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Barbados Removes Testing Requirement for Vaccinated Travellers
24 May 2022
Barbados will no longer require travellers to present a negative Covid-19 test on arrival to the island, it has been announced. Effective from 25 May 2022, the change applies to fully vaccinated holidaymakers – those who have not been vaccinated will still need to provide a valid negative PCR or…
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Cruise Ships
P&O Cruises Unveils Details of Arvia’s Grand Atrium
18 May 2022
Details of Arvia’s Grand Atrium have emerged, as P&O Cruises prepares to welcome the new ship to its fleet later this year. The stunning Atrium will provide widescreen ocean views and act as the heart of Arvia. Aside from watching the scenery roll by, aerial performances will also be held…
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Viking Mars Officially Named Ahead of Maiden Season
18 May 2022
Viking Mars, the latest ocean ship to join the fleet, has officially been named at a low-key ceremony in the Maltese capital of Valletta. The ship’s Godmother, Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon, was on hand to offer a blessing of good fortune and sailing for the brand-new vessel….
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Cruise Lines
Sports Stars to Appear on Enchanted Princess Cruise
17 May 2022
A number of notable sports personalities will be making an appearance on Enchanted Princess sports stars cruise this summer, as the ship embarks on a Sports Stars cruise. Departing 5 August 2022, the cruise from Southampton will visit Spain and France, hosted by Olympian Gail Emms MBE. Highlights will include…
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Princess Cruises Launches Princess Premier Add-on Package
12 May 2022
Princess Cruises customers will soon be able to purchase Princess Premier for their holidays, as the cruise line announces its new and upgraded add-on package. Available on sailings from 25 June 2022, the all-inclusive package includes unlimited Wi-Fi on up to four devices, premier beverages and two speciality dining meals…
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Cruise Lines
Endurance Discoverer to Appear on Cunard Sailings
11 May 2022
Maritime Archaeologist Mensun Bound, who was on the team that discovered Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, will appear as a guest speaker on selected Cunard sailings. He will join Queen Mary 2 for a transatlantic cruise from Southampton on 24 June 2022, arriving in New York on 2 July….
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Your May Update from Michael Wilson
10 May 2022
Hello and welcome to my May 2022 update! Following on from the optimistic tone in my April update, I am pleased to say that current trade remains very lively indeed and the number of passengers travelling continues to build towards normal levels. Cunard have just released details of their winter…
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Norwegian Spirit Marks NCL’s Return to Full Service
09 May 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) entire fleet has now entered service, as the 17th and final ship began sailing after a 500-day pause to operations. Norwegian Spirit set sail for the South Pacific, where she will visit eight ports in 12 days. Itinerary highlights include a journey to Bora Bora, and…
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Itineraries
Seabourn announce NEW Autumn & Winter 2023/24 Programmes
04 May 2022
Seabourn announce not one, but two exciting new programmes including the Caribbean, Hawaii and Panama Canal. On sale now – Autumn 2023 Seabourn Quest & Seabourn Sojourn Following her Canada & New England season, Seabourn Quest will journey through the Caribbean in November & December 2023. These voyages will allow…
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Cruise Lines
Cunard Reveals Details of Queen Anne’s Maiden Voyage
04 May 2022
Details of Cunard’s Queen Anne maiden voyage have emerged, as the brand new ship prepares to set sail for the first time on 4 January 2024. The cruise from Southampton will last seven nights and include an overnight call in Lisbon. A spectacular sailaway party is planned for Queen Anne’s…
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