The world’s most iconic luxury cruise brand celebrated a momentous construction milestone today with the float out of Queen Anne at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy. The 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, Queen Anne officially touched water for the first time exactly 365 days before Read more
Scenic Eclipse II – Scenic Scenic Eclipse II – Setting the Benchmark in Ultra-Luxury Cruising In 2019, the launch of Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yachts™, set the benchmark in ultra-luxury ocean cruising. Now, we invite you to experience a new era of expedition cruising with her highly anticipated Read more
Geneva, Switzerland and Saint-Nazaire, France – 24 April 2023 – MSC Cruises’ second liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ship MSC Euribia has successfully completed her deep-water intensive systems tests during a four-day trial in the Atlantic Ocean. MSC Cruises’ latest flagship will next receive her finishing touches at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Read more
Carnival Cruise Line and Turks and Caicos Islands officials today welcomed the arrival of a donated fire truck for the Grand Turk Domestic Fire Services during a special ceremony at the Grand Turk Cruise Center, with Carnival’s Mardi Gras docked in the background. Carnival partnered with The City of Miami Fire-Rescue Department Read more
Warner Bros. Discovery has produced a new docu-series showcasing life on board ultra-luxury cruise ship Scenic Eclipse. Maritime Masters premieres on Discovery Channel in 20 languages internationally with USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Europe transmission dates to be announced soon Warner Bros. Discovery has produced and is set to Read more
MIAMI, April 19, 2023 – Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, has unveiled 5 brand new Grand Voyages for their 2025-2026 collection. The sailings on board four ships of The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet™ will cruise itineraries across 5 continents and 194 ports of call with destinations including Read more
Escape for less, with up to £200 per person off* selected 2023 and 2024 voyages with Cunard. Explore Europe’s medieval streets, and perhaps indulge in a pastry at a quaint local café. Relish hours savouring the sunshine on sandy beaches in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. Or perhaps you’ll choose an Read more
Ambassador Cruise Line, the UK’s premium value cruise line, has been awarded a top three spot in the ‘Best Overall Mid-Sized Ship Lines’ category in the 2023 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards. Cruise Critic is the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, celebrating its 11th annual Cruise Critic Read more
MSC Cruises’ innovative new ship – MSC World Europa – has arrived in Europe to commence her first summer season in the Mediterranean. Delivered in October 2022 by French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique, MSC World Europa is MSC Cruises’ largest vessel and the first to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). MSC World Europa is Read more
The Italian company Costa Cruises is offering five Mediterranean cruises during the Easter holidayperiod. Big news then in spring-summer, with the return of the flagship Costa Toscanato the Mediterranean, the re-entry into service of Costa Diadema after major restylingwork, and Costa Fortuna’s itineraries between Greece and the Balearic Islands. Genoa, Read more
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo will transition to Vice Chair, External Affairs for Royal Caribbean Group, effective May 1 2023. Laura Hodges Bethge, currently executive vice president, shared services operations, will become the next brand president. “Lisa has been instrumental in transforming the Celebrity Cruises brand to what it is today,” said Jason Liberty, president and Read more
So, who am I? I am a 61 year old civil servant who spent 21 years at sea in the Royal Navy, visiting many parts of the world. My love of the sea has stayed with me. Married to Lisa, we started cruising in 2017 with a Caribbean Cruise with Read more