Expert Cruise Advice and Travel Inspiration

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More reasons than ever to book your next cruise on-board

by Emma Smith - 19 Jul 2019

Picture this. You’re sipping a cocktail under the warm rays of the Caribbean sun. Music plays in the background and a buzz of holiday-makers surround the pool, chatting about their days. You start thinking, “I’d love to come back here” or “Maybe next time I’ll stay for longer?” Before you know it, plans of your next getaway start being formulated...

How are cruises appealing to a younger audience?

by Emma Smith - 18 Jul 2019

As we witness cruise lines incorporating technology on-board to simplify ship life, as well as promoting aspirational imagery over their social media channels, it's becoming more apparent that they are appealing to a new cruising audience. ABTA revealed in 2018 that the average age of a cruise passenger is 56, with some cruise lines attracting...

We’ve been on-board: Sapphire Princess

by Emma Smith - 15 Jul 2019

Visiting a ship and exploring the cruise line’s facilities allows our Cruise Concierge to offer expert advice and maintain our award-winning customer service when you’re booking a cruise. Our close relationships with the cruise lines, combined with our first-hand knowledge of the ships, ensures you have everything you need at your fingertips for your next sailing. One of these trips was aboard Princess...

How technology is transforming cruise ships

by Emma Smith - 29 Jun 2019

As cruise ships begin to cater to younger audiences, demand changes for what’s offered on-board. Forward-thinking and innovative new additions to your dining experience or embarkation process can make your cruise that much more enjoyable and, with the cruise industry booming as 30 million passengers are expected to set sail this year, it’s the best time to take technology to the high seas. Smartphones...

Follow us to the fjords aboard Celebrity Silhouette

by Emma Smith - 28 Jun 2019

Celebrity Silhouette - Celebrity Cruises

Step aboard Celebrity Silhouette for unrivalled relaxation and extraordinary fine dining as she sails to the Norwegian Fjords for an eight-night sailing with our Performance Analyst, Lia George. See what she thought of her time on-board and explore the Norwegian Fjords with Celebrity Cruises. Initial impressions I was welcomed with a glass of bubbly and...

Taking a look back at the cruising industry: 1990s

by Emma Smith - 28 Jun 2019

The 90s saw plenty of ships being launched, many of which are still sailing today or even were the first ships for what are now some of the world's most popular cruise lines! We decided to take a look back at the ships that launched the 1990s and see which vessels set sail in the...

Your favourite cruise destinations

by Emma Smith - 26 Jun 2019

Over the last 12 months, our customers have travelled all over the world. From the awe-inspiring coastlines of Alaska to the many capital cities of Europe, we have helped plan plenty of fun and adventurous sailings to extraordinary ports of call. But which are the most popular? Let us take a look at the top ports of call and see...

Step aboard Norwegian Spirit with Cruise118

by Emma Smith - 25 Jun 2019

Norwegian Spirit is the oldest and smallest ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet of 17 ships. A team from Cruise118 enjoyed a tour of this ship, so read on to see what we discovered. Initial impressions Each ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet is undergoing a thorough refurbishment as part of Project Edge, with...

Princess Cays: All you need to know

by Emma Smith - 21 Jun 2019

Princess Cays offers 40 acres of private resort life with over half a mile of white-sand shoreline. With plenty of fun sights and exciting activities, the island is one for all ages to enjoy. Here is all you need to know about Princess Cays. Where is Princess Cays? Princess Cays is an exclusive port of...

Experience the future of cruising with Celebrity Edge

by Emma Smith - 20 Jun 2019

Updated 23.03.2022 Launched in 2019, Celebrity Cruises first edge-class ship Celebrity Edge paved the way for modern luxury cruising. The ship brought together innovation and indulgence, boasting the world’s first cruise ship cantilevered, floating platform- the Magic Carpet. Some of our team here at Cruise118.com were selected to attend her first sailing, excited to experience…