If you keep up with the Cunard news on our blog, you may remember that last year, we told you about the line’s first ever culinary voyage, the 23 June – 5 July Culinary Discovery sailing which will feature, among other guests, celebrated TV wine connoisseur Jilly Goolden. This is just the first in Cunard’s […]
HAL announce Dutch art at sea
The clue is certainly in the name when it comes to Holland America Line’s heritage and it’s one that the line is certainly proud of, with the ships in its fleet named after a host of cities, landmarks and places from all across its homeland. Now however, HAL is honouring the Netherlands in a completely […]
All the world’s a stage for HAL’s ms Koningsdam
As soon as we heard about the news about Holland America’s newest ship ms Koningsdam, due to set sail in February 2016, we shared the news with you on our blog and now we’ve just found out about one of the exciting new facilities she’s set to feature. The World Stage is the ship’s main […]
MSC announces its own island in the sun
Having already re-enforced its dedication to all things sun-kissed with the announcement that the forthcoming MSC Seaside will cruise the Caribbean year-round from Miami, MSC Cruises has just revealed plans for its very own island resort in the region, reserved exclusively for MSC guests. Located in the Bahamas, the cay in question, Ocean Cay Marine […]
Enjoy a culinary cruise with Cunard
You’re probably aware of Cunard’s reputation as a quintessentially refined cruise line, classically British and offering you the chance to relive the golden age of cruising as you enjoy some of the finest cuisine at sea, the most attentive service and some of the most timeless cruise itineraries. Now, the line has combined both its […]
Five best fireworks displays to see on a cruise
Bonfire night is here and, weather permitting, you’ll perhaps be joining in the festivities by visiting your local park’s own extravaganza or by maybe holding your own private party. Either way, it’s a pretty safe bet that somewhere along the way, there will be fireworks involved. Though here in Britain we associate them most with […]
Halloween horror on the high seas
Halloween is here, and as well as fancy dress, trick or treat and creatively-carved pumpkins, another creepy tradition for many of us is scaring ourselves silly by watching horror films. Of course, half the fun is laughing at them as well, with plots as transparent as the rubbish fake blood and acting more wooden than […]
Princess Cruises has plenty to do with magic
With a name that already lends itself to fairy-tale romance, Princess Cruises is the perfect line to introduce a little more magic into its entertainment line-up, with the arrival of Magic To Do, the first of four completely original productions created exclusively for the line by Grammy, Oscar and Tony award-winning composer, Stephen Schwartz. Magic […]
Something’s cooking on the Cunard Grill
Already one of the most beautiful vessels afloat, Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary II is set to undergo some stylish enhancements in 2016. Anyone familiar with this much-loved ship will know all about her distinctive art deco style and classic design which offers a contemporary cruising experience, but one which also harks back to the golden […]
William Shatner to host first official Star Trek cruise
NCL’s Norwegian Pearl will boldly go where no cruise ship has gone before when it becomes the venue for the first official Star Trek cruise in 2017. In news which is sure to get Trekkies from all over the galaxy rushing to beam themselves on-board, it’s just been announced that there will in fact be […]