The private island destination was introduced by sister brand Royal Caribbean International and features on Celebrity Cruises’ new short Caribbean itinerary offerings.Visiting passengers disembarked from Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Beyond earlier this week.The award-winning attraction features the adults-only beachfront experience, Hideaway Beach which has a DJ, four bars and … [Read more...]
Competition: Win a seven-night Mediterranean cruise with Princess Cruises
Win a Mediterranean cruise onboard Sun Princess. Credit: Princess Cruises Sponsored by Princess Cruises Author: Rachel Reilly Published on: 25 April 2024 Updated on: 25 April 2024 Princess Cruises is giving away a seven-night all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise on board its newest ship, Sun Princess, with flights for two As Sun Princess departs from the Greek capital of … [Read more...]
NCL marks milestone with float out of Norwegian Aqua
The first of the NCL’s expanded Prima Plus class vessels will be 10 per cent larger than the first two Prima class ships.The float out from the dry dock at the Fincantieri yard in Marghera near Venice signifies completion of the external work done on the ship ahead of its debut in April 2025.NCL president David Herrera said: “We are excited to celebrate another milestone with our partners at … [Read more...]
Hannah Waddingham christens Sun Princess
The maritime tradition took place onboard the vessel in the new Princess Arena. Waddingham joyously pronounced: “I name this ship Sun Princess. May God bless her and all who sail on her.”She then released the celebratory bottle of Champagne to smash against the ship wishing good fortune to all of the ship’s guests and crew sailing to incredible destinations all over the world. John Padgett, … [Read more...]
Heaven on the high seas: Tom Parker Bowles on his P&O Cruises' voyage
The writer – the son of Queen Camilla – will be onboard Arvia as part of a 14-night Mediterranean cruise from Southampton that departs on May 12, 2024.Will Payne caught up with the former Masterchef star ahead of the sailing…What are you most looking forward to about your sailing?A few days on the Arvia is a very exciting prospect indeed. Not only do I get to cruise the Mediterranean with my dear … [Read more...]
Atlas Ocean Voyages announces 2025-26 Antarctica season
Offering 37 departures aboard the expedition yacht fleet of World Voyager, World Navigator and World Traveller, this will mark the third season featuring the entire Atlas Ocean Voyages fleet in the region.James Rodriguez, chief executive, said: “Antarctica continues to be the most popular and in-demand region for Atlas Ocean Voyages.“We look forward to once again positioning all three expedition … [Read more...]
Cunard takes delivery of new ship Queen Anne
The ceremony was attended by Italian minister of enterprises Adolfo Urso and Italian minister for relations with parliament Luca Ciriani.Katie McAlister, president of Cunard; Paul Ludlow, president of Carnival UK; and Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and managing director of Fincantieri were also present.The 3,000-passenger ship, the 249th vessel to sail under the Cunard flag – and the third built by … [Read more...]
Australian Traditional Owners announced as godparents of Seabourn Pursuit
The line said the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners’ appointment “serves as a symbolic gesture of stewardship and responsibility toward the environment and the communities that Seabourn visits, as well as Seabourn’s commitment to sustainable tourism”.The naming ceremony will take place during Seabourn Pursuit’s June 22-July 4 sailing in the Kimberley region.The Wunambal Gaambera people are the … [Read more...]
Record-breaking number of Brits took a cruise in 2023
In data published yesterday (April 17), CLIA also revealed that the Mediterranean remains the most popular destination for cruise travellers from the UK and Ireland. With 35 per cent travelling there in 2023, 29 per cent to Northern Europe and 12 per cent to the Caribbean.Exploration destinations have seen a 53 per cent increase in passenger numbers year-on-year and the average age of UK and … [Read more...]
Viking announces new Mongolia extension for China voyages
The five-night, fully guided pre- or post-extension will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the region, from the ancient city of Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi Desert.The five-night, fully guided pre- or post-extension will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the region, from the ancient city of Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi Desert. The Spirit … [Read more...]
