Saga’s new Captain takes command for the first time
Saga’s new Captain takes command for the first time
It will be another 14 years before Nick Sunderland reaches the age of 50 and qualifies to take a Saga holiday. But he will be rubbing shoulders with Saga cruise passengers for the foreseeable future, after taking command of small ship Saga Pearl II for the first time this week. Fresh-faced Captain Nick, who is
September 2015
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines rolls out The Bookmark Café across its fleet
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines rolls out The Bookmark Café across its fleet
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled The Bookmark Café, its latest coffee and chocolate shop which can be found across its fleet of four cruise ships. The new café occupies the space previously used by Café Venus which was introduced during the ships’ dry-docks in 2013 and 2014. The new cafés, which adjoin the ships’
September 2015
Fred. Olsen lets its passengers control the cruise ship
Fred. Olsen lets its passengers control the cruise ship
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is gearing up for its latest mystery cruise whereby passengers are free to vote on which destination they head to each day. Known as the ‘You Choose Your Cruise’ itinerary passengers of the 929-passenger Braemar get to choose from a couple of destinations each day, forming a unique and bespoke itinerary.
September 2015
Quark Expeditions adds Ireland’s VOYA spa products to Ocean Endeavour
Quark Expeditions adds Ireland’s VOYA spa products to Ocean Endeavour
Quark Expeditions has partnered with premium spa provider VOYA aboard Ocean Endeavour to offer a range of spa treatments tailored to the line’s Antarctic travellers. Fresh from a multi-million dollar makeover, the 199-passenger Ocean Endeavour will feature a bright and open spa with a full menu of high-quality spa services using VOYA’s award-winning, organic, hand-harvested
September 2015
TV stars and celebrities to sail with Cruise & Maritime Voyages in 2016
TV stars and celebrities to sail with Cruise & Maritime Voyages in 2016
Cruise & Maritime Voyages has announced a wide selection of TV stars and celebrities who will sail on four of their itineraries in 2016. At Easter a seven-night Scottish Islands & Emerald Isle cruise aboard Astoria will welcome four famous stars. Yazz is a British pop singer best known for her 1988 dance track, “The
August 2015
Silversea adds overland adventures to complement its World Cruise 2016
Silversea adds overland adventures to complement its World Cruise 2016
Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has unveiled 20 overland adventures to complement its World Cruise 2016 aboard Silver Whisper, sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Venice. The optional land programmes will allow guests to witness spectacular natural wonders, from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to the magical scenery of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay; spot exotic wildlife, such
August 2015
Harmony of the Seas to feature new splash park for children
Harmony of the Seas to feature new splash park for children
Royal Caribbean’s latest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, will be the first in the fleet to début Splashaway Bay, an interactive aqua park for kids. Splashaway Bay will be a vibrant water-scape for kids and toddlers with sea creature water cannons, winding slides, a drench bucket and a multi-platform jungle-gym. This area will be installed
August 2015
‘Young’ Captain Nick takes the helm at Saga Cruises
‘Young’ Captain Nick takes the helm at Saga Cruises
As a youthful 36-year-old, Nick Sunderland is too young to go on a Saga holiday – but he has just landed a job as one of the company’s four cruise ship captains. A graduate of Durham University, he joins Saga from Holland America Line and will be taking turns at the controls of Saga Sapphire
August 2015
CMV’s Marco Polo celebrates 50 years since its first voyage to Montréal
CMV’s Marco Polo celebrates 50 years since its first voyage to Montréal
Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Marco Polo has celebrated the 50th anniversary of its maiden voyage from Leningrad to Montréal. Built in 1965 by Germany’s Wismar shipyard the vessel was launched as Alexandr Pushkin, named after the Russian poet. In April 1966 she began a series of voyages under the banner of the Baltic Shipping Company
August 2015
World of Cruising magazine is on newsagents’ shelves for the first time
World of Cruising magazine is on newsagents’ shelves for the first time
This week marks a new stage in the development of World of Cruising, the UK’s longest-established magazine devoted to cruise ships and luxury travel. The publication goes on retail sale at newsagents throughout the country for the first time in its 17-year history. The magazine originally operated as an in-house journal for a specialist travel
August 2015
Rooms for improvement: saunas, steam rooms, salt grottos and snow cells
Rooms for improvement: saunas, steam rooms, salt grottos and snow cells
Hot and cold work together in spas to help relax tired muscles, soothe aches and pains and re-invigorate breathing, which is why saunas, steam rooms, salt grottos and snow cells are so popular on board ships. Spas are all about helping you feel better (and often look better too). Treatments and therapies are designed to
August 2015
Celebrity Cruises offers all-inclusive pricing on selected sailings
Celebrity Cruises offers all-inclusive pricing on selected sailings
Celebrity Cruises is offering free all-inclusive packages on selected itineraries. The offer sees traditional extras such as alcoholic drinks and WiFi Internet access included in the price, depending on the cabin grade booked. Celebrity Cruises claim the offer is worth up to $2,700 (approximately £1,728) per stateroom, based on two adults sharing on a two-week cruise.
August 2015
Crystal Cruises adds new luxury ETRO spa products to guest staterooms
Crystal Cruises adds new luxury ETRO spa products to guest staterooms
Crystal Cruises has partnered with ETRO Spa products to introduce plush new amenities for guests to enjoy in their staterooms and penthouses. The famed Italian luxury brand, renowned for its elegant design and exceptional quality, will supply bathrobes, slippers, shower cap, shoe mittens and sewing kits for use by guests. Additionally, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion,
August 2015
Cruise cancelled as Viking Star suffers from an electrical malfunction
Cruise cancelled as Viking Star suffers from an electrical malfunction
Viking Star, the first ship from Viking Ocean Cruises, has suffered an electric transformer malfunction, forcing the cancellation of its current voyage. The unusual mechanical issue surfaced on Saturday while the cruise ship was docked in Tallinn, Estonia, as part of a 14-night Viking Homelands itinerary from Stockholm to Bergen. The ship had visited Helsinki, Finland,
August 2015
Norwegian Epic leaves the Mediterranean and the UK misses out on a ship
Norwegian Epic leaves the Mediterranean and the UK misses out on a ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its 2016 deployment schedule revealing that Norwegian Epic, the largest ship in the fleet, will move to the Caribbean for winter 2016 instead of sailing year-round in the Mediterranean. This move suggests demand in winter 2015 in the Mediterranean isn’t as strong as the cruise line had hoped for. In
August 2015
Here Comes The Bride – but what wedding dress will she wear?
Here Comes The Bride – but what wedding dress will she wear?
Cruise Director Jo Boase is getting married in less than two weeks’ time, but it has taken her a while to decide what to wear. While planning for the big day, she managed to accumulate no fewer than 19 wedding dresses, and she was having great difficulty choosing between them. What better way than to
August 2015