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Cobh Cruise Port Guide
Cobh, a sheltered deep water port, within the second largest natural harbour in the world. An extensive history and a multitude of names, being variously labelled Cork, Cobh and occasionally even Cove! The last port of call for the Titanic and pivotal in the story of Irish Emigration.
Sky Princess’ Second Southampton Season
Princess Cruises popular Medallion Class ship Sky Princess is due back in Southampton on 28th March for the second of three planned UK summer homeport seasons, with cruises planned throughout the summer around the UK as well as to Iceland, Scandinavia and the Mediterranean. We are really is hoping that the popular Captain Tuvo is back at the helm for Sky Princess’ second Southampton season because he was such a huge hit with cruisers last summer along with all the other amazing Princess crew on board.
P&O Australia cancel NZ plans for 2022
In a statement released today, citing the absence of an agreed restart plan for cruising in New Zealand, P&O Cruises Australia today announced the cancellation of NZ plans and its 2022 Auckland cruise season. The company commented that while it had useful discussions with New Zealand officials and expects to have further contact, uncertainty remainsContinue reading “P&O Australia cancel NZ plans for 2022”
Sneak preview of Fred.Olsen Summer 23 plans
First thing this morning we got a sneak preview of Fred.Olsen’s Summer 23 plans. In another demonstration of their confidence in the Cruise Market Fred. Olsen made an announcement giving information on the early release of two cruises. Venturing separately to hot and cold climates on nobly ex UK cruises in summer 2023. Borealis headsContinue reading “Sneak preview of Fred.Olsen Summer 23 plans”
Princess Cruises announce new routes today!
Exciting News! Princess Cruises announced new routes today! They have put together itineraries for their first-ever summer season sailing to Mexico, Hawaii and the California Coast. The itineraries sail roundtrip from the Port of Los Angeles. The new programme included cruises sailing from June 25, 2022 on the 2,760-guest MedallionClass Sapphire Princess. Sixteen new cruisesContinue reading “Princess Cruises announce new routes today!”
P&O Cruises lay keel for new eco-ship Arvia
Keel laying is a traditional ship-building ceremony which always includes laying some coins on the keel block to bring good luck to the ship and its crew during construction and in the ships future at sea. The team building PO Cruises 184,000 tonnes ship Arvia, celebrated the milestone using specially selected coins from Barbados which were placed under the block before the block was then lowered onto the coins. This keel laying block weighs 570 tons, is 11.3 metres long, 42.10 metres wide and 11.81 metres high and had to be lifted by a 800 ton crane.
10 Top Tips for Solo Cruisers
Cruising solo is a safe way to travel. The ship is like a large community and you can choose to be as social or as solitary as you like – dipping in and out of activities as you feel. There is the security of knowing that there is help at hand aboard the ship if you should need it and that someone to talk to is never far away. Yet you have your own space where you can be as quiet and secluded as you like.
New Production Show for Discovery Princess
Discovery Princess sails her inaugural cruise from the Port of Los Angeles on March 27, 2022. She will sail on a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages through April 24, 2022, before heading up the Pacific coast to begin a season of seven-night Alaska cruises from Seattle. The 3,660-guest Discovery Princess is theContinue reading “New Production Show for Discovery Princess”
Time to fall in love with a new UK Cruise Line?
Valentines Day is the perfect opportunity to try fall in love with a new Cruise Line! Ambassador Cruise Line are the new choice for UK cruisers, the first British cruise line to launch in the UK in over a decade. The maiden season will begin with their new ship Ambience’s inaugural voyage – a short break cruise to Hamburg on Wednesday 6th April 2022. A second ship, Ambition, will enter service in early 2023.