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Viking Star-crossed lovers

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we bring you the story of two Viking Cruises’ employees, Princess Pearl Guzman and Putu Gede, both from the Philippines, who met while working onboard Viking Star. They fell in love and tied the knot last year, proving a cruise ship really can be a love boat! Where did you

February 2017

Record broken for the furthest south sailed by The World

The World private residential ship has broken the record for the most southerly navigation reaching 78°43•997´S and 163°41•421´W at the Bay of Whales in Antarctica’s Ross Sea. The World recorded the polar record at 10:41hrs Ship’s time (New Zealand time) on January 28, 2017. The vessel is a 43,188-ton private yacht commanded by Captain Dag H.

January 2017

New BBC HD channel now available on P&O and Cunard fleets

BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of a global entertainment channel, BBC HD, the company’s first channel produced exclusively for cruise ships and the wider maritime market. It will go live through Global Eagle Entertainment’s (GEE) MTN TV network, with P&O UK and Cunard being the first to offer this to their guests from this

January 2017

Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2018 and 2019 deployment

Highlights include five ships in European waters, among them Norwegian Breakaway in the Baltic from Copenhagen and Warnemünde, Norwegian Escape sailing to the Caribbean and Bermuda from New York, Norwegian Bliss sailing to Alaska from Seattle and bucket list destinations including Cape Horn and the Panama Canal. Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its summer 2018

December 2016

Fred. Olsen’s Black Watch to undergo multi-million Pound refurbishment

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 804-guest Black Watch will be entering dry dock at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in November 2016. The ship will undergo engineering works, general maintenance and refurbishment during the dry dock, as well as the creation of new public areas and guest facilities, as part of a multi-million Pound investment.

October 2016

Best possible taste – Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 has an elegant new look – but, thanks to Masterchef Nick Oldroyd, the improvements are much more than skin deep, as John Honeywell reports. Even on a ship as grand as Queen Mary 2, £90 million buys a lot of enhancements. Among the headline-grabbers after her recent spell in dry dock were

October 2016

Could you find the perfect partner on a cruise ship?

Writer Fran Golden did just that – and here’s how you can too Abalmy night in the Caribbean, a ship under twinkling stars, live salsa, arms entwined, hips swaying, a first kiss … No, that’s not a scene from the old TV show “The Love Boat:’ It’s a snapshot from my life. A rather important

October 2016

Merchant Navy Medal for Saga cruises’ Senior Captain

Saga’s senior captain, Philip Rentell, is one of 13 recipients of the new Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service, awarded for “exemplary service and devotion to duty.” Philip, who addresses his intrepid passengers as “Saganauts” and is due to retire next year, has been at sea since 1969. He will be at the helm of

September 2016

The best cruises for foodies

Food is an integral part of cruising, and ships are tempting passengers with celebrity chefs, gourmet cuisine and cookery schools. Here are five ships to whet your appetite. OCEANIA CRUISES: OCEANIA MARINA This cruise line has earned a reputation for elegant and refined dining. French chef, television personality and author Jacques Pepin is the executive

September 2016

Passenger Favourites Shortlist for the final rounds of the Wave Awards

The shortlist for the 2017 Passenger Favourites categories has been announced today. Based on public votes to date we now have a shortlist of cruise lines, destinations, agents and airlines for you to vote on to decide the nation’s favourites. The shortlist runs over 7 categories and your vote will help decide who wins this

September 2016

The Dos and Don’ts when choosing a Travel Insurance

You are thousands of miles from home and you’re having the time of your life. But if something goes wrong, will your insurance company come to the rescue? Here’s how to make sure they do . By Jane Archer It might not be the sexiest of subjects, but making sure you are properly insured is

September 2016

The last Wave – saying goodbye at sea

If you love cruising, you’ve probably spent some of your happiest times at sea. So when life comes to an end, why not make your final journey the same way? By Fran Golden All life can be found on a cruise ship. Relationships begin, marriage vows are made, and it’s not unknown for babies to

August 2016

Top 12 books for your summer holiday

From heart-warmers to spine-chillers and travel tales to audiobooks, World of Cruising’s books editor picks this month’s irresistible reads 6 Deckchair choices 1 THE BUTTERFLY SUMMER Harriet Evans Nina’s father died catching butterflies in the Amazon – didn’t he? When a stranger suggests otherwise, Nina’s world is rocked on its axis. Long-held family secrets form

July 2016

Sara Sipek – a warrior queen in the kitchen

Even after years of equality, there are precious few female executive chefs at sea. But appropriately enough, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca – named after a warrior queen – has one, and her name is Sara Sipek. “I started working in a pub as a cook on Saturday mornings for extra pocket money and I

July 2016

Top 3 cities to visit in the Baltic States

The Baltic States have a rich and chequered history, and at various times have been home to a number of different nationalities. Until the early 1990s Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were part of the Soviet Union. Since then they have established their independence and are fascinating places to visit. By Susan Parker 1. Riga, Latvia Riga

June 2016

Get your Free Copy of World of Cruising

We know choosing your next holiday destination can be tough, so we are pleased to offer you a free copy of World of Cruising Magazine. It is packed with destination guides and cruise reviews. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. To receive your free digital copy of World of Cruising,

June 2016