MSC Cruises announced they are continuing to expand their thrilling new entertainment offerings at sea with Guinness World Records, the renowned officials for incredible record-breaking titles worldwide. The new programme is a chance for guests to test their mettle and – if they’re lucky – get their name in the record books. Activities will include…
The UK homeport ship speaker programme is now in its sixth year and forms part of Princess Cruises’ partnership with Discovery Channel. The celebrity line-up of guest speakers for the ‘Encounters with Discovery at SEA’ comprises of: Andy Reid MBE- Motivational speaker, writer and war veteran Reid is the first triple amputee to reach the…
I’m gazing at a herd of cavorting zebras vigorously rolling in the rich red African earth, their hooves kicking up clouds of dust, when our bus driver abruptly slams on the brakes. As we’re violently thrown forward, I spy a family of warthogs racing across the road in front of us, the mother leading her…
As the second of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jewel-class ships, Norwegian Jade is a reminder of when this ground-breaking company’s vessels were smaller and more intimate. It was built in 2006 as Pride of Hawaii, named after the Pacific islands it sailed around as part of the line’s NCL America division, and renamed Norwegian Jade in…
Arvia is the next ship in P&O Cruises spectacular Excel class. And if you’re interested in taking a voyage on P&O Cruise’s newest addition, we have all the info on what you can expect. The Staterooms For cruisers who don’t plan on spending much time in their cabin, opting for an inside stateroom is a…
The first in a new mega class of MSC Cruises ships has been named in a spectacular ceremony in Qatar. A drone display, fireworks and a performance by singer Matteo Bocelli welcomed MSC World Europa as the 20th – and biggest – member of the cruise line’s fleet. Sophia Loren, the godmother to most MSC…
Setting sail in February 2024, Sun Princess is the stunning new addition to the Princess Cruises fleet and the first of the fabulous new Sphere Class. The third ship to hold the “Sun Princess” name, the vessel will be the largest in the Princess lineup, accommodating over four thousand guests. And if you’re considering becoming…
Earlier this year, Royal Caribbean revealed the name of its newest ship, Icon of the Seas, introducing a brand-new class of ship, Icon-Class, the first new class of cruise ship from the cruise line since 2014. Holding up to 7,514 passengers, 2,805 staterooms, 20 decks and weighing 250,800 tonnes, this new ship has got us…
Can’t decide between a big ship cruise and a luxury sailing? Enjoy the best of both worlds with Celebrity Cruises! Founded in 1989, this revolutionary line put its own spin on upmarket cruising, bringing it into the modern era. Then, in 1997, cruising giant Royal Caribbean acquired the brand and has since turned Celebrity Cruises’…
The first ship of the fabulous new Prima class from Norwegian Cruise Line, designed to elevate expectations, Norwegian Prima first hit the waves in summer 2022. If you’re considering a sailing on this gorgeous new ship, we can give you all the insight and details from our colleagues sharing their experience on-board for an 8-night…