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Hot lemony clams with handfuls of crusty bread and butter is what your Saturday night needs. This recipe is light on time but heavy on flavour. Created by P&O Cruises Local Food Hero Jose Pizarro, it’s a taste of what’s to come on board Iona’s jaunts around the Med. Add…

P&O Cruises has revealed it is to collaborate with award-winning distiller, Salcombe Gin, to create exclusive gins on new ship Iona. The maiden production run of Marabelle Gin will take place in Iona’s custom-made still, Columba; the very first distillery at sea. This one-of-a-kind gin will be distilled, bottled and labelled…

It’s been hailed the best pizza at sea and who are we to argue? The Princess Neapolitan-style pizza is a slice of life at sea. INGREDIENTS FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH 385g plain flour 2 tsp active or instant yeast 1 pinch of sugar 240ml lukewarm water 2 tbsp olive oil…

In our latest installment of ‘this year is going to be an odd one, but let’s make sure next year is amazing’ we’re turning our thoughts towards New Year’s Eve. According to market research bods, only 1 in 5 Brits venture out to ring in the New Year with drinks…

Silversea has taken delivery of new luxury cruise ship Silver Moon, during a handover ceremony at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. The 596-passenger ship is similar in design to Silver Muse, with new features including Silversea’s new S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) culinary concept. “I congratulate all those involved in the build…

There’s a lot to love about a Seabourn holiday and the breadsticks are right up there on the list. This recipe is the exact one used by the Seabourn chefs to bake 1500 breadsticks each and every day. Recreated at home, it’s what your Friday evening wind-down wine has been…

Holiday to Help Out is an initiative organised by TTG to support companies from across the travel industry, and the great news is that some of your favourite cruise lines are getting involved. These special offers are available for new bookings made between 2 – 8 November 2020 only, for…

Royal Caribbean International has revealed that new ship Odyssey of the Seas is to sail a ‘mini season’ from Southampton and Barcelona in spring 2021.  Odyssey of the Seas will join the fleet in March and is planning two sailings from Southampton and three cruises from Barcelona before repositioning to its…

Surveys have found that very few cruise passengers opt for cruise-specific insurance, and some don’t purchase any travel insurance at all! Thankfully this has now been outlawed by updated booking conditions. Cruise Travel insurance is something that you really shouldn’t overlook Medical costs abroad can be costly, and even more…

Knowing what to wear on a cruise ship is one of those little dilemmas we all face when we holiday on the seven seas. When the time comes for you to pack for your next cruise, you’ll probably be wondering exactly which outfits you’ll need for when. Your itinerary will…