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John Sergeant to cruise after Strictly Come Dancing exit

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:03:40 GMT

The political correspondent will show of his 'dance skills' and give after dinner talks. Sergeant...

QE2 heads to Dubai

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:55:13 GMT

Dubai gets ready for the arrival of the QE2 after leaving Southampton on the 11th November. ...

Royal Caribbean to homeport in Dubai

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:01:06 GMT

Royal Caribbean International is bringing Brilliance of the Seas to Dubai.

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Christmas 2010 in the Antarctic

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:53:00 GMT

If you fancy a Christmas cruise to the Antarctic, try the 20-day Veendam cruise that leave on De...

Carnival cuts some fuel supplements

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:44:08 GMT

Some Carnival brands withdraw fuel supplements on new 2010 bookings.

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Machu Picchu cruise option

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:59:23 GMT

Ms Veendam's first South America sailing departs San Diego, October 31st 2009, on a 19-day journe...

What a travel agent can do for you

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:57:50 GMT

There a number of key advantages to booking a trip through a good travel agency.

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Saying goodbye to QE2

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:52:59 GMT

Bid QE2 goodbye

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Why you should use a specialist cruise agent

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:58:09 GMT

Why book your holiday through a specialist cruise agency?

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Veendam South American programme

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:50:49 GMT

Sail to South America with Veendam

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How to get the best cruise price

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:41:22 GMT

For cheap cruise fares apply these rules.

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Fred Olsen world cruise sector offer

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:30:11 GMT

Fred Olsen cruise offer

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Voyager of the Seas repositioning cruise

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:28:35 GMT

Royal Caribbean's 3,114-passenger Voyager of the Seas returns to Texas in December for its second...

Costa Fortuna kids go free offer

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:24:42 GMT

For the 2008 winter season, children under eighteen sail free when travelling with their parents ...

Luxury options for P and O suite passengers

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:38:02 GMT

Passengers booking cruises in P&O’s suites and mini-suites are to be offered even more luxury as ...

Island Escape future revealed by Thomson

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:32:56 GMT

One of the former ships belonging to Island Cruises will become part of a ‘casual cruise’ divisi...

Credit crunch affects UK cruises

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:28:07 GMT

Cruise companies are will be focusing on value for money as credit crunch bites.

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Spending Christmas at sea

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:16:15 GMT

Christmas at sea reviewed.

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MSC Fantasia reviewed

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:14:24 GMT

MSC Cruises offers an extra level of luxury in the European cruise market.

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Eurodam reviewed

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:13:11 GMT

Eurodam – luxury without the mega scale.

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Thomson offers Fjord cruises

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:54:14 GMT

Thomson Fjord Cruise offer

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Cruise lines cut Caribbean trips

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:48:36 GMT

Cruise lines cut back on their Caribbean services.

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Disney Europe cruise

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:47:27 GMT

Disney comes to Europe.

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Holland America offers book club etc

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:41:33 GMT

Holland America Line has broadened its onboard programming with the new Explorations Team, offeri...

Island Cruises under threat

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:37:44 GMT

The future of the Island Cruises brand is in doubt after half-shareholder TUI UK agreed to buy ou...

Silversea Antarctic Cruise explored

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:35:50 GMT

Silversea’s new expedition ship Prince Albert II has some generous savings available for early bo...

Pacific Sun and Dawn new cruises

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:27:50 GMT

P&O Cruises has launched the new Australia based Pacific Dawn and Pacific Sun 2010 brochure

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Thomson Celebration Dance cruises

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:26:50 GMT

Following 2007’s Dance Fever, Thomson Cruises have planned more ‘Get up and Dance’ Cruises on Tho...

Cruise bible 2009 now on sale

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:25:37 GMT

Often referred to as the 'bible to the world of cruising', the fully revised and updated annual B...

Silversea Golf cruises new programme

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:14:25 GMT

Silversea Cruises has expanded its Silver Links programme in 2009.

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Silversea Golf cruises new programme

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:13:14 GMT

Silversea Cruises has expanded its Silver Links programme in 2009.

