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MS Maud is one of Hurtigruten’s expedition ships, transporting guests to exciting destinations throughout the British Isles and Norway. Ivannah from our marketing team recently got the opportunity to explore the ship and, being her first time on board a Hurtigruten ship, she shares her first impressions and personal highlights….

The latest ship to join the Seabourn fleet, Seabourn Pursuit, has reached a significant construction milestone as the hull is relocated for final outfitting. The ship’s hull was moved 1,200 nautical miles to the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy and marks the latest step towards completion. Seabourn Pursuit is…

Silver Dawn is the latest ship to join the Silversea fleet, and our Cruise & Stay Expert Joseph was lucky enough to be invited on board. We asked him to highlight some of his favourite features of the six-star ship – and here’s what he said. *** Normally I’m only…

Celebrity Cruises has officially taken ownership of its new ship, Celebrity Beyond. During a ceremony at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, thousands of engineers, architects, designers, contractors and other team members gathered to mark the momentous occasion. Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo attended the event, alongside…

Icon of the Seas, the newest ship to join Royal Caribbean International, has reached a significant construction milestone with its keel-laying ceremony. Ahead of her debut in autumn 2023, the ship underwent the age-old maritime tradition that involves a massive steel block being lowered on top of freshly minted coins….

Iona, the newest ship to join the P&O Cruises fleet, is heading for the Norwegian Fjords, where she will embark on her maiden season in the region. A series of cruises to the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton will take place over the coming months; guests can expect a number of…

Former British athlete Sally Gunnell has been named godmother of Ambience, the first ship to join the Ambassador Cruise Line fleet. A naming ceremony will take place on 19 April, the day before Ambience embarks on her maiden voyage to Hamburg. Sally Gunnell OBE was the first British woman ever…

Eight new Viking river cruise ships have joined the fleet Viking, in an event that coincides with the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Four of the new Viking ships, Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga, have been specifically designed to navigate the River Seine. As a result, guests…

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed that pop star Katy Perry will be godmother of their latest ship, Norwegian Prima. She is due to perform at a christening ceremony in Reykjavík on 27 August, as the vessel becomes the first major cruise ship to be inaugurated in the Icelandic capital. Katy…

Wonder of the Seas is the biggest ship ever to hit the ocean waves. The 1,188-foot, 6,998-passenger addition to the Royal Caribbean International fleet recently set sail for the first time, promising guests more thrills, spills and features than they could possibly ever imagine. Here are just some of the…