Maiden Voyage
EXPLORA I Embarks On Maiden Voyage
02 Aug 2023
EXPLORA I, the inaugural vessel of Explora Journeys, has commenced its maiden journey. The seven-night sailing will take guests through the majestic landscapes of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, and Kirkwall, Orkney before heading to Reykjavik, Iceland. As the flagship of a series of upcoming itineraries spanning three continents, this northern European…
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Food and Drink
New Culinary Programme to Debut on Celebrity Ascent
25 Jul 2023
Celebrity Cruises has revealed the exciting culinary and beverage programme for its new ship, Celebrity Ascent. As part of the acclaimed Edge Series, Ascent will offer redesigned restaurants, immersive experiences, expanded menus, a unique whiskey-tasting experience, and a delightful plant-based multi-course dinner. Renowned chef Daniel Boulud, Celebrity’s Global Culinary Ambassador,…
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Luxury
Sarah Fabergé Named Godmother of Seven Seas Grandeur
19 Jul 2023
Sarah Fabergé, the great-granddaughter of Peter Carl Fabergé and a founding member of the Fabergé Heritage Council, will be the Godmother of the new Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship, Seven Seas Grandeur. The ship will be christened at an exclusive gala event on 10 December 2023 in Miami, before embarking…
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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Completes Successful Sea Trials
27 Jun 2023
Royal Caribbean International’s new ship, the Icon of the Seas, has successfully completed its initial round of sea trials and sailed the open ocean for the very first time. After four days of preliminary tests, Icon returned to the Meyer Turku shipyard where she is currently under construction. Hundreds of…
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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas to Debut With Weekend Breaks
20 Jun 2023
The newest Royal Caribbean ship, Utopia of the Seas, will embark on three- and four-night getaways from Port Canaveral when she launches in July 2024. With over 40 dining and drinking options, numerous pools, and exciting activities to thrill and chill, Utopia of the Seas promises to make lasting memories…
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New Top-Deck Family Activity Zone Park19 to Debut on Sun Princess
16 Jun 2023
Princess Cruises has unveiled its latest family activity zone, Park19, which will debut on the new Sun Princess when she sets sail for the first time in February 2024. The new space, created for all generations, features nine activities for the entire family to enjoy on the top decks of…
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Luxury
Exploring A New Vista With Oceania Cruises
25 May 2023
Our account manager, Katie, recently flew to Genoa, Italy, to join Oceania Cruises onboard their brand-new luxurious ship, Vista. Join Katie to find out if Vista, boasting 15 decks accommodating up to 1,200 passengers in its 629 staterooms and suites, lived up to the hype of “discovering the world from a new perspective”.
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Ship Namings
MSC Euribia To Be Named by Sophia Loren in Copenhagen
22 May 2023
Oscar-winning actress Sophia Loren will name the latest MSC Cruises ship, MSC Euribia, in a ceremony in Copenhagen on 8 June 2023. The Danish capital was chosen for its strong maritime links and dedication to sustainability, as MSC Euribia promises to deliver the ‘most energy-efficient cruise ship design ever’. This…
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Princess Cruises Names New Ship Star Princess
12 May 2023
Details of a new Princess Cruises ship, Star Princess, have been announced. She will become the second Sphere-class ship in spring 2025, joining Sun Princess which is due to join the fleet in 2024. The 175,500-tonne ship will host 4,300 guests, with more than 1,500 balcony cabins available. She will…
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Luxury
My AzAmazing Experience On Board Azamara Pursuit®
12 May 2023
Reviewed by Luxury Marketing Executive Jade I was recently invited on board Azamara Pursuit® for four nights to experience part of the Med Highlights Voyage from Lisbon to Rome. Azamara is classed as a luxury cruise line offering an inclusive small-ship experience. I’d heard so many good things and was…
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