Three of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships will undergo multi-million pound refits this winter – in preparation for the start of the 2018/19 cruise season. Two of Fred. Olsen ships – Braemar and Balmoral – will be refurbished before Christmas with the third, Boudicca, upgraded in March 2018. Black Watch, benefitted from extensive improvement work…
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Voyages To Antiquity Sets Sights On Asia And Africa With 129-Day Cruise
Cultural cruise line Voyages to Antiquity has announced an exciting new 2018-19 winter season featuring a return to Asia and Africa (last featured during winter 2015-16). Cruises in the region will begin in December 2018 and include six new itineraries and five new ports of call: Ain Sokhna in Egypt (for excursions to the 4th…
Crystal Symphony Has A Sophisticated NEW Look
One of the most awarded luxury ships in the world has a sophisticated new look, offering travellers freshly imagined choices during their global holidays. Crystal Symphony has emerged from dry dock, returning to the seas with newly designed spaces, features and amenities that luxury travellers crave. The ship’s new Open Seating dining concept ushers in…
P&O Cruises Arcadia And Oceana To Undergo Multi-Million Pound Refits
P&O Cruises has announced details of multi-million pound refits for two of its ships – Arcadia and Oceana – which will result in a fresher and more contemporary feel and improve the onboard guest experience. Arcadia Following guest feedback, P&O Cruises has partnered with one of the world’s leading hospitality interior design practices, RPW Design,…
Virgin Voyages First Ship To Be ‘Adult By Design’
Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin hosted a ‘Ship Tease’, where key details were revealed about what sailors can expect on the first of three ships, coming to the high seas in 2020. Live from Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy, they also celebrated the laying of the…
John Honeywell On His Passion For Cruise – This Is My Tribute To A Cruising Legend
I started my blog in February 2012 and at that time, I had no idea where it would take me or the friendships it would build. I worked tirelessly to make sure my content was always fresh and exciting and it wasn’t long before I caught the attention of John Honeywell, better known to those…
Exploring Amsterdam With DFDS Part 2
Our stay at the IBIS Amsterdam Central Station also included breakfast, so we both grabbed a bite on our second day before heading out. There was something for everyone, from fresh fruit and yoghurt to sausages and scrambled eggs. I decided to have toast with jam and then a canal boat full of pain au…
Exploring Amsterdam With DFDS Part 1
I’d sailed with DFDS several times, but this would be my first experience at using the coach transfer service from Newcastle city centre. The bus stop was in a convenient location (directly opposite Central Station) and boarding was easy. Although TravelShopGirl (Marian) and I had stayed in the city the night before, if you were…
P&O Cruises Britannia Rescues African Migrants
Guests aboard P&O Cruises Britannia were awoken this morning, around 1AM local time, to a man overboard announcement, 30 miles south west of Almeria, Spain. The ship went into a sharp 180 Degree turn and travelled back 2 miles before coming to a stop. A coastguard helicopter was scrambled quickly and was soon on…
A Pre-Cruise Stay In Newcastle Upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon-Tyne is a city full of life and vibrancy and it’s a place that I am proud to call home. In recent years, cruising from Port of Tyne has increased in popularity and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Cruise & Maritime Voyages and Thomson Cruises regularly have several embarkations from the city each year. It’s…
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