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Newspaper ads misled cruise customers about prices

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:07:54 GMT

Thousands of cruise passengers may have been misled by advertisements placed by a specialist crui...

Liners change route for Hurricane Kyle

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:06:52 GMT

Hurricane Kyle has been skirting the Atlantic seaboard this weekend and forced both the Queen Mar...

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:39:01 GMT

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Couple lose clothes on Caribbean cruise

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:37:33 GMT

A Bolton couple had their dream cruise ruined by Terminal 5 last month.

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Six day Scandinavian cruises from Holland America

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:33:07 GMT

Holland America Line is offering two six-day Scandinavian itineraries in July 2009.

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Mediterranean cruises compared

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:21:44 GMT

The Passenger Shipping Association says that 543,000 Britons took Mediterranean cruises last year...

Oriana Caribbean Connoisseur cruise details

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:24:38 GMT

More details are now available of the P&O Cruises Caribbean Connoisseur sailings in 2010.

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Queensland experiences cruise boom

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:16:28 GMT

The tourism industry is focused on the far North of Australia as a key point in cruise-liner link...

Finding cruise bargains

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:09:54 GMT

How to bag a cruise bargain

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Shopping cruise from Princess

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:50:27 GMT

Princess Cruises has a shopping cruise to die for ...

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Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:48:48 GMT

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Flight costs make cruises a better option

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:40:04 GMT

Rampant fuel prices and new fees are making flights unpopular, travel experts say.

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Costa October Cruise offer

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:33:18 GMT

October Culture and Sun cruise offer from Costa

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New liner for Regent Seven Seas

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:56:28 GMT

Regent Seven Seas has ordered a new ship. The 800 passenger liner will be ready by 2011 and it wi...

Autumn sun cruise offer

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:54:42 GMT

Want some Autumn sun? If you can get a cruise in October or early November and you can rely on go...

Celebrity to drop Australian cruises

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:51:33 GMT

There are more changes to American ports and itineraries for Celebrity Cruises.

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Carnival has a new Canadian itinerary in 2009

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:52:48 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines itineraries to Quebec in 2009

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Regent Seven Seas upgrades

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:46:24 GMT

Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently refurbished its fleet, to the tune of £10 million.

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Travel agents will evolve because of recession

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:33:25 GMT

A new breed of travel agents is likely to emerge from the current downturn, according to Travel W...

P and O Aurora review

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:55:18 GMT

P&O’s Aurora is based in Southampton and specialises in longer cruises that take her to the Balti...

Hurricane season cruise tips

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:53:13 GMT

This hurricane season has reminded many people that cruise lines reserve the right to alter itine...

Celebrity Solstice sneak peek

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:47:55 GMT

Celebrity Cruise Lines took delivery of the first of its Solstice Class Liners on 28th September...

Brits would rather not party on a cruise

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:30:45 GMT

Britons tend to be party-poopers when they take a cruise holiday, a new survey claims.

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Repositioning cruises are an autumn bargain

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:22:34 GMT

Canny and cost-conscious cruise lovers know that this is the time of year to pick up a last minut...

Queen Mary 2 celebration

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:55:56 GMT

The Queen Mary 2 arrived in New York at the weekend, having completed her 100th transatlantic voy...

Crystal Cruise line wins award

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:57:13 GMT

Crystal Cruises has won the Travel Trade Gazette's Cruise Line of the Year Award for cruise opera...

Southampton cruise terminal sneak peek

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:55:08 GMT

Southampton port is bringing back a blast from the past – after 25 years there will be an ‘Ocean ...

Carnival October offers programme

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:53:52 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines is rolling out a new programme of special offers called October Recharge. ...

Costa spa experience reviewed

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:09:37 GMT

Costa Cruise Lines have developed a new type of spa accommodation for Europe travellers.

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Protecting your holiday from company collapses

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:09:08 GMT

As travel companies go bust and people fear the security of holidays already booked here are some...

