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All aboard the new cruise ships in Liverpool

As 2014 draws to a close, the Liverpool cruise terminal is preparing for a busy year ahead, with the addition of 54 new cruise ships. Many of these will include new vessels and cruise liners that will first take to the waters along the Mersey to the historic port. The main highlight of the season will be two events to commemorate Cunard Cruise Line’s 175th anniversary. Cunard’s first ever ship, Britannia, set sail 175 years ago and headed to America. Since then, the cruise line has become renowned for its luxury cruising experiences and has built up a reputable fanbase among frequent passengers and newcomers alike. On May 25th 2015, the Cunard fleet will arrive on the Mersey, creating a much anticipated Three Queens spectacle that is sure to go down in maritime history. The second event is set to take place on July 4th 2015, which will see the Cunard flagship Queen Mary Two return to Liverpool to mark Britannia’s departure exactly 175 years earlier. A series of events will also be held across the city to celebrate the excitement of the cruise industry and how Liverpool has contributed to popularising cruise travel across the globe. The introduction of the 54 ships is expected to bring more than 80,000 international visitors to the city. Among the large cruise liners making their debut on the Mersey in 2015 are...

Will Virgin Cruises Attract Virgin Cruisers?

Richard Branson recently reported that 2019 will see the launch of Virgin Cruises, his first foray into the world of cruising – Full story here Tom McAlpin, former president and chief executive of Disney Cruise Line and The World, Residences at Sea, has been appointed chief executive of Virgin Cruises and will oversee the initiative. Mr McAlpin commented: “Cruise guests deserve something better and different to what is being offered today, and Virgin Cruises is committed to creating breath-taking experiences for them and a new generation of guests.” “Something better and different to what is being offered today”. That’s the bit that caught our attention. “Better and different”. Now call us biased (actually we don’t mind admitting we are at all) but we think cruising is pretty great already. So what can Mr Branson have up his sleeve to make Virgin Cruises stand out from the crowd? Time was (and we’re going back a decade or three here) cruising was a very formal affair, done on rather small ships, for a minority of (rich) people. One of the issues cruise lines have faced in recent years is that although the industry’s changed a lot since those days, some people still see a cruise holiday in this light when in fact, almost the opposite is true! Cruising isn’t the ultra-formal affair it once was (just look...

New look for Southampton cruise terminal

Plans to revamp a cruise ship terminal in Southampton have been unveiled. In a bid to ensure Southampton remains the UK cruise port of choice, Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced its £6 million investment into renovating the Mayflower cruise terminal. The work follows ABP signing an agreement with Carnival Cruise Lines – the operator of P&O Cruises and Cunard. It will include a complete redesign of the check-in, departure, security and passenger lounges, as well as the drop-off and pick-up areas. Not only this, but the internal space of the terminal will also be revamped by undergoing an expansion. This will involve the removal of 100 tonnes of blockwork walls and floors, and the installation of 500 tonnes of steelwork frames to create a reception area of 35,000 sq ft. Furthermore, a 46-person capacity lift, ten new toilet facilities and heating ventilation will benefit the thousands of passengers who enter the terminal each hour. The renovation will be carried out by more than 200 staff, who will have a time period of 22 weeks to complete the project between the last ship departing from the terminal and the first vessel returning. Steven Young, director of port services and government affairs at Carnival Cruise Lines, said: “Cruising out of Southampton forms the core part of our offering to the UK cruise market which in terms of volume is second...

Win a cruise a year For LIFE With Carnival!

You have the chance to win a free cruise EVERY YEAR for the rest of your life! Sounds to good to be true you say? Well read on…… To tie in with its first ever multi-brand marketing campaign, Carnival Corp is encouraging the public to get involved by offering this lucrative offer. To be in with a chance of winning you need to choose your favourite television advert from a shortlist. Simply head to the revamped website WorldsLeadingCruiseLines.com and choose your favourite. What’s not to love? There’s also going to be a competition on Twitter where you’ll be asked to share your cruising stories – and you could win prizes! Instant rewards are available for those who tweet at certain milestones, one person could also win 100 days of cruising on any of Carnival’s nine brands for them and a friend. Carnival’s brands include Carnival Cruises Lines, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Cunard, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK). The aim of the upcoming campaign is to persuade more people to consider cruises when planning their holidays and highlight their benefits – and then enable them to decide which of the nine brands can offer them the perfect vacation. Carnival also wants to dispel some of the negative associations with big ship cruising and wants to get lots of first-time cruisers on board with the...

Cruise Bulletin Highlights 24/10/14

It’s here once again! If you check you may just have the latest issue of the Cruise Bulletin email in your inbox! Not received it yet? Not to worry, you can take a look at our latest edition right here… Don’t miss the chance of a lifetime! You can win a free cruise on arguably the greatest cruise ship ever built! You will want to get in on this chance to be aboard Royal Caribbean’s incredible Anthem of the Seas! We have for you 11 Reason to get Excited about Quantum of the Seas! Like you need any more than you already have, right? The Best Review This Week includes detailed reviews of P&O, Fred. Olsen, Cunard, Celebrity, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Azamara cruise lines, including 5* Price For A 4* Cruise, Braemar – Not Again and Azamazing! Did you know 71% of cruisers would like to see a return to formal dining on board? We’re still looking for more replies on our search for what the cruise community think of cruising etiquette – make sure you voice is heard! Also, does anyone know when Thomson Dream is being refurbished? Because we have at least one cruiser who really wants to know… Crystal Cruises have won the 21st CN Traveller Award for the Midsize Cruise Ship Line category – is their anyone who you think is more deserving? Poor...