Carnival Fascination will undergo an extensive multi-million-dollar dry dock that will add a variety of popular food and beverage innovations, including Guy’s Burger Joint developed by Food Network star Guy Fieri, the cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, BlueIguana Cantina Mexican eatery, Cherry on Top sweets shop, the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar, and…
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A Guide To Cruises In Macau
Since March 2014, Macau has started welcoming luxury cruise ships to its port after many decades in the doldrums. The port of Macau is in shallower water than neighbouring Hong Kong, which has meant that the largest global cruise lines have not been able to attempt to negotiate their way into the port. Sea Dream…
Hurtigruten Introduces Northwest Passage By Hybrid Ship
With three ships in Antarctica and five ships calling in Svalbard in the 2019/2020 season, Hurtigruten is strengthening its position as the world leader in exploration travel. In addition to the exceptional encounters with nature, wildlife, and culture offered at recognised Hurtigruten destinations, the new programme also offers several new destinations for modern-day adventurers: Explore…
Princess Cruises Announces Longest Ever Season Sailing From The UK
Princess Cruises has announced that 2019 will see its longest ever season sailing from the UK, with over one million cruise nights available on voyages from Southampton and Dover. The 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess will spend 198 days (between April and October) sailing from her home port of Southampton, the longest on record for a UK-based…
MSC Cruises Takes Delivery Of MSC Seaside And Announces Agreement For TWO Seaside EVO Ships
Today at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, MSC Cruises officially took delivery of its new flagship MSC Seaside. The delivery ceremony took place at the presence of Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, Graziano Delrio, Italy’s Minister of Infrastructures and Transports as well as other authorities and dignitaries. At the occasion of…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Black Watch To Undergo Multi-Million Pound Refurbishment
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 804-guest Black Watch will be entering dry dock at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in November 2016, in preparation for the forthcoming 2017/18 cruise season. The ship will undergo various engineering works, general maintenance and refurbishment during the dry dock, as well as the creation of several new…
7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Antarctica On A Expedition Cruise
Antarctica is a difficult place to describe to potential travellers. It’s a place that needs to be felt to be understood. The wind howls, the snow falls and the wildlife plays at your feet. Yet despite being the driest, windiest and coldest place on earth, Antarctica captivates people with its wild and untamed beauty. For…
A 7-Night Cruise Aboard MSC Splendida
It had been quite some time since I travelled down to Southampton the day before a cruise, but for my MSC Splendida sailing, that’s exactly what I did. I spent the night pre-cruise at the IBIS Budget in Southampton on West Quay road. I’ve stayed in a few IBIS properties and I’ve never had a bad…
Eastbound Transatlantic Voyage Aboard Queen Mary 2
As my two incredible weeks in America came to an end, it was time to once again head for the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and say a big hello to Queen Mary 2. As much as I love to be on ships, the sight of her on August 9th was bittersweet. I knew she was waiting…
American Road Trip: New York City Part 2
Day 3 was a little less hectic, although we still had big plans and we still ate a ton of pizza! TravelShopGirl and I left Yotel and walked along to Times Square to pick up our tickets for the Big Bus Tour. For the first time, we had a real human being as a guide….