No gambling in Hawaii

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:07:58 GMT

Why is there no gambling in Hawaii? It’s a good question and one that doesn’t always get answere...

ASA about to rule on cruise pricing advertisements

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:13:33 GMT

The Advertising Standards Authority is preparing to announce the results of an investigation into...

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:12:36 GMT

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Baltimore home ports cruise liners next year

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:08:17 GMT

Celebrity send Mercury to new home port.

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Hurtigruten Cruises has land stopovers too

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:06:05 GMT

Hurtigruten offers land packages to complement its cruises

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Going smoke free with Fred Olsen

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:47:05 GMT

From New Year 2009, Fred Olsen has announced the introduction of a completely smoke-free indoor e...

Costa Cruises Far East adventure

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:58:21 GMT

Costa Cruises is offering holidaymakers the chance to visit the Far East on a fourteen night crui...

Last minute cruise offer from Ocean

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:48:42 GMT

If you fancy a half-price Western Mediterranean cruise, Ocean Village Two has some half-price c...

Final fireworks for QE2 in Tyneside

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:45:10 GMT

QE2’s last visit to the North-East next month.

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World Cruise success for cruise line

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:41:26 GMT

P&O's 2010 world cruises earned the company over £14 million in just one day after it put its 201...

Northern Lights sailing with Hurtigruten

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:35:23 GMT

Hurtigruten Passengers opting for the 12-day roundtrip out of Bergen, Norway's second largest cit...

Half term cruise offer from Island

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:29:51 GMT

Island Cruises will be offering a new flight from Glasgow for this half term. The fly-cruise opti...

Christmas Mediterranean cruise offer

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:24:35 GMT

If Christmas gets you down, why not sail away from all the stress and enjoy the festive season af...

Will Carnival cut prices next year

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:18:23 GMT

Shares in the world’s biggest cruise ship operator - Carnival Cruise Lines - have jumped over 40%...

P and O plans a different next ship

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:06:25 GMT

THE next P&O cruise ship will not be as family-centred as Ventura, in part because the credit cru...

HAL has new entertainment options

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:02:41 GMT

As part of Holland America Line's Signature of Excellence programme which is enhancing the ships ...

Wedding Cruises with Island

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:59:59 GMT

Island Cruises describes itself as the relaxed, friendly and informal cruise line. Now the line e...

Survey shows package holiday bookings are growing

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:33:03 GMT

Over half of UK adults who took a holiday abroad last year, travelled on a package holiday, accor...

XL collapse could benefit cruise lines

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:31:52 GMT

The reduced scope in the package holiday market as a result of the collapse of XL Leisure Group c...

Oasis of the Seas final sneak peek

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:27:56 GMT

A final exploration of the new Entertainment complex on Oasis of the Seas reveals a fascinating c...

Design a video and win a cruise

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:58:00 GMT

P&O Cruises has gone for a completely new way of enticing those new to cruising to try the experi...

Prince Philip will say goodbye to QE2

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:57:11 GMT

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will make a farewell visit to Queen Elizabeth 2 this yea...

Oasis of the Seas theatre preview

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:48:58 GMT

The entertainments team of Oasis of the Seas has revealed some of the new theatrical productions ...

Oasis of the Seas entertainment preview

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:41:57 GMT

The curtain has been raised on another one of the neighbourhoods on board Oasis of the Seas, ev...

Cunard wins award

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:39:49 GMT

The winners of the TTG Travel Award for best large cruise line were Cunard, whose boss paid tribu...

Malta - cruise destination

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:32:47 GMT

Cruising is a growth area for the travel industry in Malta – passenger figures up to August this ...

Independence of the Seas Caribbean debut

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:50:50 GMT

The world’s largest ship, Independence of the Seas, is about to make her first Caribbean cruise. ...

HAL line refurbishments revealed

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:47:23 GMT

Five ships in the Holland America Line are scheduled for upgrades and refurbs. The liners are Maasd...

P&Os Pacific Sun refurbishment

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:41:35 GMT

Passengers on P&O’s Pacific Sun are able to enjoy a new child-free Oasis spa retreat which is the ke...

