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303 cruise news items found

  • 2008
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  • The best cruises for spa lovers

    30/Jun/2008

    As regular cruise lovers will know, the spa is one of a cruise ships most popular facilities, and on older vessels it can be difficult to get bookings for the luxurious pampering and health-improving treatments on offer.

    Harwich port to welcome cruise ships?

    30/Jun/2008

    A major upgrade of facilities at Harwich International Port may make it an alternative to Southampton and Dover for smaller cruise vessels

    Silversea Cruises, Silver Spirit

    30/Jun/2008

    The new ship in the Silversea line will be called Silver Spirit – she’s still being built, but we now know she will be a has named its newest all-suite ship Silver Spirit.

    Eurodam to visit South Tyneside

    30/Jun/2008

    The vast Eurodam will be making an unusual stop during her maiden voyage – one of her ports of call is South Tyneside! She’ll visit there on 11th July, and will be welcomed by the tune of the Northumbrian pipes.

    Costa Far East Cruise

    30/Jun/2008

    Costa cruises have some off the beaten track itineraries that can be combined with a relaxing hotel stay to immerse yourself in a new region or culture.

    Orient lines re-established

    30/Jun/2008

    The very much late lamented Orient Lines brand has been bought out by a US cruise retailer. Wayne Heller plans to now charter ships operate global itineraries – Heller who founded Orlando-based Cruises Only, hasn’t said how much he paid to obtain the line from Star Cruises.

    Cunard star-gazing cruises

    29/Jun/2008

    Cunard has a new partnership with The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) onboard its trio of liners.

    P&O early booking offer

    29/Jun/2008

    P&O Cruises has a splendid offer on now – a 45% Pricebreakers discount for early bookings made by August 31ts this year. In addition to the price deal, P&O has added some fascinating new port

    Costa Cruises offer

    29/Jun/2008

    Costa Cruises, with its range of itineraries ideal for holidaymakers who want to give cruising a go, especially in the mini-cruise range has some new offers on the table.

    Costa Fortuna offer

    28/Jun/2008

    Costa Cruises has a range of itineraries ideal for holidaymakers who want to give cruising a go, especially in the mini-cruise range, which is a prefect way to grab a holiday if you are on a tight time budget.

    Carnival Summer Offer

    28/Jun/2008

    Carnival Cruise Lines is offering a new sales promotion: ‘Endless Summer Celebration’ which will provide various weekly specials on ‘Fun Ship’ cruises booked during the month of July.

    NCL new ship attractions

    28/Jun/2008

    The first ice bar at sea will feature on the two new Norwegian Cruise Line ships which will launch in 2010. They will both have a range of nightspots which draw their inspiration from various cities and places around the world.

    Holiday prices to rise

    27/Jun/2008

    The tour operator Thomas Cook expects the price of holidays for British travellers next summer to rise by 7% as a result of escalating oil prices and the weakness of the pound against the euro.

    Celebrity island offerings

    27/Jun/2008

    Recently Celebrity Cruise Lines announced Celebrity Solstice will visit St. Kitts on its maiden voyage. Solstice will sail seven night Eastern Caribbean cruises round-trip from Fort Lauderdale:

    Crystal Experiences of Discovery

    27/Jun/2008

    Crystal Cruises has unveiled its new Experiences of Discovery collection of themed cruises. Many of the theme topics are linked to international events like Wimbledon or the Cannes Film Festival and the arts.

    Tips for the solo male cruise passenger

    26/Jun/2008

    First, you may be hoping for romance, but make sure that’s not the only idea in your head. Of course, if you’re straight, you’ll probably find there are many more single ladies than men, but that doesn't mean you're going to find a partner.

    Solstice has its own diamond

    26/Jun/2008

    Harding Brothers is offering passengers on the new Celebrity Solstice the opportunity to buy a diamond with a new, patented cut, called the Solstice Cut.

    Premium Prices for Oasis of the Seas

    26/Jun/2008

    Executives at Royal Caribbean International have said that they expect cabins on their much publicised new cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, to be offered at a higher price than other ships in the fleet.

    P&O Golf updates

    25/Jun/2008

    Golfing fans on P&O ships can now get expert help to perfect their swing and fine-tune their putting. The P&O Cruises Golf Programme is now available on board, and ashore.

    Princess adds Wii Fit

    25/Jun/2008

    All Princess ships have been fitted with Nintendo's popular Wii systems for some time, but now they are bringing onboard, Wii Fit balance games, challenging passengers to put their athletic skills to the test.

    Carnival short cruises

    25/Jun/2008

    Carnival Cruise Lines is offering short cruises from Miami with the 2,052 passenger Carnival Imagination from the autumn. The 70,000-ton Carnival Imagination – which will become the first Carnival ship to be completely refurbished under the line’s Evolutions of Fun enhancement programme - will be sailing on three and four day cruises from September 22nd 2008.

    Cruise cancellation forced by air failure

    24/Jun/2008

    An Australian family were back at home yesterday, when they’d expected to be enjoying a Pacific cruise.

    P&O rethink brochure

    24/Jun/2008

    Customer and agent research has prompted P&O Cruises to completely redesign its 2009 brochure so that it offers a destination-led approach, rather than featuring holidays based on each ship in the fleet.

    Carnival Dreams sneak peek

    24/Jun/2008

    Carnival Cruise Lines has unveiled some details about their next Carnival Cruise liner Carnival Dream. She will be the largest “Fun Ship” ever constructed and should appear on the seas in late September.

    Why take a cruise?

    23/Jun/2008

    There are many reasons that cruise holidays are becoming more popular, and if you’re hesitating between a cruise and some other form of break, here are some reasons to take the cruise!

    Norwegian Cruise Lines - Bermuda cruises 2009

    23/Jun/2008

    Norwegian Dawn will be making a regular seven day round trip sailing from New York which offers three days to explore King’s Wharf, Bermuda.

    Greek Cruise Passengers rescued

    23/Jun/2008

    Rescuers evacuated 280 tourists from a cruise ship after it ran aground off the island of Poros, near Athens, on Thursday.

    Family cruise to Alaska - tips

    23/Jun/2008

    Alaskan cruises are becoming increasingly popular with family groups, as wildlife spotting holidays are great for all ages and children can add to their ‘book’ knowledge by seeing and experiencing animals.

    Getting the best from your excursion

    23/Jun/2008

    First check if your cruise line has excursions that take limited numbers of people and whether you can book them before you sail – several cruise lines offer this chance online.

    Princess Loyalty Offer

    23/Jun/2008

    Repeat travellers with the Princess cruise line who book early to reserve their favourite cruise can now benefit from extra savings as a result of the Cruise line’s new Princess Captain's Circle Launch savings.

    Crystal Family Memories promotion

    22/Jun/2008

    If you, or a friend or a family member will be celebrating an important occasion such as a silver wedding anniversary or big birthday - the 2009 Crystal Memories Family Promotion could give you another reason to celebrate.

    Oasis Microclimate

    22/Jun/2008

    Passengers on the 220,000 tonne Oasis of the Seas will experience the ship’s own microclimate. In the Deck 8 area called Central Park, there will be tropical foliage including shrubs and trees that will rise to two and a half metres tall.

    Gay cruise holidays, lines to try

    22/Jun/2008

    Cunard – this is the line for those who want a luxury cruise with added prestige – travelling on Cunard always gives you something to talk about! And the line is very gay and lesbian friendly.

    Norwegian Cruise Line Alaskan itineraries for 2009

    22/Jun/2008

    Alaska is one of the big boom destinations and NCL has already settled its itineraries for next year, to ride this particular (rather chilly!) wave of popularity:

    European Cruise round up

    22/Jun/2008

    The European cruise market is really booming, and cruise lines are responding with more itineraries and more ships based permanently in the region.

    Brits love to cruise the figures prove it

    22/Jun/2008

    New figures released by the Passenger Shipping Association show that there was an 11% increase in British cruise passengers in 2007 – bringing the total numbers of Brits taking a cruise in the year to 1.3 million.

    Celebrate at sea with Windstar

    21/Jun/2008

    Honeymoons, the renewal of wedding vows or recognising a special anniversary are among the reasons that many people take a cruise, and Windstar Cruises has been named “Most Romantic Cruise Line” by the readers of Porthole Magazine.

    Oasis of the Seas sneak preview

    21/Jun/2008

    Each new cruise ship that launches seems to offer ever more dazzling new facilities. Oasis of the seas, due to be launched in 2009 and currently under construction at a Finnish shipyard, takes this trend to the limit.

