The bedroom of an elegant suite on-board Holland America Line's ms Oosterdam In cruise ship terms, Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam is getting on a bit. Launched in 2003 as the first in the line’s Vista-class ships, it is also reasonably small at 1,964 passengers when compared with today’s industry average of around 3,000-plus among mainstream lines.  However, in common with all Holland America Line ships, the...

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Al fresco area of the Epicurean restaurant on-board P&O Cruises Ventura P&O Cruises' Ventura was christened in spectacular style by Dame Helen Mirren in 2008, when the screen siren commanded a team of Royal Marine Commandos to abseil down the side of the ship. This 3,092-passenger ship ushered in a more contemporary look for P&O Cruises. Rising 15 decks, the family-friendly Ventura is similar to Princess Cruises’...

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Cunard crew member standing outside the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship and holding a dog The Cunard experience is the ultimate in luxury: both elegant and classic, this cruise line is a timeless British institution sailing the sea to wonderful destinations. But don’t go thinking this makes Cunard stuffy and outdated! Let us show you five reasons why guests from all walks of life visit Cunard ships. 1. You can...

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Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas - The innovative Bionic Bar Innovative smart technology and robot bartenders – the cruise industry is boldly going where no-one has gone before, and we are keen to follow! With each new ship announced comes another stylish, state-of-the-art gadget to surprise us while on-board. From the roaming restaurant deck on Celebrity Edge to the thrilling 3D theatre on many Carnival...

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A waiter serving fine afternoon tea to a passenger on-board Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship Although it is part of the American-owned Carnival Corporation, Cunard is quintessentially British. Its three ships, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and the flagship, Queen Mary 2, are all Southampton-based. All embrace the concept of formal dressing, maritime traditions like the captain’s midday announcement, and elegant surroundings that evoke the glamour of the golden age of...

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