Saga Cruises have revealed that their second new ship will feature a ‘separate identity,’ with a bold and adventurous style, as outlined in a series of new artist’s impressions. The ship will have a number of exciting new features including a speciality Nepalese restaurant inspired by Gurkha heritage. London design
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Cruise ship review: Sapphire Princess, Princess Cruises
In October I attended a special event on board Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess in Southampton. This was my first time on a Princess Cruises ship, although I have admired them from afar for some time. The event showcased the ship’s health and wellbeing facilities, demonstrating that there are plenty of
Read moreVirgin Voyages release details of dining options on board Scarlet Lady
Yesterday Virgin Voyages released some exciting new details of the dining options on board their first ship Scarlet Lady. Here are some of the biggest headlines to come out of the recent announcement: There will be 20+ onboard city-like dining options, ranging from haute cuisine to casual fare There will
Read morePrincess Cruises reveals new features on Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises has unveiled the first wave of new features on board its newest ship, the 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess. The vessel will hold its naming ceremony in Southampton in late June 2020, making it the first Princess Cruises ship to be named in the UK since Royal Princess in 2013.
Read moreThree Princess Cruises ships will sail out of Southampton in 2020
Last night I attended a special Princess Cruises launch event in London, which outlined the cruise line’s exciting plans for 2020. The brand’s Vice President for UK and Europe – Tony Roberts – made several announcements that will delight many of Princess Cruises’ UK guests. Three Princess Cruises ships will
Read moreFive things I like about Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas
A couple of months ago I went on board Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas in Southampton for a day visit. Some of you will have read my review of the ship, which covers most of the main public areas. The lovely team at Royal Caribbean recently invited me back
Read moreCruise ship review: Marella Discovery, Marella Cruises
I can honestly say that I did not know what to expect when I set foot on board Marella Discovery for the day in Southampton. I’d heard mixed feedback about Marella Cruises, with many people likening the line to a lower end P&O Cruises. I can assure you it’s not.
Read moreCruise ship review: MSC Cruises, MSC Meraviglia
When I was invited to a blogger event on board the MSC Cruises ship MSC Meraviglia, I was intrigued. For some time now, I’d heard really positive comments about MSC Cruises ships from fellow passengers, bloggers and people who work in the cruise industry. So I jumped at the opportunity
Read moreAIDAnova floated out at Meyer Werft shipyard, Germany
AIDAnova – the world’s first LNG powered cruise ship – has been floated out of the ship hall at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. AIDA Cruises’ 5,200 guest vessel is the first of nine Carnival Corporation LNG ships due to be built over the next few years. Many
Read moreVirgin Voyages: What we know so far
Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin recently announced the name of the first Virgin Voyages ship – Scarlet Lady. The name pays homage to one of Branson’s earliest Virgin Atlantic airplanes and the ship will bear the brand’s iconic mermaid image. Launching in Miami in
Read moreCruise ship review: Royal Caribbean, Independence of the Seas post 2018 refit
I was recently invited on board Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas in Southampton, for a day of fun in the sun with fellow travel and lifestyle bloggers. I’d been itching to have a look around a Royal Caribbean ship for a while, having heard a number of really positive
Read moreMarella Cruises prove it’s easy to stay fit and healthy when cruising
It’s safe to say that I am an active member and keen champion of cruise ship gymnasiums and all round general fitness at sea. On a typical cruise, I try to visit the gym at least three times a week in order to stave off those dreaded calories that can
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