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In ‘ye olden days’ one tall ship looked much like the next (a tall ship is an old fashioned ship with mast and sail). To help tell them apart at sea Captains would fly flags from the mast so they’d instantly know whether an approaching ship was friendly or not. Fast forward to modern time and that worry has passed; we guarantee any cruise ship you see approaching in the distance will be friendly! Several cruise lines however have, for one reason or another decided they want to stand out from the crowd, to make sure you instantly recognise one...

The Definitive Guide to the Costa Concordia Tragedy

13th January 2012 is a date that will long live on in the memory of cruisers. It was the date the unthinkable happened; the date a modern cruise ship sank with the loss of thirty two lives. There’s been a lot written about the Costa Concordia and her Captain, Francesco Schettino over the last few years and no doubt more will be written still. Below is a timeline to the tragedy; from the initial, awful news right through to Schettino’s conviction for manslaughter. The Immediate Aftermath The initial news breaks on our forum – The overriding reaction is one of shock that something like this could happen. Initial details are sketchy and wild rumours fly around as people speculate as to what could have happened. The first pictures of the wreck appear – People express their sadness at the sight of a cruise ship keeled over on its side as well as expressing worry for anyone trapped on-board (details were still very sketchy at this point). Costa slash their cruise prices – Only a day after the tragedy a debate emerges when it turns out Costa have lowered the price of all their cruises. Was it too soon for this step to be taken? Costa Cruises release a full statement – Forty eight hours after the initial disaster Costa Cruises releases a statement laying responsibility for what...

The Best Reviews, News & Gossip of the Week!

OVER 420,000 Subscribers! The Cruise Bulletin is out and should be in your inbox by now! In case you haven’t had a chance to see, we have a great round up of all the most important cruise news, deals and gossip of the week! All Aboard The Love Boat! The Best Ways To Add Romance On The High Seas Love It Or Loathe It, It’s Most Certainly On The Horizon… There are some occasions when only red rose petals, champagne, Thorntons chocs and a Barry Manilow CD grade romance will do – add in an amazing cruise holiday however and you’ll get enough brownie points to see you through to next Valentine’s Day and beyond. Whether you’re getting engaged, planning your honeymoon or celebrating a special milestone anniversary; what could be more romantic than just the two of you sailing off into the sunset on the cruise of your dreams? Here are some of the best ways to make sure that, when it comes to an amorous atmosphere, you’ve got all the heart-shaped boxes well and truly ticked! Take note guys! Click here to learn more Win A FREE CRUISE on BRITANNIA! The Brits Are Back And They Mean Business! Our brand new competition gives you the chance to experience P&O’s brand new ship for 2015…BRITANNIA! Boasting 13 bars and another 13 restaurants and cafes as well as four...

175 Years of Cruise History in 2:14 seconds!

To celebrate 175 years of being at the forefront of ocean travel, Cunard Cruise Line has unveiled a brand new animated timeline that takes viewers on a journey through the shipping line’s most iconic moments. Beginning in 1840 and ending at the present day the two and a half-minute digital animation showcases some of the company’s most significant moments over the past seventeen and a half decades. Sit back and watch as the unique journey takes you through a fascinating series of events, including Cunard’s participation in World War One, the first World Voyage in 1922 and the golden...

We Can Think of Worse Ships to be Trapped On

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth ship recently set sail on a festive cruise to Amsterdam’s Christmas markets but poor weather conditions meant that the vessel had to turn back before reaching its destination. Queen Elizabeth is the latest addition to Cunard Line’s fleet and its luxurious, modern features have made the ship a firm favourite among passengers. Around 2,100 cruise-goers embarked on the festive cruise to the Netherlands that departed from Southampton’s port but before the vessel had even reached the Dutch city bad weather struck and the Queen Elizabeth was forced to spend four days circling the English Channel. Understandably, passengers began to feel frustrated but to make up for the time missed in Amsterdam, travellers were told they would be given an ‘upgraded entertainment’ package. Cunard also informed each passenger that they would be compensated with around £50 in on-board spending credit. Due to necessary engineering works, the ship then returned to Southampton ten hours ahead of schedule but some passengers were still unhappy. Sophie Humphrey from Cambridgeshire boarded the cruise with her mother Eve. She said: “It was supposed to be a Christmas treat for me and my mum but not only have we had our money wasted, but our time as well.” However, it should be understood that the safety of each passenger was the cruise line’s main priority and the decision to not proceed any further...