Princess Cruises To Introduce Largest Balconies At Sea

Princess Cruises has announced its two newest ships, Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess, will have the largest balconies ever offered by a cruise line. The two ‘Sky Suites’ will be centrally located on the ships’ top decks, with one measuring 1,012 square feet and the other 947 square feet, each around the size of half…

MSC Cruises Announces Line-Up For The Launch Of MSC Bellissima

With just over one month until MSC Bellissima is named in Southampton, MSC Cruises has revealed more details about the three days of celebrations that will launch the Company’s new flagship. Hosting the Naming Ceremony proceedings on the 2nd March in Southampton, will be English TV presenter and star of ITV, Holly Willoughby. Best known for her current presenting roles…

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Guests Fund And Name New RNLI Relief Lifeboat

Today, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines celebrated its long-standing relationship with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) charity, with the official Naming Ceremony and Service of Dedication of the fifth RNLI lifeboat – B-913 Pride of Fred. Olsen – to be funded by generous guests across the Fred. Olsen fleet, The Ceremony and Dedication of B-913 Pride of Fred….

Princess Cruises Announces Expansion Of Medallion-Activated Ships

Princess Cruises has announced that three more of its ships – Royal Princess, Crown Princess and Sky Princess – are to be fully Princess Medallion-activated, meaning a total of five ships in the fleet will feature the award-winning technology. The Medallion will be available on the 3,080-guest Crown Princess in July as she sails the…

Saga Announces Names For Suites On Spirit Of Discovery

  Attention all Shipping at 00.00hrs July 5, 2019: The iconic names broadcast on BBC Radio 4’s British Isles Shipping Forecast will ring out on Saga’s new ship Spirit of Discovery with eight suites named after the areas Bailey, Fair Isle, FitzRoy, Hebrides, Humber, Lundy, Thames and Trafalgar. A nod to Saga Cruises’ heritage also…

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Orders Third Explorer-Class Ship

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced an order with Italy’s Fincantieri S.p.A. to build another stunning cruise ship that will continue to set the standard for defining elegance at sea. With delivery scheduled in late 2023, the new vessel will be a sister ship to the award-winning Seven Seas Explorer , the most luxurious ship ever built, and Seven Seas Splendor,…

Princess Cruises Confirms 2020 Japan Cruise Programme

Princess Cruises has announced its full 2020 Japan programme is now on sale and available to book. Throughout the year the 2,670-guest Diamond Princess will sail roundtrip from Tokyo and Kobe on over 50 departures to more than 50 destinations in 11 countries. The voyages range from 5 – 28 days and offer guests the…

Cunard Announces New Steakhouse Dining Concept At The Verandah

Cunard has announced its new dining concept, ‘Steakhouse at The Verandah,’ which has become a permanent feature at the alternative dining restaurant on board the line’s three Queens—Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Taking influence from both sides of the Atlantic, Cunard’s team of chefs have curated a menu showcasing prime USDA gran finished New York…

Oceania Cruises Announces TWO Next Generation Allura-Class Ships

Oceania Cruises has today announced an order for two new Allura-class ships from Fincantieri S.p.A. The ships will be delivered in 2022 and 2025. “This new class of ships will represent an evolution of the Oceania Cruises experience with all the elements our guests treasure – a warm, intimate, residential style; the most spacious standard…

Full Season Of Alaska Sailings In 2020 For Cunard

Cunard has announced today that it will spend a full season in Alaska from June through to September in 2020 on the newly-refurbished ship, Queen Elizabeth. Cunard is making its long-awaited return to Alaska in May 2019, after a twenty year break. The success of the 2019 programme has led to Cunard doubling the number…