Cruise Industry News - Page 25

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…

Fred. Olsen will be welcoming war veteran Simon Weston CBE on board when Balmoral visits the Falkland Islands in 2023. He will be on the cruise for 14 nights for the South American leg of the epic 78-night voyage. The cruise from Southampton will depart on 5 January 2023 and…

P&O Cruises online check-in makes it easier to prepare for your holiday. All you need to do is enter a few key details and you’ll soon be sailing away to incredible destinations, knowing your embarkation has been as easy and stress-free as possible. Here’s a quick guide to answer all…

Silversea has announced it will be adding Silver Endeavour to its fleet, an expedition cruise ship due to launch in November this year. This will be the fifth expedition ship to join the ultra-luxury cruise line and she will replace Silver Explorer for the 2022/23 Antarctica season. Silver Endeavour will…

Try your hand at making this passenger favourite at home. It’s a hearty starter that’s great to share, based on traditional French onion soup recipes and enlivened with flavours of whiskey and Roquefort cheese. Serves 2 INGREDIENTS For the soup: ·         1 teaspoon olive oil ·…

Hello and a warm welcome to my July update. Last month, I brought you my update as I was driving through Europe on my annual Lads and Dads trip and this time, I have just returned from Cannes, the first post-Covid holiday my wife and I have enjoyed together. It…

Fred. Olsen has resumed its sailings to Scotland for the first time since 2019, as Balmoral sets off on a voyage to the Norwegian Fjords. Departing later today (8 July), the small ship will leave Rosyth for its eight-night ‘Hidden Gems Of The Norwegian Fjords’ cruise. Passengers on board will…

The British Travel Awards recognise businesses in the leisure travel and tourism sector and we’re proud to say that we have been nominated in not only one, but two categories this year! We are in the running for Best Cruise Holiday Retailer and Best High Street Travel Agency – and…

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…

Silversea Antarctica cruises will be extended during the 2023/24 season to meet growing demand for ultra-luxury voyages to this part of the world. The fly-cruise programme will provide the fastest, most direct route to Antarctica by enabling holidaymakers to travel over the Drake Passage in the comfort of business class….