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Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled 65 “unique” excursions to mark the inaugural season of the line’s latest super-luxurious ship, Seven Seas Splendor when she sails on her maiden voyage in February 2020. For the first time, guests will be able to watch a fiery flamenco performance deep down in the bowels of the vast … Read more
When is a cruise ship line actually a tour company? That’s the question after newly rebranded Azamara, famous for its immersive shore excursions and journeys, has revealed the largest selection of pre and post voyage land programs in a major change of emphasis for the three-ship line. There are over 1,700 programs which, the company … Read more
Oceania Cruises, the culinary and destination focused line, has revealed the itineraries for Sirena, sailing to the Holy Lands of Egypt, Israel Turkey, the Arabian Peninsula, India, Myanmar, and Indonesia. The collection comprises nine sailings of 10 to 24-days beginning in November 2020 and culminating in April 2021. They will be offered on the newly … Read more
It was the call few could resist: Richard Branson calling from his private island and asking Spice Girl Geri Halliwell to give his new cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, a “rock star” workout. Ginger Spice knows just what to do. The video documents Halliwell’s test drive of Virgin Voyages ‘Gorgeous Suite,’ one of the ship’s most … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line launched its latest round of sailings for the 2021 wave season – and with 56 cruises on offer, it’s the largest ever deployment from the cruise line. On sale this month, Carnival’s latest program release will see almost double the number of sailings compared to its 2020 season, including a 66% increase … Read more
A passenger claims he was kicked off Norwegian Breakaway after making discourteous comments to a crew member in a heated argument over reservations. Robert Gaines and his wife were left stranded on a Caribbean island and they had to figure out how they were going to get home. The incident occurred in the first few … Read more
It will eventually be fuelled by fish. It’s already a hybrid. And when it travels in the Polar regions it will run silently on batteries. Welcome to the future of cruising. We are all more conscious of our effects on the environment – many of us sport reusable coffee cups to work or shy away … Read more
To attract culturally curious travellers, Viking has launched seven new ocean cruises across Australia, Asia, India, the Middle East and Europe in 2021. The new itineraries ranging from 22 to 40 days, will offer “incredibly diverse” journeys to explore an unusual mix of destinations including India, Oman, Egypt, Cambodia, the Philippines and Australia. Those booking … Read more
Adventure and expedition cruise lines are targeting solo sailors with special supplement deals – and pointing out their smaller ships are just perfect for forming friendships. Expedition cruising is expanding quickly, but high prices and supplements have put off many single travellers. But now cruise lines, which have increased their capacity, are looking to this … 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.
