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As the countdown continues to the naming ceremony of the brand-new P&O Cruises ship Arvia, details of the star-studded event have begun to emerge. Scheduled to be held in Barbados on 16 March, it will feature a performance by chart-topping singer Olly Murs. There will also be appearances from DJs…

As demand for luxury cruising goes from strength to strength, it’s perhaps no surprise to learn there’s no shortage of new luxury cruise ships preparing to set sail in 2023. The coming months are packed with glamorous ships ready to take guests on journeys they will never forget, all while…

We couldn’t help but get a little excited when Cunard Queen Anne was announced. The fourth ship in the fleet has been a long time coming, but we’re fairly sure she will be well worth the wait. Ahead of her official launch, we thought we’d recap some of the things…

The Iona cruise ship from P&O Cruises might have her fair share of standout features (SkyDome, anyone?), but on a ship of this size, you can guarantee there’s also a host of hidden gems to be discovered. From the indulgent to the purely practical, here are just seven of the…

We’re craving wide-open spaces and clean air. Big adventures and views that stop us in our tracks and make us catch our breath. Iona is designed to be the ultimate way to see the Norwegian Fjords like never before, with cruises from Southampton allowing you to cram in breathtaking scenery and…

Allura has been named the next ship to join the Oceania Cruises fleet, which will become the second Allura Class vessel and sister ship to Vista. Set to debut in 2025, Allura promises guests new adventures to off-the-beaten-track destinations across the globe. Measuring approximately 67,000 tons, Oceania Cruises Allura will…

Guests will experience a range of new and innovative public spaces on board Silver Nova when she launches in August 2023.

In November 2022, I joined APT for my first river cruise onboard one of their brand-new four-star premium ships, Travelmarvel Vega. Travelmarvel Vega is one of three identical new river ships introduced by APT, alongside Travelmarvel Polaris and Travelmarvel Capella. With so many burning questions unanswered, I couldn’t wait to…

By Libby, Cruise & Stay Expert I had the pleasure of sailing onboard Cunard’s Queen Victoria for four nights on what was my very first cruise. Although I’ve been a member of the Cruise & Stay team for some time, I must admit that I didn’t quite know what to…

New P&O Cruises ship Arvia has officially been handed over to the cruise line, ahead of her first passenger cruise on 23 December 2022. During a handover ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, P&O Cruises President Paul Ludlow signed the Protocol for Delivery and Acceptance, which marks the…