Maiden voyage for Celebrity Solstice

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:56:49 GMT

Celebrity Cruises’ new ship, Celebrity Solstice, has an unusual attraction - a real grass lawn on...

P&O 2010 world cruise details revealed

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:53:51 GMT

P&O Cruises’ adults-only ship Arcadia is to embark on its first world cruise in winter 2010, sail...

Hurricane HQ for cruise line revealed

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:44:03 GMT

Carnival Line, like many others, had to bring its emergency command centre online last week when ...

Atlantic crossing offer with Ocean Village

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:50:11 GMT

For cost-conscious cruisers, Ocean Village offers a more casual, what could even be called cut -p...

Cruise claims explored

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:45:19 GMT

What's true and what's not about taking a cruise ...?...

New cruise terminal in Russia reviewed

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:42:45 GMT

The new passenger terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia welcomed its first cruise liner earlier this...

Cruise passengers stranded at Dover

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:10:20 GMT

Elderly holidaymakers were held up at Dover docks when a local transport provider went bust. ‘All De...

Great cruise for gourmets

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:07:18 GMT

If you like your food, consider this cruise. Sailing on October 19th on Crystal Symphony with Henri ...

Tax hit for cruise companies in Southampton

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:02:16 GMT

Companies based in Southampton docks are waiting to find out if their rates are to soar and be backd...

Why cruise the Mediterranean?

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:23:47 GMT

The Mediterranean is a wonderful choice for a holiday destination and a cruise gives you the best of...

No short haul for Ocean Village

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:21:50 GMT

Ocean Village, like many another cruise ship, is seeing changes to future itineraries as the rising ...

Cruise facts and surprises

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:19:08 GMT

However knowledgeable you are about cruises, there's always something you didn't know, and here is s...

Queen Mary 2 world cruise details

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:11:35 GMT

The Queen Mary 2 is making a world cruise in January 2010, during which she will be calling at South...

All inclusive cruises may not include these costs

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:10:14 GMT

Watch those ‘all inclusive’ cruise prices, because your initial cost, while it does include some onb...

Thomson Autumn Cruise offer

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:09:20 GMT

Thomson Cruises has an exciting offer for some of its Autumn Cities Cruises. ...

Carnival - Concierge Club

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:05:04 GMT

Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work? ...

Oriana long cruises in 2010

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:04:28 GMT

The credit crunch, fuel prices and other global trends may have driven P&O Cruises to shake up its w...

Plymouth - new cruise destination?

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:01:41 GMT

British travellers may have a new embarkation port this summer as Plymouth aims to attract more ship...

Costa Emirates cruise offer

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:51:12 GMT

Costa Cruises has launched a Jewels of the Emirates itinerary which runs from December 2008 to April...

MSC Cruises - MSC Club

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:48:32 GMT

Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work? ...

Behind the scenes with Princess Cruises

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:47:30 GMT

Many cruise passengers are fascinated by the frantic activity behind the scenes and out of sight tha...

Cunard World Club

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:38:11 GMT

Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work? ...

What is a bounceback offer?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:35:15 GMT

Bouncebacks are cruises that you book for the future, while you’re still onboard another cruise ship...

Crime on cruise ships

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:34:12 GMT

The American Congress is being asked to force cruise industry officials to make unprecedented change...

Gustav hits cruise lines

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:31:16 GMT

Cruise lines are preparing for their own storm – they are expecting to be hit in the pocket by Hurri...

Budgetting for the extra costs of cruising

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:29:51 GMT

Even when you book an all-inclusive cruise, watch out for the little extras that can really bump up ...

P&O Cruises - Portunus Club

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:23:11 GMT

Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work?...

HAL bar area upgrades

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:33:39 GMT

Bars and lounges aboard five Holland America Line ships are being upgraded. The key concept is a lar...

Cruises cheaper than ever

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:31:51 GMT

Cruise research by P&O Cruises shows that a cruise holiday is cheaper than the same holiday a decade...

