What you’re about to read is a jumbled mess of my enthusiasm for cruise. I did have an idea of what I wanted to write before I started, but then my fingers took command and I was left with this. As it is ALL about cruise, hopefully that will save the blog! Cruise is my…
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10 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Cruise Ship Godmothers
The role of cruise ship Godmother has traditionally been served by one individual, usually a woman, but there have been a few exceptions over the years. In 2009, Oasis of the Seas was christened by 7 Godmothers, including Gloria Estefan and Jane Seymore, and in 2015, male rapper Pitbull became Godfather to Norwegian Escape. It’s…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Offers FREE Onboard Spending Credit On Selection Of Longer Voyages
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering up to £200 per person in free onboard spending credit on a selection of longer voyages, with durations ranging from 22 to 70 nights, for bookings made by 19th November 2018 inclusive. The offer is available on five tempting itineraries setting sail in 2019/20, with destinations including the Adriatic and…
MSC Cruises To Enter Ultra-Luxury Market With Four New Ships
MSC Cruises and Fincantieri today announce the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the construction of four ultra-luxury cruise ships for a total value in excess of EUR 2 billion. The ships, the first of which will be delivered in Spring 2023, will have a gross tonnage of approximately 64,000 GT and will…
Carnival Victory To Be Transformed And Renamed Carnival Radiance
Carnival Victory will undergo a bow-to-stern refurbishment in 2020 that will add a wide variety of popular branded food, beverage and entertainment innovations, as she transforms into Carnival Radiance. A surprise new dining option will also make its debut on Carnival Radiance. The renovation will complete a $200 million enhancement programme and the ship will…
Adam D Tihany Appointed Creative Director Of New Cunard Ship
Cunard has announced that world-renowned designer, Adam D Tihany has been appointed Creative Director of its upcoming new ship. Tihany will oversee the entire interior design process of the much-anticipated, but still unnamed ship, which will join the Cunard fleet in 2022. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most talented designers, Tihany has made…
MSC Cruises Launches Global Commitment To Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
MSC Cruises has today announced another new chapter in its environmental stewardship programme, by introducing a commitment to eliminate single-use plastics from its entire fleet globally and introduce sustainable alternatives if available. Under its Plastics Reduction Programme, by the end of March 2019 MSC Cruises will now effectively phase out an extensive number of plastic…
Princess Cruises Launches ‘Sapphire Princess’ Cocktail In Partnership With Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Princess Cruises has partnered with the Bombay Sapphire Distillery to create a bespoke gin-based cocktail, inspired by the 2,670-guest ship Sapphire Princess and her Mediterranean ports of call. Influenced by the dazzling blue hues of the Mediterranean Sea and sky, the ‘Sapphire Princess’ is the newest addition to the vessel’s cocktail menu. The drink includes…
Silversea Announces Orders For Three New Ships
Silversea Cruises, one of the world’s most luxurious cruise lines, has announced orders for three new ships. Silversea signed a memorandum of understanding with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build two new vessels in a new “Evolution Class.” The first Evolution-class ship is expected to deliver in 2022. Silversea also signed a contract with Dutch…
Seabourn Ovation From Top To Bottom
If you’re looking for a cruise experience that quite literally offers it all, then I’d like to introduce you to Seabourn Ovation, the newest addition to the Seabourn fleet. She’s sleek, sophisticated and she’s ready to sail you to some of the worlds most incredible destinations, all in ultimate luxury. Seabourn Ovation From Top To…
