Unpacking the myths about cruise holidays. Tried and tested cruising advice from a thirty-something former officer's wife.
Portsmouth International Port is believed to be the first UK port to install a thermal temperature scanner, which will be available for cruise operators to screen their passengers. The temperature screening technology involves using a camera detection system to monitor the temperature of passengers to help support infection control on
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Due to reduced air flight availability, the closure of cruise ports in regions around the world and other factors impacting international travel, Princess Cruises is extending its pause of global ship operations and has therefore made the extremely difficult decision to cancel select cruises through the end of the 2020
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We met our friends Sharon and Ray on the P&O Cruises ship Oceana several years ago when my husband still worked at sea. They were often the ‘most travelled’ passengers on board and it was always a pleasure to sail in their company. It’s always great to hear about their
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Today Virgin Voyages released the following brand statement: The current global health crisis is understandably making many people rethink upcoming travel plans. While there have been no health concerns on our ship Scarlet Lady, the Virgin Voyages team has engaged future sailors and travel partners as we all navigate this
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is excited to announce that, in 2021/22, its fleet of smaller, more intimately-sized ocean ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – will be visiting no fewer than 224 destinations in 73 countries, on 93 different itineraries, with durations between three and 153 nights. This includes 88 different
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Virgin Voyages will hit the seas with a splash today as its first ship, Scarlet Lady, is launched by Sir Richard Branson in Dover, England. Scarlet Lady is the first ‘Lady ship’ of four in Virgin Voyages’ new adult by design, luxury fleet, which aims to redefine the cruise industry by bringing
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Virgin Voyages announced today that the Scarlet Lady has officially reached completion. Nearly three years in the making, Virgin Voyages formally welcomes its first ‘Lady Ship,’ Scarlet Lady in its fleet of four to the open waters, departing the shipyard in Genoa, Italy. In just 46 days, Sailors will embark
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Princess Cruises has revealed its second round of celebrities who will speak onboard Southampton-based ship Crown Princess this year. The 3,080-guest vessel will head to the Mediterranean, northern Europe and Canaries from May to November. Further to the first round of celebrities who were announced in late 2019, the following
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P&O Cruises is delighted to announce Gary Barlow as its new brand ambassador, with the pioneering partnership set to fuse music with amazing travel experiences for guests on board in 2020. Multi-award winning singer, songwriter, producer, musician and member of one of the biggest groups in British music history, Take That, Gary’s
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I am delighted to tell you that this blog has been announced as one of five Finalists in the ‘Favourite Cruise Blogger’ category at the 2020 Wave Awards. I’m over the moon to feature in this category and I would like to thank all of my readers and followers for
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Michelin-star chef Nick Nairn knew nothing about international cuisine before he ran away to sea – he had never tasted curry and rice let alone pizza or pasta. As a young navigating officer, he sailed throughout south-east Asia and discovered the delights of Asian menus and eating out. Nick said:
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Princess Cruises has announced that in 2021 it will have seven ships in the UK and Europe, its largest ever deployment. The line has confirmed its smallest ship, the 670-guest Pacific Princess, will join six other vessels in the region. Pacific Princess will sail from June to October on a
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