Polar Explorer Felicity Aston Named Godmother of Silver Endeavour
12 Oct 2022
Silversea has announced that Felicity Aston MBE will be the godmother of its ultra-luxury expedition ship when she launches next month. Silver Endeavour is due to embark on her maiden voyage on 21 November 2022, when she will set sail for Antarctica. Aston’s career has spanned more than two decades,…
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Food and Beverage Director at Carnival UK, Lukas Campestrini
11 Oct 2022
Food and drink can make or break a cruise, and Lukas Campestrini is the person responsible for making sure everything is ship-shape (pun intended). On P&O Cruises alone, there are 132 dining and bar venues, so needless to say this is no easy task. We caught up with him to…
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Cunard Celebrates Queen Anne’s Keel Laying
04 Oct 2022
Cunard has marked the laying of Queen Anne’s keel in a traditional celebration held last month. Attended by Captain Inger Thorhauge, the ceremony involved a specially commissioned coin alongside an original coin from the ship’s namesake’s reign. The laying of the keel formally recognises the start of construction and Queen…
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Ship Namings
Viking Officially Names Newest River Ship, Viking Osiris
22 Aug 2022
The newest Viking river ship, Viking Osiris, has officially been named at an intimate ceremony in Luxor, Egypt. The latest shop to join the fleet was blessed by George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, in a naval tradition that bids the vessel good fortune and sailing. A number of…
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An Interview with Queen Anne Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge
02 Aug 2022
When Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, embarks on her maiden voyage in January 2024, she will do so with Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge at the helm. She has already made her mark during her 25 years with Cunard, becoming the cruise line’s first female captain. We caught up with her…
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NCL Takes Delivery of Norwegian Prima
01 Aug 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially received its latest ship, Norwegian Prima, at a handover ceremony in Venice. At the world-famous Fincantieri shipyard, the 3,100-capacity ship was handed to the cruise line, the first of six new ships scheduled through to 2027. Norwegian Prima features wide-open spaces and expansive deck…
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4 P&O Cruises Firsts to Expect From Arvia
08 Jul 2022
The countdown is on to the launch of the latest addition to the P&O Cruises fleet. Arvia is due to set sail later this year, an Excel class ship and sister to the ever-popular Iona. Captain Robert Camby will be at the helm, and if you missed our exclusive interview…
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Expeditions
Seabourn Takes Delivery of First Expedition Ship
30 Jun 2022
Seabourn Venture, the first ultra-luxury expedition ship to join the fleet, has officially been handed over to its new owners. The official handover maritime ceremony took place at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa ahead of her inaugural voyage on 15 July. Featuring 132 luxurious oceanfront veranda suites, Seabourn Venture…
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What to Look Out for on Norwegian Prima
13 Jun 2022
Norwegian Prima. the latest ship to join the NCL fleet, is due to launch later this year, boasting more features than ever and some of the most exhilarating experiences at sea. The 142,000 gross-tonne ship will be able to accommodate 3,215 guests at double occupancy and is due to set…
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Food and Drink
Shivi Ramoutar: Bringing Caribbean Flair to Arvia
07 Jun 2022
Celebrity chef Shivi Ramoutar has been named Arvia’s Local Food Hero, where she’ll be introducing the vibrancy of Caribbean cuisine to the ocean waves. We caught up with her to find out more about what guests can expect from her food, which will feature across Taste 360 and The Beach…
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