Everything you need to know about cruising in Cuba

Carnival’s new Fathom line has finally been granted approval to begin sailing to Cuba in May this year. Carnival began promoting the cruises in mid-2015 when authorisation was granted from the United States, however approval […]

How the original Queen Mary is inspiring the refit of QM2

2016 marks the 80th anniversary of Cunard’s original liner, Queen Mary. In a few weeks her successor, Queen Mary 2, will be heading into drydock for a major refurbishment. See how much of the work […]

Ovation of the Seas Australian sailings almost sold out!

If you want to get onboard Ovation of the Seas during her first Australian season you’ll need to get in quick – sailings are almost 90% booked! The largest ship ever to homeport in Australia, […]

What’s next for European cruising?

Another terrorist attack in a European capital has sent shockwaves around the world and, once again, raises the question of the immediate future of tourism in Europe. The bombings in Brussels come close behind similar […]

Destination: New England

Scenic v Crystal v Ponant: The new expedition ships go head to head

Luxury expedition cruising is fast emerging as the hottest market in the industry. In the last three months three lines have announced major new ships to begin this year and launch in 2018. But undoubtedy, […]

The good guide to private islands

MSC Cruises is the latest line to announce it will be building a private Caribbean island for the exclusive use of its passengers. To be named Ocean Cay, it will be launch in December 2017. […]

Ovation of the Seas sets sail

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has been floated out from the Meyer Werft Shipyard along the Ems River toward the Black Sea. The ship was getting plenty of admiring glances as she made her […]

Destination: Alaska

Breathtaking scenery, gleaming glaciers, abundant wildlife, and Native American culture are only a few of the spectacular attractions that draw cruise vacationers to Alaska. Alaska offers a rugged landscape unlike any other in the United […]

Ponant to double its fleet with four new ships

Luxury French expedition line Ponant announced over night that it will be building four new ships, doubling its existing fleet. The first ship is expected to launch in 2018. At 128 metres in length and […]

Crystal Endeavor – Are we seeing double?

Crystal Cruises announced overnight that it would be launching a 200-passenger polar class megayacht to be named Crystal Endeavor – with a design that looks uncannily similar the Scenic Eclipse. Both ships boast similar specs and […]

Destination: Caribbean – Jamaica

Lively, captivating and compelling, Jamaica has a spirit all its own. Nearly 90 percent of population is of African descent, and the influence can be felt through Jamaica’s music, food, art and culture. Hailed as the […]