Anthem of the Seas has arrived in Southampton – her home port for the summer season. At 1,141 feet long, 136 feet wide, with 18 decks, and a guest capacity of 4,905, she was a spectacular sight as she sailed up the Solent and docked in Southampton this morning. There to greet her was future Godmother,…
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Cruiseable: A Better Way To Discover Cruising!
For the past year I have been collaborating with a team of people on a new start-up called Cruiseable, it has been a lot of fun and now I can finally share it with all of you! Co-founder/CEO J.D. Lasica is here to explain what it is all about. A few days ago, after a…
Her Majesty The Queen To Name P&O Cruises Britannia
I think we all knew it was coming, but today P&O Cruises has finally announced that Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, will name the new P&O Cruises vessel Britannia at Ocean Terminal, Southampton, SO14 3QN, on Tuesday March 10, 2015. The naming will be a milestone in…
Getting To Know P&O Cruises Britannia
As you are all probably aware by now, on February 22nd, P&O Cruises officially took ownership of Britannia. The traditional ceremony included the exchange of flags, in which the shipyard flag is taken down and the P&O Cruises flag is flown. Britannia’s Captain Paul Brown was also presented with the first water to touch the hull…
Top 5 Theme Cruises From Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines In 2015
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has listed its top 5 theme cruises for 2015 and they promise much more than a ‘sun tan’ – although a sun tan sounds great! I can’t remember when I last felt the warm sunshine on my skin…..getting back on track……….the 2015 sailings incorporate a rang of special and unique themes,…
100-Day Countdown To Cunard’s Three Queen Salute Has Begun
The 100-day countdown to the most spectacular gathering of the Cunard fleet officially got underway yesterday. 100 days later, on 25 May, up to one million spectators are expected to gather as Cunard’s three Queens perform a magnificent salute to the lines ‘spiritual home’ of Liverpool. The official 100-day digital countdown clock was unveiled by…
Costa Concordia Captain Sentenced To 16 Years In Jail
Disgraced Captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino has been sentenced by a judge in Italy to 16 years in jail. Schettino was charged with multiple manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship in one of the highest-profile shipping disasters in recent years. However it is far from certain whether he will actually go to jail…
Celebrity Chefs Hosting Cookery Lessons Aboard Britannia
Baking Queen Mary Berry will head a line up of the UK’s best loved chefs hosting cookery lessons onboard P&O Cruises new ship Britannia this year. 10 celebrity chefs will be on a number of Britannia’s sailings throughout the year during which they will run cookery classes, host exclusive chef’s table dinners, participate in Q&A…
Freedom Of The Seas Emerges From 24 Day Dry-Dock
Royal Caribbean International’s, Freedom of the Seas has emerged from her 24-day dry-dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard and is ready for some incredible Caribbean voyages. Freedom showcased her new features to more than 1,700 of the cruise line’s valued travel agent partners on an exclusive two-night sailing before embarking on her first regular itinerary on Sunday,…
P&O Cruises Britannia Construction So Far
Today I have another set of AMAZING images to share with you of P&O Cruises, Britannia. This collection shows her construction so far both inside and out – including some cabin shots! Arriving in spring 2015, Britannia will represent the very best of the best! The largest ship built exclusively for Britain, she will combine…
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