“It’s a sprint not a marathon,” says the Carnival Legend’s Entertainment Director Calvyn. “There’s a much more fun atmosphere on a three-day cruise compared to something like an eight-day cruise,” he said. Short cruises are all the rage this winter, with a number of lines offering them. Some are attached to events. Others are tapping … Read more
The US$115 million upgrade on the Navigator of the Seas will add a Caribbean-inspired poolscape, two thrill waterslides, the first blow dry bar at sea, more premium dining, nightlife and more activities for families. The makeover will be completed in time for her Miami launch in February 2019, where she will sail a series of … Read more
It’s one of the most idyllic and relaxing ways to see the heartlands of Europe, Asia, Africa or America. And this month, it’s all on sale. It’s river cruising week in the annual marketing event, Choose Cruise Month. And that means you can get the best prices on river journeys at your local travel agency – … Read more
It is indeed daunting to navigate the sea of options with cruise lines rolling out new offerings every year. If you are thinking of going on your first cruise holiday, a good starting point is figuring out your needs as a traveller and the kind of vacation you are looking for. Here are some things … Read more
Cruise ships offer a safe and accepting environment for any passenger and have become a popular choice among LGBT+ travellers in recent years. Here is our pick of cruise lines, destinations and tailor-made cruise breaks that are LGBT-friendly, whatever holiday desires are top of the wishlist. All at sea Celebrity Cruises in particular is a … Read more
From the history and food, to the shopping and scenery; Avalon Waterways always caters to their guests, giving them a window into the destinations they sail through. When travellers revealed that they were seeking more interactive and immersive tour experiences, Avalon Waterways crafted Active Discovery cruises. These itineraries cater to the active traveller; those who … Read more
It’s going to be an exciting year for the cruise industry, with a total of 21 new ships on order in 2019. Among those, are megaships from Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises, and Princess will be launching its largest ship in its fleet, the Sky Princess. And luxury Scandinavian line, Viking Ocean Cruises will be … Read more
Bring out the roses. Put the champagne on ice. River cruise lines are creating more romance-themed itineraries to a bid to expand their appeal to younger travellers about to tie the knot. U by Uniworld embarked on its romance marketing campaign earlier this year when it was featured on the popular reality show, The Bachelor … Read more
European river cruising is throwing off its dowdy image once and for all thanks to Crystal Cruises’ new-build river ships like Crystal Bach.
Hear the hilarious stories of life aboard the world's most luxurious fleet, including how nine men "mooned" BON VOYAGE from the San Francisco Bridge as the ship set out to sea.
