Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that the launch of new ship, Odyssey of the Seas, will now be postponed until April 2021. The first Quantum Ultra Class ship, Odyssey of the Seas had been scheduled for debut in November, however a combination of cruise suspensions and supply chain issues at…
Read More Keep ReadingWhile we’re at home and the Royal Princess crew are on board, cruise director Marcus (and a few special guests…) decided that now was as good a time as any to take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the fleet favourite. If you wondered what the Princess Cruises crew are…
Read More Keep ReadingAt 3.30pm, wherever in the world the three Cunard Queens may be, the clock chimes for Afternoon Tea in the Queens Room. Time-honoured and quintessentially British, the parade of fine china, silver platters, white gloves and warm scones, set to the tinkering of a Grand piano, is a signature sea…
Read More Keep ReadingFind P&O Cruises latest cancellation policy here Find Cunard’s latest cancellation policy here P&O Cruises and Cunard have announced updated cancellation and transfer policies this morning, designed to give guests more flexibility in light of recent coronavirus developments. The new policy applies to all holidays departing before 1 September 2020,…
Read More Keep ReadingCunard has joined forces with travel technology company, ‘Cool Cousin’, which provides off-the-beaten track recommendations from locals in each port. As experts, ‘Cool Cousin’ are local residents who make informed recommendations on what to do and where, from the best restaurants and hidden gems to city landmarks Cool Cousin enhances…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has revealed its second round of celebrities who will speak on board Crown Princess as she sails from Southampton this year. Further to the first round of celebrities who were announced in late 2019, the following will also join the speaker programme: · Judge Robert…
Read More Keep ReadingOn Saturday 18 January 2020, Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess became the first cruise ship to return to Kangaroo Island, South Australia, one of the areas most severely impacted by the recent bushfire disaster. During the height of the bushfire emergency, an earlier cruise to Kangaroo Island had been diverted to…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises full Japan programme ranging from May 2021 to April 2022, will be available to book from 19 December 2019. Diamond Princess will sail roundtrip from Tokyo and Kobe on 48 itineraries with voyages ranging in length from four-19 nights. With a wide range of authentic onboard experiences including…
Read More Keep ReadingRoyal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas is currently a hot topic amongst the UK cruise community. Royal Caribbean recently announced that Allure of the Seas would be leaving her home of Port Everglades, Florida to begin voyages throughout Europe during 2020. Offering 7 night itineraries around the Mediterranean, Allure of…
Read More Keep ReadingWith the announcement of Princess Cruises new 2023 cruises, we decided to answer your most frequently asked questions on the cruise line’s all-inclusive “Princess best value” package. Princess Best Value Package What is Princess Best Value and what does it include? Read on to find out everything you need to…
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