No Fly Cruise News & Features
Princess Cruises only line to offer authentic gelato experience at sea
With the start of summer, scooping up one of Italy’s most famous desserts from Gelato onboard Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess just got a little sweeter. The Princess Cruises gelato shops have been designated as ‘Ospitalità Italiana’ and are...
Gary Barlow to join P&O Cruises guests for exclusive charity performances
P&O Cruises has announced dates for exclusive new performances by Gary Barlow on board Iona in the Headliner’s Theatre. He will appear on the Spain and Portugal cruise (G236) departing Southampton on October 29, 2022 and the Spain, Portugal and Canary...
Ambassador Cruise Line launches second ship and season with amazing new launch offers!
Ambassador Cruise Line has today announced the launch of its 2023/24 sailing programme which will see the cruise line’s first ship Ambience return for her second season with new itineraries as well as Ambassador’s latest edition to the fleet, Ambition....
Round Britain & Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration with Ambassador
To celebrate Her Majesty’s seventieth year as our monarch, Ambassador Cruise Line is about to take you to the farthest-flung corners of her kingdom. With their lush landscapes, diverse cultures and unrivalled tranquillity, Britain’s offshore islands are set...
Enchanted Princess makes maiden call to the Port of Southampton
Princess Cruises’ Enchanted Princess arrived at the Port of Southampton yesterday, marking the ship’s inaugural visit to the city. A traditional plaque and key ceremony was held onboard in celebration of the maiden call, which was attended by Enchanted...
Cunard responds to demand for Britannia Club accommodation experience on new ship Queen Anne
Luxury cruise line Cunard is so confident with guest demand for their Britannia Club staterooms on new ship Queen Anne, that they have increased their volume of this accommodation category by more than 200% versus other ships in the fleet. The accommodation and...
Enjoy hand-crafted sailings from £399 per person with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Travellers looking to get away in the months ahead can enjoy hand-crafted sailings from just £399 per person, plus up to £250 on-board spending credit, as part of a Summer Sale unveiled by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recently. The Summer Sale covers cruises from...
Ambassador Cruise Line names first ship Ambience in ceremony at London Tilbury
Ambassador Cruise Line has officially named their first ship, Ambience, with godmother Sally Gunnell OBE. The former British athlete and Olympian named the first ship in Ambassador’s fleet at a special ceremony at London Tilbury on Tuesday 19th April 2022....
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines first new-look fleet reunion with Fleet in Funchal celebration for 2023
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled the first reunion of its new-look fleet, with all four of its smaller ships to come together in Funchal, Madeira, in November 2023. Not only are we incredibly excited that this amazing event is back on the cards, we...
Princess Cruises announces celebrity speaker line-up for Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises has revealed its celebrity speakers line-up and entertainment programme onboard the new Enchanted Princess for the ship’s 2022 summer season sailing from Southampton. The line-up includes household names from across the world of TV, broadcast...
P&O Cruises announces The Tidal Rum as exclusive new partner on board Arvia
P&O Cruises has formed an exclusive partnership with award-winning pioneer of British coastal rum, The Tidal Rum which will create a unique rum blend especially for Arvia’s Caribbean sailings. Created by Jersey-based founders of Shorts Boy Distillery, Ben...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 93-night ‘Intrepid Beauty of Africa and Indian Ocean’ Grand Voyage for 2023
Adventurers will have the chance to seek out lemurs in Madagascar, spend time with a Dabbawala in Mumbai and walk the dunes of the Namibian desert aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ brand new Grand Voyage in 2023. The cruise, which will set sail from Southampton...
Saga Cruises launches 2023 ocean cruise itineraries
Saga Cruises has today officially launched its 2023 ocean cruise itineraries with a host of new destinations, ports and experiences for guests currently all with up to 35% off the full fare price for early bookers (prices below reflect the discount). Travellers...
Unique wilderness and wellbeing pursuits as P&O Cruises Iona sets sail for the fjords
P&O Cruises newest ship, Iona will set sail for its much-anticipated maiden season in the fjords on April 9, 2022 with guests able to join exclusive experiences designed to explore Norway’s unique landscape. With Iona sailing weekly departures from home...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Announces 2024 Beatles World Cruise from Liverpool
This is a fabulous world cruise offering that sails directly from Liverpool and back again! Fred. Olsen has today unveiled a brand new world cruise for 2024 celebrating the magical music of The Beatles – including a specially-commissioned yellow submarine to...
