As “Freedom Day” and the end of Covid 19 restrictions approach in England, so too does an end to some of the restrictions placed on cruising. From July 19, cruise ships will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity. Previously, much larger ships able to carry...
Celebrity Cruises is extending its UK summer sailings onboard the recently-revolutionised Celebrity Silhouette, announcing three new itineraries available to book now. Departing from her homeport in Southampton, Celebrity Silhouette will be embarking on three...
As cruising kick starts this summer, Cunard have announced over 40 new voyages commencing in 2021 and 2022, some of which are sailing from Southampton. These “Overseas Escapes” will range from 2-night sailings to 40-night voyages with more than 49 destinations...
How does a 78-night South American exploration sound? Well, that is Fred. Olsen’s latest incredible cruise offering and yes, it’s a no-fly cruise! Sail the mountainous Chilean fjords and wonder at the Antarctic Peninsula’s rugged, icy coastline...
Saga’s much-anticipated new cruise ship, Spirit of Adventure, made her first arrival into to Portsmouth this morning ahead of next week’s prestigious naming ceremony. Lucky spectators caught a glimpse of Britain’s newest 236-metre boutique cruise ship, as...
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady is set to make her 2022 debut in the UK before sailing to Barcelona and spending the summer season in the Med. Sailing from Portsmouth, she will complete 3 pre-summer voyages ranging from three nights, 11 nights and 12 nights in...
Anthem of the Seas recently returned to Southampton, following her first few successful cruises since the restart of operations. The first of Royal Caribbean International’s global fleet to once again welcome guests in Europe, Anthem comes complete with the...
The world's largest square-rigged sailing vessel has visited the tender Cornish port of Fowey on her inaugural voyage. Golden Horizon, which sails with 273-guests at full capacity, was welcomed into Fowey on July 9th and is operated by start-up cruise line...
Viking has added additional UK sailings for this summer aboard Viking Star, sailing from Portsmouth. The ship will sail England’s Scenic Shores itinerary on 7 and 14 August and Scenic British Isles will set sail on 21 August. The 8-day England’s Scenic Shores...
‘Amazing’, ‘beautiful’ and ‘wonderful’ were just some of the words used to describe Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new ship Borealis as she returned into Liverpool today at the end of her Maiden Voyage. Borealis set sail on her first cruise with Fred. Olsen on...
It’s almost time for Royal Caribbean’s big day, as Anthem of the Seas prepares to sail from Southampton tomorrow, the first of Royal Caribbean’s ships to once again welcome guests in Europe. “The Anthem of the Seas has always been a firm favourite for UK...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is resuming sailing today, with new ship Borealis to depart on her Maiden Voyage from Liverpool this afternoon (Monday, 5th July). It is the first time that the 1,360-guest ship will set sail with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, and marks the...
A spectacular kaleidoscopic firework display, from the ship’s namesake island, is to be the pinnacle of a host of dazzling entertainment celebrating the maiden voyage of P&O Cruises new Excel-class ship Iona, which leaves Southampton on August 7, 2021....
The Port of Southampton’s new world-class cruise facility, Horizon Cruise Terminal, opens its doors to passengers for the first time today ahead of its formal opening later in the year. MSC Cruises’ MSC Virtuosa is the first ship to welcome passengers at the...
Princess Cruises has revealed its UK and Europe season will go on sale earlier than ever before, with itineraries sailing from the Mediterranean and British Isles, to Scandinavia and Russia, Iceland and Norway. All 177 departures will go on sale July 16, 2021....
