To celebrate the 100th anniversary of its pioneering global passenger circumnavigations, Cunard has announced two new world voyages in 2023 on board ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. The voyages have been designed to mirror many ports of call from Cunard’s first world sailings on ships RMS Laconia followed by RMS Samaria. Destinations on Queen Mary 2’s 102-night 'Centenary World Voyage' will … [Read more...]

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Viking has become the latest cruise line to announce a series of new UK domestic voyages as part of its restart of operations. Available exclusively for UK residents, the three new voyages will sail along the coast of England. The new eight-day ocean itinerary, 'England’s Scenic Shores', will sail roundtrip from Portsmouth, with departures on 22 May, 29 May and 5 June 2021, respectively. Guests … [Read more...]

Cruise news / Stay Closer to Home with a Breathtaking British Isles Cruise with Riviera Travel With amazing history, cosmopolitan cities, soft-sand beaches and dramatic landscapes, why bother with the hassle of travelling abroad when you can enjoy all of this … [Read more...]

Cruise news / Fred. Olsen Launches New 80-Day-Long Phileas Fogg Adventure Travellers looking for their next adventure can follow in the footsteps of explorer Phileas Fogg in a new ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ sailing by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines … [Read more...]

Marella Cruises has become the latest cruise line to announce that it will be extending its cancellation of sailings until the summer. The latest pause in operations by the four-ship company runs up until 30 June. The cruise line, operated by Tui UK, cited 'ongoing uncertainty' around travel restrictions for the decision. In a statement, Marella Cruises said: 'We’re proactively contacting … [Read more...]

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Cunard has announced that it will be launching a series of UK voyages on Queen Elizabeth, providing 'a unique and luxurious staycation opportunity this summer for British cruisers'. This comes following the welcome news this week that domestic cruises have been given the green light by the Government to resume from 17 May. In a statement, the cruise lines said that these new UK staycation … [Read more...]

Cruise news / Oceania Cruises Takes Travellers off the Beaten Track to Lesser Known Ports Smaller ships mean exciting access to a carousel of extraordinary adventures in lesser-known spots close to home … [Read more...]

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Key members of the cruise industry have said that they welcome the news that UK cruise lines will be able to restart domestic sailings on 17 May. Maritime minister Robert Courts disclosed the news during a virtual meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Maritime and Ports Group (APPMPG).The group tweeted: '**NEWS** Maritime Minister robert courts announces the reopening of the domestic #cruise … [Read more...]

Cruise news / Oceania Cruises Unveils Sizzling New Tropics and Exotics Collection The new season launch for 2022-2023 seduces travellers with sizzling itineraries from the golden shores of the Caribbean to the ice sheets of Antarctica … [Read more...]

Cruise news / Seven Reasons Why Princess Cruises is Your Family’s Big Ticket to Adventure Action-packed family itineraries are perfect for everyone from toddlers and teens to your mother-in-law … [Read more...]

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P&O Cruises has revealed exciting details about its highly-anticipated new Excel-class ship Arvia, due to arrive in December 2022.The sister ship of Iona, the largest ship ever built for the UK market, will feature Altitude Skywalk, a unique high ropes experience. Designed to appeal to all ages, guests will be able to choose two different adventurous Altitude Skywalk high ropes courses while … [Read more...]

As part of its new 2022/23 Antarctica and South America programme, Scenic has announced an exciting range of luxury land journeys extensions aboard its ultra-luxury expedition cruise ship, Scenic Eclipse. With a focus on enriching discovery experiences, every itinerary has been selected to give guests unrivalled immersion in the awe-inspiring region. Highlights of the new 2022/23 programme … [Read more...]

Cruise news / Which Royal Caribbean Departure Port is Best for You? We thrash out the merits of Rome, Barcelona and Southampton in a battle of the departure ports below … [Read more...]

Cruise news / Caribbean Cruise 2022: Princess Cruises Delves Deep into Caribbean Culture Through Unique Sailings Look beyond the stunning beaches and sparkling waters to discover the unique cultures and traditions that make this part of the world so special … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has announced that its new ship, Odyssey of the Seas, will set sail for the first time in May from Israel. The line will offer vaccinated Israeli guests three and seven-night voyages to the Greek Isles and Cyprus. The second Quantum Ultra-class ship had been scheduled to sail from Southampton to Belgium and Holland from 2 April. However, it now will sail roundtrip from Haifa, … [Read more...]

No matter what kind of cruise you're looking for, you can probably find it sailing from the UK with Saga Cruises. Saga Cruises have two brand new ships, Spirit of Discovery and the yet-to-be-launched, Spirit of Adventure. Both ships have their own features including different speciality dining options but they also have much in common such as luxurious all-balcony cabins, single sitting dining and … [Read more...]