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Go to any dinner party a decade ago, and at least half the table would loudly vow they would never take a cruise holiday. All that changed when cruise lines created ships with amazing food, sensational entertainment and stunning service that sailed to the most desirable destinations on earth. Suddenly, even the nay-sayers wanted to … Read more
The Flemish city of Bruges has joined the list of European hot spot destinations to impose restrictions on cruise ships. City authorities are stopping advertising and introducing curbs on cruise ships in a bid to keep “Venice of the North” tolerable for its residents, especially during peak season. Bruges mayor Dirk De fauw said, “We … Read more
New footage has emerged of the next big expedition ship, the Scenic Eclipse completing the first round of her sea trials. According to Scenic, the line’s first ocean-going vessel is set for her official launch on August 15, 2019. The line will now undergo the final touches to the ships’ interior and exterior, as well … Read more
If you love your luxury cars and yachts, we’ve found the ultimate toy for you. Monaco-based yacht building company Dynamiq has unveiled its slickest and sexiest creation yet – a 108-foot Global Explorer 330 superyacht. But it gets better – she’ll be completely furnished in Bentley Home finishes. So if you have a Continental GTI … Read more
It’s a cruise to Antarctica with a distinct difference – film critic David Stratton will be on board Celebrity Eclipse to showcase some favourite movies and add a little of his encyclopedic knowledge. Why do you think people who love cruising also like film? Seeing films is one of the relaxing activities aboard a cruise … Read more
Rome, one of the most popular cruise centres of the Mediterranean, has just launched a raft of new regulations that ban loutish behaviour among its many visitors. It used to be said that, when in Rome do as the Romans. Today, you need to do as the Mayor and the City Council tell you. Eating … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sail in pampered five-star luxury, now is your chance to find out. It is sale season on four of our best loved luxury lines, with Regent Seven Seas holding a Suite Sale and Seabourn welcoming the chilly season with a Winter Opportunity Sale Event. There are also … Read more
The Trump administration banned cruises and other leisure travel to Cuba from Wednesday, June 5, affecting nearly 800,000 passenger bookings. The US Treasury Department announced the sanctions on Tuesday and said that those who have already purchased flight tickets or made other travel reservations won’t be affected. However, many major cruise lines which had stops … Read more
There has been a boom in retiring at sea – it’s increasingly becoming more common to find retirees spending their well-earned money sailing the seven seas. So much so, that there are a number of companies that offer permanent residents on retirement village style ships. The World is a luxury residence at sea only that … 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.