    Gay cruise holidays, lines to treat with caution

    21/Jun/2008

    Of course, not everything suits everybody, and not everybody is welcome everywhere – if you want a relaxed, gay-friendly cruise holiday there are some lines that you might feel it better to avoid, unless you want to act as a militant for gat lib.

    Nickelodeon Cruise - what’s in it for adults

    21/Jun/2008

    While we can all understand that Spongebob Squarepants is an instant draw for the kiddies, and that a cruise that breaks the rather tight stranglehold that Disney has had on the teenybopper market can only be a good thing, you might be wondering what the poor old parents are going to get out of the deal.

    Azamara Cruise offers 2009

    21/Jun/2008

    The Azamara brand, part of the Royal Caribbean/Celebrity family, is adding more destinations to its sailings – including 20 new ports and several overnight port stays - thanks to the success of its 2007 European sailings.

    Cruise reviews, the best lines for gay & lesbians

    21/Jun/2008

    There are specialist lines such as Atlantis, which offer gay and lesbian cruises on whole ship charters, or alternatively, some gay and lesbian groups such as Cruise Freeks, aren’t travel specialists but work through an agent to make a whole ship charter.

    Ocean village offer, Tapas and Togas

    20/Jun/2008

    The Ocean Village liners are making Mediterranean holidays fun for all the family between April and October, at an excellent price, starting at £599 per person. The Tapas and Togas cruise visits many ports of call.

    Princess Cruise offer, Mexico

    20/Jun/2008

    If you remember the somewhat bizarre opening to that long running TV serial ‘The Love Boat’, then you’ll have seen a little of Princess Cruises’ history, as the liners that were used for filming were supplied by Princess and sailed down to Mexico.

    Cruise tips, coping with dress codes

    20/Jun/2008

    Do all cruise lines have dress codes? Well, they all offer some guidelines – although sometimes they are only a somewhat confusing statement like ‘resort casual’.

    Norwegian Jade offers

    20/Jun/2008

    NCL Corporation will be keeping the 2,400 passenger ship Norwegian Jade in European waters all year round. This is the first time that an NCL ship won’t relocate from Europe to the Caribbean for the winter season.

    Cruising, an Eclipse of the Moon

    20/Jun/2008

    If you ask people to name the most mysterious natural phenomena in the world, they will say The Northern Lights, an Eclipse of the Moon and the Midnight Sun. Now Hurtigruten is offering a cruise to see the spectacular Midnight Sun.

    Cruise holidays evolve

    20/Jun/2008

    The traditional view of a cruise holiday as being formal and perhaps a little old fashioned, with a strong focus on dressing for dinner, ballroom dancing and etiquette has given way to a new version of the cruise.

    Gay cruise holidays

    20/Jun/2008

    • Celebrity – is generally viewed as being very positive in its treatment of gay and lesbian passengers, in particular gay man enjoy the fourteen night Celebrity cruise that visits Rio during Carnival time.

    Fred Olsen new cruises

    20/Jun/2008

    Despite talk of financial uncertainty and a contracting economy, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has extended its cruise programme for the next two years, by adding Portsmouth departures.

    Cruise trends reviewed

    19/Jun/2008

    There’s a wide gulf between the two approaches cruise lines are taking to pleasing their passengers in 2008/09.

    Cruise Destination - Vietnam

    19/Jun/2008

    There’s a new hot destination for cruise travellers, and between 10 and 17 March, no fewer than five international cruise ships will visit.

    Cruise line profile Windstar Cruises

    19/Jun/2008

    While many cruise ships try to offer as much shore time as possible, cruise passengers who desire the peace and relaxation that only days away at sea can bring will find the answer with Windstar.

    Cruise Industry Survey

    19/Jun/2008

    A new survey published by Cruise Lines International Association reveals some fascinating new trends. Family travel is the big thing! In 2008, 25% of cruisers travelled with family members under 18, compared to 13% in 2002.

    Gay cruise holidays cruise lines to try

    19/Jun/2008

    Some lines are considered more ‘gay friendly’ than others. This is partly a measure of the way the line operates and partly a measure of the extent to which some lines have embraced the idea of same sex couples holidaying together.

    Island Cruise offer

    19/Jun/2008

    Island Cruises has an excellent offer if you’re in the market for a winter cruise of the Mediterranean – the cruise is a seven night holiday for just £429 per person, flying out from Gatwick or Luton.

    Cruise line profile, Costa Cruises

    18/Jun/2008

    Costa cruises offer fun holidays with excellent food on all their twelve cruise liners. Those with an eye to a bargain will soon spot that Costa Cruises is now better value than ever.

    Best cruise lines for food lovers

    18/Jun/2008

    For those to whom fine dining makes the perfect holiday • Costa Cruises – has as its slogan ‘Cruising Italian Style’ is borne out in everything from food to décor, from excursions to art.

    Carnival cruise offer, Bahamas

    18/Jun/2008

    The recently refurbished Carnival Imagination has a popular cruise offer this year, making visits to three Caribbean islands. Like all Carnival ships, the Imagination boasts miniature golf and a water park.

    Cruise line review Regent Seven Seas Cruises

    18/Jun/2008

    This is the cruise line that really defines all-inclusive cruising on big liners, and in this case big means vessels with up to 700 passengers.

    Crystal surcharge announcement

    18/Jun/2008

    Crystal Cruises has announced that it has become the latest cruise line to implement a fuel surcharge as a result of oil prices. People booking holidays with Crystal on or after 23rd June will pay a surcharge per guest per day.

    Olympic Cruise offer

    18/Jun/2008

    The origins of the modern international games can be explored by cruise ship, if you take one of MSC Cruises’ new Mediterranean cruise holidays on MSC Poesia, MSC’s latest vessel.

    Gay cruise holidays, the basics

    18/Jun/2008

    If you don’t fancy a ‘specialist’ holiday with one of the agencies that books entire charters for gay or lesbian (or both) holiday cruise groups, here are some things to bear in mind when looking at the major cruise lines and destinations.

    Best lines for first time cruisers

    17/Jun/2008

    Best lines for first time cruisers. Well, it’s hard to say which will please anybody best, but there are some cruise lines that specialise in pleasing the first time cruiser.

    Windstar Cruises, 2008 cruise offers

    17/Jun/2008

    This cruise line has a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that are uniquely place to visit little known harbours and secret bays in the world’s best loved destinations, giving passengers a taste of secluded paradise.

    Carnival Cruise Line’s new adults only area review

    17/Jun/2008

    Carnival Cruise new Serenity adults-only retreat is part of the new “Evolutions of Fun” product enhancement initiative. It has been specially created to offer adults a space in which they can feel, calm, refreshed, relaxed and pampered.

    Surcharge shocks hit cruise passengers

    17/Jun/2008

    Cruise passengers are being forced to find hundreds of pounds in additional charges on top of the cost of their already booked holidays.

    Autumn repositioning cruises

    17/Jun/2008

    Prices for the autumn repositioning cruises are starting to appear and daily rates seem to be up from this spring’s repositionings, which is not surprising given the hike in fuel prices.

    Cruises, work and connectivity

    17/Jun/2008

    It used to be that a cruise was the perfect way to ‘get away from it all’ – no cooking, no cleaning and – best of all – apart from ship to shore radio (used on in emergencies) no way for the office to get hold of you.

    Last minute cruise offer

    16/Jun/2008

    There’s a substantial offer available for a twelve night cruise on Norwegian Cruise Lines Norwegian Jewel. Departing on 22nd June from Dover and calling at Copenhagen, Warnemunde, which is the gateway to Berlin.

    Cunard mini cruise

    16/Jun/2008

    Cunard are offering a two-night ‘Gallic Getaway’, departing from Southampton and visiting Cherbourg. The dates for the journey are 14th to 16th July, perfect for those who can’t take a long summer break but still want to get away.

    Independence of the Seas

    16/Jun/2008

    The sister to Liberty and Freedom of the Seas is now making her home in Southampton, and this summer she’s offering European, Mediterranean and Canaries itineraries before heading to the Caribbean for the winter.

    Scrapbooking in Paradise

    16/Jun/2008

    November 1st to 8th on Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America and led by Donna Downey; designer, author and QVC this very special cruise around the Hawaiian Island also covers as much scrapbooking as anybody could wish.

    Eurodam spa

    16/Jun/2008

    Eurodam launches on 1 July and her Godmother will be no less a personage than Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands! She has a spa fit for a queen, too: fourteen cabanas in the Retreat will offer a spa like private area where passengers can relax.

