursions for 2014

Disney Cruise Line has announced their culturally diverse, family-friendly shore excursions for the upcoming season in the Mediterranean. Combining culture with unique Disney touches, the cruise line has put together Adventures designed to inspire both […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 7 2013
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Celebrity launches debut of new comedy show onboard

Celebrity Cruises has announced the debut of Las Vegas’ “Sin City Comedy” aboard Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette and, from May, Celebrity Solstice. Combining the talent of comedians who have appeared on such shows as “The […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 7 2013