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Viking, Seabourn and Cunard have been the latest lines to extend the suspension of their sailings. Viking has confirmed it would be not resuming sailings until the end of June – two months past its previous planned date. Luxury line, Seabourn has said it will extend the suspension period through to 14 May. Guests will … Read more
Holland America Line’s Zaandam has 189 people on board with flu like symptoms and four passengers who are already dead. For weeks, it has been refused port facilities – and now it is heading through the Panama Canal on its way to Florida. It is not clear exactly where the ship will disembark. It has … Read more
In what may have been a world first, Celebrity Cruises has virtually delivered the new Celebrity Apex through video conferencing with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique officials. Captain Dimitris Kafetzis ordered the exchange of the French and American flags online, while each country’s national anthem played in the background. The first sailing of the Apex is … Read more
P&O Australia has been forced to cancel all cruises until June 15 under government restrictions – but is hoping to get back to sailing on June 16. Line President Sture Myrmell told his line’s Facebook page: “We are sorry to have to bring you more news today. However we must let you know that the … Read more
Crystal Cruises’ first expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor is sailing the Antarctic in November 2021, on itineraries offering eight days of exploring the immense glaciers and icebergs and searching for penguin colonies, seals and more. Discover the icy wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, the world’s southernmost continent on their brand new expedition ship, which carries just … Read more
Family-friendly luxury cruise ship Le Paul Gauguin has announced exclusive savings offers of up to $1,600 per person for all new guests booking voyages from June 2020 onwards. The ship, which has recently joined the PONANT family, will undertake a comprehensive refit before returning to service in June 2020. The cruise company says she will … Read more
It was a big birthday celebration. And Elizabeth Molloy was booked on a 38-day Singapore to Rome grand voyage with Oceania Cruises to celebrate her husband’s big day. The early May departure was unfortunately cancelled last month – but the seasoned travellers are not letting the disappointment and confusion of sorting out the cancellations stop … Read more
Captain of Celebrity Edge Kate McCue decided to make the most of their 30 day pause and allow all 1,300 crew on board to stay in a balcony stateroom. Captain McCue made the announcement Oprah-style on stage to rousing cheer and applause from the crew, including officers, stateroom attendants, restaurant employees and more. This is … Read more
Azamara Cruises, like many other lines, have kept their crew on board while the industry waits out the halt in cruising. But executive chef Colin Jones of Azamara Cruises is not one to be idle, turning the crew on board into chefs-in-training overnight. The Azamara Quest is currently tied up in Abu Dhabi as she … 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.