    Ocean Village Celebrity Chef

    16/Jun/2008

    Those taking an Ocean Village cruise may find their food is lovely prepared by celebrity chef. James Martin, star of Ready, Steady, Cook and Housecall is sailing on Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises during June, August, September and November.

    Cardiff cruise stop

    14/Jun/2008

    The first turnaround cruise ship for a decade arrived this week at the capital city’s port. The 9,000-tonne Spirit of Adventure, which arrived at Associated British Ports’ Queen Alexandra Dock dropped off 165 passengers.

    iPod cruise innovation

    14/Jun/2008

    Princess Cruises has launched an iPod revolution: do-it-yourself iPod walking tours for a dozen European ports. At the cost of around £15 passengers receive a map showing the best route between specific attractions and an iPod filled with tour information.

    Bermuda fights for cruise business

    14/Jun/2008

    In an attempt to win back some lost and much-needed revenue, the government of Bermuda has overturned a long-held ban on the operation of cruise ship casinos and suspended a cabin tax levied on ships calling on the island.

    Gay Cruise Holiday basics

    13/Jun/2008

    Let’s start with the good news, many cruise lines are just naturally gay and lesbian friendly – Norwegian Cruise Lines has a lovely flexible dining approach which means you don’t feel unusual sat together.

    Cruising for sight-impaired travellers

    13/Jun/2008

    Cruises can be fantastic for sight-impaired people, you travel but the basic place you're in (the ship) remains the same! Here are a few ways to ensure you get the best from your trip:

    Cruise organised excursions or do-it-yourself

    13/Jun/2008

    There are no rules on this, but here are some guidelines to help you decide: Taking what the cruise line offers is good when: • You're a first-time cruiser • The port is particularly exotic

    Cruising for wheelchair travellers

    12/Jun/2008

    Cruise lines, especially American ones, are becoming increasingly aware of the value of a new market – disabled travellers, but it has taken them a while to do this.

    Oceania surcharge increase

    12/Jun/2008

    Oceania Cruises is to increase its fuel surcharge for cruise holidays booked after June 16th. The company said that rising fuel prices forced them to increase surcharges to £7.62 per passenger.

    Saga Rose Tragedy

    12/Jun/2008

    A crewman died after becoming trapped and losing consciousness in the hull of a cruise ship in Hampshire as reported yesterday when two men became locked in the ballast tanks of the Saga Rose docked at Southampton

    African cruises

    11/Jun/2008

    Not everybody can, or want to, travel in the summer, which is a good thing or cruise liners would be even more crowded than they are already!

    Grand Princess and City of Culture

    11/Jun/2008

    Liverpool has a big guest, but only for a few hours. Grand Princess carries 2,600 passengers, is 950ft long and weighs in at 109,000 tons, and she’s the biggest vessel ever to visit the city.

    Saga Rose crewmen trapped

    11/Jun/2008

    Today, emergency services are trying to free a trapped crew member from the hull of Saga Rose. Two male crew were reported missing in the ship's ballast tanks earlier today 11th June.

    Ventura’s bars and clubs

    10/Jun/2008

    There’s a head to head battle going on in cruise ship entertainment – getting the best people, the best acts and the best interiors to attract the high-spending repeat cruise passenger is vital.

    Launching Ventura, the inside scoop

    10/Jun/2008

    It's bad luck if the bubbly doesn't break when christening a ship, so P&O recruited the Royal Marines to launch supersize liner Ventura by getting Dame Helen Mirren - the godmother of Ventura

    Costa cruise offer

    10/Jun/2008

    Costa Mediterranea - Denmark, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden Seven nights from only £803.50 per person, saving £153.

    Lucky pup gets cruise

    10/Jun/2008

    Snickers the cocker spaniel earned his holiday though, the poor little pup spent three months adrift on a 48-foot boat and survived four months on a tiny Pacific atoll where his owners left him when they were rescued by a cargo vessel.

    Ventura weather stumps launch party

    10/Jun/2008

    The stunning offshore fireworks display that was due to send Ventura on her way yesterday became a damp squib – when the brand new cruise ship left for her maiden voyage.

    Costa Classica Cruise offer

    10/Jun/2008

    Visiting Italy, Spain, Portugal for eight nights from only £774 per person, saving £305. Cruise in style to the fascinating cities of the Iberian peninsula. Setting sail from Savona.

    World cruise tips

    10/Jun/2008

    If you’ve never take a world cruise, here are a few things to consider before you book: 1. Work out how many sea days are included in the cruise. Many first-time circumnavigators get carried away by the number of ports they are going to visit and forget to think about the days in between.

    Costa Spring cruise offer - save £360

    10/Jun/2008

    Costa Magica will be saling to Italy, Spain and Provence for seven nights from only £606 – a saving of £360 on the brochure price.

    Cunard cruise offer

    10/Jun/2008

    Sailing on the Queen Victoria on 19th June, departing from Southampton, the Russian Rendezvous cruise offers a fourteen night Baltic voyage with the classic Cunard luxury touch.

    Costa May Cruise offer

    10/Jun/2008

    Sailing around the Mediterranean, this five night cruise could cost you as little as £451.50 per person (including fuel surcharge), based on two adults sharing an inside cabin, cruise-only, for 5 nights and including all meals.

    Disney heading for Europe?

    10/Jun/2008

    There’s a vast amount of speculation in the holiday and cruise industries about whether the Disney Cruise Line is planning to bring one of its new ships, launching in 2011 and 2012, to Europe.

    Norwegian Cruise Line offer Egypt & the Greek Isle

    10/Jun/2008

    Sailing every fortnight from now until 25th October on Norwegian Jade, this Fly-Cruise offer means leaving the UK to fly to Istanbul and then an overnight coach transfer to the cruise terminal.

    Terminal 5 fly-cruise? Tips to help

    10/Jun/2008

    Some passengers who fear losing their luggage are cancelling cruises that require them to travel out of Heathrow Terminal 5 to their embarkation port, but you can do a lot to try and avoid the problem.

    Heathrow Terminal 5 insurance turmoil

    10/Jun/2008

    Passengers flying out of Heathrow’s Terminal 5 are being advised to check their travel insurance policy carefully after several firms said they would refuse to pay out if customers experience problems.

    Finding a Repositioning Cruise

    10/Jun/2008

    Ask a travel agent who specialises in cruises or explore the websites of companies that frequently reposition ships such as Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn, SeaDream, SilverSea and Windstar.

    Carnival Victory, latest cruise deal

    10/Jun/2008

    Sailing on 6th July 2008, with prices ranging from £189 to £259, this is a real bargain for those who love to be at sea! Carnival cruises think that a cruise to nowhere is the ideal way to explore.

    Royal Caribbean last minute offer

    10/Jun/2008

    5 Night Bermuda Cruise starting from £410.00. Sailing on Explorer Of The Seas which is equipped with an ice-skating rink and rock-climbing wall for the adventurous and is even home to the University of Miami Ocean Lab.

    Queen Mary 2 will visit Liverpool in 2009

    10/Jun/2008

    THE Cunard Line has always had close ties with the city of Liverpool and its people because the line was founded there. And so in 2009, as a link to the 170th anniversary of the founding of the li

    Ocean Village plans for 2009

    10/Jun/2008

    A 2009 preview brochure goes on sale on April 21st featuring seven and 14-night holidays as well as cruise-and-stay options. Ocean Village is to switch its two ships around for the 2009 Mediterranean season.

    cruise insurance - don't forget it

    10/Jun/2008

    Recent press reports in the travel industry have focused on an American man who was put ashore in the middle of a Caribbean cruise after the ship’s on board doctor decided that the man had internal bleeding and needed more intensive medical care.

    Costa cruise offer, sixty years of sailing

    10/Jun/2008

    Costa Cruises are offering discounts of up to 20% to help passengers get out on a cruise during this, Costa’s sixtieth year of ocean voyaging.

    Ventura Launch update

    10/Jun/2008

    We can expect precision planning when Dame Helen Mirren launches the second of April’s three new cruise ships this week.

    Ocean Village - Villas & Vino Mediterranean cruise

    10/Jun/2008

    An excellent offer from Ocean Village will give holidaymakers seven nights on Ocean Village Two from £481, departing on 6 May with a flight to Majorca where passengers join the ship.

    Ventura review

    10/Jun/2008

    The new P&O superliner is making waves! She will host a special dinner for the Passenger Shipping Association on Monday, which will be the first chance for much of the industry to get a look at her.

    Queen to make farewell visit to QE2

    10/Jun/2008

    The Queen is set to make a farewell visit to the Queen Elizabeth 2. The ship, which has been the flagship of the Cunard fleet for 35 years was launched by Her Majesty in 1967 but will leave Cunard’s ownership in November.