Hurricane Gustav reroutes cruise ships

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:30:10 GMT

Two Carnival ships that should have been visiting Gulf Coast ports in the next couple of days will b...

Princess Cruises - Captain's Circle

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:55:36 GMT

Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work? ...

Fred Olsen mini cruise offer

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:50:21 GMT

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines have just published their mini-brochure of selected winter cruises, many of ...

Win a cruise

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:48:08 GMT

Betfred Bingo has another Caribbean cruise win on offer. The prize is eight days of bingo on board ...

Cruises sailing from UK ports

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:54:08 GMT

The Passenger Shipping Association says a record 591,000 passengers cruised from the UK last year – ...

QE2s Farewell Season offer

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:51:31 GMT

This Autumn Getaway sailing takes place between 22nd and 27th October 2008, and fares start from £1,...

Hurricane cruise news

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:43:38 GMT

Hurricane Gustav is causing cruise problems. ...

Questions to ask before you cruise

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:05:33 GMT

More things to ask before you book: ...

Norwegian Cruise Lines, Latitudes Program

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:02:02 GMT

Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work? ...

How last minute can cruise booking be?

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:56:26 GMT

Security issues and the market crunch in the holiday industry have both affected how late you can bo...

Celebrity Cruises - Captains Club

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:35:31 GMT

Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work? ...

Oasis of the Seas sneak peek

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:33:40 GMT

Oasis of the Seas is going to have its own beach! The outdoor area features bright chairs and loung...

Royal Caribbean International, Crown and Anchor S

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:32:10 GMT

Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work? ...

Oasis of the Seas cruise prices

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:59:37 GMT

Royal Caribbean International’s prices for Oasis of the Seas start at £1,299. Tickets for cruises o...

Fred Olsen itinerary changes

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:58:29 GMT

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is changing routes to have fewer fly/cruise options for two ships because o...

Nickelodeon 2009 cruises

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:54:14 GMT

Nickelodeon and Royal Caribbean International have outlined their plans for summer 2009. The first ...

Fred Olsen loyalty programme explained

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:13:13 GMT

Every cruise line has a loyalty programme – but what do they offer and how do they work? ...

Cruise destination, Dublin

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:00:16 GMT

More and more cruise liners are calling at Dublin – for very good reasons! Although this east coast ...

Questions to ask before you book

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:48:09 GMT

Can I get a group discount? Group bookings = more buying power. Usually this can be one free berth...

Does tipping cruise workers gain better service?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:43:23 GMT

Well of course it does, but it’s not the only thing you can do – while the sad truth is that most cr...

Does the staycation affect cruise prices?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:41:46 GMT

Staycations – aka holidays at home – have proved popular this summer because of the high cost of fue...

Carnival Splendor dining sneak peek

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:34:23 GMT

Carnival Splendor offers an impressive range of eating options. The 3,006-passenger cruise liner ha...

Destination review, Hawaii

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:56:53 GMT

Hawaii is known as ‘The Aloha State’ for its friendly welcome. It is a state but it’s also six majo...

Oasis of the Seas opens bookings

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:09:56 GMT

Today was the first day for privileged passengers to reserve cruises on the new Oasis of the Seas – ...

Win a cruise with Wink Bingo

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:02:07 GMT

Win a cruise with Wink Bingo. Their prize includes: • Flights and transfers to and from Ft Lauder...

Cant afford next years cruise?

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:51:39 GMT

While holiday prices are soaring, cruise holidays are more or less holding their own and if you are ...

Mamma Mia cruise to be won

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:01:25 GMT

To celebrate the release of Mamma Mia on DVD, HMV have a prize draw for which the prize is a relaxin...

Tasmania - cruise destination review

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:57:52 GMT

In 2007/2008 83,000 cruise passengers visited Tasmania, contributing around $9 million to the Tasman...

Grand Princess in Liverpool again

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:38:44 GMT

Grand Princess sailed into Mersey today for her fourth visit since June. The liner is taller than th...

Cruise Scam moves to phones

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:54:28 GMT

There is a new phase of the cruise holiday scam we alerted you to recently where you may receive a p...

