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New for 2020, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving guests the chance to create their own bespoke gin during their cruise holidays, with guidance from expert gin-makers, Nigel and Debbie Wright. Gin Masterclasses on Fred Olsen Starting from 6 January 2020, the gin-making experience will take place on Balmoral in…
Read More Keep ReadingSingle-use plastic drinking bottles have been removed from every ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. Six million plastic drinks bottles had been used every year and the line claims it is the “first major global cruise company” to eliminate single-use plastic drinking bottles across its 17-ship fleet. Norwegian Cruise…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity chef, Nick Nairn to create signature dish for Spirit of the Rhine’s a la carte restaurant. With a love of fine dining, and being on the water, Nick says he ‘was more than happy’ to sign up with Saga to create a signature dish for new river ship Spirit…
Read More Keep ReadingFred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests a 17-night ‘Natural Wonders of Azores & Iceland’ voyage on board Black Watch from Liverpool on 19 April 2022 – working with leading whale and dolphin charity, ORCA. Fred. Olsen partners with ORCA With the expert ORCA Cruise Conservationists on board, Black Watch…
Read More Keep ReadingRoyal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas is currently a hot topic amongst the UK cruise community. Royal Caribbean recently announced that Allure of the Seas would be leaving her home of Port Everglades, Florida to begin voyages throughout Europe during 2020. Offering 7 night itineraries around the Mediterranean, Allure of…
Read More Keep ReadingWith the announcement of Princess Cruises new 2023 cruises, we decided to answer your most frequently asked questions on the cruise line’s all-inclusive “Princess best value” package. Princess Best Value Package What is Princess Best Value and what does it include? Read on to find out everything you need to…
Read More Keep ReadingP&O Cruises have revealed details of Ionafest 2020, an extraordinary launch event planned to coincide with the official naming ceremony of the line’s new flagship, Iona. Ionafest 2020 On 4 July 2020, Iona is hitting the holiday stage with a festival celebration like no other. A huge music line-up, world-class…
Read More Keep ReadingVirgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady has successfully completed sea trials ahead of her maiden voyage on 1 April 2020. Scarlet Lady Sea Trials The cruise ship embarked on its first round of sea trials, sailing from Genoa to Marseille from November 15 to 18, and then back from Marseille to Genoa…
Read More Keep ReadingRegent Seven Seas Cruises announced that world-famous supermodel, glamorous actress, proud mother and successful entrepreneur Christie Brinkley, will serve as Godmother to Seven Seas Splendor. A centuries-old maritime tradition, a ship’s Godmother christens the vessel and is responsible for bestowing good luck over the ship and to all guests and…
Read More Keep ReadingIona is set to be the ship of the summer, joining the P&O Cruises fleet in May 2020 following years of anticipation. Having been designed to elevate everything you know and love about P&O Cruises, while introducing some new, exclusive features never seen before in the fleet or on any…
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