    Holland America Grand Voyage offer

    10/Jun/2008

    The ms Amsterdam sails on 3rd October for an eight day Asia Express cruise, departing from Kobe in Japan and visiting Shanghai and Hong Kong.

    RCI Godmother search

    10/Jun/2008

    More than 1,700 nominations were received by RCI following their national campaign to locate a Godmother for Independence of the Seas.

    Hepatitis E scare on cruise ship

    10/Jun/2008

    According to the UK Health Protection Agency there was an outbreak of Hepatitis E involving four men who were amongst the 1,800 passengers on a world cruise between January 7th and March 28th this year.

    Silversea plus BA, offers

    10/Jun/2008

    Silversea Cruises has teamed up with British Airways to offer a package of deals linking its luxury cruises with business-class air fares on selected holidays.

    Holland America, Barbados based cruises

    10/Jun/2008

    Holland America Line has launched a cruise programme especially with British cruise travellers in mind, because it has a scheduled departure from Barbados.

    P&O specialist cruises

    10/Jun/2008

    P&O are renowned for their innovation onboard programmes, and pride themselves in encouraging their passengers to enhance their time on board by developing new skills and fostering new interests as part of a special interest cruise.

    Radiance & Serenade headline RCI’s Alaskan cruise

    10/Jun/2008

    Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas will both be offering seven night holidays in Alaska, but while Radiance departs from both Seward and Vancouver, Serenade will depart only from Vancouver.

    MSC Poesia launched

    10/Jun/2008

    The new cruise liner MSC Poesia was launched in a star-studded ceremony at the port of Dover with Prince and Princess Michael, Andrea Bocelli and KT Tunstall in attendance.

    Cruise offer from Princess Cruises

    10/Jun/2008

    Sailing on the Sea Princess out of Southampton for fourteen days starting on 14th June, this cruise visits Seville (Cadiz), Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Sardinia (Alghero), Mallorca (Palma) and Gibraltar.

    QE2 Traveller made homeless

    10/Jun/2008

    Beatrice Muller is eighty-nine, and she’s been living on the QE2 for nine years! Now the ship, which is less than half her age at forty-one, is retiring, and Beatrice has to look for a new home.

    Splendor’s Godmother will be Myleene Klass

    10/Jun/2008

    British singer and classical musician Myleene Klass will be Godmother to Carnival Splendor (shame they couldn’t give it the British spelling if it’s having a British Godmother) so she’s following in some illustrious footsteps.

    Princess cruises - Australian circumnavigation

    09/Jun/2008

    Princess Cruises has noticed a surge in baby-boomer passengers on its Round Australia expeditions and, the cruise line says, around two-thirds of passengers aged over 55 who have booked on the month-long voyages are new to cruising.

    Royal Caribbean International, Alaskan cruises

    09/Jun/2008

    Royal Caribbean International has just unveiled its 2009 Alaska cruise season. There are ten different itineraries, ranging from seven to 15 nights, on 57 sailings departing from San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Seward and Vancouver.

    Van Gogh heads for home again

    09/Jun/2008

    The ill-fated UK cruise ship stranded in Madeira for two days following a legal dispute is finally sailing back to Cornwall. The Van Gogh, with most of her 460 passengers on board, was held in the Portuguese port of Funchal in a dispute over debt.

    How to save money on a cruise holiday

    09/Jun/2008

    If the current ‘recession’ is making you wonder how much money you’ll have to spend on your cruise this summer, take some advice from seasoned cruisers – the best way to save money is to book either very early or last minute.

    mini cruise offer

    09/Jun/2008

    On offer from Norwegian Cruise Line are some exciting short cruises comprising two-night mini-breaks aboard some of its newest ships sailing out of the UK this summer. One offer sails on Norwegian Jade from Southampton.

    Carnival Whodunits

    09/Jun/2008

    Carnival Cruise Lines and Whodunit Productions are getting together to run a series of ‘Whodunit Cruises’ aboard the 2,052-passenger Carnival Paradise, sailing from Long Beach in California in 2008 and 2009.

    Fuel surcharge settlement

    09/Jun/2008

    The Florida Attorney General has finally reached a $40 million settlement with the six cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation over retroactive fuel surcharges the cruise lines imposed on passengers last autumn.

    Should smoking be banned on cruise ships

    09/Jun/2008

    Eight months after the smoking ban was introduced in England, 66% of 5,500 people surveyed in an online poll said they did not know what the smoking policy was onboard cruise ships.

    Princess Cruise Hawaii offer

    09/Jun/2008

    This 11 Night Hawaii bound on board Millennium leaves San Diego and visits Ensenada in Mexico Lahaina, Maui, Kauai Kailu, Honolulu, Oahu, before returning to California. The sailing date is 6th October 2008.

    UK Cruise Convention

    09/Jun/2008

    The UK Cruise Convention in Southampton is the ultimate destination for those who want to discover a world of cruise opportunities. Combining multiple ship visits with training sessions.

    Hurtigruten Deal - See Antarctica for less

    09/Jun/2008

    Hurtigruten is offering free flights on selected Antarctica cruises this winter, which makes a package of savings of up to £1,325 per person. The free flights are available on the 21-day Shackleton's Antarctica Cruise.

    Van Gogh heads for home

    09/Jun/2008

    Passengers stranded on a cruise liner in Madeira for two days are now heading home after the boat's owners reached an agreement with administrators. 480 holidaymakers on the MV Van Gogh had been held in Funchal since Tuesday.

    Themed cruises and shorter voyages for American lines

    09/Jun/2008

    While the general slump in spending doesn’t seem to have hit the cruise industry yet, there’s some evidence that certain cruise lines are planning to offer shorter cruises

    Royal Caribbean International offer

    09/Jun/2008

    This ten night Canary Islands and Morocco Cruise, departs on 16th January 2009 and takes place on the Brilliance of the Seas – calling at Barcelona, Malaga, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Casablanca, Seville (Cadiz) and back to Barcelona.

    Unlucky Van Gogh impounded

    09/Jun/2008

    The woes of the Van Gogh continue. A week after the Van Gogh Cruise Line was refused Lloyds insurance bonding pending an appeal, it has been kept in Funchal as the result of a commercial dispute with the previous charter company.

    Cunard great cruise offer

    09/Jun/2008

    Queen Mary 2, working in partnership with The Prince's Trust, is contributing 10% of the value of every direct booking made by telephone for a series of their transatlantic crossings.

    MSC Poesia christening, win a cruise

    09/Jun/2008

    More than 1,800 guests have been invited to attend the star-studded gala naming of the MSC Poesia at the Port of Dover on Saturday, with the christening honour going to Sophia Loren.

    Princess cruise offer

    09/Jun/2008

    Here’s an excellent cruise offer from Princess Cruises. The Sapphire Princess will be sailing from Los Angeles, California for seven days on Nov 01, Nov 08, Nov 15, Nov 22, and Nov 29, 2008.

    Princess Cruises

    09/Jun/2008

    The Grand Pacific World Cruise sails round-trip from Sydney for 75 Nights, calling at 29 Ports, on the Sun Princess.

    Celebrity cruise, celebrity cruise guests

    09/Jun/2008

    In 2007 Celebrity Cruise Line ran a Soap Cruise that was so successful, it’s being repeated again in 2009. Scheduled for January 22nd to 26th, this cruise sails from Miami and visits Key West and Cozumel, Mexico.

    Fred Olsen Cruise

    09/Jun/2008

    The Balmoral is having a Central American Adventure – twelve nights in the Caribbean from £923. Sailing on 3rd April from Miami, the cruise offers a number of highlights, including signature excursions.

    Elvis Cruise Offer

    09/Jun/2008

    Everybody knows that Elvis isn’t really dead, he’s hiding out somewhere, variously as a short-order cook, a hairdresser or – possibly – an Elvis impersonator! Now Elvis fans can take to the high seas this summer to celebrate their hero.

    Insurance news

    09/Jun/2008

    According to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the average cost for a single day in hospital in a Mediterranean country is £800 and one day in intensive care costs £2,500.

    Lose weight with Independence

    09/Jun/2008

    Independence of the Seas is Royal Caribbean International's biggest ship and she’s sailing out of Southampton this year – but there’s no need for you to be bigger when you sail on her, in fact you coould go home smaller.

    Cruise Loyalty Programmes

    09/Jun/2008

    If you are feeling the credit crunch, it’s a good idea to consider your long term holiday plants. Many cruise lines offer rewards for regular cruisers which increase depending on the number of cruise holidays taken with the line.

