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Luxury line Regent Seven Seas will debut five new theatre performances on Seven Seas Splendor when the ship launches in February 2020. The line has also revealed details of the four entertainment lounges on board. The sister ship to the Seven Seas Explorer, will be presenting theatre performances created by Regent’s team of Broadway choreographers … Read more
The stunning and talented Dame Helen Mirren will be the godmother of the new Scenic Eclipse, the line’s first ever expedition ship. She will be christening the ship in New York on September 10 at the official ceremony, after which, the Scenic Eclipse will be sailing on itineraries to the polar regions, Europe, the Americas as … Read more
A new route from Mumbai to the Mediterranean offered by Viking Ocean Cruises, has seen a record-breaking number of Australians book the trip. The deluxe line is offering a sailing in 2020 as well as 2021 with both itineraries departing from Mumbai. The Mumbai to Mediterranean Passage itinerary, which departs next year, visits 10 countries … Read more
Dubrovnik, another city which has been swamped with tourists in recent years, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cruise Lines International Association to work together to preserve the historic destination. As growing concerns over overtourism hit other cities like Barcelona in Spain and Venice in Italy, the Croatian government is taking the initiative … Read more
It was the holiday of a lifetime for the Wiegand family – kids, mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers were on what they thought was a relaxing family trip. But before the ship even departed from Puerto Rico, 18-month-old Chloe Wiegand, the baby of the family, plunged 11 stories to her death when she fell … Read more
Princess Cruises, the premium line renowned for its lack of waterparks, has opened its first waterpark on the Caribbean Princess. The Caribbean Princess has been updated over the last few years with features that cater to families such as accommodation, dining experiences and entertainment offerings. The Reef Family Splash Zone is the newest family attraction. … Read more
Cruise & Maritime Voyages is introducing three themed cruises for its upcoming Australian season, including a gin-themed cruise, collaboration with Fringe World as well as a Military History Cruise. The themed cruises will take place on board CMV’s newest 1,220-passenger ship, Vasco da Gama. “We look forward to welcoming our guests onto Vasco da Gama … Read more
The line has released an ultimate guide to their 2019 to 2022 sailings around the world in a Worldwide Cruising Guide, featuring new itineraries, information on fleet upgrades and the NCL onboard experience and more. The guide takes you through the dining, entertainment, amenity and accommodation aboard NCL and also includes an overview of destinations … Read more
The mother of the toddler who fell 11 floors from Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas said she plans to sue the cruise line in an interview, which was broadcasted on America’s NBC “Today” show. Kimberley Wiegand said that there are “a million things” the cruise company could have done to prevent the death of her … 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.
