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Cruise Discounts for Senior Citizens

by Jenni Fielding - 26 Apr 2018

If you’re over 55 and considering a cruise, you’ll likely be interested to know of the deals and discounts that are available for senior citizens. Best cruise line senior discounts Each cruise line has a different policy when it comes to discounting for older travellers. The cruise lines which are currently offering discounts for senior...

Royal Princess: ushering in a fresh approach

by Sara Macefield - 25 Apr 2018

Unveiled in June 2013, Royal Princess was the first of a new class of ship for Princess Cruises and enjoyed a high-profile launch in Southampton when it was christened by a heavily pregnant Duchess of Cambridge on her last solo outing before giving birth to Prince George. Royal Princess arrived with an enhanced range of...

The top five cruise lines for two-year-old children

by Jenni Fielding - 24 Apr 2018

Kids sat poolside on-board Royal Caribbean

Planning a cruise with a two-year-old in tow can present a world of questions. Where will your little ones sleep in the cabin? Will there be food that they like? Are they old enough for the kids club? Will they be allowed in the swimming pools? The list is endless. Choosing the right cruise line...

Best time to cruise: For the weather

by Emma Smith - 23 Apr 2018

To some people, cruising may mean sailing to the sun. For others, it’s packing your winter woollies for icy breezes. Depending on whether you’re looking to enjoy basking in the rays or cosying up with a cup of tea, here are some of the best destinations to visit for the weather. Golden sunshine and winter...

Port in focus: Malta

by Gary Buchanan - 23 Apr 2018

Fought over by invaders ranging from the Carthaginians to Napoleon, Malta’s strategic role in the Mediterranean has been a meeting point and melting pot for the three continents that surround it. As you sail into the sandstone-hewn Grand Harbour in the capital Valletta, its magnificence and significance unfolds – little wonder this became the headquarters...

Hawaii: Home to irresistible charm and romantic bounty

by Gary Buchanan - 16 Apr 2018

The magical isles that arc across 1,500 miles of the Pacific Ocean are sensuous and surreal. Each Hawaiian island is unique, but all are stirred by trade winds and scented by frangipani, illuminated by flaming sunsets and caressed by silvery moonrises. Nature has bestowed a romantic bounty; but it is the charismatic islanders who have...

Revel in Celebrity’s unique take on luxury

by Gary Buchanan - 12 Apr 2018

Flamboyantly retro yet state of the art, Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium-class and Solstice-class ships raised the bar by offering oodles of space. They appeal to a broad range of passengers who revel in the company’s unique take on luxury, as well as those seeking a cruise with lots of activities. One feature that immediately sets Solstice-class...

Queen Mary 2: Cunard’s grand flagship

by Sue Bryant - 9 Apr 2018

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship sailing past the Statue of Liberty in New York

Cunard’s flagship is a grand ocean liner in the classic sense: elegant and formal, her art deco flourishes, glittering chandeliers and elegant ballroom harking back to the golden age of ocean travel. Queen Mary 2 was built specifically to operate a transatlantic service and for much of the year, sails between New York and Southampton,...

From booking to embarking: How to get the best value for money on a cruise ship?

by Emma Smith - 5 Apr 2018

Couple on a cruise excursion with Celebrity

When booking a cruise, it can sometimes be hard to distinguish if you are getting the best package for your pound. There are numerous deals on cruising websites, offers from the cruise lines and seasonal promotions – all of which make it difficult to know when and where to book! Here, we take a look...

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