Royal Caribbean annouce their new ship, the Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean have recently announced their new addition to their fleet, the Quantum of the Seas. I have to say that Royal Caribbean certainly push the boundaries when adding new features to their ships, some people see these things as gimmicks but I say the more new and exciting things to do, the better.The new […]
Read MoreThe Dutchess of Cambridge to name new Royal Princess
Princess Cruises announces that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will name Royal Princess, the newest addition to the line’s fleet. The ceremony at which The Duchess will name the ship will take place in Southampton on Thursday 13th June, and will be the highlight of week-long inaugural celebrations to welcome the vessel into […]
Read MoreOasis of the Seas to visit Southampton in October 2014
I have just learned that the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship, the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas is set to call into Southampton in October 2014. Oasis of the Seas, will offer cruises in Europe for the first time in autumn 2014, including making its first ever port of call into Southampton on […]
Read MoreMV Discovery now cleared to sail after inaugral problems
Cruise & Maritime Voyages has confirmed that mv Discovery will sail its second voyage. In a statement following the cancellation of the ship’s first cruise, the line said: “We are pleased to advise that the authorities have today successfully completed their inspections onboard Discovery and given clearance for her to sail to Bristol Avonmouth in […]
Read MoreFirst information on the 2014 cruise launches
A lot of people like to book their cruise holidays in advance for one reason or another and we find that when cruise line’s launch their cruises for sale for the following year it is a busy time for us at cruise.co.uk. I know a lot of people like to have an idea of when the major […]
Read MoreWindstar purchases half of Seabourn’s cruise ship fleet
Windstar Cruises will double its fleet, while Seabourn’s fleet will halve after Windstar’s parent company reached an agreement with Seabourn to purchase three of its ships. Xanterra Parks & Resorts, which operates Windstar, will purchase the entire Pride class of ships from Seabourn, including Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Legend and Seabourn Spirit. Nicknamed Global Windstar, the […]
Read MoreNCL launch thier new drinks and speciality dining packages
Norwegian Cruise Line are a 4* American cruise company that like to differ from other cruise line’s by offering what they call a “Freestyle” cruising experience. Rather than having formal nights and set dining times they have a “resort casual” dress code (I would describe as smart casual) and open dining with multiple dining venues. […]
Read MoreGratuities to rise on P&O and Cunard (but only slightly)
Later on this spring P&O and Cunard will be increasing the amounts that they charge for gratuities. I think that this is only to be expected once in a while as with most things. There is always debate of whether the service charge should be paid upfront in the first place and many passengers opt to have the […]
Read MoreRoyal Princess Preview Sailings Finally Announced
Princess Cruises have finally announced when the Royal Princess’ preview sailings will go on sale. Passengers on the short sailings will be able to sample Royal Princess’ many ground-breaking features, including the dramatic over-water SeaWalk, Princess Live! television studio, and plush new poolside cabanas before the ship’s inaugural sailing on June 16, 2013. The June 9 […]
Read MoreTop Cruise Trends for 2013
I recently came upon an interesting article outlining cruise trends of 2013, I thought I must add this information to my blog as it is an interesting read. It just goes to show that the cruise industry is constantly growing and evolving as we like to here at cruise.co.uk. We always like to start trends […]
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