Canyon Ranch Sets Sail With Celebrity
Canyon Ranch Sets Sail With Celebrity
Jo Foley reports on a new venture for well-being on the waves as Celebrity Cruises join forces with the Canyon Ranch group The cruise industry is always on the lookout for ways to help enhance the passenger experience, so much so there is hardly ever a dull moment at sea these days. Each season new
April 2014
It’s a Matter of Class
It’s a Matter of Class
Cruising’s top blogger John Honeywell, aka Captain Greybeard, considers the class implications of a new trend at sea Celebrity Cruises’ introduction of a new Suite Class is further evidence that the much-derided class divisions so familiar from the days of travel by liner are actually the way forward. To satisfy passengers prepared to pay more
April 2014
Britto Inspired Store to Hit Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruises have already announced many features of the new ship that will create the largest and most innovative cruise ship yet. A deal with DreamWorks Animation has recently been established and the musical Chicago is set to be the signature show on the new vessel. Royal Caribbean have recently announced another feature of
August 2010
P&O Azura presents innovative wine-tasting in The Glass House
Olly Smith has been on a number of trips on the Azura and has a few more planned throughout the year. During these cruise breaks he has presented a number of wine-tasting sessions at The Glass House and also taken part in one-to-one discussions where he enjoys listening to feedback about the different wines from
July 2010
Silversea announces Priority List for Silver Spirit
SILVER SPIRIT PRIORITY LIST Silversea are delighted to announce the opening of a Priority List for Silver Spirit’s three inaugural voyages. A summary of the voyages are shown below. A deposit of £1,000 per person for the Grand Inaugural Voyage or a £500 per person for the 2009 Holiday Spirit or the 2010 Maiden Crossing
December 2008
Crystal Cruises offer Price Guarantee and Protection
Crystal Cruises offer Price Guarantee and Protection. Crystal cruises have developed the Crystal Assurance Plan. This new plan includes several policies that will guarantee your cruise booking and offer the security and peace of mind that you are making the smartest choice when you book with Crystal Cruises.
October 2008
Royal Caribbean launch Oasis of the Seas in 2009
INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION ARE CORNERSTONES OF THE NEIGHBORHOODS ONBOARD ROYAL CARIBBEAN%u2019S OASIS OF THE SEAS Steeped in a philosophy that innovation and imaginationcontribute to a remarkable cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean has onceagain raised the bar with the announcement of the latest amenities onits newest ship, Oasis of the Seas. Launching in late 2009, Oasis ofthe
July 2008
P&O Introduce New Smoking Policies
Since the introduction of UK legislation banning smoking in public spaces last year, P&O have been closely monitoring the reaction of passengers smoking on board their ships. As a result, it became clear that the acceptance of smoking inside public areas had declined to such an extent that they have decided to change their smoking
July 2008
LATEST AND GREATEST
All the latest and greatest developments in the World of Spas, with editor Jo Foley Life, Liberty & Wellness! Keeping fit, healthy and slim has never been easier on board with more and more ships offering pampering, wellness and fitness programmes. The latest is a virtual personal trainer kiosk on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the
June 2008
Out on a limb
Pretty Pins This is the season when legs are on show – in all their glory. So, before baring them to the summer sun, it’s worth paying them a little care and attention. Easy now with Pretty Polly’s new Love Legs Prepare to Bare care which consists of 14 different products, all dedicated to helping
June 2008
NCL’S NEW WAVE
NCL has revealed its New Wave Staterooms, signalling the launch of the most innovative living space at sea. Designed for its F3 next generation of Freestyle ships, the New Wave standard, New Wave balcony and New Wave deluxe staterooms represent”a giant leap forward in cruise ship accommodation with a completely fresh take on bathroom design,
June 2008
A SEA-DREAM FOR ’09
New ports in both Europe and the Caribbean and a series of early-booking offers highlight the new 2009 itineraries for the SeaDream Yacht Club. In Europe from May to October, the 110-guest SeaDream I and II will sail across the wider Mediterranean, in the Adriatic, the Aegean Sea, up into Croatia and to North Africa.
June 2008
THE THREE QUEENS HISTORIC MEETING IN NEW YORK
January 13 saw a remarkable cruise confluence in the historic setting of the port of New York. The unique ‘Royal Rendezvous’ saw all three of Cunard’s famous ‘Queens’ – the venerable Queen Elizabeth 2, the massive Queen Mary 2 and the new Queen Victoria – in the same harbour at the same time. The QE2
March 2008
MSC Cruises marks début of MSC Poesia in Dover
MSC Cruises will mark the debut of their new 89,600-ton MSC Poesia in Dover on April 5 with a star-studded VIP event to celebrate the first-ever launch of one of their ships outside Italy. In line with company tradition, the event will be attended by legendary Hollywood actress Sophia Loren, godmother to the new vessel,
March 2008
PRINCESS CRUISES UNVEILS LARGEST EVER FLEET IN EUROPE IN 2009
In light of the continuing success of Princess Cruises in Europe in 2008, the line has just announced the biggest ever fleet to sail here in 2009, including its three newest superliners, and increased capacity for the UK market with the Grand Princess sailing Mediterranean cruises from Southampton. The 2,600-passenger Grand Princess will replace the
February 2008
Costa 2009 Worldwide Voyages
The Romance of Travel Renewed: Costa Unveils Its 2009 Worldwide Voyages on More Than 100 Different Itineraries Aboard 14 Ships Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica to Debut in April and May 2009 In 2009, travelers may experience the romance of travel renewed in 250 ports, on more than 100 different itineraries and in 78 countries
February 2008