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Hello and welcome to my March 2023 update. I began last month with news that the travel industry had seen a phenomenal surge in business in January – and I’m delighted to say this has continued! We have seen record levels of bookings in February and I must thank you…
Read More Keep ReadingThe next-generation ship from Princess Cruises, Sun Princess, has reached a major construction milestone after being ‘floated out’ of the shipyard in Italy. The momentous occasion was marked at Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, and signals that most of the construction of the new ship has now been completed. Efforts will…
Read More Keep ReadingNCL has released a series of exotic itineraries for 2024/25, including a selection of new ports of call for the cruise line. Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky will make their debut in Asia, and an expanded offering will be available in Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia, Middle East,…
Read More Keep ReadingNicole Scherzinger has officially been named the Godmother of P&O Cruises ship Arvia. After weeks of speculation – including teasers on the cruise line’s social media channels – the big reveal was made ahead of Arvia’s naming ceremony in Barbados on 16 March. Scherzinger will be performing at the event,…
Read More Keep ReadingEXPLORA I, the first ship to join the Explora Journeys fleet, will visit a series of exciting destinations during the autumn/winter 2024-25 season. The luxury ship will embark on 23 journeys and two grand journeys, stopping at 73 unique destinations across 24 countries. Sacha Rougier, Head of Itinerary Planning and…
Read More Keep ReadingAs 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…
Read More Keep ReadingWe 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…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has announced a whole season of itineraries across Japan in 2024, including the arrival of the first Royal Class ship to sail in the region. Royal Princess will be departing on a brand-new Japan and North Pacific Crossing, which will visit the northern Tohoku and Hokkaido regions during…
Read More Keep ReadingBrand-new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys has revealed details of just some of the shore experiences that will be available on its first ship, EXPLORA I, ahead of the official launch this summer. A total of eight individual sailings will debut as part of the Northern European Inaugural Journeys Collection,…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity Cruises has become the first ocean cruise line to have earned the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) Star Awards. Professional inspectors travel the globe to anonymously evaluate the finest hotels, restaurants, spas and cruise ships, using a host of exacting standards that will determine their annual star rating. The…
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