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First impressions of Hurtigruten Expedition Ship, MS Maud
22 Apr 2022
MS Maud is one of Hurtigruten’s expedition ships, transporting guests to exciting destinations throughout the British Isles and Norway. Ivannah from our marketing team recently got the opportunity to explore the ship and, being her first time on board a Hurtigruten ship, she shares her first impressions and personal highlights….
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Seabourn Pursuit’s Hull Undergoes Final Outfitting
21 Apr 2022
The latest ship to join the Seabourn fleet, Seabourn Pursuit, has reached a significant construction milestone as the hull is relocated for final outfitting. The ship’s hull was moved 1,200 nautical miles to the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy and marks the latest step towards completion. Seabourn Pursuit is…
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Fred. Olsen Plans Fleet Reunion in Madeira
20 Apr 2022
Fred. Olsen will hold the first reunion of its new-look fleet next year, when all four of the ships set to come together in Funchal, Madeira. The event, planned for November 2023, will see Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral and Braemar set sail on four different cruises following a quayside fiesta. Peter…
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An Insider’s Guide to Silver Dawn
14 Apr 2022
Silver Dawn is the latest ship to join the Silversea fleet, and our Cruise & Stay Expert Joseph was lucky enough to be invited on board. We asked him to highlight some of his favourite features of the six-star ship – and here’s what he said. *** Normally I’m only…
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Celebrity Beyond Officially Delivered to Celebrity Cruises
06 Apr 2022
Celebrity Cruises has officially taken ownership of its new ship, Celebrity Beyond. During a ceremony at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, thousands of engineers, architects, designers, contractors and other team members gathered to mark the momentous occasion. Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo attended the event, alongside…
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Icon of the Seas Construction Officially Begins
05 Apr 2022
Icon of the Seas, the newest ship to join Royal Caribbean International, has reached a significant construction milestone with its keel-laying ceremony. Ahead of her debut in autumn 2023, the ship underwent the age-old maritime tradition that involves a massive steel block being lowered on top of freshly minted coins….
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Iona to Embark on Maiden Season in Norwegian Fjords
04 Apr 2022
Iona, the newest ship to join the P&O Cruises fleet, is heading for the Norwegian Fjords, where she will embark on her maiden season in the region. A series of cruises to the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton will take place over the coming months; guests can expect a number of…
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Sally Gunnell named Godmother of Ambassador Ship Ambience
31 Mar 2022
Former British athlete Sally Gunnell has been named godmother of Ambience, the first ship to join the Ambassador Cruise Line fleet. A naming ceremony will take place on 19 April, the day before Ambience embarks on her maiden voyage to Hamburg. Sally Gunnell OBE was the first British woman ever…
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P&O Cruises Celebrates Return to Full Service after Covid
25 Mar 2022
P&O Cruises is set to mark a full return to service for its fleet this weekend. Arcadia will set sail for the Canary Islands on 27 March 2022, which will be the first time all six P&O Cruises ships have been operational since the start of the pandemic. Paul Ludlow,…
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Eight New Viking River Cruise Ships Join the Fleet
17 Mar 2022
Eight new Viking river cruise ships have joined the fleet Viking, in an event that coincides with the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Four of the new Viking ships, Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga, have been specifically designed to navigate the River Seine. As a result, guests…
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