Top 10 Jewels of the Mediterranean Sea
Top 10 Jewels of the Mediterranean Sea
From the french riviera to the Amalfi coast, and from Balearic beats to stunning Santorini, here‘s our top ten guide to Europe‘s playground. By Lesley Bellew CORSICA As the sun sets over Calvi in the island’s north-west, the granite mountains turn pink. With superyachts lined up in Port de Plaisance you might be on
May 2016
A Legend in the Kitchen: Chef Eddy Barretto on board Star Legend
A Legend in the Kitchen: Chef Eddy Barretto on board Star Legend
Chef Eddy Barretto has moved from supervising 9,000 meals a day on the biggest cruise ships in the world to catering for just 160 passengers on one of Windstar’s luxury motor yachts. By Robin Maclear Star Legend was built in 1990 and designed by Peter Yran and Bjorn Storbraataen, whose prolific Oslo-based design group has
May 2016
Cruise in Style aboard the Star Flyer
Cruise in Style aboard the Star Flyer
Tall ship Star Flyer evokes the era of Onedin Line and Cutty Sark, but is not short of modern-day comforts. By Gary Buchanan As a young man living on the Fife coast in the 1970s, The Onedin line was the highlight of my Sunday night television viewing. Inspired by the power of Khachaturian’s emotive music
May 2016
Sailing along the Rhine and Moselle rivers on A-Rosa Flora
Sailing along the Rhine and Moselle rivers on A-Rosa Flora
Jeannine Williamson enjoyed the taste of life on Flora, cruising along the Rhine and Moselle rivers. “If it’s good for your soul it can’t be bad for you,” says wine producer Erben Dillinger as he raises another glass of Riesling and invites us to join him in a tasting that quickly dispels any stereotypical views
May 2016
NCL adds karting and hover craft bumper cars to its new Chinese ship
NCL adds karting and hover craft bumper cars to its new Chinese ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the flagship features of its new China-bound ship, Norwegian Joy, including karting, virtual reality experiences, and bumper cars. Currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, the new ship will be tailored specifically for the Chinese cruise market. It will include superior accommodation, international luxury shopping boutiques,
March 2016
P&O Cruises launches its biggest holiday programme for 2017/18
P&O Cruises launches its biggest holiday programme for 2017/18
P&O Cruises will soon open up bookings for 2017/18 as the cruise line launches its biggest and most varied holiday collection yet. The 2017/18 itineraries offer greater choice with new destinations, more no-fly cruises sailing from the UK, more discovery cruise options, a 2018 world cruise collection, scenic cruising, special event cruises, new seven- and
March 2016
Behind the scenes in the countdown to Koningsdam
Behind the scenes in the countdown to Koningsdam
Holland America Line has launched a new video series entitled “Countdown to Koningsdam” touring behind-the-scenes of the forthcoming cruise ship. The videos are presented by Cruise Director Johnathan Rogers and provide a construction update on the ship which is currently under construction at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. Further video updates will be released in
March 2016
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines releases its 2017/18 itineraries
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines releases its 2017/18 itineraries
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has opened up bookings for its latest 2017/18 itineraries. Its fleet of four smaller, intimate ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – will be visiting 220 destinations in 70 countries around the globe. Their ships will sail from a total of ten regional British departure ports: Southampton, Dover, Harwich,
March 2016
The Wave Awards raises £2,000 for Mercy Ships
The Wave Awards raises £2,000 for Mercy Ships
A total of £2,000 was raised at this year’s The Wave Awards for the charity Mercy Ships. Attendees to The Wave Awards ceremony last month at Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London, donated £1,550 as part of the charity raffle. Real Response Media topped up the donation to £2,000. Prizes that had been donated to
March 2016
Captain and senior leadership team named for Seven Seas Explorer
Captain and senior leadership team named for Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has named the Captain and shipboard senior leadership team for its forthcoming cruise ship, Seven Seas Explorer. Master of Seven Seas Explorer will be Captain Stanislas Gerard Jean Mercier De Lacombe. He will lead a senior leadership team including Franck Galzy, General Manager; Aurelien Dumeylet, Executive Chef; Luca Griggi, Chief Engineer;
March 2016
NCL names its new Chinese ship ‘Norwegian Joy’
NCL names its new Chinese ship ‘Norwegian Joy’
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the English and Chinese names of its forthcoming ship, due to launch in Summer 2017. The ship, originally to be named Norwegian Bliss, will now be named Norwegian Joy, which translates into Chinese as 喜悦号 (Xǐ Yuè Hào). Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Chief Executive Officer Frank Del Rio said: “After
March 2016
From sauna to snow room the Vikings have it covered
From sauna to snow room the Vikings have it covered
Strange things happen at sea, but few are stranger than finding yourself in the middle of a snowball fight wearing just a swimsuit. I suppose when your cruise brand is called Viking, a word synonymous with action and vigour, any on-board spa must also adhere to these concepts while still incorporating the pampering and comfort
February 2016
Life on-board with John Heald, Carnival’s Brand Ambassador
Life on-board with John Heald, Carnival’s Brand Ambassador
Hello. My name is John Heald and for 29 years and counting I have proudly worked for Carnival Cruise Lines as a bar waiter, assistant cruise director, cruise director and now the company’s brand ambassador. When my friend Captain Greybeard (aka John Honeywell) asked me to write about ship life I thought about boring you
February 2016
Princess Cruises ships to be adorned with giant Sea Witch
Princess Cruises ships to be adorned with giant Sea Witch
Princess Cruises is the latest operator to start decorating the hulls of its ships. The company’s trademark Sea Witch is to be emblazoned across their bows in an way that outdoes P&O Cruises’ Union Jacks, and rivals the artwork on Norwegian Cruise Line vessels. The new look was unveiled today on Majestic Princess as the
February 2016
Captain Dino Sagani Named Master of Majestic Princess
Captain Dino Sagani has been named master of Majestic Princess, and Captain Craig Street has been appointed as relief Captain. Captain Sagani will lead a senior officer team with more than a combined 100 years of seagoing experience between them. He has worked for Princess Cruises for over 21 years having commanded a variety of
February 2016
Ponant partners with catering centre Ducasse Conseil
Ponant partners with catering centre Ducasse Conseil
Luxury French cruise line Ponant has announced that it is joining forces with Ducasse Conseil, a catering centre of excellence run by Alain Ducasse Entreprise. In its quest for culinary excellence the cruise line has chosen to work with Ducasse Conseil, the Alain Ducasse Entreprise expert consulting arm. Established in 2000, Ducasse Conseil offers businesses
January 2016