Ovation of the Seas is heading to China in 2016
Ovation of the Seas is heading to China in 2016
Following weeks of speculation Royal Caribbean have confirmed their third Quantum-class Ovation of the Seas will be heading to China in 2016 following a trio of sailings from Southampton. The keel laying ceremony for Ovation of the Seas took place on 5 March 2015 and the ship is due to be launched in April 2016,
March 2015
Koningsdam’s ‘The World Stage’ to feature 270-degree panoramic LED screens
Koningsdam’s ‘The World Stage’ to feature 270-degree panoramic LED screens
Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam is to feature a 270-degree wall of high-definition LED screen in the main theatre, a set-up dubbed ‘The World Stage’. The innovative technology to be used will offer a more flexible space that can have multiple stage configurations, ranging from in-the-round to the more conventional proscenium staging. The screens span
March 2015
Adventure cruises offered on-board Trinity House’s THV Patricia
Adventure cruises offered on-board Trinity House’s THV Patricia
Those seeking a UK coastal trip with a difference are being offered an exclusive opportunity to experience a voyage on-board THV Patricia. Measuring 86 metres in length, the 2,541 tonne THV Patricia is the flagship of Trinity House, which services and maintains navigational buoys, light vessels and offshore lighthouses around England, Wales and the Channel
March 2015
Cruise passengers in best place to witness the Solar Eclipse
Cruise passengers in best place to witness the Solar Eclipse
Passengers on no fewer than nine cruise ships were in prime position to witness the Solar Eclipse. All had made their way to waters off the Faroe Islands where the area of totality could be seen at its best. This was the first total eclipse to be seen from Northern Europe since 1999; the next one is
March 2015
British cruise passenger amongst the victims of the Tunis terrorist attack
British cruise passenger amongst the victims of the Tunis terrorist attack
MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises have confirmed a total of 17 cruise ship passengers were killed in a terrorist attack yesterday in Tunis, Tunisia. MSC Cruises has confirmed that a total of 12 guests sailing on MSC Splendida were killed in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Tunis. One was British, one was Belgian, two were Colombian,
March 2015
Three TV actors to sail with Saga Cruises on a crime-themed cruise
Three TV actors to sail with Saga Cruises on a crime-themed cruise
A trio of British crime character actors will be sailing on a crime-themed cruise on-board Saga Sapphire in May. Stephen Tompkinson, best known as Alan Banks in the ITV crime drama DCI Banks, will be taking part in a question and answer session. There will also be a chance to see film clips from his
March 2015
Independence of the Seas to return to Southampton for 2016
Independence of the Seas to return to Southampton for 2016
Royal Caribbean have unveiled outline plans for their 2016/17 itineraries in Europe and the headline news is that Independence of the Seas will return to Southampton next year, replacing the soon-to-be-launched Anthem of the Seas. Independence of the Seas will sail from Southampton to Europe and the Mediterranean. Itineraries will include a selection of three- to
March 2015
Crystal Cruises unveils four world cruises in 2018
Crystal Cruises unveils four world cruises in 2018
Crystal Cruises has unveiled its plans for four world cruises in 2018 offering guests four separate global itineraries to choose from. The concurrent world cruise routes for 2018 will begin in January, with both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity both arriving in Sydney on 17 February. This rare meeting allows the opportunity to combine the
March 2015
Photos of the Britannia naming ceremony
Photos of the Britannia naming ceremony
P&O Cruises’ Britannia was officially named today by Her Majesty The Queen in a spectacular event. Rob Brydon hosted the event which saw a number of performances from a variety of entertainers before Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, arrived at the ceremony. The Queen officially named the cruise ship
March 2015
Celebrity spotting at the Britannia naming ceremony
Celebrity spotting at the Britannia naming ceremony
There’s a hectic weekend ahead, shopping for posh frocks and elegant hats, for the VIP guests invited to the naming celebrations of P&O Cruises’ Britannia next week. The ship will host a gala dinner on-board on Monday evening, and the official naming ceremony – by Her Majesty The Queen – on Tuesday morning. A host of
March 2015
Fred. Olsen lets guests choose the destinations
Fred. Olsen lets guests choose the destinations
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are putting faith in their guests by letting them choose the itinerary for Braemar over a 15-night course sailing round-trip from Southampton. Guests will vote for one of two choices every 48 hours resulting in a unique cruise voyage planned through consensus. The first decision will be between Vigo (Spain) or
February 2015
Fashion designer Thomas Rath launches fashion2sea on-board EUROPA 2
Fashion designer Thomas Rath launches fashion2sea on-board EUROPA 2
Fashion lovers and trend-setters will be in their element on the fashion2sea themed cruises announced for the 2015 season on-board EUROPA 2. As part of the programme guests on selected voyages can discover the latest looks and accessories from the world of fashion, style and beauty. The well-known German fashion entrepreneur and designer Thomas Rath
February 2015
The Majestic Line commissions a new purpose-built boat
The Majestic Line commissions a new purpose-built boat
Scottish small ship cruise specialist, The Majestic Line, has commissioned a new purpose-built boat for the 2016 season due to burgeoning demand. The MV Glen Etive will operate alongside their two existing refurbished traditional fishing boats and will offer unique cruises around Scotland’s west coast and islands. The new vessel is currently under construction at
February 2015
New theatre shows to début on Anthem of the Seas
New theatre shows to début on Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has announced a set of new shows that will début on Anthem of the Seas in April 2015. The first show on offer will be an original production created exclusively for Anthem of the Seas. Called The Gift, the show is a musical journey of fantasy and illusion that begins one stormy night
February 2015