    Hawaii destination review

    09/Jun/2008

    Hawaii cruises depart from numerous seaports along the west coast of North America such as Vancouver, Seattle and San Diego, meaning most UK travellers have a fly-cruise experience although some are now opting to extend their holidays.

    Fly-cruise issues rise

    09/Jun/2008

    Rising air fares are prompting cruise passengers to drive hundreds of miles to ports of embarkation instead of flying there, the extra costs in carrying more hold baggage are making many people think again.

    Video classes on Holland America

    09/Jun/2008

    Those taking cruises on Holland America Line ships will be able to give their holiday memories the professional touch from now on, as a result of a partnership called the Holland America Line Digital Workshop.

    How to decide the right cruise for you?

    09/Jun/2008

    Cost: The cost of cruises can vary immensely: a seven-night cruise with Ocean Village could set you back less than £700 per person.

    Hawaii, cruise destination crisis

    09/Jun/2008

    Norwegian Cruise Line is taking two of its three U.S.-flagged ships out of the all-Hawaii market before the summer season, partly because U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed a change to the passenger vessel services.

    Caribbean cruise offers

    09/Jun/2008

    The cruise industry in the Caribbean is still growing - new ships, new itineraries and novel shipboard activities are all adding to the range of cruise options available.

    Holland America Cruise Offers

    09/Jun/2008

    For cruise travellers seeking new experiences, Holland America Line is offering its first ever round-trip Hong Kong cruise. The 14-day journey will leave on 26th October 2009, and visit the ancient worlds of China and Vietnam.

    Cruise tips, staying in touch on board

    09/Jun/2008

    Keeping in touch has always been somewhat of a problem on cruise liners, but now you P&O offers a new level of connectivity and flexibility – allowing cruise passengers to use their mobile phones to chat to friends and family back home.

    Holland America Cruise Offers

    09/Jun/2008

    Holland America Line is featuring a range of highly desirable voyages in the Asia Pacific region in 2009. From next autumn, ms Volendam will sail to ports and islands around the Pacific.

    Hydrogen Cruise Vessel Launched

    09/Jun/2008

    Elding – Icelandic for lightning – is the world’s first hydrogen-equipped commercial vessel and from next month, visitors to Iceland will be able to sail on her as she goes whale-watching in the wildlife rich oceans.

    Cruise tips, dining options

    09/Jun/2008

    It was always the case that dinner on a cruise ship was a formal affair: it would be served at a specific time and passengers sat at the same table, with the same people, for the duration of the trip

    Kleeneze Spring Destination 2009 - Caribbean Cruise

    09/Jun/2008

    Fancy an all expenses paid, 5 star luxury Caribbean Cruise? Well, a part time catalogue retailer is offering its franchisees the chance to win big.

    Cruises, internet gaming available

    09/Jun/2008

    playcherry.com an interesting new venture by the public Swedish gambling group Cherryfortagen to make Internet gaming available to the millions of passengers aboard cruise ships in international waters.

    Crystal Cruises, VIP access

    09/Jun/2008

    POSH passengers on luxury Crystal Cruises will get VIP access to the British Open and excursions to four of the UK’s most prestigious golf courses. During CRYSTAL SYMPHONY's 12-night cruise from Dover.

    Norwegian Jade To Homeport In Europe Year-Round

    09/Jun/2008

    NCL Corporation today announced that for the first time in the company's 41-year history, it will deploy a ship year-round in Europe.

    His Serene Highness

    09/Jun/2008

    The name chosen for Silversea’s new ship has, well, a ring to it. The ship, formerly WORLD DISCOVERER II, will be called HIS SERENE HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT II in tribute to Prince Albert of Monaco.

    The midnight sun

    09/Jun/2008

    The midnight sun is one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomena – and it’s even more special when a cruise to see it includes free flights.

    Family cruise offer

    09/Jun/2008

    If you have young children, you know that a good range of children’s entertainment is vital to a happy holiday and this is more important on a cruise liner than anywhere else.

    Gay and lesbian cruise offer

    09/Jun/2008

    Cruise Freeks is offering a group cruise to Europe from the USA on the Celebrity Solstice - Cruise Freeks is a website by and for gays and lesbians who love cruise holidays.

    Cruise deals, for men

    09/Jun/2008

    Cruise passengers are changing. 45% of them are now men – an increase in numbers, which is explained by ways that the cruise lines have tailored their holidays to please the male of the species.

    Elvis Cruise

    08/Jun/2008

    Elvis fans can take to the high seas this summer as Carnival Cruise Lines and St. Louis, Mo.-based The Elvis Cruise, LLC, team up to offer a special "Elvis Cruise," a four-day voyage aboard the Carnival Fantasy

    Passover Cruises

    08/Jun/2008

    Several cruise lines are offering Passover seders for guests this spring. Passover starts on 19th April 2008 and opens with a traditional many course meal called a seder, which features ‘symbolic’ foods.

    Ocean Village Two offer, 14 night East Caribbean

    08/Jun/2008

    Ocean Village Two has a range of fourteen night Caribbean sailings on offer. Sailing from Barbados, the cruise ship will visit a range of islands such as Tortola, St Kitts, Antigua, Grenada and Isla Margarita.

    P&O offer - book online and save up to 47 percent

    08/Jun/2008

    Yes, for the next week at least, by booking online with P&O you can make a nearly half-price saving on many cruises.

    Royal Caribbean International seeks a British godmother

    08/Jun/2008

    As part of the planned launched of their new superliner Independence of the Seas in April, RCI is on the hunt for a new British godmother to perform the ceremonial duties of launching the ship.

    Celebrity Cruises, great offers in Europe

    08/Jun/2008

    Celebrity Cruises is offering some very special deals from its new European 2009 brochure. These deals include early booking savings of up to £400 per stateroom on bookings made before May 31st

    Cruise Holiday to Singapore

    08/Jun/2008

    Too long neglected as a hub for travel in Asia, Singapore is becoming a prime cruise location.

    Thomson cruise late offer

    08/Jun/2008

    Thomson have a weekend special running, but you need to hurry, this offer ends on Monday! The special deals include a guaranteed saving of £100 per couple on all Thomson’s summer cruises – but only when booked online.

    Dont get fat on a cruise

    08/Jun/2008

    Most of us put on a few pounds on a cruise holiday, but it’s not inevitable that you do so. To begin with, almost every cruise liner has a fitness centre that contains cardio-vascular machines and training equipment.

    Van Gogh cruises, new problems

    08/Jun/2008

    Van Gogh Cruise Line, the one-ship line that was created in February when tour operator Travelscope collapsed, is being forced to cancel 17 planned cruises.

    Packing for a cruise

    08/Jun/2008

    A cruise lines begin to travel further and cross more territory it can be difficult to work out what to pack – an evening dress and swimwear, something for active excursions and sweaters for the colder days.

    Bingo cruises is now big business

    08/Jun/2008

    playcherry.com is a new venture by the public Swedish gambling group Cherryfortagen. Their aim is to make Internet gaming available to the millions of passengers aboard cruise ships in international waters.

    Planning a group cruise

    08/Jun/2008

    You might never have considered becoming the organiser of a group cruise, but there are good reasons why you should:

    Norwegian Jade upgrade review

    08/Jun/2008

    Norwegian Cruise Line has brought Norwegian Jade to Southampton and British passengers will therefore be amongst the first to discover what the line’s Freestyle 2.0 enhancements actually mean in practice.

    Balmoral cruise ship refit reviewed

    08/Jun/2008

    Fred Olsen’s refurbished cruise liner, Balmoral, has fitted comfortably into the traditional and easy-going attitudes that make the line so popular with repeat cruise passengers.

    Van Gogh to visit Barrow

    08/Jun/2008

    The 15,000 tonne Van Gogh will call at Barrow docks during a round-Britain tour on May 5th. The vessel is travelling with more than 500 passengers and 250 crew.

    Is the Cruise industry heading for a recession?

    08/Jun/2008

    One industry that seems to be buoyant in the stormy waters of the current financial crises is the cruise industry.

    Hurtigruten 41-Day World Cruise Offer

    08/Jun/2008

    Leaving Florida on the October 18th – this offer is for a 41 day section of a 67 Longitudinal World Cruise on 318 passenger vessel MS Fram.

    MSC Cruises, MSC Poesia launched

    08/Jun/2008

    There’s a whole bundle of cruise vessel launchings and inaugurations in the offing for this spring: On April 16th actress Dame Helen Mirren will christen P&O Cruises' latest ship, Ventura

    Thomson cruises lastminute deal

    08/Jun/2008

    The Springtime Splendours cruise leaves on 25th April 2008 for an eleven night cruise with a price that starts at only £589 per person.

