Cruise Lines
Norwegian Viva to Join NCL Fleet in June 2023
12 Jan 2022
Norwegian Viva has been revealed as the latest ship to join the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet. Launching in June 2023, she will mirror many of the features seen on board her sister ship, Norwegian Prima, with the addition of even more wide-open spaces, stunning design and exceptional service. The…
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Cruise Lines
Destinations
Royal Caribbean Commits to Summer Cruises from Cyprus
10 Jan 2022
Royal Caribbean cruises from Cyprus will operate for at least two summer seasons, as the cruise line announces a series of itineraries for the island. Rhapsody of the Seas will be setting sail in 2022 and 2023, marking Royal Caribbean’s growing commitment to the region. Ben Bouldin, Vice-President of Europe,…
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Cruise Ships
Entertainment
First Ambassador Cruise Ship Secures Entertainment Provider
07 Jan 2022
Ambassador Cruise Line has secured an award-winning entertainment partner for its first ship, Ambience, giving guests a variety of exciting performances to enjoy on board. The UK’s newest cruise line revealed it has signed a five-year contract with Peel Entertainment, who will deliver an exclusive and innovative programme of events….
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Cruise Lines
Food and Drink
How Does the Cunard Drinks Package Work, and How Can I Buy It?
06 Jan 2022
The Cunard drinks package – or a World of Drinks as it’s officially known – has become a firm favourite with fans and newcomers to the cruise line alike. It’s been available for a fair few years now, but ‘How does the Cunard drinks package work?’ remains one of our…
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Plans for Hull Cruise Terminal Move a Step Closer
06 Jan 2022
Yorkshire could welcome its own dedicated cruise port, as plans to construct a Hull cruise terminal take another step forward. Hull City Council announced it had appointed specialist international firm Royal HaskoningDHV to provide support for the project, which would give cruise passengers another departure port to choose from in…
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Health
Pre-departure PCR Tests Scrapped for England Arrivals
05 Jan 2022
There’s good news for travallers, as the government has announced that international arrivals into England will no longer be required to take a pre-departure PCR test. From 4am on Sunday, 9 January, double-vaccinated visitors arriving from overseas won’t have to take a PCR test before travelling to England. Instead, they…
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Cruise Lines
Destinations
Scenic Eclipse Prepares for Antarctica Season
04 Jan 2022
Scenic Eclipse is preparing for her season in Antarctica, as the six-star luxury yacht makes her way towards the southernmost continent. A number of extensive sailings are scheduled between January to March 2022 in The World’s First Discovery Yachts™ commercial sailings since the pandemic began. Jason Flesher, Expedition Operations Manager…
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Cruise Lines
Expeditions
First Expedition Ship Joins Viking Fleet
23 Dec 2021
Viking has taken delivery of the first of two expedition ships, ahead of her inaugural cruise next month. Viking Octantis will officially be named in April 2022 before making her way to the Great Lakes for a series of spring and summer itineraries. The second purpose-built expedition ship, Viking Polaris,…
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Cruise Lines
Discovery Princess Successfully Completes Sea Trials
22 Dec 2021
The latest addition to the Princess Cruises fleet, Discovery Princess, is one step closer to welcoming passengers as sea trials have successfully been completed by the vessel. The new Princess Cruises ship left the construction dock at Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, where she was put through her paces. Sea…
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Looking Ahead
Michael Wilson
Your December Update from Michael Wilson
15 Dec 2021
Hello and welcome to my December update! With the long-awaited launch of the P&O Cruises summer 2023 and winter 2023/24 programmes now behind us and of course the most recent Black Friday sales, my Sales Team have had the first chance to catch their breath since the start of the…
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