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There’s nothing like food, glorious food to get over your pandemic blues. So Oceania Cruises have taken to the kitchen, announcing a series of  updates to their revered menus.  The Miami-based cruise line has traded wrestling with government regulations for dreaming up dishes such as caramelised duck foie gras, zuppa fagioli and tortino di cioccolata. … Read more

All seven Hurtigruten Norwegian Coast Express ships will be transformed into hybrids to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% and nitrogen oxide emissions by 80%.  This will be achieved through a transformation to battery-hybrid power, combined with the installation of new low-emission engines and large battery packs. Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express CEO Hedda Felin spoke excitedly … Read more

All crew members of Explorer Dream and the office staff in Taiwan will receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine which  makes Dream Cruises the first cruise company in Asia to roll out a comprehensive vaccination program. The program will deliver more than 700 vaccinations. Mr Kent Zhu, the president of Genting Cruise Lines said: “Since the … Read more

The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has come under attack from a top cruise boss over its latest ruling. The feared health organisation had ruled that vaccinated passengers would be required to wear masks in outside areas, even when eating or drinking indoors. Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line … Read more

Princess Cruises has unveiled a new way for guests to pre-plan and tailor their dining experiences.  The new Dine My Way experience, paired with the line’s MedallionClass platform gives guests the option to make reservations in onboard dining rooms and specialty restaurants at times they prefer and with whom they wish to dine. Dine My … Read more

There are plenty of deals rolling in for the 2022 Cruise Season and here are some of the best ones. Deals range from Alaskan wilderness exploration to seeing the best of our New Zealand neighbours to even what could be your spectacular return to Europe after a long and enduring lockdown. Australia and New Zealand … Read more

Will kids under 16 be able to cruise in Australia once ships return? It’s a big question for lines like Carnival and Royal Caribbean, which rely on families to sail on their fleet of ships with water slides and rides aimed at the youth market. Cruise lines in America are under immense pressure to restart … Read more

Cunard has announced its 2022 line-up of Event Voyages and it’s a wonderful mix of returning favourites and exciting new itineraries. Here’s a taste of what you can expect on each voyage:  15-22 May 2022 London Theatre at Sea, with the Olivier Awards Transatlantic crossing New York to Southampton on Queen Mary 2 A theatre … Read more