A 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…
Read More Keep ReadingA 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…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess 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…
Read More Keep ReadingMaritime 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….
Read More Keep ReadingDetails 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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