    P&O Cruises late deal

    08/Jun/2008

    Travelling on the Oceana, departing from Southampton on 19 July 2008 for seven nights and visiting four ports in four different countries:

    Cruise Ship Accessibility

    08/Jun/2008

    Most cruise lines now offer public areas and staterooms large enough for wheelchair use; these typically include an accessible bathroom with handrails and emergency call buttons.

    What is a cruise ship credit card?

    08/Jun/2008

    What is a ship credit card? - you don't need to carry around money on the ship. Everything you buy like souvenirs, soft drinks, mixed drinks or even photographs are charged to your Ship Credit Card.

    Cruise lines carbon-offsetting schemes

    08/Jun/2008

    Cruise lines may not have carbon-offsetting schemes to publicise but the stringent rules and regulations that lines have to abide by.

    Mexico coral plan - The cruise ship industry

    08/Jun/2008

    Mexico coral plan - The cruise ship industry, Mexican government, and Conservation International have announced a plan to try to protect coral reefs and other ecosystems in Cozumel, the world’s most-visited cruise destination.

    The Goodtime Girls tour

    08/Jun/2008

    Princess Cruises is promising male passengers a good time with new walking tours with a "madam" in Skagway, Alaska. The Goodtime Girls tour takes you back to Gold Rush days, when 49-ers stopped off in town to get lucky with the ladies.

    Cruise Tips

    08/Jun/2008

    • Expecting fresh fish at dinner. Unless you see sailors trolling off the stern for today's catch, you can assume that most ships were provisioned at the home port.

    Geek Cruises

    08/Jun/2008

    Conference organizers have also discovered the joys of entertaining on the deep blue sea. Geek Cruises, for example, has been holding organized computer classes on cruise ships since 1999. But it’s not just tech.

    Seven Seas indulge

    08/Jun/2008

    For pure decadence, chocolate-lovers can indulge for a week or two aboard one of two Regent Seven Seas vessels, which set sail from Ft. Lauderdale to the Eastern Caribbean and from Rio de Janeiro to Ft. Lauderdale.

    Australia Food and Wine Experience

    08/Jun/2008

    Regent Seven Seas Cruises, says it will offer a six-night tour through Australia's top wine regions in November that it's calling the Australia Food and Wine Experience.

    Cruise West - taste of the Pacific Northwest

    08/Jun/2008

    Small-ship operator Cruise West says it will launch "taste of the Pacific Northwest" cruises in September on the 84-passenger Spirit of Discovery.

    Hebridean International Cruises offer

    08/Jun/2008

    This stunning cruise visits Ecuador and Peru, countries on the volcanically volatile Pacific Rim and buttressed by magnificent range of fold mountains, the Andes, along which the most spectacular volcanoes in the world sit.

    The World Religious Travel Association

    08/Jun/2008

    The World Religious Travel Association has got together with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)to offer some educational workshops at this autumn’s World Religious Travel Expo.

    Cruising in Darwin’s footsteps with Discovery Initiatives

    08/Jun/2008

    Discovery Initiatives has chartered two small yachts in the Galapagos region to undertake three ten day long Galapagos cruises in partnership with the Galapagos Conservation Trust.

    Hurtigrutens special interest cruise Gastronomy

    08/Jun/2008

    Those who love Norwegian food, scenery and music, or just those who would like to learn more about this culture, will enjoy Hurtigruten’s special interest cruise Gastronomy in a Musical Framework.

    Fred Olsen cancels inaugural cruise

    08/Jun/2008

    Fred Olsen has been forced to cancel the planned sailing of its new ship, Balmoral, as a result of construction problems. The new liner was supposed to depart on 31st January for a 14-day cruise around the Canary Islands.

    Carnival Holiday struck by a viral outbreak

    08/Jun/2008

    A cruise on board the Carnival Cruise Lines ship ‘Holiday’ has been struck by a viral outbreak. 143 people developed the stomach virus while on a trip to Mexico. The ship has a complement of more than 2,230 passengers and crew.

    Reader Offers

    08/Jun/2008

    Cruise specialist Reader Offers is teaming up with the Ocean Village cruise line to offer a special cruise deal. The promotion offers 23 night’s cruising, with flights and buffet dining included.

    Carnival Fantasy - Features

    08/Jun/2008

    When Carnival Fantasy goes into dry dock in the autumn for a refit, the most exciting new feature that will be added to the super-liner is a huge aqua park featuring a 100 metre long water slide.

    Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean

    08/Jun/2008

    Nickelodeon and Royal Caribbean International have come together to introduce Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean. The first-ever Nickelodeon cruise will set sail on August 10th for seven days sailing from Miami.

    Marine watchdogs on cruise ships

    08/Jun/2008

    A programme designed to put marine watchdogs on cruise ships in environmentally fragile waters is facing higher-than-expected costs and may not be able to run as planned.

    Arthur Frommer lambasts cruise gimmicks

    08/Jun/2008

    Cruise commentator and veteran traveller Arthur Frommer thinks cruise lines are dumbing down – and he blames it on the USA. His comments follow an interview with a guest expert on his Travel Show during which she described the new circus training lessons.

    Arctic cruise holidays

    08/Jun/2008

    Steppes Travel is pleased to announce the availability of Arctic cruise holidays to the Norwegian, Icelandic, Canadian and Greenland regions of the Arctic. The trips are carefully planned to coincide with the months offering the most sunshine.

    Cruising the right route

    08/Jun/2008

    You should book early if • You can only travel on specific dates, whether that’s during school holidays, or for weddings or other family events • You want to secure the best possible deal on air travel.

    Royal Caribbean Bermuda offer

    08/Jun/2008

    This five night Bermuda Cruise package sailing from Baltimore, Maryland on the Grandeur Of The Seas on May 10th 2008 could cost you as little as £376 per person for an interior stateroom plus flights.

    Fred Olsen mini-cruise offer

    08/Jun/2008

    This three night mini cruise is priced from £481 and leaves on 18th October from Southampton on the Boudicca – a ship with a strong British historical theme throughout.

    Crown Princess Baltic Cruise offer via Sky Travel

    08/Jun/2008

    20th May 2008 for ten nights, full board. Itinerary: Sailing from Copenhagen, Denmark and visiting Stockholm - Sweden, Helsinki – Finland, St. Petersburg – Russia, Tallinn – Estonia, Gdynia - Poland, Oslo - Norway and return to Copenhagen.

    Saving money and patience when booking a cruise

    08/Jun/2008

    Start by cruising on your computer! Comparison shopping sites on the internet allow you to find the best cruise prices, but don’t stop there – consider comparison sites whilst shopping for excursions and restaurants in your destination ports.

    All-suite boutique luxury river cruise

    08/Jun/2008

    New company Jewel River Cruises will launch what it describes as the world's only all-suite boutique luxury river cruise, on May 15th this year. Their flagship, Jewel Imperial Blue, is the first of six planned vessels.

    Responsible Travel, cruise Antarctica

    08/Jun/2008

    Departures - 18th November or 16th December 2008, prices from £4100 - £8170 excluding flights. This twenty day cruise, organised by one of the world’s leading ethical travel specialists has a strong focus on visiting wild places.

    Celebrity Cruises

    08/Jun/2008

    Celebrity Cruises may be about to become the line with the lines – as it is hiring staff to mow a half-acre of real grass on the top deck of Celebrity Solstice when she launches in December.

    Travel tips, cruise like a travel writer

    08/Jun/2008

    There are two kinds of clever cruise passengers – those who book early and those who book late. The ones in the middle just aren’t quite as smart. But which kind are you and what are the advantages?

    Titan HiTours West African cruise

    08/Jun/2008

    Titan HiTours claim to offer a unique concept: escorted touring with carefree cruising. Their cruises usually stop at a different port of call each day or every other day, depending on the distance and sailing time between ports.

    easyCruise offer

    08/Jun/2008

    The big orange cruise ship is ready to sail! easyCruiseOne takes a tour of pretty islands and magnificent historical sites over ten days. Leaving Athens to sail to: Delphi, Ithaka, Paxos, Albania, Corfu, Preveza, Kephalonia, Zykanthos, Kaito and back to Athens.

    The Fiji Ministry of Tourism, Cruises

    08/Jun/2008

    The Fiji Ministry of Tourism has sat down with tourist businesses and cruise ship companies to create a policy that aims to increase the number of cruise ships calling at the country and to maximise the involvement of stakeholders in the industry.

