Saga offers three new premium river cruises with AmaWaterways
Saga offers three new premium river cruises with AmaWaterways
Saga has introduced three new premium river cruises with AmaWaterways to offer guests more opportunities for luxury cruising. Passengers can choose from itineraries on the Rhine, the Danube and the Rhone on-board a selection of AmaWaterways river cruise ships. Each ship is beautifully furnished and menus are designed by a team of classically-trained chefs. The
February 2015
Don’t be put off by these 8 cruising myths
Don’t be put off by these 8 cruising myths
As the number of British holiday makers choosing to cruise continues to rise year by year, there still remains a majority who refuse to be tempted. Why? There’s certainly no reason they should be discouraged by these popular myths. I’ll get seasick Even the largest ships are prone to some pitching and rolling in heavy
February 2015
A look at the interior design on-board P&O Cruises’ Britannia
A look at the interior design on-board P&O Cruises’ Britannia
The team given the task of designing the interiors for P&O Cruises’ Britannia pored over every aspect of the ship. It wasn’t just grand statements like the spectacular Starburst in the ship’s cavernous atrium. The attention to detail went as far as the ship’s signage, attractive artwork, and – even more important for many passengers
February 2015
How do cruise lines reward your loyalty?
How do cruise lines reward your loyalty?
Canny cruisers know how to extract maximum enjoyment – and value – from their holidays. Those people you see wearing enamel pins, clutching exclusive invitations as they queue for the private drinks party that wasn’t in your daily programme? They are the ones who have been collecting points. And what do points mean? Danielle Fear
February 2015
Belmond Afloat in France launches Wine Academy
Belmond Afloat in France launches Wine Academy
Luxury barge operator Belmond Afloat in France is launching a Wine Academy for its guests travelling in Burgundy. The Wine Academy will include an immersive programme of talks about Burgundy and its wines, and can be tailored to guests accordingly, from introductory level to those who are budding wine collectors. Wine master Pascal Wagner has
February 2015
Pandaw River Expeditions offers 14-night exploration of Bhutan
Pandaw River Expeditions offers 14-night exploration of Bhutan
Luxury river cruise adventures company Pandaw River Expeditions has announced a new 14-night Bhutan and the Brahmaputra itinerary which will explore the ancient kingdom of Bhutan, one of the world’s most intriguing countries. The 14-night expedition includes seven-nights of land-based accommodation with a two-night stay at the Taj Bengal Hotel, a two-night stay at the Druk
February 2015
Zegrahm Expeditions to return to the Polar Extremes
Zegrahm Expeditions to return to the Polar Extremes
Zegrahm Expeditions will be returning to the world’s extremes this year, on expeditions that journey to both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The Northwest Passage itinerary will depart on 4 September 2015 and will be a 20-day voyage to explore western Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Guests cruising this northern sea route may spot sea
February 2015
CMV expands itineraries from Tilbury and announces celebrity sailing
CMV expands itineraries from Tilbury and announces celebrity sailing
Cruise & Maritime Voyages are increasing their departures from the London Cruise Terminal (Tilbury) for the 2015/16 cruise season. Magellan, which has a passenger capacity of 1250 guests, will be home-ported in Tilbury this year and will offer regular departures commencing on 15 March with a 12-night maiden voyage in search of the Solar Eclipse
February 2015
Carnival and CMG look to expand the cruise industry in China
Carnival and CMG look to expand the cruise industry in China
In December 2014 Carnival Corporation and ship-builder Fincantieri signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to consider building cruise ships in China for the Chinese and Asian cruise markets. Last week Carnival Corporation signed another MOU, this time with China Merchants Group (CMG), to explore the possibility of two joint ventures designed to accelerate the development
February 2015
RRM acquires Cruise Trade News and Cruise Ports & Destinations
RRM acquires Cruise Trade News and Cruise Ports & Destinations
Keith Ellis, owner and publisher of a group of magazines dedicated to the cruise industry, and focussed on readers in the travel trade, has sold his portfolio to the owners of consumer magazine World of Cruising. He said today: “I am delighted to announce that Cruise Trade News, together with its partner publication Cruise Ports
January 2015
Disney Cruise Line introduces Frozen themed events
Disney Cruise Line introduces Frozen themed events
Disney Cruise Line is to add new experiences to its ships based on the hit movie Frozen. A new Frozen themed deck party will debut this summer on select Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailings to Europe and Alaska. The ship will be transformed into a winter wonderland for a day of Frozen themed entertainment.
January 2015
Queen Victoria Debuts Re-Fit on 2015 World Voyage
Queen Victoria Debuts Re-Fit on 2015 World Voyage
Cunard Line’s Queen Victoria embarked on the start of her 2015 World Voyage last week following an intensive 20-day refurbishment project. The refurbishment works were carried out at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg. During the works nine new single staterooms were installed, existing furnishings were refreshed and enhancements were made to the outdoor
January 2015
Koningsdam’s summer 2016 itineraries unveiled
Koningsdam’s summer 2016 itineraries unveiled
Holland America Line have released details of the summer 2016 itineraries for new vessel Koningsdam due for delivery on 20 February 2016. Previously only the itineraries up to May had been released. As of 21 May the vessel will be home ported in Amsterdam following a repositioning sailing from the Mediterranean. “For the first summer
January 2015
Pullmantur targets British cruise market
Pullmantur targets British cruise market
Spanish cruise line Pullmantur Cruises has appointed Fred.\ Holidays as its UK’s General Sales Agent and are now actively seeking British cruise passengers through its dedicated Pullmantur Cruises UK website. The cruise line offers a Spanish-style cruise experience using five vessels, Empress, Monarch, Sovereign, Horizon and Zenith, which were once operated by Royal Caribbean International
January 2015
Britannia to offer 20 artisan gins on-board
Britannia to offer 20 artisan gins on-board
When P&O Cruises’ Britannia launches in March she is expected to be the embodiment of the spirit of modern Britain. Recently we learned that this includes offering a Great British Gin Menu in The Crows Nest lounge. Here you will be able to enjoy customised gin cocktails, gin tasting sessions, or a classic Gin and
January 2015