Holland America Line announces new partnerships and suite upgrades
Holland America Line announces new partnerships and suite upgrades
Holland America Line has announced three new partnerships alongside suite upgrades on its Signature, Vista and R class ships. Partnerships The cruise line is partnering with BBC Earth, AFAR Media and Utrip. Its partnership with BBC Earth will bring fun and factual entertainment on-board its fleet. Guests will enjoy ground-breaking concerts, films, shows, children’s activities
November 2015
A kid’s guide to Britannia
A kid’s guide to Britannia
It’s no real surprise to find Rhys Hunt on a cruise ship; his mother, Louise, was chosen to be the madrina for P&O Cruises’ Britannia. She smashed a bottle of Prosecco against the vessel’s hull when it was floated out of dry-dock, more than a year before The Queen followed her example at the ship’s
October 2015
Life on-board with Mark Symonds, captain of Crystal Symphony
Life on-board with Mark Symonds, captain of Crystal Symphony
Interview with Mark Symonds, captain of Crystal Symphony. Did other members of your family work at sea, or was it just a love of the sea that led you into a maritime career? My father had ambitions to join the Fleet Air Arm, but I am the first member of my family to go to
October 2015
New enhancements revealed on Norwegian Epic
New enhancements revealed on Norwegian Epic
Guests boarding Norwegian Epic in Southampton on Monday were amongst the first to see the new enhancements installed on the ship following three weeks in dry dock. Norwegian Cruise Line’s second largest ship now boasts new features including Broadway musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert, entertainment venue The Cavern Club, library and refreshed spaces. The
October 2015
Azamara reveals new images of Quest and Journey upgrades
Azamara reveals new images of Quest and Journey upgrades
Azamara Club Cruises has released new images of the forthcoming renovation works that Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey will receive in dry dock early next year. Termed ‘Reimagine Azamara’, the project will see cabins and public spaces overhauled. The cruise line has contracted several of the world’s leading design consultants for the hospitality, leisure and
October 2015
Princess Cruises names its new China-bound ship Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises names its new China-bound ship Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises has announced that its latest ship will be named Majestic Princess and that it will be based in Shanghai, China, year-round. On order for delivery by summer 2017, Majestic Princess will be the first vessel from the cruise line built specifically for Chinese guests incorporating a blend of international and Chinese features. The
October 2015
Cunard reveals new look suites and restaurants on Queen Mary 2
Cunard reveals new look suites and restaurants on Queen Mary 2
Cunard has revealed its plans for the upgrades planned for the Queens and Princess Grill suites and restaurants on Queen Mary 2 when she enters dry-dock in 2016. Cunard’s iconic flagship will stay true to her classic art deco heritage, while offering updated, crisp, contemporary interiors re-designed for today’s travellers. The Cunard Grills experience affords
October 2015
Saga’s new Captain takes command for the first time
Saga’s new Captain takes command for the first time
It will be another 14 years before Nick Sunderland reaches the age of 50 and qualifies to take a Saga holiday. But he will be rubbing shoulders with Saga cruise passengers for the foreseeable future, after taking command of small ship Saga Pearl II for the first time this week. Fresh-faced Captain Nick, who is
September 2015
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines rolls out The Bookmark Café across its fleet
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines rolls out The Bookmark Café across its fleet
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled The Bookmark Café, its latest coffee and chocolate shop which can be found across its fleet of four cruise ships. The new café occupies the space previously used by Café Venus which was introduced during the ships’ dry-docks in 2013 and 2014. The new cafés, which adjoin the ships’
September 2015
Fred. Olsen lets its passengers control the cruise ship
Fred. Olsen lets its passengers control the cruise ship
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is gearing up for its latest mystery cruise whereby passengers are free to vote on which destination they head to each day. Known as the ‘You Choose Your Cruise’ itinerary passengers of the 929-passenger Braemar get to choose from a couple of destinations each day, forming a unique and bespoke itinerary.
September 2015
Quark Expeditions adds Ireland’s VOYA spa products to Ocean Endeavour
Quark Expeditions adds Ireland’s VOYA spa products to Ocean Endeavour
Quark Expeditions has partnered with premium spa provider VOYA aboard Ocean Endeavour to offer a range of spa treatments tailored to the line’s Antarctic travellers. Fresh from a multi-million dollar makeover, the 199-passenger Ocean Endeavour will feature a bright and open spa with a full menu of high-quality spa services using VOYA’s award-winning, organic, hand-harvested
September 2015
TV stars and celebrities to sail with Cruise & Maritime Voyages in 2016
TV stars and celebrities to sail with Cruise & Maritime Voyages in 2016
Cruise & Maritime Voyages has announced a wide selection of TV stars and celebrities who will sail on four of their itineraries in 2016. At Easter a seven-night Scottish Islands & Emerald Isle cruise aboard Astoria will welcome four famous stars. Yazz is a British pop singer best known for her 1988 dance track, “The
August 2015
Silversea adds overland adventures to complement its World Cruise 2016
Silversea adds overland adventures to complement its World Cruise 2016
Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has unveiled 20 overland adventures to complement its World Cruise 2016 aboard Silver Whisper, sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Venice. The optional land programmes will allow guests to witness spectacular natural wonders, from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to the magical scenery of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay; spot exotic wildlife, such
August 2015
Harmony of the Seas to feature new splash park for children
Harmony of the Seas to feature new splash park for children
Royal Caribbean’s latest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, will be the first in the fleet to début Splashaway Bay, an interactive aqua park for kids. Splashaway Bay will be a vibrant water-scape for kids and toddlers with sea creature water cannons, winding slides, a drench bucket and a multi-platform jungle-gym. This area will be installed
August 2015
‘Young’ Captain Nick takes the helm at Saga Cruises
‘Young’ Captain Nick takes the helm at Saga Cruises
As a youthful 36-year-old, Nick Sunderland is too young to go on a Saga holiday – but he has just landed a job as one of the company’s four cruise ship captains. A graduate of Durham University, he joins Saga from Holland America Line and will be taking turns at the controls of Saga Sapphire
August 2015
CMV’s Marco Polo celebrates 50 years since its first voyage to Montréal
CMV’s Marco Polo celebrates 50 years since its first voyage to Montréal
Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Marco Polo has celebrated the 50th anniversary of its maiden voyage from Leningrad to Montréal. Built in 1965 by Germany’s Wismar shipyard the vessel was launched as Alexandr Pushkin, named after the Russian poet. In April 1966 she began a series of voyages under the banner of the Baltic Shipping Company
August 2015