MS Koningsdam To Debut Innovative Design Approach

When Holland America Line welcomes ms Koningsdam to the fleet in February 2016, she will debut a new era in design approach for the “signature of excellence” cruise line. As the first ship in the Pinnacle class, the 2,650-guest ship will have an interior that blends a fresh, contemporary styling in perfect harmony with the…

Let Us All Go Shopping, Aboard Britannia!

Contemporary British brands such as Crew Clothing and The White Company will be sailing on board P&O Cruises new ship Britannia. Britannia will feature 720-square-metres of dedicated retail space featuring a variety of contemporary new brands alongside some perennial P&O Cruises’ favourites. Brands making their debut on Britannia when the ship launches in March 2015…

Black Watch, Braemar And Balmoral To Undergo Refurbishment

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ three ships Black Watch, Braemar and Balmoral are all due to enter dry dock at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in November and December 2014, in preparation for the forthcoming 2015/16 cruise season. This is the first time that so many Fred. Olsen ships have entered dry dock within such…

Regal Princess Is Christened In Star-Studded Love Boat Theme

Princess Cruises, the cruise line made famous as the backdrop of the iconic Love Boat television series, christened its new Regal Princess yesterday with a tribute to the show as all six of the original cast members served as the ship’s godparents, and were joined by 25 of the show’s past guest stars. The star-studded…

Cruise And Maritime Voyages Welcome New Ship For 2015

Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV), is pleased to announce the addition of Grand Holiday from Costa Crociere to the CMV fleet, commencing ex-UK operations under the CMV livery in spring 2015. She will be re-named Magellan and at 46,052 GT will carry 1250 passengers, becoming the proud new flagship of the CMV ocean fleet operating…

Quantum Of The Seas Arrives In Southampton

Robot bartenders, indoor skydiving and Jamie’s Italian restaurant take holidays to a new level Royal Caribbean International, the global holiday company, today celebrates the arrival of Quantum of the Seas in Southampton, the first-ever smartship and most technologically advanced cruise ship in the world. Quantum of the Seas takes the guest experience to a whole…

The Telegraph Cruise Show – Liverpool 2014

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is that time again, The Telegraph Cruise Show time and it is taking place this weekend (October 11-12) at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. If you are looking for holiday ideas, then this is most certainly going to be the place to find them! Whether you’re looking to try your first…

P&O Cruises Britannia is Red, White And Blue

P&O Cruises has put the finishing touches to the brand new livery on its newest ship in the fleet – Britannia, the largest ship built for Britain which will be officially named in a glittering ceremony in Southampton in March 2015. The bold new look on the bow features the world’s largest contemporary version of…

Strictly Come Dancing From P&O Cruises

As Strictly Come Dancing hits the screens this weekend and the nation thinks about polishing its cha cha cha, P&O Cruises has released a video of its Strictly themed cruises with details and prices for holidays next year. In 2015, P&O Cruises has four dedicated Strictly Come Dancing themed cruise, in partnership with BBC Worldwide…

Quantum Of The Seas – Her Conveyance So Far In Pictures

The river conveyance is a unique process for the ships built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Unconventionally situated inland to avoid impact from the storms in the North Seas, Meyer Werft has been sailing ships down the River Ems 32 kilometers to sea since 1795. Quantum of the Seas has already begun…