    Royal Caribbean Line

    08/Jun/2008

    Royal Caribbean Line is dedicated to giving its passengers a complete holiday, encompassing mind, body and soul, through its new Vitality programme which as been introduced on the line's two newest ships.

    Rouen City walk

    08/Jun/2008

    Rouen City walk - best known as the place where Joan of Arc was imprisoned, tried for heresy and burnt at the stake in 1431, this lovely city has much to offer, including a gothic cathedral which Monet painted many times.

    Viking cruises, sophisticated rivers

    08/Jun/2008

    This is a very elegant and historical cruise, rich in history and gastronomy. It begins with a day in Paris, for shopping, café society and generally soaking up of atmosphere, before moving through a landscape rich in medieval castles.

    Van Gogh to sail again

    08/Jun/2008

    Van Gogh, the cruise ship operated by Gloucester-based Travelscope until the company went bankrupt late last year, has been given a chance to sail again.

    Cruise area in profile, Maine

    08/Jun/2008

    This American state has long been famous for its coastline, with beaches and coastal resorts galore, and its seafood!

    Pacific Star, Cyclone Funa

    08/Jun/2008

    P&O cruise ship Pacific Star is again battling a wave of passenger complaints after being battered by the trailing edge of Cyclone Funa whose strong winds and high seas smashed crockery and left five passengers injured.

    Tips from the professionals, cruise like a travel expert

    08/Jun/2008

    A basic mistake made by cruise novices is Ignoring the sun when booking a cabin. If you've booked a cabin with a balcony, precisely because you want to enjoy sitting in the sunshine, you need to know where the sun will actually be.

    Betty Boop Fan Cruise

    08/Jun/2008

    Carnival Cruise Lines and Jason Coleman who produces celebrity-hosted fan cruises, have come together to offer the Betty Boop Fan Cruise - the first authentic cruise to celebrate the legendary ‘Queen of Cartoons'.

    Speciality cruise simulators

    08/Jun/2008

    Many major cruise lines offer speciality cruises where simulators can be hired by the hour, others go the full distance bringing golf pros onboard to give lessons and analyse swings.

    Repositioning cruise

    08/Jun/2008

    We’ve told you about the advantages and disadvantages of a repositioning cruise, but the price is always good. So here are a couple of the deals on offer this spring, as cruise ships are repositioned from one port to another.

    Cruise lovers have a saying

    08/Jun/2008

    Cruise lovers have a saying – they arrive at their ship as passengers, but come off as cargo, based on how much food they've eaten!

    Chinese New Year

    08/Jun/2008

    If you want to feel the real Chinese New Year, the only place to experience the festivities is in China! From 7th February, the Chinese New Year will be celebrated with 15 days of fantasy, food, entertainment and fireworks.

    Book Me A Cruise holiday offer

    08/Jun/2008

    The seven night Mexican Magic on the Costa Mediterranea, departing 8th March 2008 from Miami is coming in at the handsome price of £229 and up.

    Holland America will take delivery of their newest ship this summer

    08/Jun/2008

    Holland America will take delivery of their newest ship this summer. Eurodam marks Holland America Line's largest ever, at 2,104 passengers. There will be a new pan-Asian restaurant and an Italian one.

    Adverse effect on American cruise industry

    08/Jun/2008

    State and city leaders in Maine have realised that new legislation designed to try and help the American cruise industry may have an adverse effect on their own cruise tourism.

    Arrivals and Departures in 2008

    08/Jun/2008

    What will this year’s new launches be like – well, when it comes to maiden voyages for new vessels, the keyword is sophisticated.

    Eco-friendly horse-power Cruises

    08/Jun/2008

    Fancy a cruise with a difference? A Welsh tourist company that relies on eco-friendly horse-power has seen its bookings soar after appearing on TV.

    Indian government forms high-powered steering group

    08/Jun/2008

    The Indian government has formed a high-powered steering group to create policy on cruise tourism in an attempt to lure more cruise liners to visit the area.

    Avalon Expands

    08/Jun/2008

    Avalon Waterways, the Australian holiday company, has an expanded ‘Exclusive Collection’ of 2009 European holidays, Following the success of its first Exclusive Collection.

    Carnival Cruise Lines - Best Domestic Cruise Line

    08/Jun/2008

    Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's largest cruise operator was probably also the world’s largest cruise award winner last year. In addition to being named ‘Best Cruise Value’

    Restaurant on on Cunards newest ship

    08/Jun/2008

    Celebrity chef Todd English has a restaurant on on Cunard's newest ship, the Queen Victoria and he was on board to greet visitors when the vessel was in New York City on 13th January.

    Kenya crisis forces cruise itinerary changes

    08/Jun/2008

    The Kenyan Tourist Board said yesterday that the Ministry of Tourism had set up a crisis committee containing both government representatives and key players like the Kenyan Tourist Board, hoteliers and site managers to come up with a recovery plan.

    Island Cruises want to know if you're feeling lucky

    08/Jun/2008

    If so, then come and join them on a special poker cruise. Guaranteed prize fund of £20,000! Island Star - 28th March 2008. Player packages start from £999 and include: 7-night Mediterranean Cruise.

    All at sea - Table etiquette

    08/Jun/2008

    Dress Code - While many passengers dress to the nines, some show up for events looking like slobs. This disappoints your fellow passengers and can lead to you being cold-shouldered for the rest of the cruise.

    007 on the high seas

    08/Jun/2008

    We all know that excursions are no longer the tired old trip out on a coach to be persuaded to buy local tat experiences, but Celebrity Cruises have pushed past the thrill barrier into real chills-down-the-spine territory.

    Classic cruise offers special moments

    08/Jun/2008

    P&O has a stunning the Mediterranean Experience cruise on the Oceana. The top of the range cabin: outside twin with balcony and shower, will cost anything from £3,759.

    Fred Olsen 40 percent discount on long cruise to Canaries

    08/Jun/2008

    Leaving 30 January, the latest Fred Olsen ship, Balmoral, will begin her first ever cruise for the line with an embarkation at Dover.

    Cruise the waterways of Holland with Blue Water

    08/Jun/2008

    This is a wonderful chance to experience Holland's famous Tulip time on a spring cruise. The Amsterdam Tulip Cruise, visits Zaanse Schans windmill village, Amsterdam, Gouda, Haarlem, Delft and the Keukenhof gardens.

    Over fifty, Saga world cruise is a steal

    08/Jun/2008

    The Commonwealth World Cruise offers 104 nights from just £13.911. The cruise commemorates 60th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth.

    Virgin Holidays, cruise offer

    08/Jun/2008

    From £528 a person a week this seven night Temples and Tavernas Mediterranean Cruise on the Ocean Village leaves on 17th Apr 2008 – the Ocean Village line is famous for its easy-go-lucky attitude

    Top tips for travellers, do it like a travel writer

    08/Jun/2008

    • If you're going on a cruise, be sure to confirm your airline arrival and departure time well in advance to speed up your entry and exit from the cruise ship so that you make all the necessary connections.

    Sailing with baby …Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

    08/Jun/2008

    RCCL has an offering that suits smaller babies more than larger ones – here’s the full breakdown:

    Cruise to Run - Barbados

    08/Jun/2008

    Once known as the Run In The Sun Cruise, this cruise with a difference takes place aboard the Crown Princess – who will carry around 150 fun runners to Barbados, among other places, where they will run a lovely 5 kilometre course.

    Sailing with baby …

    08/Jun/2008

    Check out the Disney Cruise Line: It offers some real benefits, and just a few hitches.

    Ride the wave to a bargain

    08/Jun/2008

    Wave season is what travel agents call that point in the year when most cruises are booked and it lasts from January to about mid-March.

    Tall ships cruise holiday

    08/Jun/2008

    Here’s a romantic offering – sailing on the Star Clipper from Athens in Greece between May and September.

    Travel agency to pay damages to cruise passengers

    08/Jun/2008

    A travel agency has been ordered to pay four Maltese holidaymakers damages because it had failed to inform them they needed a visa to board a cruise liner to Alaska.

    International Medical Tourism

    08/Jun/2008

    The MIM Group has launched a new initiative - International Medical Tourism India (ITMPL) to put together holiday/surgery packages for inbound tourists.

    NCL last minute cruise

    07/Jun/2008

    There are still a few staterooms on a cruise aboard the Norwegian Jewel, sailing on 10th June for twelve nights, from Dover and visiting Copenhagen Warnemunde, Tallin, St Petersburg, Helsinki, Stockholm and back to Dover.

    Christmas cruise bargain

    07/Jun/2008

    If you are the kind of person who plans ahead, Fred Olsen has a bargain on offer. Sailing the week before Christmas, this three-night cruise offers a fantastic a whole hour exploration of the Dutch capital.

