Cruise News

Book a 2023 cruise to brighten up your autumn/winter

Winter’s coming so now is the time when thoughts turn to planning a cruise abroad for next year. If you’re looking for an affordable break, a Marella cruise could be for you – especially if you can get a low deposit and spread the payments as well.

September 2022 • 3 min read

The Queen and cruise

Ahead of the Queen’s funeral, Kaye Holland looks at her Majesty’s life at sea.

September 2022 • 7 min read

The cruise industry pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Cruise lines and organisations have been paying tribute to The Queen, after her death aged 96.

September 2022 • 3 min read

Princess Cruises food and beverage director reveals all – from how many teabags are used to a dish everyone should try

Princess Cruises offers a mouth-watering selection of food and drink onboard, but have you ever wondered what it takes to direct the entirety of the food & beverage department onboard a Princess Cruises ship? Maria Harmadi, food and beverage director onboard Enchanted Princess tells all.

September 2022 • 3 min read

Oceania Cruises’ managing director, Bernard Carter, on new ship Vista and OceaniaNEXT

Oceania Cruises' EMEA senior vice president and managing director, Bernard Carter, discusses the line’s ongoing OceaniaNEXT project and how luxury cruising is evolving.

September 2022 • 2 min read

Regent Seven Seas Cruises' CEO Jason Montague: ‘Grandeur elevates our experience’

Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently held the keel laying ceremony for its new ship, Seven Seas Grandeur. Lucy Abbott speaks to the line’s president and CEO Jason Montague to discover more.

September 2022 • 2 min read

Franck Garanger, Explora Journeys' head of culinary, on catering for a cruise ship

Explora Journeys' head of culinary, Franck Garanger, lets us in on how the cruise line intends to stand out among the competition in the luxury cruise market.

September 2022 • 2 min read

Expert advice on accessible cruises

Cruise blogger/vlogger, Zoë Escudier-Davies – who runs the Cruising Wheelchair website – shares her experiences on board cruise ships and explains what could be done to improve accessibility.

September 2022 • 2 min read

Musical theatre legend Sir Tim Rice shares his adventures at sea

On an emotional European cruise aboard Seabourn Encore, Sir Tim reveals his love of travel – and why he can’t rely on a warm welcome in Bangkok.

August 2022 • 3 min read

Showtime at sea

Amy Morris, managing director of Pop Up Entertainment, sees a fabulous future for cruise-ship entertainment – and for young performers who choose it as a career.

August 2022 • 3 min read

‘Ancient Egypt still speaks to us today'

Ghislaine Wood is Deputy Director of the Sainsbury Centre. She is also a Viking godmother – and here she reveals the inspiration behind Viking-sponsored new show Visions of Ancient Egypt.

August 2022 • 3 min read

Learn all about Regent Seven Seas Cruises with their webinars

The all-inclusive luxury cruise line is hosting a webinar aimed at giving travellers’ an insight into their 2024-2025 Voyage Collection Debut.

August 2022 • 1 min read

Star on board: Judith Chalmers

TV travel icon Judith Chalmers on the joys of cruising, travelling to Barbados and back in a day, and why she never got the hang of packing a holiday suitcase.

August 2022 • 5 min read

Star on board: Graham Gooch

English cricket legend Graham will be bringing stories of sporting glory to a special Princess cruise this autumn.

August 2022 • 2 min read

"Why I love being a Viking godmother"

Lady Fiona Carnarvon manages affairs at Highclere Castle, recognised worldwide as Downton Abbey. She’s a writer, broadcaster and godmother to two Viking cruise ships.

August 2022 • 3 min read

First look at Explora Journeys’ ocean suites aboard Explora 1

New cruise line, Explora Journeys, has unveiled the design of their ocean terrace suites on first ship, Explora I, ahead of her maiden journey in May 2023.

July 2022 • 1 min read