P&O Cruises Announces Dining, Entertainment And Atrium Details For Iona

P&O Cruises has released details on Iona’s atrium, dining options and entertainment. Let’s take a look inside… P&O Cruises Iona’s stunning Grand Atrium makes the sea the star Having recently announced the name of its latest new ship, P&O Cruises has just unveiled details of Iona’s impressive centrepiece – a stunning Grand Atrium with uninterrupted…

Six Must-Book Experiences Onboard MSC Meraviglia

MSC Meraviglia, known as the ship for all seasons, returns to the Mediterranean this winter and she the perfect option for enjoying this stunning region. Packed with features, this award-winning ship is a destination in her own right, with around-the-clock entertainment, an incredible family offering, a range of accommodation options, 20 bars and lounges, 12…

The Things I Miss When I’m Not At Sea

There are so many things I miss when I am not at sea. I suppose they are all collectively responsible in a way for my love of all things cruise. Some things that I miss are more obvious than others, such as not having to cook or wash towels and bedding, and not having to…

Seabourn Orders Two New Expedition Vessels

Seabourn has announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent for the construction of two new ultra-luxury expedition ships with a new partnership between shipbuilders T.Mariotti and Damen, who will collaborate on the construction of the vessels under a common name MARIOTTI DAMEN Cruise. The new ships will be a brand new innovative…

Hurtigruten Celebrates 125 Years Of Exploration

July 2nd marks 125 years since Hurtigruten founder Richard With brought the steamer DS Vesteraalen into service along the coast of Norway, establishing a regular sea link for locals and tourists and founding what today is the world’s largest expedition cruise company. As Hurtigruten mark 125 years of global exploration in 2018, the world leader…

P&O Cruises Announces New Guest Experience Programme As Oriana Leaves The Fleet

P&O Cruises will expand and introduce new additions to its ship and shore guest experience across the fleet from summer 2019. The programme will cover three key areas of investment in shore excursions, dining and entertainment across mid-sized ships Arcadia and Aurora and Oceana, as well as the larger ships Britannia, Azura and Ventura. Aurora…

Luxury Cruises Increasingly Popular With Millennials

Think luxury cruising and you’ll conjure up images of mature travellers kicking off their retirement with a premium voyage around the Med. In recent times however, it may surprise you to know that sea-faring millennials are increasingly being drawn to cruise holidays. UK cruise retailer CruiseDeals.co.uk has seen a whopping 171% increase in millennials visiting…

Keeping Fit At Sea With Star Clippers

With an abundance of delicious food served throughout the day, abundant tempting buffets for breakfast and lunch and the chance to spend long lazy days relaxing, it’s no surprise that guests often claim to add several pounds in weight for each week spent cruising. Star Clippers’ tall ship voyages onboard magnificent, historically styled sailing ships,…

Viking Orion Named By NASA Astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher

Viking Cruises has named its fifth ocean ship, Viking Orion, during a spectacular celebration in Livorno, Italy. The ship was delivered to Viking last week and is currently sailing a maiden voyage with her ceremonial godmother, American chemist, emergency room physician and retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher, along with dozens of Dr. Fisher’s friends,…

Oprah Named Godmother Of Nieuw Statendam

Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine have announced a three-day Girls’ Getaway cruise on Holland America Line’s newest ship, Nieuw Statendam, Jan. 30, 2019. Oprah Winfrey will embark on the cruise, joined by O, The Oprah Magazine Editor-at-Large Gayle King and other members of the magazine’s editorial staff, who will host special presentations…