    Welsh cruise port?

    07/Jun/2008

    Yesterday hundreds of cruise passenger from Britain and the USA stepped onto Welsh soil – the small step was the first part of the trial of an industrial jetty which could open the door to millions of pounds in tourist cash.

    Cruises and honeymoons

    06/Jun/2008

    Weddings have changed recent years, and so have honeymoons. Recent research reveals that just one out of 10 British brides and grooms opted for a conventional honeymoon: others choosing more exotic locations.

    Ventura hit by norovirus

    06/Jun/2008

    P&O Cruises has announced that there has been an outbreak of norovirus on Ventura. Apparently around 20 people have fallen ill with the bug, also known as the winter vomiting virus.

    Silversea launch

    06/Jun/2008

    On 4th June, in Monaco, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco named Silversea's new expedition ship - Prince Albert II. Yes, the ship is named for him! She will start her maiden voyage on June 12th.

    New cruise ship terminal

    05/Jun/2008

    The San Diego Port Commission has voted to spend $23 (£13) million on a new cruise ship terminal, but there is no real clarity about where the money will come from.

    Film on cruise line launches

    05/Jun/2008

    Starring such notables as Jessica Lange (King Kong) and Kathy Bates (Misery) this is a first for the movie industry, and the cruise industry too!

    British attitudes to cruise holidays

    05/Jun/2008

    A recent survey of British attitudes to cruise holidays throws up few surprises. As an example, 64% percent of cruise veterans said that they enjoyed the formal dress code and other behaviours associated with cruise holidays.

    Cruises, Going cheaper

    05/Jun/2008

    The travel agency Going Places is promising to undercut any rivals that offer an identical holiday at a cheaper price. Under its ‘Price Beater Sale’, which began on Boxing Day.

    Repositioning, the pros and cons

    05/Jun/2008

    If you subscribe to a travel newsletter or magazine, you probably see recommendations about cut-rate repositioning . This means a journey made by a cruise liner that’s being relocated from one popular destination to another.

    Cruises for Singles

    05/Jun/2008

    Solo travel can be fun, but for many people whose New Year’s resolution was to find love or at least companionship, the singles cruise holiday might offer a solution to their problem.

    When is the Midnight Buffet?

    05/Jun/2008

    On most cruise lines – never! Cunard's Queen Elizabeth 2 still has one. Carnival Line offers one on some cruises that extend for longer than seven days. Royal Caribbean Line certainly still offers them and Celebrity still holds them but only on a few ships.

    Cruise - The Curse of Camilla

    05/Jun/2008

    A cruise ship said to have been struck by the ‘Curse of Camilla’ has returned to the UK with its curse very much still in operation.

    Port Cruising

    05/Jun/2008

    Environmental concerns, airport queues and the effects of fog or controllers’ strikes on booked flights have all led to people thinking that a cruise from their nearest local port is a much simpler option

    Win a cruise in Egypt’s Nile Valley

    05/Jun/2008

    That modern offshoot of a venerable institution, the Times Online, along with Peregrine Adventures, gives you a chance to win a nine day exploration of Egypt.

    Cruise history & culture

    05/Jun/2008

    Today's cruise lines, competing for a share of a very canny market, are taking the onboard experience to new heights. For many people who are regular cruise travellers, rock-climbing walls, waterslides and bowling alleys don't really cut the mustard.

    Israel's record rise in tourism

    05/Jun/2008

    Israel is looking forward to a record rise in tourism in 2008 as the country marks its 60th anniversary. Experts predict 2.8 million holidaymakers.

    Two new restaurants aboard Crystal Symphony in 2008

    05/Jun/2008

    Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa will launch two new restaurants aboard Crystal Symphony in 2008 – name Silk Road and The Sushi Bar, they will first be open during the ship’s March cruise from Los Angeles to Hong Kong

    Star Cruises, travel round India in style

    05/Jun/2008

    On the Star Libra, visiting Mumbai, Kadmat Island and Goa. Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is one of India’s most crowded and exciting ports.

    Top five cruise destinations for 2008

    05/Jun/2008

    According to a recent survey the top five cruise destinations for 2008 are: 1. Alaska 2. western Caribbean 3. eastern Caribbean 4. Mediterranean 5. southern Caribbean

    Sail with the mail

    05/Jun/2008

    A Tenerife short cruise with a difference is on offer, simply £589 per person travelling between 16th March - 22nd March 2008 – and your ship will be RMS St Helena.

    Carnival Cruise Lines, American Southern Living

    05/Jun/2008

    Carnival Cruise Lines has taken the number one spot in the American ‘Southern Living’ Magazine's 2008 Readers Choice Awards.

    Project Genesis, new cruise liner on the way

    05/Jun/2008

    The keel of what will be the world's biggest passenger ship has been laid at a shipyard in Finland. The construction project which is called Project Genesis will result in a cruise liner 360 metres long and have space for 5,400 passengers.

    Getting a last minute deal

    05/Jun/2008

    Last minute cruise deals can be a superb idea, if you’re fairly adventurous and don’t mind not knowing where you’ll be going and what you’ll be doing. There are pluses and minuses to this approach.

    The 2007-2008 cruise season in Central America

    05/Jun/2008

    The 2007-2008 cruise season in Central America seems promising, as experts have predicted a significant increase in tourist arrivals.

    Why use a travel agent?

    05/Jun/2008

    Why is it that when we book a cruise we tend to use an agent, even though most of us have got used to booking our villa or self-catering holidays, organising long-haul trips around the world or taking our gap year in some faraway place?

    Cruise numbers rising, age falling

    05/Jun/2008

    Record numbers will opt to take a cruise this year and the average age of people choosing to take cruises is falling. Around 1.5 million Britons are expected to take a cruise this year, which is a 13% increase

    How green is your cruise?

    05/Jun/2008

    Earlier this year environmental campaigners claimed that flying is three times greener than cruising, and the cruise industry has been quick to counteract this idea.

    Have you ever wondered who took the first pleasure

    04/Jun/2008

    Well, historically speaking, the most famous historical figure, and one of the first to be mentioned as sailing for pleasure, was Cleopatra.

    Holland America Line doubles European Cruises in 2

    04/Jun/2008

    Holland America Line will send six ships, including ms Eurodam, launching next month, to 166 ports of call on seventy itineraries in the European cruise season which runs from March to November.

    How far would you go for botox?

    04/Jun/2008

    Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will be the first cruise line to offer Botox injections. The treatments, which are part of The Steiner line’s portfolio will be sold through the Mandara medi-spa programme.

    Med cruise offer

    04/Jun/2008

    How would you like to cruise the Mediterranean, sailing from historic Genoa and visiting Marseille and Palma de Majorca, taking in the nightlife and artworks of Barcelona and the ancient streets of Pompeii

    QE2 - art shock

    03/Jun/2008

    Government lawyers have begun a rush investigation to establish whether they can block the export of works of art on board the QE2 before it travels to Dubai later this year.

    Cruise passengers dislike single surcharge

    03/Jun/2008

    Regular single cruisers who took part in surveys conducted by the London-based agency, Mundy, felt that cruise lines treated them like second-class citizens when it came to accommodation and pricing.

    When your luggage gets lost …

    03/Jun/2008

    Every year there are thousands of cruise passengers, especially fly/cruise travellers who lose their luggage in transit and have their holidays ruined as a result.

    Cost-cutting cruise tips

    02/Jun/2008

    If you’re looking at your holiday budget and realising that it doesn’t stretch as far as you’d hoped it would, then a cruise is still excellent value for money.

    NCL cruise offer

    02/Jun/2008

    How does seven days in the Med sound? Well it will only cost you £699 per person or £469 if you organise your own flights!

    Cruise dining etiquette

    02/Jun/2008

    There’s some confusion, especially in first time cruise passengers, about the rules for dining. Check the dress code your cruise line operates, which may be anything from relaxed to smart casual or formal.

    Cruise prices soar through surcharges

    01/Jun/2008

    Holiday makers are paying up to £70 more for their holidays as a result of rising fuel costs and increased surcharges. How do the cruise lines stack up?

    Choosing a golf cruise

    01/Jun/2008

    Before you choose a cruise, you need to be sure what kind of golfer you are: serious or not so serious? Small boat cruises are generally preferable for the truly serious golfer because golf is usually the main business of the cruise.

    Gourmet cruise options

    01/Jun/2008

    Celebrity chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa has a restaurant and sushi bar on Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony and he’ll open it during a gourmet cruise from Hong Kong to Beijing