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....
Monday was a sad day for cruise enthusiasts in North Tyneside, as P&O Cruises ‘Azura’ departed Northumbrian Quay at Port of Tyne, after five months in the region. Hundreds of people gathered to watch her departure and wish her well. After all, she’s been a...
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...
P&O Cruises is launching two new initiatives, the My Holiday app and a pre-holiday video guide, to enable guests to maximise every moment of their holiday. P&O Cruises series of UK sailings resume June 27, 2021 on Britannia with new Excel-class ship...
Britain’s largest and most environmentally-friendly cruise ship, P&O Cruises Iona, arrived into her home port of Southampton this morning ahead of tonight’s official naming ceremony. Iona is powered by liquefied natural gas, ground-breaking for the UK...
Alex James’ Britpop cider will take centre stage when Iona, Britain’s largest and most-environmentally friendly cruise ship is officially named on May 16 in Southampton. The glittering ceremony will culminate in the smashing of a Nebuchadnezzar of Britpop,...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled the first sailing from its 2024 programme – an epic 101-night Around the World adventure taking in the USA, Australasia, Asia and Europe. The cruise, which is setting sail from Southampton in January 2024, offers a wealth...
Seabourn Ovation will take the UK stage for Seabourn in 2023, as she offers no-fly sailings from the port of Tilbury, in Essex. There will be a 10-night land of Fjords & Fairytales itinerary, featuring stops in Oslo, Gothenburg, Wismar, Copenhagen,...
Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess docked into the port of Southampton earlier today, marking the ship’s inaugural visit to the UK. The 3,660-guest MedallionClass Sky Princess launched late 2019 and is one of the newest vessels in the Princess fleet. The ship...
Saga Cruises' newest ship was named yesterday in Portsmouth and what a glorious day it was. Spirit of Adventure is now at your service, quite literally, as she's a ship designed and built to offer a luxurious cruise experience from start to finish. Her naming...
Marella Explorer recently embarked on Marella Cruises’ first sailing (June 25th) after 15 months of lockdowns and cancellations resulting from Covid 19. The voyage marked the first of a season of staycations around the UK onboard Explorer, the majority of which...
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 thanks to...
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 she...
