Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas to Continue Cruises from Singapore until June 2021

The decision to extend the ship’s season follows the success of Singapore’s safe cruises pilot programme, which launched in December 2020

Costa Cruises to Restart Sailings in the Mediterranean from March 2021

The Italian cruise line will implement enhanced health and safety measures on its ships under the Costa Safety Protocol

P&O Cruises Names New Ship Arvia - the Latin word for ‘From the Seashore’

The new LNG-powered Excel class ship will join the British cruise line's fleet in December 2022

Celebrity Cruises Unveils No-Fly Sailings to Europe For Celebrity Silhouette

The luxury vessel recently underwent extensive renovation as part of Celebrity Cruises’ $500 million Celebrity Revolution programme

Swan Hellenic Requires All Ship Staff and Crew to Have Covid Vaccination

The British cruise line’s vaccination cycle will be carried out at its recruitment centres or in the home countries of its crew members

Saga Cruises Expands River Cruise Fleet with Spirit of the Danube

Spirit of the Danube will embark on her maiden voyage from Amsterdam in 2022, offering cruise itineraries to European ports such as Budapest, Vienna, Rousse and Tulcea

MSC Cruises Introduces Robotic Bartender For New Ship MSC Virtuosa

MSC's new cutting-edge immersive club will feature the first-ever humanoid, robotic bartender at sea

Vaccine Certificates Could Help Reopen Travel Sector, Argues ABTA Boss

ABTA's latest statement is in response to the comments made by the transport secretary, Grant Shapps, on booking holidays

Alaska Cruises Cancelled as Canadian Government Extends Cruise Ship Ban

Cruise vessels carrying more than 100 people are prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until February 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line Releases Break Free Campaign to Inspire Travellers

The cruise line is encouraging us all to 'break free'

MSC Cruises Announces Plans to Restart Cruises to Greece by Easter

The cruise line is working closely with the Greek Ministry of Tourism to ensure local tourist services will reopen before the start of the Easter holiday season

Princess Cruises Announces Launch of New Sports Betting Service onboard Ships

Passengers will be able to wager on major sports competitions in real-time during their voyage with Princess Cruises

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Releases Handcrafted Itineraries for 2021 and Beyond

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is renowned for offering enriching and immersive itineraries right across our globe. But what is it that makes a holiday with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines so magical?

MSC Grandiosa Resumes Weekly Voyages to Western Mediterranean

The recently launched cruise ship departed from the port Genoa in Italy last night for a seven-night cruise, made possible by MSC Cruises’ rigorous new health and safety protocols

Princess Cruises’ Princess Plus Fare Offers the Best Value at Sea

The cruise line’s incredible all-inclusive package covers premium drinks, wi-fi and gratuities

The Amazing New Cruise Ships Setting Sail in 2021

A raft of new cruise ships is due to appear this year - with some of them delayed from 2020. Many are identical sisters to previous ships but they will still have their own distinct character. Here are the main newcomers

Words by Dave Monk

The Best Adults-Only Cruises with ROL Cruise

Enjoy the sublime peace of an adults-only cruise, whether it’s sailing with P&O Cruises on Aurora or voyaging on Saga’s Spirit of Discovery

How Ground-Breaking Innovation and Technology is Shaping Celebrity Cruises Return To Cruising

From e-musters and touch-free check-in to all-new health and safety procedures, Celebrity Cruises is reinventing the post-Covid cruise experience

Regent Seven Seas Cruises' John Barron on Bringing the Christmas Cruise Experience Home

John Barron, cruise director of Regent Seven Seas Cruises gets nostalgic as he talks Christmas on cruise ships, ahead of the launch of RSSC's new Christmas documentary

Cruise Ships Give Thanks for Gifts of Festive Hampers

On 16th December 2020, the residents of five towns on the South Devon Coast sent festive hampers to the six cruise ships which were at anchor off Torbay and Brixham, including Holland America Line's Volendam and Zaandam