Viking Star-crossed lovers
Viking Star-crossed lovers
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we bring you the story of two Viking Cruises’ employees, Princess Pearl Guzman and Putu Gede, both from the Philippines, who met while working onboard Viking Star. They fell in love and tied the knot last year, proving a cruise ship really can be a love boat! Where did you
February 2017
Record broken for the furthest south sailed by The World
Record broken for the furthest south sailed by The World
The World private residential ship has broken the record for the most southerly navigation reaching 78°43•997´S and 163°41•421´W at the Bay of Whales in Antarctica’s Ross Sea. The World recorded the polar record at 10:41hrs Ship’s time (New Zealand time) on January 28, 2017. The vessel is a 43,188-ton private yacht commanded by Captain Dag H.
January 2017
New BBC HD channel now available on P&O and Cunard fleets
New BBC HD channel now available on P&O and Cunard fleets
BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of a global entertainment channel, BBC HD, the company’s first channel produced exclusively for cruise ships and the wider maritime market. It will go live through Global Eagle Entertainment’s (GEE) MTN TV network, with P&O UK and Cunard being the first to offer this to their guests from this
January 2017
10 iconic film locations you can visit on cruises
10 iconic film locations you can visit on cruises
Step straight off your cruise ship and into a film set – find your inner Lara Croft at the incredible Angkor Wat, dream of Mark Darcy in Phuket or enter the billionaires’ playground on the French Riviera, where Edina and Patsy wreaked ’ab fab’ havoc. 1 – ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE COTE D’AZUR, FRANCE When
January 2017
Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2018 and 2019 deployment
Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2018 and 2019 deployment
Highlights include five ships in European waters, among them Norwegian Breakaway in the Baltic from Copenhagen and Warnemünde, Norwegian Escape sailing to the Caribbean and Bermuda from New York, Norwegian Bliss sailing to Alaska from Seattle and bucket list destinations including Cape Horn and the Panama Canal. Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its summer 2018
December 2016
Top 10 river cruises
Top 10 river cruises
River cruising is on the crest of a wave, as more of us discover the joys of sailing through majestic landscapes into the very heart of the world’s great cities. Where will your journey take you? Here’s our guide to ten of the greatest waterways on earth. 1 – RHINE Winding its way through six countries
December 2016
Top 10 Kids’ Cruises
Top 10 Kids’ Cruises
A cruise should be a treasure trove of golden memories – especially for kids. But today’s youngsters are a demanding bunch, so have the cruise lines raised their game? Cruising might just be the perfect family vacation. It’s not only the safe, hassle-free environment that makes a holiday afloat so attractive (though that’s a big
November 2016
Fred. Olsen’s Black Watch to undergo multi-million Pound refurbishment
Fred. Olsen’s Black Watch to undergo multi-million Pound refurbishment
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 804-guest Black Watch will be entering dry dock at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in November 2016. The ship will undergo engineering works, general maintenance and refurbishment during the dry dock, as well as the creation of new public areas and guest facilities, as part of a multi-million Pound investment.
October 2016
Going the extra mile – a 35-day cruise with P&O
Going the extra mile – a 35-day cruise with P&O
Some people like their sailings short and sweet. But if you’ve got the cruising bug, how about a trip that really lets you stretch your sea legs? Thirty-five nights. Five weeks. Eight hundred and forty hours. However you stack it, P&O’s Caribbean and USA itinerary is a whopper. And while many cruisers would sign up without
October 2016
Best possible taste – Cunard’s Queen Mary 2
Best possible taste – Cunard’s Queen Mary 2
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 has an elegant new look – but, thanks to Masterchef Nick Oldroyd, the improvements are much more than skin deep, as John Honeywell reports. Even on a ship as grand as Queen Mary 2, £90 million buys a lot of enhancements. Among the headline-grabbers after her recent spell in dry dock were
October 2016
Could you find the perfect partner on a cruise ship?
Could you find the perfect partner on a cruise ship?
Writer Fran Golden did just that – and here’s how you can too Abalmy night in the Caribbean, a ship under twinkling stars, live salsa, arms entwined, hips swaying, a first kiss … No, that’s not a scene from the old TV show “The Love Boat:’ It’s a snapshot from my life. A rather important
October 2016
Merchant Navy Medal for Saga cruises’ Senior Captain
Merchant Navy Medal for Saga cruises’ Senior Captain
Saga’s senior captain, Philip Rentell, is one of 13 recipients of the new Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service, awarded for “exemplary service and devotion to duty.” Philip, who addresses his intrepid passengers as “Saganauts” and is due to retire next year, has been at sea since 1969. He will be at the helm of
September 2016
The best cruises for foodies
The best cruises for foodies
Food is an integral part of cruising, and ships are tempting passengers with celebrity chefs, gourmet cuisine and cookery schools. Here are five ships to whet your appetite. OCEANIA CRUISES: OCEANIA MARINA This cruise line has earned a reputation for elegant and refined dining. French chef, television personality and author Jacques Pepin is the executive
September 2016
Passenger Favourites Shortlist for the final rounds of the Wave Awards
Passenger Favourites Shortlist for the final rounds of the Wave Awards
The shortlist for the 2017 Passenger Favourites categories has been announced today. Based on public votes to date we now have a shortlist of cruise lines, destinations, agents and airlines for you to vote on to decide the nation’s favourites. The shortlist runs over 7 categories and your vote will help decide who wins this
September 2016
The Dos and Don’ts when choosing a Travel Insurance
The Dos and Don’ts when choosing a Travel Insurance
You are thousands of miles from home and you’re having the time of your life. But if something goes wrong, will your insurance company come to the rescue? Here’s how to make sure they do . By Jane Archer It might not be the sexiest of subjects, but making sure you are properly insured is
September 2016
Star on Board… Michaela Strachan
Star on Board… Michaela Strachan
Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan, 50, lives in South Africa with her partner Nick Chavallier and their 11-year-old son Ollie. The whole family loves to travel, and this summer Michaela will be cruising to Iceland with Saga. Interview: Lesley Bellew What is your first holiday memory? I have vague recollections of going to Sandbanks, near Bournemouth,
August 2016