Announced at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards on Thursday 12 July, Cruise118.com scooped up the prize of Best Large Cruise Agency of the Year 2018 – a second time running! The award ceremony is the biggest celebration of the travel trade in the UK, with 1,000 people attending. The Agent Achievement Awards also recognises […]
What happens during a dry dock?
It’s often you hear of ships going into dry docks and being out of action for a few months at a time. Cruise ships take advantage of this time by replacing fixtures and fittings, repaired the ship or even undergoing mass refurbishments. How does it work? Much in the same way as a canal’s lock […]
Cunard’s legacy lives on as QE2 reopens
A hallmark of Cunard’s quintessentially British history, the QE2 was the world’s most celebrated ocean liner during her prime. Now, after her initial sailing in 1969, the QE2 is to be opened once more to the public. Over fifty years since, including four decades of service, this maritime legend is now right a home in […]
Celebrity Flora due to blossom in 2019
A new and custom-designed ship, Celebrity Flora will mark an evolutionary turning point for Celebrity Cruises. Complete with environmentally-friendly design and luxurious amenities, this ship will make her maiden voyage in May 2019. She will feature all-suite accommodation for 100 passengers and comprise operating systems designed to have minimal impact on the environment, mainly within […]
Pay by direct debit with Cruise118.com
If you are looking to book your next cruise soon, why not take advantage of our direct debit scheme? From paying low deposits and handy monthly instalments, to enjoying 0% interest, the benefits of direct debit mean there is no better time to book your cruise with Cruise118.com! At Cruise118.com, we are on-hand to provide […]
World Travel Holdings wins big at CLIA’s Cruise Excellence Awards 2017
It is a morning of celebration, as World Travel Holdings won not one, but two awards at last night’s CLIA Cruise Excellence Awards 2017! World Travel Holdings is the brand that brings us and our sister brands, SixStarCruises and RiverVoyages.com, together. Striving to achieve excellence in the cruise industry – offering the best service from […]
Return to Alaska for Cunard
For the first time in more than two decades, Cunard has announced that it will return to Alaska in 2019. Queen Elizabeth will sail back to the regions icy ports in May 2019, remaining there through June for her first season. Alaskan adventures Itineraries will feature cruises through the Inside Passage amidst dramatic waterfalls and […]
Celebrity announces 2019 cruises on-board Edge
The excitement surrounding Celebrity Edge has only continued to grow. Teasing us with details about innovative new features like the sinful garden, Eden; and the revolutionary Magic Carpet dining and entertainment venue, Celebrity has created a buzz like never before. Add fantastically detailed ship images created using market-leading 3D technology, and you have a game-changing […]
Hurricane Irma update: Which areas of the Caribbean are affected?
In light of recent events, many areas of the Caribbean have been affected by Hurricane Irma. As a result, some Caribbean itineraries face port alterations where destinations have been significantly damaged by the storm. Following a statement from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), Antigua was spared major damage and further north, in the Bahamas, this […]
Cruising with Jane McDonald returns!
Has your TV viewing felt a little empty since the final episode of February’s Cruising with Jane McDonald? Well, our favourite cruiser is back on Friday 1st September 2017! Which ships will take centre stage? After her previous voyages with MSC Cruises, Holland America Line and the river cruise line, Uniworld, Jane will be taking […]