Nicko Cruises will feature across two episodes of Channel 5’s ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’ being screened at 8pm on Friday 27th January and Friday 3rd February. Susan cruised the Rhine on a ‘Highlights of Germany and Holland’ itinerary, onboard nicko’s ultra-modern, stylish nickoSPIRIT, a beautiful vessel accommodating 170 passengers. In episode one, the Scottish comedian cruises through Germany…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and marine charity ORCA celebrate 4,400 wildlife sightings aboard fleet
Guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet made more than 4,400 wildlife sightings with the help of marine wildlife charity ORCA in 2022. It came as part of ORCA’s Cruise Conservationist programme, hosted aboard the Fred. Olsen fleet. The most frequent wildlife spotted was the common dolphin, sighted 296 times – with the total number…
Cunard to offer legendary Rocky Mountaineer train tours for guests visiting Alaska this summer
Cunard is offering guests joining Queen Elizabeth in Alaska this summer the opportunity to experience the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train through the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Depending on their sailing date, guests will either be able to extend their Alaska voyage with a three-night post-cruise Rocky Mountaineer package or a four-night tour before embarking on Queen…
Celebrity Cruises’ Top Destination picks for 2023
The tree decorations are down, endless amounts of chocolate have been eaten and its back to work, whilst we dream of brighter and better days, including those that include travelling to bucket list locations across the globe. Celebrity Cruises invites travellers to embark on a trip of a lifetime in 2023, with over 45 overnight…
Holland America Line’s 2024 Europe Season Introduces New Itineraries and Homeports, Longer Cruises and More Northern Capitals
For Holland America Line’s 2024 Europe season, the cruise line is adding several new itineraries that combine regions, increasing the number of voyages of 14 days or longer and enhancing Northern Europe with new departure ports. From April to November dozens of unique itineraries — ranging from seven to 35 days — will be offered ontwo of the line’s…
Ambassador Cruise Line – Ambience Cruise Ship Review
Ambience Review I recently sailed with Ambassador Cruise Line as a guest aboard their ship ‘Ambience’. My sailing took in some last of the year winter sun in the Canaries, Madeira, and Morocco, and I was really looking forward to experiencing what Ambassador had to offer. For me, this sailing was more about the ship…
MSC Cruises Introduces The Future Of Cruising With Official Launch Of MSC World Europa
MSC Cruises hosts the Naming Ceremony of its newest flagship MSC World Europa at the brand-new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar. Together with partners Qatar Airways, the celebrations are part of MSC’s overall commitment to Qatar, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth of international tourism there as well as the broader Middle East region, where…
The Maritime Skills Academy – A Behind The Scenes Taster On Mandatory Crew Training Courses
As passengers, when we cruise, one of the first things we must observe is the muster drill. We watch the video and sign-in at our respective muster stations, and then we never think about it again. It’s in place for a reason, but let’s face it, the chances of there ever being an emergency at…
Northern Lights Expedition Cruise with Hurtigruten Expeditions
My cruise aboard Hurtigruten Expeditions ‘MS MAUD’ was unlike any other cruise experience I’ve had, and in so many ways. Usually, I’d do a day-by-day account of the cruise, but if I tried that with Maud, I’d still be here this time next year – that’s how much I want to say about it! Instead,…
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam Arrives in New York City on Historic Maiden Call
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam arrived at New York City yesterday morning on her maiden call to the city following a transatlantic crossing that departed Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Oct. 15. The ship is nearing the end of a 15-day cruise that is recreating the maiden voyage of Holland America Line’s first ship — Rotterdam I —…
