No one can forget the dramas of 2020, in particular, the quarantining of Diamond Princess and the subsequent “Covid Cruise” headlines. Thankfully the whole industry has pulled together to get us back to cruising safely. In January this year, one of our lovely Cruise Addicts Bev Coverdale, joined a cruise from Southampton aboard P&O IonaContinue reading “Cruising and Covid in 2022”
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Fincanteri deliver Discovery Princess
The newest cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet – Discovery Princess – has been delivered during an official handover at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Discovery Princess expands the Princess Cruises fleet to 15 MedallionClass vessels and features an evolution of the design platform used for the cruise line’s previous Royal-Class ships.
MSC extend UK season for MSC Virtuosa
In another sign of the strength of the UK Cruise Market we hear today that MSC CRUISES EXTEND UK SEASON FOR MSC VIRTUOSA – the season will extend by a further month with the award winning* MSC Virtuosa now sailing from Southampton from 29th April – 4th November
Ambassador show confidence in UK Market.
rience” , to the 50+ age group who value a no – fly experience. Ambassador offers departure options from London Tilbury and six regional departure ports.
No single supplements on River Cruises
CROISIEUROPE WAIVES SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ON ALL RIVER, OCEAN AND FRENCH CANAL DEPARTURES BETWEEN 1ST MARCH & 30TH APRIL 2022 Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has announced that there are no single supplements on River Cruises, or on its canal and ocean itineraries worldwide, for cruises departing between 1st March and 30th April 2022. The single supplement offer is subjectContinue reading “No single supplements on River Cruises”
Balmoral, Boosters and Babies with Fred Olsen
A little bit of news regarding updates on Balmoral, Boosters and Babies with Fred Olsen coming out of CLIA this morning.
Cabin redesign on Virgin Voyages
Named Cruise Critic’s best new ship for 2021, Virgin Voyages‘ Scarlet Lady offered a dynamic cabin design with intelligent, evolving architecture’ but it wasn’t universally loved. This redesign is expected to address some of those misgivings.
Upgrade Your Horizon with RSSC
Do you fancy a bit of Luxury Cruising in 2022? Maybe upgrading your horizon a little? If your thoughts are straying towards an indulgent suite, aboard a prestige cruise line then you might just be in luck… Regent Seven Seas Cruises have launched their Upgrade Your Horizon offer for all bookings made before February 28, 2022.Continue reading “Upgrade Your Horizon with RSSC”
Fred Olsen launch Travel Ready Service
We know there continues to be change when it comes to travel just now, and we don’t want that to be a barrier to exploring the world again. We want our guests to look forward to their cruise from the moment they make their booking, whether they are looking to seek out the Northern Lights, explore a European city on a short break or venture further afield.
SEABOURN launch new campaign
According to market research conducted for Seaborn by Grace Creative, these decision makers are mainly a women over 50, who apparently make 87% of travel decisions. “They are in a transition period when they can own, reinvent, and follow their passions for their next act. And they have the resources to do it,” said Jennifer Nottoli, Managing Director of Grace Creative. “Our goal with Seabourn’s ‘This Is Your Moment’ campaign is to speak to those women authentically and resonate with their passions, either for themselves or with their partners, as they enter midlife and beyond.”