World of Cruising announces new podcast
Produced by Jonny Heather and aimed at anyone with an interest in cruise, CruiseCast will offer listeners all the latest cruise news, views and ship reviews.Each month our SEO and heritage editor, Calum Brown, and senior digital editor, Kaye Holland will host a studio discussion with cruise industry guests covering all the latest talking points. On the rationale for the podcast, Kaye Holland said: … [Read more...]
Boxing legend Frank Bruno to join Cunard voyage
Bruno will sail on the 3,000 passenger Queen as part of her 14-night British Isles Festival Voyage which departs from Southampton on May 24.The 62-year-old will discuss the highs and lows of life of his life in the ring including his bouts against Mike Tyson in an intimate Q&A in Queen Anne’s Royal Court Theatre An active mental health campaigner, the boxing legend will also talk about his … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises reveals name of third world class ship
Work has officially commenced on MSC World Asia. The name follows the format of the World class ships which pay homage to the different continents. World Asia will feature signature design touches, experiences and features inspired by the continent.MSC World Asia will become the fourth ship powered by liquified natural gas (LNG) to join MSC Cruises fleet.Meanwhile, sister ship MSC World America … [Read more...]
Windstar Cruises to add two new ships to its fleet
The first of the pair of 224-passenger ships, Star Seeker, is under construction at the WestSEA shipyard in Portugal and is due to be delivered in December 2025. Star Seeker will be followed by Star Explorer a year later.Each ship has 112 suites, featuring private verandas and infinity windows, as well as two new Owner’s Suites with wrap-around balconies.With a capacity for 224 guests and a staff … [Read more...]
Solar eclipse: Cruise guests among first to experience 2024 eclipse
Sailing down the Gulf of California, guests onboard Swan Hellenic's SH Diana witnessed the total eclipse, with the line stating the guests "were quite possibly the first people in the world to see it". Paul D. Maley, from NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society, was onboard the cruise to offer insights to guests as well as Dr. Michael Shara, from the American Museum of Natural … [Read more...]
New issue out now
The April issue of World of Cruising is out now. You can read all about editor Sarah Riches’ epic 11-night 'Pharaohs and Pyramids' cruise down the River Nile onboard Viking Aton (page 30), and get the low-down on Celestyal Journey (page 24) – Celestyal’s newest ship.Elsewhere we asked locals to lift the lid on Barbados (page 74), New York (page 80) and the Baltics (page 88) while former Neighbours … [Read more...]
Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham named godmother of Sun Princess
Waddingham, who has held roles in Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones and Sex Education and hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, will next be seen in The Fall Guy opposite Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Earlier this year, Waddingham earned a Bafta TV Award nomination for her own Apple TV+ holiday special Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas. The award-winning actress and performer joins a … [Read more...]
American actor Jonathon Bennett named godfather of Carnival Firenze
The 5,260-guest Carnival Firenze is the second ship to transfer to the Carnival fleet from sister line Costa Cruises, following Carnival Venezia.Stage and screen star Bennett, is best known playing Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls and Sir Robin in Spamalot.Carnival Firenze will be christened in Long Beach, California on April 24, before embarking on its first sailing as part of the Carnival fleet the … [Read more...]
Riviera Travel removes single supplements on Rhine and Rhone itineraries
The river cruise and escorted tour specialist is offering 533 cabins to solo travellers on select departures in August and October.Itineraries include the Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg voyage, Rhine & Moselle, Rhine Cruise to Switzerland, and the Burgundy, the River Rhône & Provence cruise.Prices for the Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg cruise start from £2,749 for an August … [Read more...]
Competition: Win a river cruise with Riviera Travel
Moon river, wider than a mile / I’m crossing you in style some day... Two drifters, off to see the world / There’s such a lot of world to see.... sang the actress Audrey Hepburn in the classic 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Hepburn was right – there is such a lot of world to see. And if, like Hepburn, you’ve always dreamt of drifting down a river in style, then you may be in luck as Riviera … [Read more...]