Fred. Olsen to use RIB boats to take passengers closer to the action
Fred. Olsen to use RIB boats to take passengers closer to the action
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be using RIBs (rigid inflatable boats) with fibre glass bottoms to take passengers into the heart of its destinations. The vessels, which are slightly bigger than Zodiacs, can take 12 passengers in what the line that specialises in intimate ships says is ‘closer cruising.’ Two will be available on both
March 2018
Queen Latifah is Godmother of Carnival’s new ship Carnival Horizon
Queen Latifah is Godmother of Carnival’s new ship Carnival Horizon
Grammy award-winning singer and actress Queen Latifah has been named the godmother to Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Horizon. The star, who was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Mama Morton in hit stageshow Chicago, will be part of the ship’s official naming ceremony in New York on 23 May. She will
March 2018
TV star Stephen Mulhern to Astonish P&0 passengers with magic and illusion show
TV star Stephen Mulhern to Astonish P&0 passengers with magic and illusion show
Entertainer Stephen Mulhern and performer Jonathan Wilkes will be premiering Astonishing, a revolutionary magic and illusion show on three P&O Cruises ships Britannia, Azura and Ventura this summer. The show combines the production talents of Britain’s Got More Talent presenter Stephen and Jonathan with the dance moves of leading choreographer Paul Domaine, who has worked with
March 2018
Unfinished Symphony: Six reasons we love the world’s biggest ship
Unfinished Symphony: Six reasons we love the world’s biggest ship
The countdown to Royal Caribbean’s new ship has begun but with just 39 days to go, and Symphony of the Seas less than ship-shape, World of Cruising’s Josh Stephenson still finds plenty to impress With just 39 days until Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas – which will be the world’s biggest ship – makes
February 2018
Do’s and Don’ts for Your First Day Onboard a Cruise Ship
Do’s and Don’ts for Your First Day Onboard a Cruise Ship
Don’t let the bright lights and “special offers” fool you! Whether it is your first cruise or your hundredth cruise, day one onboard is always filled with excitement and the desire to settle in, unwind and get your holiday started. But you need to pace yourself and not let the bright lights and “special offers”
February 2018
Carry On Cruising with CMV
Carry On Cruising with CMV
Get up-close-and-personal (ooh matron!) with the stars of the Carry On films on a Mediterranean cruise Cruise & Maritime Voyages are playing host to a naughty but nice 60th anniversary tribute to the much-loved Carry On films this September. An absolute must for fans, passengers will be able to watch classic Carry On films with the
January 2018
Cruising with Jane McDonald returns to our screens in February!
Cruising with Jane McDonald returns to our screens in February!
With Jane McDonald’s taste for adventure, love of a good laugh and unerring ability to find eccentric characters, cruising has never been more fun The World of Cruising team are all suitably excited ahead of the return of Channel 5’s Cruising with Jane McDonald at 9pm on the 9th February. The series, which shows off some
January 2018
Cartoon Network-branded cruise ship to set sail in late-2018
Cartoon Network-branded cruise ship to set sail in late-2018
Oceanic Group and Turner enter the cruise market with Cartoon Network Wave – the world’s first immersive Toon vacation at sea If your children are obsessed with Cartoon Network and their assortment of colourful characters, then they will be thrilled to hear a dedicated Cartoon Network cruise liner, Cartoon Network Wave, will be hitting the seas
January 2018
Take Five: Busiest Ports in the World
Take Five: Busiest Ports in the World
Put your feet up for five minutes and dream about your next cruising adventure Today, we look at the five busiest cruise ports in the world. If you’ve been on a cruise the chances are you’ve visited one of these ports! 1) Florida, USA (Port Miami, Canaveral and Everglades) – 12,529,676 combined passengers Being the
January 2018
Top Ten Wellness Cruises
Top Ten Wellness Cruises
With the recent trend of wellness cruises getting fit while cruising has never been simpler. Here’s our top ten favourite wellness getaways… 1) Doctor’s Orders Seabourn guests expect to be spoiled rotten – but there’s no reason why the experience shouldn’t be healthy as well as happy. Whether you want to relax, rejuvenate or just feel
January 2018
Silversea teams with Mark Webber for Monaco Grand Prix
Silversea teams with Mark Webber for Monaco Grand Prix
This is your opportunity to meet the Aussie F1 legend during a cruise on the Silver Muse Cruise companies are no strangers to injecting a bit of razzle-dazzle into their itineraries to grab potential passenger’s attentions. But if you were considering attending the Monaco Grand Prix in 2018, then Silversea Cruises offer of meeting Australian
January 2018
Danielle Fear prepares for her 108-night world cruise
Danielle Fear prepares for her 108-night world cruise
You’re going to be hearing a lot from me over the coming months, so I thought I should take a moment to introduce myself. Hello! I’m Danielle, a cruise blogger better known to my readers as Cruise Miss. I started blogging in 2012 and since then, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time at sea.
January 2018
Cruising with food allergies
Cruising with food allergies
Don’t let the worry of food allergies stop you going to sea. According to the Food Standards Agency, there are 2 million people in the UK that suffer with food allergies, and I’m one of those people. In recent years, I’ve become intolerable of bananas and avocado, which is quite sad as I’ve always enjoyed
January 2018
Anarchy on the high seas?
Anarchy on the high seas?
A Sex Pistol on a cruise ship? Surely not! But it happened, and we have the pictures – and the words – to prove it. God save the Queen”, sang patriotic Brits in 1977, the year of Her Majesty’s silver jubilee. “…She ain’t no human being,” added four spotty, spiky-haired and outstandingly tuneless youths, who
December 2017
Top ten cruises for thrill seekers
Top ten cruises for thrill seekers
A cruise can be the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind. But it can also be the gateway to some of life’s most adrenaline-fuelled adventures. Crunching up a muddy track in a 4×4; gliding through a fish-filled coral reef; hovering above an active volcano; zipping across the water on a speedboat – whatever thrill you’re
December 2017