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Hello and welcome to my August 2023 update! I do hope that you enjoyed the summer issue of Into the Blue, which is our celebratory 50th edition. It was a little surreal reading about my past journey with the business, looking right back to my first cruise on Canberra and…
Read More Keep ReadingEXPLORA 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…
Read More Keep ReadingThe Wave Awards celebrate the very best of the UK’s cruise industry and we’re proud to announce we have been shortlisted in the Favourite Cruise Travel Agent category! Now in their fifth year, the awards set a benchmark standard and recognise, reward and celebrate innovation and excellence within our sector….
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises is introducing changes to its Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages, which will be introduced on voyages departing on 12 August 2023 and beyond. Guests can enjoy prix fixe dining options in the ship’s casual restaurants, including Alferdo’s, GiGi’s, O’Malleys, Ocean Terrace, Planks, Salty Dog Pub, Steamers, and…
Read More Keep ReadingSeabourn has revealed details of the spacious public rooms and lounges aboard its second purpose-built expedition vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, scheduled to set sail on August 12 2023. Seabourn Pursuit has been meticulously designed to offer the same level of luxury and intimate ‘yacht-like’ experience that guests have come to know…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity 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,…
Read More Keep ReadingSarah 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…
Read More Keep ReadingHello and welcome to my July 2023 update! The past month has been a busy time particularly for our Cruise & Stay Department with record numbers of passengers travelling, up 130% on the same period last year! Plus, over the next month, we have a similar increase which really does…
Read More Keep ReadingCunard is inviting guests to embark on an unparalleled journey through gastronomy, art, and entertainment with its ever-popular Event Voyages. The series of sailings for 2024 are now available for booking. Queen Mary 2 will traverse the Atlantic Ocean and will host four of the seven themed voyages. In June,…
Read More Keep ReadingRoyal 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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