Holland America Line has revealed details of their 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage, which has been a decade in the making. Departing from San Diego, California on 3 January 2024, the 94-day round-trip on board Volendam can be separated into two shorter voyages, should guests prefer. Calling at…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has secured Xponential Fitness on a five-year licensing agreement, which will see multiple fitness brands rolled out across the fleet. A minimum of 120 licensed studio experiences will be made available, including those across the Club Pilates, Pure Barre, Yoga Six, CycleBar, Row House, AKT Dance, and StretchLab…
Read More Keep ReadingGuests embarking on selected Fred. Olsen cruises in 2023 will be able to make the most of extra benefits, the cruise line has announced. Free door-to-door transfers are available on certain sailings of 17 nights or more, while those on voyages of 16 nights or less can enjoy a free…
Read More Keep ReadingBookings for the new Silversea expedition ship Silver Endeavour are now open, as the ultra-luxury ship prepares to set sail in Antarctica. Silver Endeavour is due to undertake two voyages in this part of the world from 21 November 2022, on a series of voyages spanning five to 20 days….
Read More Keep ReadingA number of cruise lines have updated their Covid-19 testing and vaccination requirements, due to come into force on the majority of voyages departing from 6 September 2022. P&O Cruises, Cunard, Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line have all revised their protocols in light of the ever-changing environment. An overview…
Read More Keep ReadingUpdated: 12 August 2022 P&O Cruises has announced a series of changes to its Covid vaccination and testing requirements, which will affect all sailings currently on sale. P&O Cruises Covid vaccination requirements All guests over the age of 12 embarking on a P&O Cruises sailing are required to be fully…
Read More Keep ReadingFred. 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…
Read More Keep ReadingTry 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 ·…
Read More Keep ReadingFollowing the return to service of its entire fleet, MSC Cruises has revealed that its Gala Night is set to resume. Considered by many as the highlight of the cruise, the event enables guests to don their favourite elegant outfits and enjoy a full programme of entertainment. Hailed as the…
Read More Keep ReadingWe’re craving something exotic this week and sweet layers of honey-soaked pastry hit the spot. This Greek classic has been made since ancient times and is popular around the Mediterranean. To say we’d quite like to be eating this pistachio version somewhere in Santorini is an understatement. Thankfully, Viking are…
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