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Around 1,500 passengers who filed a class action lawsuit against Scenic have scored a major victory after the High Court ruled they were all entitled to compensation for damages, distress and disappointment. Over the months of April and May 2013, thousands of passengers were affected by high flood waters, resulting in river vessels being out … Read more
By Nicolas Dubreuil, Polar Expedition Leader with PONANT For more than 20 years, I’ve been on expeditions to the most isolated parts of the planet. From the Arctic ice pack to the deepest reaches of the Amazon rainforest, on foot, by kayak, on skis, by sleigh or by diving, I have spent long periods of … Read more
Expedition line Hurtigruten is offering an onboard credit of up to $500 per person if you book a coastal voyage in Norway before 30 June for departures up to the end of 2021. The itineraries include a classic 12-day roundtrip voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, an 11-day Voyage of Discovery from Bergen to Kirkenes and … Read more
Traditional British line, Cruise & Maritime Voyages revealed bookings for the European 2021 season are up by 55 per cent. The findings, which were surveyed over February and March, show that there is still a strong interest in cruising, despite the current hold on the travel and cruise industry. Cruisers are looking at longer cruises, … Read more
Cunard has announced it will be extending its suspension period, until July for the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria, and until September for the Queen Elizabeth. For the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria, the line announced it will be cancelling all sailings that were due to depart before and up to, 31 July. For the Queen Elizabeth, she was … Read more
With cruisers stuck at home, lines have turned to virtual cruises to keep their passengers’ travel dreams alive until they get the greenlight to sail again. From Viking’s own television station, Viking.TV to Silversea’s collection of 60 virtual cocktails presented by bartender Alex, you can now tune-in to watch the joys of ocean, river and … Read more
To commemorate Anzac Day tomorrow, P&O Cruises’ corporate executive chef, Uwe Stiefel, has shared his recipe for the crunchy and much-loved Anzac Biscuits, or in Uwe’s case, he calls it Anzac Cookies. Here are the ingredients you need 150g plain flour 90g rolled oats 85g desiccated coconut 155g brown sugar 125g butter 2tbs golden syrup … Read more
When MSC Magnifica left Genoa in Italy on 5 January, it was a very different world. The so called “unknown pneumonia” did not have a name. The World Health Organization said no one had died and only 59 people were infected – all in Wuhan, China, according to a report in BBC News. Very few … Read more
It may be the future of cruising – smaller ships, fewer passengers and crew, and entry into lesser known ports. It could answer passengers’ concerns when they start travelling again. Evergreen Cruises, which are fondly known for their four-star deluxe river cruises, are expanding their horizons into the small yacht experience. Launching in 2021, catching … 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.
