A ceremony has been held at a Fincantieri shipyard to officially mark the beginning on the construction of the newest P&O ship, which will be the largest cruise ship that has ever been built for the British market. The keel-laying ceremony was held on the 15th May at the Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste. It was […]
Fancy captaining the Titanic 2?
The Titanic II, first announced in 2012, has already received a number of applications for the job of Captain, according to the Australian multi-millionaire behind the project. However Clive Palmer has said that people don’t need to rush – he’s still accepting applications until the end of 2015. The Titanic II is the vision of […]
At what age do children pay an adult fare?
At what age can children travel before we have to pay an adult fare for them? The age at which children can travel before you have to pay an adult fare for them differs depending on which line you travel with but as a guide, with the majority of lines, once a child reaches 12 […]
When is the cheapest time to book a cruise?
When Is The Cheapest Time To Book A Cruise? The cheapest time to book a cruise is early, when the lowest-priced staterooms and cabins are all still available and you’re likely to be able to secure one and also benefit from an early booking discount. It can also work out cheap if you book very […]
Would A True Floating City Ever Work?
One thing that really grinds my gears when people talk about cruise ships is the cliché term of ‘floating city’. Before anyone kicks off, I’ve probably used it myself yes, so don’t go trawling through my posts to try and get one up on me. But I’ve been thinking about it more recently and realised […]
The Cruising Calendar
The question on the lips of many cruise travellers when considering a destination is, “when is the best time to visit?” With cruises travelling across the globe through different seasons, you’ll want to know what to expect. A lot of it depends on the type of holiday you’re looking for. Each part of the world […]
Cruise Bill of Rights Introduced
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), representative for 25 major cruise lines, has announced that the industry is to adopt a passenger bill of rights to give guests on-board a set of guarantees to ensure the safety, comfort and care of everyone on-board. This comes after a set of demands from US Senator Charles Schumer, […]
Nine Ways To Save At Sea
So, even though the cost of cruising has become much more affordable, opening up the world’s oceans to the masses, that doesn’t mean everyone is able to readily splash the cash. Most of us are still watching the pennies and as we all know, even though the holiday’s paid for, you’ll always need your spending […]
Behind The Scenes On A Cruise Ship
MSC Cruises have joined the growing ranks of cruise lines that offer guests the chance to enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the ship, with a guided walk around parts of the ship that are usually off-limits to passengers. The MSC “The Big Reveal: Come and See How We Do It” tour offers small groups the […]
Multi-million pound refurb for P&O Ventura
Contributing to the on-going trend of revamping cruise ships in grand style, P&O Cruises’ Ventura has recently emerged from a multi-million pound refurbishment to include a number features which have proved popular with passengers travelling on her sister ship, Azura. One of the line’s largest ships, the family-friendly Ventura has been refurbished as part of […]