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,…
Read More Keep ReadingThe 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…
Read More Keep ReadingGuests can look forward to an escape room on Arvia when she launches in December 2022, a feature that has never been seen before on a P&O Cruises ship. Mission Control is billed as a multi-sensory escape room experience. Groups of up to 10 people will be able to embark…
Read More Keep ReadingRecreate a Cunard Christmas with one of our final Culinary Corners of the year, full of sugar and festive cheer! INGREDIENTS For the gingerbread: 250g butter 200g muscovado sugar 7tbsp golden syrup 600g plain flour 2tsp bicarbonate of soda 4tsp ground ginger For the Royal Icing: 2 egg whites 500g…
Read More Keep ReadingHurtigruten Expeditions has extended its range of global itineraries for 2023/24, as the company promises customers the “most extensive season” in its 125-year history. Staying true to its roots, Hurtigruten Expeditions offers passengers voyages that will take them to some of the world’s lesser-explored destinations. Forthcoming itineraries include more North…
Read More Keep ReadingThere is a new P&O Cruises Food Hero in town and she goes by the name of Shivi Ramoutar. The Queen of contemporary Caribbean cooking will be bringing a taste of the Caribbean to Arvia’s maiden season, but who is Shivi Ramoutar and what will she bring to the table…
Read More Keep ReadingCelebrity Cruises will be reinstating its South America itineraries in 2023, as Celebrity Eclipse prepares for a four-month stint south of the Equator. A total of 16 destinations are planned from December 2023 to April 2024, taking in the likes of Buenos Aires, Valparaiso and Montevideo. The unique experiences on…
Read More Keep ReadingSilversea Cruises has announced the name of its first Nova Class ship, which marks a new era of sustainability for the luxury cruise line. Construction of Silver Nova has begun at Meyer Werft in Papenburg. The vessel will be the first hybrid luxury cruise ship that’s free of local emissions…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has today revealed details of godmothers to Enchanted Princess ahead of the Medallion-class ship’s naming ceremony. Captain Lynn Danaher, Dr. Vicki Ferrini and Jenifer Austin, members of The Explorers Club, will serve as the godmothers for Enchanted Princess. Since its inception in 1904, members of The Explorers Club have traversed the…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has become the latest operator to return one of its ships to service, as Caribbean Princess set sail from Fort Lauderdale. Heading for the tropical Caribbean, itineraries include the popular ports of Grand Cayman, St. Kitts and Cozumel. Caribbean Princess will also stop at Princess Cays, the operator’s…
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