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đź’„ Lip Service at Sea: Holland America Line Gets Creative
Holland America Line launches the first lipstick blending bar at sea, inviting guests to mix, melt and name their own custom lipstick or gloss using vegan, cruelty-free ingredients.
P&O Cruises to Open Adult-Only Ships to Families – and Loyal Guests Aren’t Happy
P&O Cruises will open up its two adult-only ships, Aurora and Arcadia, to families from December 2026. Cruise Addicted looks at why the move has caused uproar among loyal guests.

MSC Meraviglia to Sail from Southampton in Summer 2027 — But We’ll Miss Virtuosa!
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Meraviglia will replace Virtuosa in Southampton for summer 2027. While new itineraries sound tempting, we can’t help wishing the UK had been given one of MSC’s newer ships!

TUI River Cruises Announces New Douro Ship
TUI River Cruises is set to launch its biggest summer programme yet in 2027, headlined by the arrival of TUI Luzia on the River Douro. For cruisers, it’s another exciting – and more accessible – way to discover Portugal’s most scenic river valley
Camila & Matthew McConaughey to Christen Star Princess
Princess Cruises has announced that Hollywood couple Camila and Matthew McConaughey will serve as godparents to Star Princess, the line’s newest and most innovative ship. Launching in October 2025, the vessel will debut in the Mediterranean before sailing the Caribbean, Panama Canal, and Alaska.

Virgin Voyages – A Step Backwards?
Virgin Voyages is scrapping Portsmouth homeporting and adding a new three-tier fare system. Here’s why UK cruisers may feel short-changed.

Guinness World Record for Princess
There was great excitement on board ship as Princess Cruises set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the World’s Largest Pizza Party

Emma's Arctic Circle Cruise - Tromso, Norway
Island Princess - Arctic Circle Cruise - Tromso Norway Emma had such an incredible experience that we are sharing her daily diary with you.