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Princess Cruises to screen 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia games
Princess Cruises has announced it will screen all 64 games of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia on nine of its ships. The line will broadcast every minute of the action, from the opening match on June 14 to the … Read more…
Fred. Olsen removes plastic from ocean ships
As part of its focus upon waste minimisation and recycling across its fleet, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce on ‘World Environment Day’ that it has introduced a ban on the use of plastic straws on its four … Read more…
Princess Cruises completes renovation of UK-bound ship
Princess Cruises’ 3,080-guest vessel, Crown Princess, has received a multi-million pound two-week refit. The ship now includes new dining venues, a luxury bed in every room and an upgraded spa and fitness centre. Crown Princess is currently sailing the Mediterranean, … Read more…
Crystal Debussy christened in Amsterdam
Crystal River Cruises officially welcomed its newest ship to the fleet yesterday, as Crystal Debussy was christened in Amsterdam. Marking the occasion were Crystal’s president and CEO, Tom Wolber, Crystal River Cruises’ vice president and managing director, Walter Littlejohn, and … Read more…
Around the world with Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises has announced that its 2019-20 sailings to worldwide destinations including Asia, the Caribbean, South America and Panama Canal are now on sale. The voyages – which feature Caribbean cruises on Princess’ newest ship, Sky Princess, and the line’s … Read more…
Carnival Horizon named by Queen Latifah in NYC
Carnival Cruise Line‘s newest ship, Carnival Horizon, was officially named by godmother Queen Latifah in a ceremony in New York that showcased the talented young artists from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital whose artwork adorns the Dreamscape, a stunning three-deck-high LED sculpture in the ship’s atrium. … Read more…
P&O new ship name – REVEALED!
Stephen Mulhern unveils name of brand new P&O ship which arrives in 2020…. IONA! Holidays onboard Iona are set to go on sale this Autumn, and more exciting news will be released in the coming months! Over 30,000 people suggested … Read more…
New series of ITV’s ‘The Cruise’ to be filmed in Australia, New Zealand and Asia
A new six-part series of ITV documentary ‘The Cruise’ is to be filmed later this year. The series, the sixth to date, will air prime time in early 2019 and will once again be set on a Princess Cruises ship. … Read more…
What does John Cooper think of newly refurbished Independence of the Seas?
Having been on the Independence of the Seas just over a year ago, I was intrigued to see what they had done with the ‘Amplified’ version. Virtually all the public areas look like a new ship, I was really impressed, … Read more…
Celebrity Edge Spa reveal
It is with great excitement that Celebrity Cruises announces the next reveal of the most anticipated new cruise ship of 2018, Celebrity Edge. A spa experience like no other and a world of cutting-edge offerings and industry firsts, Celebrity introduces you … Read more…
Steel cut for P&O Cruises NEW 2020 Ship
The very first piece of steel has been cut for P&O Cruises newest ship at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. This important construction milestone was observed with a steel cutting ceremony, attended by P&O Cruises senior vice president, … Read more…
Vision Cruise launch ‘YOU COULD CRUISE FOR FREE’ to loyalty members!
Vision Cruise launch first ever to loyalty members… You could cruise for free! What is it all about? We want to thank our customers for booking with us! So Vision Cruise have launched a great idea involving all of our … Read more…