Splashing around in a water park is one of the best ways to keep kids of all ages entertained during your cruise holiday, particularly on sea days. Cruise ship water parks are incredibly popular, so much so that almost every new family-focused cruise ship has one. With features such as swimming pools, splash areas, water... Splashing around in a water park is one of the best ways to keep kids of all ages entertained during your cruise holiday, particularly on sea days. Cruise ship water parks are incredibly popular, so much so that almost every new family-focused cruise ship has one. With features such as swimming pools, splash areas, water...
Prior to her inaugural sailing earlier this month, MSC Bellissima hosted her naming ceremony down in Southampton. Many of our staff got to attend the glittering event, alongside celebrity guests such as Sophia Loren (godmother to the MSC Cruises' fleet), Andrea Bocelli and Holly Willoughby! See what they thought of this brand-new ship below... Initial...
We’ve all been there. Slumbering on a sunbed and yearning for a delicious thirst-quenching cocktail, but not a waiter in sight and it’s simply too much effort to go to the bar. Thankfully, it’s a dilemma that’s fast disappearing on Princess Cruises’ ships thanks to a neat little disc, the size of a 10p piece,...
Virgin Voyages is the brand new cruise line headed up by world-renowned entrepreneur and Virgin Group founder, Richard Branson. And it's already been causing quite a stir in the cruise industry! It's first ship, Scarlet Lady, will be launching in 2020 and already promises an escape for adults, with all guests on-board named ‘sailors’ and...
The Caribbean is one of the most popular and iconic cruise destinations. The breath-taking scenery, pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, coupled with lively culture and entertainment, make these islands the perfect place to unwind, and with a cruise, you can enjoy the varied lifestyles that each has to offer. In terms of the best cruise...
Nieuw Statendam is Holland America Line’s second Pinnacle-class ship, similar to its sister, Koningsdam, but with a few modifications. Built in Venice, launched in December 2018 and named in February 2019 by godmother Oprah Winfrey, the 2,666-passenger ship is aimed, the line claims, at ‘modern explorers, food lovers and music lovers’. This sums it up...
Many new ships are showstoppers, but Norwegian Bliss has groundbreaking features never before seen at sea. The wow-factor stretches across all 20 decks of this 4,004 passenger titan. This ship takes all the best elements of Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet and presents them in one amazing seaborne experience. For the young at heart it’s possibly...
The new Celebrity Edge is without doubt the most talked-about ship of 2018 in cruising circles, and for good reason. As well as being packed with high-tech features that have never been seen before at sea, Edge is exceptionally beautiful, epitomising Celebrity’s quest to embody ‘modern luxury’. Edge is a big ship, with a capacity...
As we see the long-awaited Celebrity Edge take shape and get ready to set sail this month, it's a great time for us to sit down and learn more about what else this successful cruise line has in store for us. Chatting with Celebrity Cruises' UK & Ireland Training Manager, Leon Hand, enjoy our exclusive...