Ambassador Cruise Line announces Sally Gunnell OBE as godmother for Ambience
Ambassador Cruise Line has announced that former British athlete, Sally Gunnell OBE has been chosen as godmother for their first ship, Ambience. Sally will rename the ship at a special ceremony at London Tilbury on 19th April. Ambassador is the first British...
P&O Cruises launches Summer ’24 programme with a range of no-fly cruises available
P&O Cruises new series of holidays for summer 2024 will include popular “island” itineraries, the scenic Norwegian fjords and extended time in many destinations to maximise the new programme of tailored shore experiences.There are also a wide variety of...
Princess Cruises announces the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations onboard UK homeport ships
Princess Cruises has unveiled its onboard celebration programme for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Between 2-5 June 2022 a series of activities to celebrate the milestone will take place onboard the line’s UK homeport ships - Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess,...
Innovative solar panel project begins at Portsmouth International Port
The installation of a ground-breaking solar and battery system is underway at Portsmouth International Port, managed by Portsmouth City Council's in-house energy services team. The project began in February 2022 and will incorporate roof-mounted solar panels...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines brand-new sailings for 2023 – with a variety of no-fly cruise options!
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled a brand-new programme of cruising for summer 2023, offering a host of scenic sailings, cultural discoveries and calls that coincide with special events ashore. Highlighted sailings by the Ipswich based cruise line are ALL...
Princess Cruises to bring Enchanted Princess to Southampton for 2022 summer season
Princess Cruises today announced its new ship, Enchanted Princess, will be based in Southampton for this year’s UK summer season. Starting 4 May 2022, Enchanted Princess will offer 13 new voyages ranging from four to 14 nights. Joining the Princess fleet in...
St Peter Port Cruise Ship List For 2022
The Islands of Guernsey are preparing to welcome back cruise ships to St Peter Port with a total of 84 scheduled visits confirmed for the upcoming cruise season from April 2022. St Peter Port, Guernsey's capital, is one of the most picturesque seaports in...
Princess Cruises launches ‘Our Gift to You’ campaign – with FREE parking or transfers on selected 2023 no-fly cruises!
Princess Cruises has launched a new campaign named ‘Our Gift To You’, offering up to $500 onboard spend per couple when booking any 2023 Europe cruise. Guests booking a 2023 cruise from Southampton can also choose from free parking or transfers. The campaign runs from...
Princess Cruises announces celebrity speaker line-up for Sky Princess
Princess Cruises has unveiled its line-up of celebrity speakers and guest entertainers on Sky Princess’ voyages from Southampton this year. The line-up includes household names from across the world of TV, entertainment and sports. As part of Princess Cruises’...
Portsmouth’s future provides for 80% of cruise ships targeting the UK market
Within the next five years Portsmouth International Port will be able to handle most cruise ships looking for a UK berth, it was announced at the launch of its 20-year Masterplan on Wednesday 16 February. Global engineering and project management consultants...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines teases first look at new summer 2023 programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today offered a first look at its new summer 2023 programme with the early release of two cruises venturing to hot and cold climates next year. In May 2023, Borealis will take guests on a journey through centuries of history and...
The beauty of Scotland with Cruise Loch Ness
At No-Fly Cruises we’re always looking for something fun and exciting that involves UK cruising, and it’s not always what you expect. Today, we came across this and decided it was perfect to share with you, and something you could maybe consider...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sees sales return to pre-pandemic levels
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has enjoyed a bumper January, with sales returning to pre-pandemic levels across its small-ship ocean fleet. The strong start to 2022 was reflected in new bookings across Fred. Olsen’s 2022 and 2023 programme currently on sale, with...
Cunard sees strongest bookings in decade
Cunard’s Summer 2023 itineraries, which unveiled over 150 new, international voyages, has seen a record-breaking first two days of trading, with demand especially strong for Grills Suites. Cunard Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Angus Struthers said, "We...
MSC Cruises to offer winter no-fly cruises from Southampton in 2022 and 2023
In another power move for no-fly cruising from the UK, MSC Cruises has announced that it will be extending its ex-UK cruise season with the introduction of MSC Preziosa. The ship will sail from Southampton for winter 2022/2023, arriving in October. She’ll sail...