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Earlier this year, Royal Caribbean revealed the name of its latest Quantum-Ultra Class ship - Odyssey of the Seas. The ship will set sail on her maiden voyage in November 2020 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before heading to Rome in 2021 to spend the summer in the Mediterranean. Here's what we know so far about...
The UK is a cruising hub, with Southampton being the busiest cruise terminal and second largest container port in the UK. It’s a great place to start and end your sailings, with 15 cruise ships calling it their homeport and a further 12 cruise lines regularly calling at the port. 1.5 million cruise enthusiasts depart...
Whether it’s an indulgent spa treatment or a morning yoga class, wellness at sea is fast becoming a staple of cruising life. The trend is something we are seeing regularly across numerous industries, and it’s certainly showing no sign of slowing down. Looking at various walks of life, we are all guilty of packing lots...
It's been a fantastic few months for cruise, with many cruise lines introducing more additions to their fleet; new destinations being added to itineraries and extraordinary features to enjoy on-board your ship. Here are some of the most popular cruise ships - have you sailed on any of these? Most popular cruise ships With CLIA Cruise...
It’s been one of the most eagerly awaited launches of the year and Saga Cruises’ first new-build ship, Spirit of Discovery, doesn’t disappoint. Chic and contemporary, with a line-up of stylish facilities, there’s no doubt the new £346 million addition to the Saga fleet promises to be the game-changer the company is hoping for. There’s...
Visiting a cruise ship is always exciting, but nothing compares to the buzz around the first sailing of a brand-new ship, especially when it’s one as impressive as Norwegian Encore! Eleven members of the Cruise118 team were lucky enough to board this sparkly new Norwegian Cruise Line ship for her two-night inaugural cruise from Bremerhaven,...
MSC Cruises and Cirque du Soleil have held a close partnership since 2013, when Pierfrancesco Vago - the line's Executive Chairman - had the vision to take the entertainment offered on-board to the next level. It was only natural that the choice came to introduce the world-class leaders in live performances, Cirque du Soleil. The...
With the arrival of Celebrity Edge in May this year, the new Edge-Class is already redefining cruising life. Then comes sister-ship, Celebrity Apex and you have twice the choice of luxury itineraries, staterooms and dates aboard these incredible ships. Where can you sail? Celebrity Apex will launch in April 2020, starting with the Southampton mini season including a four-night...
In 2019, Royal Caribbean will celebrate its 50th birthday! To celebrate the occasion, the cruise line is hosting a 50th birthday celebration cruise on-board Symphony of the Seas on 2 November 2019. If you can’t make the 50th birthday cruise, you can still join in the celebrations. Royal Caribbean are baking a birthday cake for...
With the rise in holidaymakers going abroad and an increasing need for security and reassurance for UK travellers, ATOL and ABTA protection are key parts of your holiday details. One of the most common holiday types is the package holiday, offering flights + accommodation or flights + cruise all in one deal. Both ATOL and...
This informative and in-depth guide offers not only a fascinating overview of the world’s most incredible regions,
but also some of their most exciting ports and cities as well as all the amazing things you can do there.
To help you get the very best out of these destinations, we've assembled a selection of exclusive
tailor-made offers in each region, which include voyages on the world's best cruise ships as well
as stays in a selection of hand-picked hotels.
