The Cruise Blog
MSC Cruises announce Asia boost in 2020
On the occasion of MSC Splendida’s Maiden Call to Shanghai this week, MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line as well as leading cruise brand in Europe and South America, announced that MSC Bellissima will be deployed in Asia in Spring 2020. She … Read more…
Ed Sheeran documentary filmed onboard Queen Mary 2 to be shown at festival
A documentary capturing Ed Sheeran recording his divide album onboard Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 is being shown at a prestigious film festival, Tribeca. Ed Sheeran made the voyage from New York to Southampton while in the process of recording … Read more…
Royal Caribbean heads back to Dubai
Royal Caribbean have revealed their plans to head back to Dubai in 2019/20 with the fantastic ship, Jewel of the Seas. Offering fly-cruise options for 8 nights from £799pp, Royal Caribbean are heading back to the largest and most populous … Read more…
Fred. Olsen to commence 2018/19 cruise seasons from Newcastle and Liverpool
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be commencing its 2018/19 cruise seasons from the ports of Newcastle and Liverpool on Thursday 26th April 2018. 1,350-guest flagship Balmoral will be setting sail from Newcastle on a seven-night ‘German Cities & the Kiel … Read more…
Holland America Line celebrates 145th Anniversary
Holland America Line is celebrating its 145th anniversary today, April 18, 2018, marking its place in history as one of the most experienced cruise lines in the world. What started as shipping and passenger line Netherlands-American Steamship Company in 1873, … Read more…
Cruising With Jane McDonald to return for fourth series
We’re happy to hear that the fourth series of Cruising With Jane McDonald is to be screened, according to the singer and presenter who revealed all on social media. The Channel 5 show has been praised for helping to boost … Read more…
Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of the 168,028-gross-ton Norwegian Bliss, from Meyer Werft during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany, marking the conclusion of an 18-month building period. In attendance were executives from Norwegian Cruise Line, including Andy Stuart, president and … Read more…
Hurtigruten partners with Queen Sonja Print Award
When the world’s first hybrid powered expedition ship embarks on her maiden voyage, every piece of art on board will be handpicked by HM Queen Sonja of Norway’s art foundation – the Queen Sonja Print Award. The unique partnership is … Read more…
When in Rome, Lounge in luxury
As part of its £4.5bn investment to benefit its customers, British Airways is set to revamp lounges across its network, starting with the opening of a brand-new lounge in Rome’s Fiumicino Airport. The lounge follows a new design concept for … Read more…
Princess Cruises ‘Discovery at SEA Program’ for 2018
Princess Cruises has announced the 2018 Encounters with Discovery at SEA speaker series program welcoming a variety of celebrities and notables to share their experiences on board with guests on select sailings this year. From astronomy, sports, and entertainment to pop culture, … Read more…
Carnival Corporation celebrates opening of St. Maarten Shore Excursion
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest leisure travel company, celebrated the official grand opening of Rainforest Adventure’s Rockland Estate eco-park attraction April in St. Maarten. To mark the occasion, a ceremony was attended by esteemed government officials, including Prime Minister Leona Romeo-Marlin and Governor Dr. Eugene Holiday, as well … Read more…
Planning approval granted for Liverpool cruise terminal
Authorities in Liverpool have granted formal planning approval for the city’s proposed new cruise terminal. Work on the £50m ($66m) facility could start in October. The permissions awarded by the city’s Planning Committee mark a significant milestone in the long-awaited project. … Read more…