Villa Vie finally leaves Belfast

Ville Vie residential ship is finally en route to her first destination

In our rolling coverage of the calamitous cruise ship, we're thrilled to report that she's finally on her way.

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Villa Vie offshore Belfast

Passengers rejoice as Ville Vie residential ship hits the open seas…but not for long

The latest saga of a residential cruise ship, Villa Vie promising an affordable life at sea has taken the best possible twist, it’s hit the open ocean.

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Diamond Princess, Sydney Harbour

Onboard the Diamond Princess, back in Australia after six years

The last time Princess Diamond saw Sydney Harbour was 2017. Now she's back in time to launch the 2024-2025 wave season.

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The smiling couple who got engaged in Belfast.

Cruise couple who found love after being stranded by Villa Vie

This couple is trapped in Belfast, yet they couldn't possibly be happier.

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Small Alaskan town to vote on no-cruise Saturdays – now Royal Caribbean threatens lawsuit

On October 1, the City of Juneau will vote on whether to pass a proposal known as “ship-free Saturdays”. Is this fair on cruise?

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Two women dine on a ship's deck with the ocean in the background

NCL boss on price rises and what makes cruisers unhappy

Cruisers could see higher prices according to Harry Sommer, the President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

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port of eden

Small ports and regional cruisers lose out in Carnival itineraries without P&O

Carnival Australia is set to release its 2026/27 itineraries this month - the first which will take into account two ships from P&O Cruises Australia, which will be transferred by the beginning of the year

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Dine in style on Oceania Cruises' Vista

Prices cut by up to 30 per cent for special food themed cruises on Oceania

Oceania has unveiled food themed cruises hosted by renowned chefs and TV celebrities to explore popular cruising destinations in the Mediterranean and Alaska in 2025 at up to 30 per cent discounted fares.

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Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot

On board Ponant at the world’s most inaccessible destination

In an age where it feels like there’s nothing left to discover, Le Commandant Charcot’s reminds us that the world still has its mysteries.

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