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Hurtigruten has launched a series of summer 2021 cruises on MS Maud, with six British Isles – Picturesque Ports, Isolated Islands and Wonderful Wildlife – now on sale. MS Maud expedition sailings from Dover will see guests travel to stunning destinations including the Isles of Iona, Holyhead, Isles of Scilly…
Read More Keep ReadingViking Venus has joined the Viking fleet of ocean ships, after the cruise line took official delivery of the 930-passenger ship. Built at the Italian Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Viking Venus becomes the eighth ocean cruise ship for Viking. Following delivery, the ship began its voyage to the UK ahead…
Read More Keep ReadingArvia is officially ON SALE to Caribbean, Baltic and Ligurian tier members of the P&O Cruises Peninsular Club, with general sale available from tomorrow. We’re celebrating 2022 / 2023 holidays on the new P&O ship by getting beneath the surface of the places she’ll sail, thanks to the shore experience…
Read More Keep ReadingDescribed by P&O Cruises Food Hero Olly Smith as a ‘dynamite of deliciousness’, the mint julep is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby and a taste of the Deep South. The punchy cocktail is traditionally served in a pewter tankard with plenty of ice. INGREDIENTS Bourbon Sparkling water Chilli…
Read More Keep ReadingExecutive Chef Nick Oldroyd is the king of the kitchen on Queen Mary 2. After his classic Cunard scones went down a storm, he’s back with more secrets from the galley and a recipe for Belgian Chocolate Orange Fallen Cake with Raspberry Sauce. It only takes a few ingredients to…
Read More Keep ReadingThe Rocky Mountaineer isn’t just a rail journey, it is an all-out adventure. From the comfort of the train’s dome cars, you’ll travel through Canada’s west, ambling through mountain towns and National Parks, all the while keeping your eyes peeled for bald eagles above or bears and elk ahead. The…
Read More Keep ReadingSouthampton really is the gateway to the world, with more cruise holidays setting sail from the Hampshire port than from any other in the UK. The port receives much acclaim thanks to its convenient location for British travellers, but there is far more to Southampton than just ships. Ahead of…
Read More Keep ReadingFred Olsen has announced that guests aboard Fred Olsen’s ‘no port’ scenic sailings this summer will be joined by experts from marine wildlife charity ORCA. The team of conservationists will be on hand to offer wildlife-spotting tips and host whale-watching from deck, as well as delivering lectures and Q&A sessions….
Read More Keep ReadingNew P&O Cruises ship Arvia will spend her inaugural winter 2022/2023 season in the Caribbean, the cruise line has revealed.. Arvia will soak up the sunshine on ports of call at eight Caribbean islands; Antigua, Barbados, Curaçao, Martinique, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Maarten and the Dominican Republic – a…
Read More Keep ReadingOceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary and destination-focused cruise line, has revealed the name of the first of two new 1,200-guest Allura Class ships that are being constructed by renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. Named to reflect a new age in travel, Vista will be the seventh luxury vessel in…
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