Your Future Cruise Credit Questions Answered
19 Feb 2021
One of the current buzzwords in the cruise industry right now is the term Future Cruise Credit, also known as FCC. If like so many others you are a little lost at sea in knowing what this actually means, we’ve got you covered in our FAQs on Future Cruise Credits….
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Australia: Big City Life – Part One
19 Feb 2021
With Princess Cruises set to offer four ships sailing out of Sydney in its Australia 2022-2023 cruise season – including Royal Princess and Majestic Princess for the first time ever – we decided there could be no better time to delve down under. Because nowhere else do you find hip…
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Scenic Eclipse II Delayed To 2023
18 Feb 2021
The launch of a second ship set to join the Scenic luxury oceangoing fleet will be postponed to 2023, it has been confirmed. Scenic Eclipse II is currently under construction at the Maj 3 shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia, and was expected to enter service later this year. The vessel will…
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P&O Names Second Excel-Class Ship Arvia
18 Feb 2021
P&O Cruises has revealed it is to call its second LNG-powered Excel-class ship Arvia. Arvia, meaning ‘from the seashore’, will join the fleet in December 2022 and become sister ship to Iona. Following the announcement of the name behind the new P&O Cruises ship, Paul Ludlow, P&O Cruises president, said:…
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Culinary Corner: Oceania’s Classic Chocolate Mousse
14 Feb 2021
Oceania is the foodie’s cruise line and this decadent French dessert, best served in Jacques with an ocean view lingering just outside the window, is the quintessential way to round off dinner for two. 5 Servings Ingredients: 65g granulated sugar 3 egg yolks 1 large egg 155g 70% dark chocolate…
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Our Iona Insider Takes On Norway
14 Feb 2021
We may be waiting for Iona with baited breath, but the Norwegian adventure has already begun for our Iona Insider, Nina Sands. A little while ago, she headed to Norway for a first-hand experience of some of the Norwegian shore excursions P&O Cruises Iona will offer once she launches. It’s time…
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Silversea Reveals World Cruise 2023 Featuring Door-To-Door Service
10 Feb 2021
Silversea has launched its 2023 World Cruise. Entitled ‘South Side Story’, the Silversea World Cruise 2023 will deliver guests in ‘door-to-door comfort’ to 66 destinations in 34 countries over its 139 nights. The sailing on the recently refurbished Silver Shadow will feature 40 destinations that have not been visited on…
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Five Ways To Indulge Your Love Of Travel Without Leaving The House
07 Feb 2021
We’re not even going to utter the C-word but it’s safe to say we’re all grounded right now. At best, you’re embracing more time with family, cooking up a storm and binge-watching Netflix. At worst, you’re rocking away in the corner of the room, passport in hand, holiday plans in…
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The Pleasure of Planning Ahead
07 Feb 2021
There’s uncertainty in the air but one thing we know is that when we can travel again, we will. For now, we’re all safely at home, the world on our doorstep, yet just that little bit beyond our reach. For now, our plans and yours are on hold. But we’re…
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MSC Cruises takes delivery of MSC Virtuosa
04 Feb 2021
MSC Cruises has taken delivery of its new flagship, MSC Virtuosa. MSC Cruises’ newest fleet member MSC Virtuosa was constructed at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint Nazaire. MSC executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago, took delivery. The new flagship for MSC Cruises will enter service for the summer season from 16 April,…
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