Princess Cruises’ 50th year sailing in Alaska is now under way following the arrival of the 3,080-guest Ruby Princess in America’s northernmost state. A further six ships will head to Alaska, including the 3,560-guest Royal Princess on May 11, marking the cruise line’s largest ever deployment to the region. Princess is offering a variety of…
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Cards Against Humanity, Assault By Lollipop, Orange Pants And A Box Of Wine – These Are Some Of My Funny Cruise Stories
I’ve spent so much time onboard cruise ships that nothing really surprises me anymore when it comes to things I’ve seen or heard from my fellow passengers and crew members. I could write a book. An anonymous book, but I could write one. These are just a few of my funny cruise stories and I…
Celebrity Cruises Announces Revolutionary Partnerships Ahead Of Celebrity Flora Debut
With just 66 days until the official debut of Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Cruises has unveiled three new cutting-edge partnerships for the revolutionary new ship: A world-renowned conservationist turned Godmother, a one-of-a-kind designer with an unmatched vision, and a leading university specialising in marine and atmospheric sciences. A GODMOTHER WITH PURPOSE Naturally, sharing Celebrity’s passion for environmental…
Fred. Olsen’s Flagship ‘Balmoral’ Commences Record Cruise Season From Newcastle In 2019/20
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1,350-guest flagship, Balmoral, has commenced her 2019/20 cruise season from Newcastle on 21st April 2019, setting sail from the Port of Tyne on an eight-night ‘Cruising German Waterways’ voyage. Balmoral’s ex-Newcastle cruise season will extend from April to June, from where the ship will reposition to Edinburgh (Rosyth), before returning…
Sir Ranulph Fiennes To Join Aegean Odyssey On Her Summer Norwegian Fjords Sailing
Voyages to Antiquity (VTA) has announced that they will be welcoming Sir Ranulph Fiennes on board their small-ship Aegean Odyssey for a cruise to The Norwegian Fjords this summer, departing from Copenhagen on 16th July 2019. Regarded as the world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph will be joining passengers for two days and sharing his…
Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery Of Spectrum Of The Seas
Royal Caribbean International has officially taken delivery of the 26th ship in its fleet, Spectrum of the Seas, in a ceremony held today in Bremerhaven, Germany. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain and President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International Michael Bayley received the new ship from Meyer Werft Yard’s Managing…
TUI River Cruises Is Setting Sail
From summer 2020, TUI will be expanding into the river cruise industry following the purchase of three passenger ships. The move comes as TUI continues its pledge of offering customers even more choice, flexibility and an unrivalled level of service. TUI River Cruises will offer adults the ultimate flexibility to create their perfect trip when…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Perfects Culinary Experience On Seven Seas Splendor
Seven Seas Splendor will offer innovative culinary experiences appealing to all the senses when she sets sail in February 2020. The newest Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship will elevate the cruise line’s legendary cuisine, focus on destination dishes that bring aboard local ingredients and culinary traditions from where Seven Seas Splendor is sailing, and feature…
Best Aurora Borealis Cruises In The Northern Hemisphere
Very few natural phenomena can match the spectacle that is the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights. To see them, however, you will need to head to the Northern Hemisphere, as these stunning views can only be seen in high-latitude places, like Alaska, Iceland and Norway, as well as the northern tips of…
PONANT Takes Delivery Of Le Bougainville
PONANT has successfully taken delivery of Le Bougainville, the third vessel in its exceptional PONANT EXPLORERS series. The ship left Søvik in Norway on the morning of 8 April and she is currently sailing to Spain to begin her maiden cruise on 15 April from Malaga. She will be officially inaugurated on 4 June. PONANT…
