Cruise really is back, and it feels incredible!
OK, so we know technically it’s been back a little while now thanks to MSC Cruises resuming operations back in May, and more recently, Viking Ocean joining the sailing party, but yesterday things took another step in the forward direction, with both P&O Cruises and Saga Cruises welcoming back guests for the first time in over a year.
Saga Cruises’ ‘Spirit of Discovery’, which originally launched in July 2019, returned to the ocean yesterday from Tilbury Docks on her first round Britain tour since the UK was locked down in March 2020. She will call first at Portsmouth (arriving there today), Portland on June 29, the Isles of Scilly on June 30, and Falmouth on July 1.
Not too far away, in the port of Southampton, Britannia welcomed back P&O Cruises guests for the first time in 15-months as she departed on a four-night summer sailing around the UK coast.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines newest fleet addition is also getting ready to welcome guests, as she will depart Firth of Forth tomorrow (June 29) and set sail for Liverpool, where she will embark guests on her first sailing for the cruise line.
All sailings in the immediate future are closer to home no fly cruises and people are lining up to book. Right now, it’s not so much about the destinations on the cruise, it’s just being back onboard that we’re all craving – cruisers are a loyal bunch.
The NoFlyCruises team haven’t yet had the pleasure of once again setting sail, but the day is getting closer and when it’s here, we’ll be sharing every aspect of the trip with you.
Slowly but surely, our ships are sailing again and it’s a great joy to see people’s pictures from embarkation to dining and pool decks to disembarkation. The future of cruise is looking bright – there is now light at the end of what felt like a never-ending tunnel of lockdown gloom. Many other cruise lines are also due to resume sailings within the next few days and weeks – Celebrity Silhouette and Regal Princess are lingering off the south coast as you read this.
Related & Curated No Fly Cruises News
We asked AI to imagine No Fly Cruises, the results were fun!
It's a popular topic at present in the world of cruising, so we asked AI to imagine how it saw No-fly cruises, and the results were interesting. Can you guess where the locations that AI has placed the imaginary ships or which ships the AI bots may have based...
No-Fly Cruises from Southampton in 2024
No-fly cruises from Southampton port in 2024 offer a convenient and hassle-free way to start your holiday. By choosing a no-fly cruise, you can avoid the complexities and restrictions associated with airport travel. Here are some options and highlights for...
Do Marella have no fly cruises?
This is a popular question to the site and the answer is yes, Marella Cruises do offer a range of "no fly" cruises departing from UK ports, especially during the summer months. These cruises allow passengers to embark from a UK port, eliminating the need to...
What cruise lines sail out of southampton?
Southampton is one of the UK's busiest and most significant cruise ports. Several major cruise lines operate no fly cruises out of Southampton, providing a wide range of itineraries. Some of the cruise lines that sail out of Southampton include: P&O...
What cruise lines do not require flying from UK?
If you're looking to embark on a cruise from the UK without needing to fly to the starting point, there are several cruise lines to consider. Many offer no fly cruises, which mean you can simply travel to the port (often by car or train) and set sail without...
Do I need a passport to go on a cruise from the UK?
The requirements for no fly cruises vary depending on several factors, including the cruise itinerary, your nationality, and the specific cruise line's policies. Generally, if you are a citizen of the United Kingdom and your cruise starts and ends in a UK port, you...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines returns to Dover with selection of late summer sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will return to Dover this month, offering a selection of late summer cruises to destinations including Norway, France, Spain and the Adriatic. Flagship Bolette will sail from Dover in August, September and October, offering the chance...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to welcome war veteran Simon Weston CBE aboard Balmoral
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be welcoming war veteran Simon Weston CBE aboard Balmoral in 2023, when the ship visits the Falkland Islands as part of its epic 78-night voyage to South America and the Antarctic. Simon Weston CBE will join guests onboard for 14-nights...
Ambassador Cruise Line completes first sailing in partnership with ORCA
Ambassador Cruise Line has partnered with marine conservation charity, ORCA as part of the cruise line’s continued investment into sustainable cruising. The partnership includes the launch of the first ever cruise line “Anti-Whaling Campaign”. The pledge includes ORCA...
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...