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Scenic Eclipse sailed into New York on September 10, gliding under the Verrazano Bridge and past the Statue of Liberty, guided by the lights of the city’s skyscrapers as the ship arrived at its port berth in Manhattan just before sunrise. After a long wait for its launch, the ultra-luxury expedition ship completed the journey … Read more
They’d booked for a relaxing seven-day Caribbean cruise around the Bahamas. But for the 3000 passengers onboard Celebrity Cruise ship Equinox, watching the devastation left by Hurricane Dorian as they cruised towards their final destination of Nassau, was too much to ignore. Instead, the ship’s passengers and crew rallied together and set to work helping … Read more
It’s two weeks into the world’s longest cruise on the Viking Sun and we find out from Australian couple, Roger Foenander and David Mutton, just what it’s like to be aboard. The record breaking 245-day Ultimate World Cruise is Roger, 71, and David’s, 62, third world cruise. They were on Viking’s inaugural world cruise in … Read more
A new musical is set to star on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. Playing exclusively in the Royal Court Theatre, Top Hat is a romantic 1930s comedy set in the Golden Age of Hollywood. And it was this era that is known for its dazzling costumes and tap dancing. The production features music and … Read more
Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson has been named godmother of Norwegian Cruise Lines’ newest ship, Norwegian Encore, due to debut in Miami in November. The honour of the role of godmother was today presented to Ms Clarkson during her newly syndicated daytime show “The Kelly Clarkson Show” for NBCUniversal. Ms Clarkson accepted the role and … Read more
European cruise line MSC announced it would be adding some bling to the MSC Bellissima and decking an entire stateroom in Swarovski crystals. The new luxurious stateroom, which will be located in the VIP MSC Yacht Club, will feature 700,000 individual crystallised furniture including bedside tables, sideboard and the in-room coffee table. Other crystallised features … Read more
Princess Cruises’ newest ship the Sky Princess which debuts next month successfully completes her six-day sea trial from the Fincantieri Shipyard in Italy. The 3,660-guest ship was put through a series of manoeuvres to test the propulsion, steering and navigational equipment. She is now back in the shipyard for further exterior and interior finishing to … Read more
It’s been a long time coming, with several setbacks along the way, but with much fan-fare and the dazzling New York City skyline as her backdrop, The Scenic Eclipse has officially been christened today. Dame Helen Mirren was Godmother of the ship and along with her Academy Award-winning Director husband Taylor Hackford, broke a ceremonial … Read more
Oceania Cruises is offering up to 35 per cent off 24 select sailings in 2020/21 when you book by September 18. The itineraries include sailings to Alaska, Asia, Africa, South America and even Australia. With the sales, some of the Deluxe Ocean View cabins are currently cheaper than the Veranda and Inside Staterooms. The price … 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.
