We are pleased to announce this morning that your very own Cruising News has been awarded an Iglu Travel Award 2011 for Cruise News. There’s a lot of information to process when you’re choosing a cruise. So many more factors than just booking a room in a hotel. Which deck do you want to stay [...]
Music, magic, and a spot of Christmas shopping with P&O Cruises this December P&O Cruises have assembled some magical cruise itineraries for December as an antidote to those stressful days during the pre-Christmas period; two cruises even feature special guest performances by tenor Russell Watson and illusionist Derren Brown. The itineraries – to historic European [...]
It’s the wedding season, and future brides-to-be are bound to be keeping a close eye on this season’s ceremonies, hoping to pick up some tips for their own special day. A growing number of couples wanting a wedding with a difference are choosing to tie the knot at sea, finding that matrimony aboard a cruise [...]
This mornings report from Travel Weekly shows how Cruise lines will be forced to alter their itineraries to counteract higher fuel costs, implement stricter environmental regulations by the middle of the decade. The forecast came from Carnival UK chief executive David Dingle in an overview of the sector as part of the company’s 2011 annual [...]
The parents of Rebecca Coriam, who vanished from a Disney cruise ship fear they may never see her again. The alarm was raised last Tuesday after Rebecca Coriam, 24, was reported missing at sea after she failed to turn up for a shift on on board the luxury liner, Disney Wonder. Her mother Ann said: “We just [...]
August 15th, 2011 
Katherine Browne We are pleased to announce this morning that your very own Cruising News has been awarded an Iglu Travel Award 2011 for Cruise News.
There’s a lot of information to process when you’re choosing a cruise. So many more factors than just booking a room in a hotel. Which deck do you want to stay on? What sort of cabins are available? What are the provisions for going ashore? Read more »
May 24th, 2011 Katherine Browne Music, magic, and a spot of Christmas shopping with P&O Cruises this December
P&O Cruises have assembled some magical cruise itineraries for December as an antidote to those stressful days during the pre-Christmas period; two cruises even feature special guest performances by tenor Russell Watson and illusionist Derren Brown. The itineraries – to historic European cities – will be ideal venues for a spot of Christmas shopping.Just two, three and five nights in duration, the first cruise to depart is the Arcadia, on her three night cruise leaving Southampton on 3 December bound for Zeebrugge (for Bruges) and Le Havre (for Paris and Honfleur). The cruise fare includes all meals and accommodation, and a performance by self-styled ‘People’s Tenor’ Russell Watson. Read more »
April 6th, 2011 Katherine Browne It’s the wedding season, and future brides-to-be are bound to be keeping a close eye on this season’s ceremonies, hoping to pick up some tips for their own special day.
A growing number of couples wanting a wedding with a difference are choosing to tie the knot at sea, finding that matrimony aboard a cruise ship provides the perfect combination of wedding, honeymoon and romantic setting rolled into one. Read more »
March 30th, 2011 Katherine Browne This mornings report from Travel Weekly shows how Cruise lines will be forced to alter their itineraries to counteract higher fuel costs, implement stricter environmental regulations by the middle of the decade.
The forecast came from Carnival UK chief executive David Dingle in an overview of the sector as part of the company’s 2011 annual cruise report. The report states that new rules will require all cruise lines to make changes in the way they operate. To meet its own environmental targets, Carnival UK claims to have reduced fuel consumption by more than 5% in each of the last two years and continues to do so. Read more »
March 29th, 2011 Angela Thatcher The parents of Rebecca Coriam, who vanished from a Disney cruise ship fear they may never see her again.
The alarm was raised last Tuesday after Rebecca Coriam, 24, was reported missing at sea after she failed to turn up for a shift on on board the luxury liner, Disney Wonder. Her mother Ann said: “We just don’t know what happened to her, do we? And that’s just the worst. We’ve got to find out what happened.”
March 28th, 2011 Rich Ellis-Edwards It is no secret that the Cruising News team love all things British, and with a celebration of all things British fast upon us, the office atmosphere is electric.
Britain’s favourite cruise line, P&O Cruises, has chosen the Balfour Brut Rosé from Hush Heath Estate for the naming ceremony of its newest ship, Adonia, in May. When the ship’s godmother, Dame Shirley Bassey, releases the bottle against the ship’s hull to name the ship officially, it will be the first time that a British sparkling wine has been used in this ancient maritime tradition.
March 23rd, 2011 Angela Thatcher This weekend see’s the magnificent Telegraph Cruise Show, London, so what should you be looking out for?
Cruising continues to be the top of most wish lists, and according to the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA), it is the value for money and the range of experiences on offer that explain the appeal. But with a host of new ships, destinations and themed cruises to choose from, what do you book? Well get yourself to London Olympia this weekend (26/27th March 2011) and talk to those in the know. Read more »
March 22nd, 2011 about2cruise The MSC Yacht Club, is an unexpected welcome to the already exceptional offerings from this Italian Cruise Company.
Treat yourself to an experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen with the third installment from MSC Cruises, set to premiere May 2012 on board the MSC Divina. The new MSC Yacht Club will feature 71 suites, butler service for guests 24/7, concierge reception and amenities exclusive to the MSC Yacht Club members. A lounge, pool and a complimentary selection of spirits and private dining areas to name but a few.
March 15th, 2011 Rich Ellis-Edwards Exactly 1 month ago The Cruising News Team reported on the continuing war between Southampton and Liverpool to become the primary home port in the UK.
A month ago John Denham approached the ABP to discuss Liverpool new cruise terminal plans, and the unfair competition this would create for Southampton. Today it is the turn of Ged Fitzgerald to speak out. Read more »
March 14th, 2011 Angela Thatcher After the devastating events that have unfolded over the weekend, the Cruising News Team have tried to gather as much information together for you as possible.
Although the earthquake caused Tsunami warnings from Russia to the US Coast, there seems to have been little impact on those Cruise Ships out in the pacific. However as you would expect all of those ships are on high alert.
Our friends over at www.cruisecritic.co.uk have reported the following: Read more »
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