Guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet made more than 4,400 wildlife sightings with the help of marine wildlife charity ORCA in 2022. It came as part of ORCA’s Cruise Conservationist programme, hosted aboard the Fred. Olsen fleet. The most frequent wildlife spotted was the common dolphin, sighted 296 times – with the total number…
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Cunard to offer legendary Rocky Mountaineer train tours for guests visiting Alaska this summer
Cunard is offering guests joining Queen Elizabeth in Alaska this summer the opportunity to experience the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train through the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Depending on their sailing date, guests will either be able to extend their Alaska voyage with a three-night post-cruise Rocky Mountaineer package or a four-night tour before embarking on Queen…
Celebrity Cruises’ Top Destination picks for 2023
The tree decorations are down, endless amounts of chocolate have been eaten and its back to work, whilst we dream of brighter and better days, including those that include travelling to bucket list locations across the globe. Celebrity Cruises invites travellers to embark on a trip of a lifetime in 2023, with over 45 overnight…
Viking Announces New 2024-2025 World Cruise Itineraries
Viking has announced its 2024 -2025 World Cruise itineraries, including the new Viking World Voyage I, which sails around the world in 180 days, visiting 37 countries and 85 ports, with overnight stays in 13 iconic cities. Setting sail on 19 December, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale, the itinerary will include ports of call across…
Holland America Line’s 2024 Europe Season Introduces New Itineraries and Homeports, Longer Cruises and More Northern Capitals
For Holland America Line’s 2024 Europe season, the cruise line is adding several new itineraries that combine regions, increasing the number of voyages of 14 days or longer and enhancing Northern Europe with new departure ports. From April to November dozens of unique itineraries — ranging from seven to 35 days — will be offered ontwo of the line’s…
MSC Cruises Marks Industry First As Two World Cruises Depart For Round-The-World Voyages
MSC Cruises has wished bon voyage to guests aboard MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica as the two ships departed from Genoa, Italy yesterday for simultaneous world cruises – an industry first. Sailing together for the start of the cruises, the two ships will part ways at the edge of the Mediterranean for different routes around the globe. Guests will…
P&O Cruises new ship Arvia arrives into home port of Southampton ahead of maiden voyage
P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia, the latest and most contemporary addition to the fleet, arrived into her home port of Southampton yesterday, prior to her maiden voyage to the Canary Islands on Friday. At 185,000 tonnes, 345m in length with 16 guest decks and setting new ground for guest experience, Arvia is P&O Cruises second…
P&O Cruises officially welcomes new ship Arvia to the fleet
At an official handover ceremony with the Meyer Werft shipyard today, Thursday December 15, 2022, P&O Cruises took ownership of Arvia, the latest addition to its fleet and, similar to its sister ship Iona, the largest cruise ship ever built for the UK market. At 185,000 tonnes, 345m in length with 16 guest decks and…
MSC Cruises Takes Delivery Of New Flagship MSC Seascape
MSC Cruises has officially taken delivery of its new fun-filled flagship, the striking MSC Seascape – the largest cruise ship to be built in Italy. The delivery took place in the presence of Gianluigi Aponte, the shipowner as well as Founder and Executive Chairman of MSC Group. Also present at the ceremony were Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman…
Holland America Line Introduces Exclusive ‘De Lijn’ Gin in Honour of 150th Anniversary
Gin has been an anchor in Holland America Line’s history dating back to the company’s inception, and to celebrate that 150-year tradition the cruise line is debuting a new exclusive label of the spirit on board. Affectionately named De Lijn in a nod to Holland America Line’s roots, the bottle is adorned with a label…
