Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today confirmed that it is cancelling all sailings until the end of June 2021 in light of the current restrictions in England as a result of the pandemic. The company had been due to resume sailing on 22nd May, with the extension to affect 14 sailings. All guests affected will be…
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MSC Cruises Summer 2022 Season With UK Homeport
MSC Cruises has announced the opening of sales for MSC Magnifica’s third full EX-UK season in Summer 2022. Homeporting in Southampton with a brand new terminal following a recently announced partnership with ABP Southampton, it has never been easier to reach some of Britain’s favourite European destinations and all without leaving behind any of the home comforts…
Silversea’s New Ship Silver Dawn Floats Out In Ancona
Silversea Cruises’ new ship Silver Dawn touched water for the first time today during her float-out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The fitting out phase will now begin — during which Fincantieri’s skilled craftspeople will bring the ship’s elegant interiors to life. Silver Dawn will become the 10th ship in the leading ultra-luxury cruise line’s fleet. With the…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Announces Revised ‘Back In Service’ Date For New Ship Borealis
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today announced a revised ‘back in service’ date for new ship Borealis, in light of the latest Government lockdown. Borealis will still be the first of the fleet to set sail, with her maiden voyage with Fred. Olsen now the seven-night ‘Sailing Around Iconic Ireland’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 22nd May 2021. Borealis was…
Dancing Down The Danube With Dame Darcey Bussell
Former ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge, Dame Darcey Bussell, will join guests of luxury, all-inclusive cruise line Scenic on a special dance-themed river cruise. Travelling from Budapest to Nuremberg along the iconic Danube river, Scenic’s limited edition, eight-day Dancing down the Danube with Dame Darcey Bussell itinerary departs 20 October 2021. Prices start from just £2,320…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces Largest Suite Upgrade Promotion In Its History
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched Upgrade Your Horizon where guests can enjoy a 2-Category Suite Upgrade, up to a Penthouse Suite, on all published cruises when booked between 4th January and 28th February 2021. Travellers can take the unrivalled Regent experience to new heights by relaxing and unwinding in their embarkation city with a FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay when they…
P&O Cruises Extends Pause In Operations Into April 2021
P&O Cruises has extended the pause in operations into April 2021 in response to the current uncertainty around European ports of call. P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “With hopeful news headlines clearly we do not want to extend our pause in operations any further than absolutely necessary, but given the ever changing guidance around…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Teases 2022 Programme With Early Launch Of Scenic Canada And Remote Spitsbergen Sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teased further details of its 2022 programme, with two brand new cruises available to book today: ‘Canada in the Fall’ and ‘Rugged and Remote Spitsbergen’. Guests booking early will also enjoy up to £250 per person to spend on board, completely free. In June 2022, Balmoral will set sail on a 15-night…
P&O Cruises Iona To Feature 30 Bars And Restaurants, Menus By Marco Pierre White And Destination-Inspired Dishes
P&O Cruises new ship Iona will feature 30 bars and restaurants, new menus by Marco Pierre White; destination-inspired dishes and the “best burger at sea”. Iona is also set to be home to new restaurants created exclusively for the ship including The Keel and Cow gastropub; Ripples gelateria and The Glass House serving a tapas…
P&O Cruises Marabelle Gin To Be Produced In World’s First Gin Distillery At Sea On Iona
P&O Cruises sea-inspired Marabelle Gin is to be produced on board new ship Iona, home to the world’s first gin distillery at sea, in partnership with Salcombe Distilling Co. The unique recipe has been inspired by the terroir of the Scottish island which is Iona’s namesake with heather among the 18 botanicals used to create…
