Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines has revealed its brand new Grand Voyages 2016 brochure, which contains two extraordinary worldwide cruises, both of which will depart from Southampton in January 2016. The two new voyages combined will visit a total of 70 ports in 40 different countries across the world, including a number of maiden ports, never previously […]
Celebrity Cruises Unveils New Galapagos Experiences
As Celebrity Cruises celebrates 10 years in the Galapagos Islands, the line has announced a new range of exciting and immersive land excursions in the unspoilt region, ranging from dining experiences with local residents to contributions to preserving the islands natural beauty and untouched environment in a number of fantastic ways. Celebrity Cruises has a […]
Top 5 African Destinations for Wildlife Lovers
The vast and beautiful continent of Africa is widely viewed as one of the best places in the world for wildlife-watching, boasting an incredible variety of intriguing and diverse animals, including some species endemic to their particular region. Cruise getaways to Africa are a fantastic way to see a broad range of the continent’s spectacular […]
Cruising to the World Cup 2014
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past six months, you will be well aware that the FIFA World Cup in Brazil is due to kick off today in Sao Paulo, as the national team of Brazil face Croatia in the first of the group stage matches. The tournament will go on for […]
The Sights and Sounds of Rio de Janeiro
The avid footy fans here at Cruise118.com are starting to get excited about the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, which is due to kick off next Thursday in Sao Paulo. Many of the games at this year’s tournament – including the World Cup Final – will take place in the great and vibrant city of […]
Famous people and the places they should cruise to
Famous people tend to get around a bit. Whether it’s acting roles, sampling gourmet dishes or presenting some of our favourite geographical and travel-based shows, their jobs take them to every corner of the globe. This got me thinking on what the perfect cruise destination would be for some of our celebrities, for their benefit […]
Top 5 Open-air Museums
Karnak Karnak may be a set of ruins now, but it was once the most important place of worship in the whole of Egypt. Built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II, between 1391-1351 B.C, the Karnak Temple Complex just south of Cairo is second only to the pyramids of Giza in terms of importance […]
Emerging Ports around the World
Cruise lines are constantly looking to expand their horizons by included new and emerging ports to their itineraries. New ports open up a world of new possibilities to cruisers, and cruise line’s relish the chance to offer their guests new experiences once ashore. Read on to learn more about what’s on offer in some of […]
Top 5 African Ports
Agadir, Morocco Rebuilt after a dramatic earthquake in 1960, Agadir is truly unlike anywhere else in Morocco, or indeed Africa. The port itself is often busy, but that adds plenty to its authentic charms. Markets which sprawl for hundreds of metres, a gorgeous marina, and streets which hum with excitement are just a few of […]
Our Favourite Movie Beaches
Everyone loves to see their favourite movie stars, frolicking on the beach in skimpy swimsuits – even if the beach itself steals the scene! Although the stars themselves my look better in the movies then they do in real life, the beaches are often equally as impressive in person. This blog will take a look […]