Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 880-guest Boudicca will be entering dry dock at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany in November 2015, in preparation for the forthcoming 2016/17 cruise season. Boudicca will arrive in Bremerhaven on 18th November 2015 from the Port of Tyne, Newcastle, following a 16-night ‘Mysterious Morocco & Seductive Spain’ cruise, and…
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Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships 2016
If you want a holiday that’s hassle-free, virtually pre-paid, and that lets you see lots of places while only needing to pack and unpack once, then you should try a cruise. The Berlitz Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships is the cruise industry bible: it gives you all the information you need to choose the…
Counting Down To My Queen Victoria Mini-Cruise
On Friday, I am joining Cunard’s Queen Victoria for a 3 night mini-cruise to Belgium, this will be my first sailing with Cunard and I am pretty excited to be honest – I’ve been building up to this for quite some time. Our itinerary is simple: a day at sea and then a day in…
My Brief Norwegian Escape
I recently spent 1 night aboard Norwegian Escape and I thought it would be nice to share my experience with you. Obviously I can’t tell you everything. I’m good, but not that good! There’s only so much one can see in 20 hours. I had a balcony cabin on Deck 9 which was virtually identical…
MSC Cruises Renaissance Programme Delivers Four Renewed Ships
MSC Cruises has announced that the now completed Renaissance Programme has delivered four renewed ships that will spearhead the Company’s push into new markets and further strengthen its position in those where it is the leader. MSC Cruises Chief Executive Officer Gianni Onorato told a press conference aboard MSC Lirica – the final ship to complete the…
175 Years Of Cunard
It’s book review time, again! I have had a copy of “175 Years of Cunard” sitting on my desk for a few weeks, just waiting to be picked up and read and last weekend, I finally got that chance! I am sailing with Cunard – aboard Queen Victoria – for the very first time on November 13…
Five Things To Consider Before Embarking On Your First Cruise
There’s nothing quite like a cruise to help you unwind. The scented ocean breeze, calming open water and the chance to see several destinations in one holiday, they all have a unique appeal and a cruise can make it a reality. If you have never cruised before then some aspects can seem a little daunting,…
Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery Of Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery today of the line’s largest ship to date, the 164,600 gross ton Norwegian Escape, from MEYER WERFT during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany, after a building period of only 17 months. Norwegian Escape is the first ship in the company’s new Breakaway Plus Class, signifying an evolution of Norwegian Cruise…
MSC Cruises Offers Loyalty Status Match For UK Guests
MSC Cruises is to roll out its innovative Status Match programme in the UK, giving the nation’s cruise fans – and cruise virgins – even more reason to come aboard. From Monday October 26 guests with valid loyalty club memberships from other cruise lines, hotel groups and tour operators will be able to join the…
Norwegian Epic Receives Shipwide Enhancements
Norwegian Epic welcomed guests onboard on Monday 19 October following a three week dry dock where the ship received significant enhancements across the vessel, including entertainment, dining, technical operations and more. The new features come as Norwegian Epic readies for her winter and summer seasons sailing the Mediterranean from Barcelona, followed by her return to…
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