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Cruise is back up and running – 347 ships were sailing at the start of May. But while bookings for late in the year are selling well, the early months hold some really strong cruise deals if you are looking to snap up a discounted stateroom and sail right away. A Cruise Passenger survey of … Read more
Agents are reporting new-to-cruise clients are booking up in record numbers, with one saying first timers now outnumber regular passengers. And ironically, the new and enhanced health protocols which make cruise safer than hotels are being cited as the reason. One of the newby cruisers is Reece Hammond and his fiance Bec. Mr Hammond, a … Read more
Hurtigruten Expeditions is all set for 2023/2024 to be its most extensive and explorative year yet, with small-ship expedition cruises across five continents and over 150 itineraries lined up. Highlight itineraries include all-year round sailing in the Galapagos Islands, 66 and 94-day pole-to-pole blockbuster itineraries, 34 Antarctica departures, locally-informed Norwegian sailings and so much more. … Read more
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed its commitment to pursuing net-zero carbon cruising by 2050. Global Chief Executive Officer Kelly Craighead said at the Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami: “The industry is acting now for the future. “We are reducing the carbon footprint of our ships while at berth and at sea investing in … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line has kicked off the Alaska season with the arrival of Norwegian Bliss to Seattle. Having sailed the route since 2001, the Norwegian Bliss arrived in Alaska last weekend. “We have nearly three decades of history cruising Alaska, pioneering voyages to The Last Frontier from Seattle more than 22 years ago and christened … Read more
MSC Cruises has just announced a huge list of itineraries across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the USA for their northern hemisphere summer 2023 cruise program. Exciting developments include the MSC World Europa, the first liquefied natural gas-powered ship for the cruise line, is confirmed to be visiting Italy, Malta, Spain and France on a series of … Read more
Holland America Line is repositioning their ship Westerdam to Australia and New Zealand. Having seen countless ships diverting away from our shores due to continued doubt over the cruise climate, cruising doubt in other parts of the world is now sending ships to Australia for the same reason, with Holland American Line citing doubt over … Read more
With Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady all already introduced to the world, it’s been officially announced that you can add Brilliant Lady to that list. The company wrote in a press release: “First came Scarlet Lady, a name chosen to honor one of Virgin Atlantic’s flagship aircrafts. Next were Valiant Lady and Resilient … Read more
Travel specialists Abercrombie & Kent are expanding their cruise offerings next season, with luxury expeditions set to sail across all seven continents in exciting new and immersive ways. Bob Simpson, A&K VP of Expedition Cruising says: “More than ever before, travellers are looking for immersive experiences – whether alongside a marine biologist in the Arctic, … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
