Life as a cadet on-board Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas
Life as a cadet on-board Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas
As part of ‘Seafarers Awareness Week’, Seafarers UK has put together a video on the role a cadet plays on-board Royal Caribbean’s latest cruise ship Anthem of the Seas. Around 1,500 crew members work tirelessly behind the scenes on-board this technologically-advanced cruise ship to ensure customers have a smooth holiday experience. The crew is made
June 2015
Nine killed as plane carrying cruise passengers crashes in Alaska
Nine killed as plane carrying cruise passengers crashes in Alaska
Nine people have been killed when a sightseeing plane on a shore excursion crashed into a cliff near Ketchikan, Alaska. Eight of those on-board the turboprop DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter aircraft were passengers from Holland America Line’s MS Westerdam. The plane was on a ‘Misty Fjords Floatplane’ shore excursion sold through the cruise line when the
June 2015
Carnival Vista’s coin ceremony, with a little help from her ‘godchild’
Carnival Vista’s coin ceremony, with a little help from her ‘godchild’
Carnival Vista has reached the next construction milestone with the traditional coin ceremony signifying the exterior of the hull is now complete. The maritime tradition of welding a commemorative coin to the ship’s mast, otherwise known as ‘mast stepping’, dates back to ancient Roman times when it was believed that these would bring good luck
June 2015
The cruise industry’s contribution to the British economy grew in 2014
The cruise industry’s contribution to the British economy grew in 2014
The cruise industry’s contribution to the British economy grew in 2014, according to a report released today by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). The industry’s direct contribution to the UK economy, including items such as goods and services purchased by the cruise lines, and the salaries of their employees, grew to €3.155 billion (£2.247
June 2015
MSC Meraviglia 2017 itineraries go on sale as steel for MSC Seaside is cut
MSC Meraviglia 2017 itineraries go on sale as steel for MSC Seaside is cut
MSC Cruises has opened up bookings for inaugural summer 2017 cruises on-board MSC Meraviglia at the same time the steel cutting ceremony for MSC Seaside took place. Sales of cruises on-board MSC Meraviglia have been exclusively opened up to existing customers who are MSC Club members. The itineraries go on general sale on 5 July.
June 2015
Harmony of the Seas float-out in pictures
Harmony of the Seas float-out in pictures
On Friday Harmony of the Seas, currently under construction at the STX France shipyard in St Nazaire, France, was floated out of the dry-dock and moved over to the outfitting dock. This was the first time the 362 metre-long passenger cruise ship had taken to the water. Shortly before 7am local time the ship travelled
June 2015
Spectacular maiden arrival in Hong Kong for Quantum of the Seas
Spectacular maiden arrival in Hong Kong for Quantum of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas, the largest cruise ship to visit Asia, made a spectacular entrance to Hong Kong’s Victoria harbour today. The ship, which debuted in Southampton last October, will be based in Shanghai. Sister ship Anthem of the Seas is sailing from the UK throughout the summer. The ships carry up to 4,905 passengers
June 2015
Life On-board with Elizabeth Philips, Britannia’s youngest deck officer
Life On-board with Elizabeth Philips, Britannia’s youngest deck officer
Elizabeth Phillips was pictured in the last issue of World of Cruising presenting a posy to Her Majesty the Queen after the christening of P&O Cruises’ Britannia. Now we find out more about the 23-year old who is the ship’s youngest deck officer. You are from the Isles of Scilly. Has the sea always been
June 2015
What Viking Star means for cruising – and for the next generation
What Viking Star means for cruising – and for the next generation
There are two main occupational hazards to being a writer specialising in cruise travel – and I’m not talking here about the potential damage to my waistline or my liver. The first problem is that every time I set off to see another ship my friends, family, colleagues and workmates all assume that I’m taking
June 2015
Secrets the cruise lines don’t tell their passengers
Secrets the cruise lines don’t tell their passengers
We are lovingly bombarded with images of stunning ocean going vessels, tempted with the opportunity to visit several superb destinations in one holiday and then pushed further into consideration by the too-good-tobe-true low prices and added extras. In short, the brochures and Facebook pages of our favourite cruise lines suck us in with their charms
June 2015
Disney Magic’s inaugural visit to Norway
Disney Magic’s inaugural visit to Norway
Disney Magic arrived in Geiranger, Norway, yesterday on its inaugural visit to Norway. The cruise ship is sailing on its first ever Norwegian Fjords itinerary, which also is the cruise line’s first European itinerary for 2015. Disney cruise passengers used the SeaWalk pontoon, an innovative floating pier, while passengers on the Saga Pearl II, also
June 2015
Carnival bans passengers from carrying bottled water aboard to combat alcohol smuggling
Carnival bans passengers from carrying bottled water aboard to combat alcohol smuggling
Carnival Cruise Lines is to ban passengers from carrying bottled water and other bottled drinks on-board its ships. The company claims the move is to prevent guests “smuggling” alcohol on board in soft drinks bottles. Passengers will be required to dispose of most bottle liquids before embarkation and when returning from shore on visits to
June 2015
Explorer John Hemming to sail with Rainforest Cruises
Explorer John Hemming to sail with Rainforest Cruises
Celebrated explorer John Hemming is to sail with Rainforest Cruises aboard Peruvian riverboat Delfin II on a five-day river cruise in February 2016. Hemming is a world-renowned expert and best-selling author with 11 titles to his name, specialising in Amazon tribes and the Incan civilisation. He will be sailing with Amazon-specialist Rainforest Cruises and will
June 2015
Cunard’s Three Queens Liverpool event in photographs
Cunard’s Three Queens Liverpool event in photographs
The spectacular gathering of Cunard’s 3 Queens on the Mersey has been hailed as the biggest waterfront event in the history of Liverpool. The free show on Bank Holiday Monday 25 May 2015 was watched by an estimated 1.3 million as Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth sailed majestically up the river in
June 2015
Photos of the construction of Harmony of the Seas (June 2015)
Photos of the construction of Harmony of the Seas (June 2015)
Royal Caribbean has released a new batch of photographs showing the current build progress of their latest Oasis-class ship, Harmony of the Seas. The third-Oasis class ship to be ordered by Royal Caribbean, Harmony of the Seas will incorporate some of the features introduced in the Quantum-class of ships including the Makr Shakr Bionic Bar, Virtual
June 2015