Oceania Cruises Announces OceaniaNEXT Initiative

Oceania Cruises has announced its OceaniaNEXT initiative, a sweeping array of dramatic enhancements designed to elevate every facet of the guest experience.  The first initiative to be undertaken is the $100 million re-inspiration of the line’s four 684-guest ships (Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, and Nautica) that will result in four better than new ships.  Each will…

Enjoy A Dose Of Winter Sun With Holland America Line

With the guarantee of warm climates and even warmer hospitality, it’s easy to see why the allure of the Caribbean now attracts almost 10 million cruise travellers each year. A cruise is the ideal way to experience different destinations and it also offers guests the opportunity to find their favourite Caribbean island. Holland America Line’s…

Norwegian Cruise Line Transforms Three Ships With Bow-To-Stern Enhancements

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the completed refurbishments of three ships, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Star, further showcasing its commitment to extraordinary quality and the guest experience. As part of The Norwegian Edge®, the company’s program designed to elevate the standard of excellence across its fleet, the revitalised ships now feature new designs…

Cruising The British Isles With Voyages To Antiquity – Part Two

We sailed from Scilly and made our way towards Dublin. The weather changed quite dramatically and what should have been one day in port turned into two, with the loss of Oban and Portree. Everyone seemed quite happy at having the overnight option in Dublin as it would allow more time to explore. I wandered…

Tasty Cruises With Star Clippers

Star Clippers is known for calling into smaller ports and harbours, often inaccessible by larger cruise vessels. This means that local cuisine and culture can be found just a few steps from the gang plank, with time to go ashore and wander among the locals. On board the three tall ships in the fleet, guests…

The Celebrity Revolution Begins: Celebrity Cruises Brings Entire Fleet To The Edge

Celebrity Cruises is set to transform the cruise industry with the unveiling of THE CELEBRITY REVOLUTION, a more than $500-million re-imagining of the fleet in partnership with more than 500 leading architects, designers, and engineers designed to bring the rest of the brand’s award-winning fleet to the Edge. THE SUITE LIFE JUST GOT SWEETER Transforming…

Sun Princess Debuts NEW Features And Upgrades

Princess Cruises guests aboard Sun Princess will now have access to the newest onboard enhancements following an extensive 14-day, multi-million dollar dry dock in Singapore, continuing the line’s “Come Back New Promise” commitment focused on investing more than $450 million across the global fleet. From Singapore, Sun Princess is sailing the waters of Southeast Asia…

Le Lapérouse Christened In Iceland

PONANT has celebrated the inauguration of Le Lapérouse, in the presence of Mrs. François Pinault, the godmother of the ship. An inauguration with Celtic undertones Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. Le Lapérouse was christened by the godmother, Mrs. François Pinault, in the presence of prominent political and cultural figures, international media and key partners. During a vibrant Breton-inspired…

Why Are Cruises So Popular?

The popularity of the cruise holiday has grown massively in recent years and for us that eat, sleep and breathe cruising, we really aren’t surprised. A cruise is one of the most cost-effective ways to travel, and I can prove it! It’s great value for money, offers superb dining options, is fun for the entire…