Orient Lines emerges from the waves again

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:23:57 GMT

Orient Lines which was closed by Star Cruises two years ago, has begun its journey back to life. Th...

New cruise technology for Fred Olsen

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:38:59 GMT

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Cruise destination review - Bulgaria

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:36:51 GMT

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What is an all - inclusive cruise?

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:33:49 GMT

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Carnival changes stateroom categories

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:01:14 GMT

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Lady Luck on board MSC Cruises

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:58:51 GMT

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Silver surfer cruise tips

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:55:54 GMT

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National Cruise Week, UK

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:07:31 GMT

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Nickelodeon cruise visits Cayman

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:02:33 GMT

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Cheap cruise tips - book now

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:53:56 GMT

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Destination review - Canadian East Arctic

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:20:01 GMT

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Venice - sinking under the weight of cruise visito

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:11:24 GMT

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Why take a family cruise?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:04:59 GMT

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Cruise destination review - Turkey

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:38:10 GMT

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Double gold winner to take a cruise

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:34:24 GMT

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Costa Cruise early booking offer

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:30:23 GMT

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Cruise desination - New Zealand

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:25:16 GMT

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More packing tips for cruises

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:19:02 GMT

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Cruelty abroad

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:12:38 GMT

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Fly-cruise, one thing you have to know

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:19:02 GMT

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Cunard returns to Southampton

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:10:54 GMT

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Christian theme cruise

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:07:36 GMT

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Arcadia schedules hit by engine problems

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:05:07 GMT

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Ruby Princess Sneak Peek

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:47:50 GMT

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Postcard Cruise Travel Scam

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:45:55 GMT

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Telegraph - excellent resource for cruisers

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:02:16 GMT

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Smoking ban in British waters?

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:56:31 GMT

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Surcharge news

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:55:28 GMT

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Pacific Sun passenger says P&O behaved badly

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:58:25 GMT

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Mullaney murders, how safe is the Caribbean

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:48:40 GMT

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Earlybird booking on Queen Mary II

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:42:13 GMT

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Autumn cruise offer

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:08:58 GMT

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Packing tips for cruise passengers

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:49:37 GMT

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Australian? Artistic? Win a cruise

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:29:38 GMT

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Costa Chinese offer

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:59:01 GMT

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Royle Family Nana on cruise

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:50:58 GMT

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5 ways to avoid cruise single supplements

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:46:24 GMT

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P&O Aussie wine list upgrade

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:39:29 GMT

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American Soap Star themed cruise

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:33:24 GMT

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Holland America Mexico cruises

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:27:54 GMT

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Pink Floyd tribute cruise

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:25:00 GMT

Are you a Pink Floyd fan? If so, ‘The Great Gig in the Sea’ will feature music, parties, games, triv...

Storm prompts safety questions

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:18:48 GMT

After Pacific Sun’s recent storm experience, questions are being asked about cruise ship safety – ag...

Carnival Fantasy August cruises relocation

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:04:28 GMT

Carnival Fantasy has had to relocate its homeport. There has been an oil spillage on the Mississippi...

More Musical Cruises

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:20:12 GMT

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Winter Sun from Windstar

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:11:43 GMT

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Slow steaming controversy

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:03:34 GMT

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MSC Fantasia preview

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:25:32 GMT

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Last minute cruise holiday for £389

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:21:41 GMT

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Southampton taxi fears

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:16:11 GMT

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Top three short cruises

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:20:55 GMT

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Costa winter cruise appeal

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:59:32 GMT

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New Zealand familys cruise storm shock

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:54:10 GMT

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QE2 final home revealed

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:44:45 GMT

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MSC Fast-track for cruise passengers

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:43:00 GMT

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NCL future ships - sneak peek

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:41:52 GMT

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Carnival Dream sneak peek

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:07:23 GMT

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Thomson Spirit Southampton departures

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:05:49 GMT

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Musical cruises from Fred Olsen

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:03:45 GMT

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RCCI cuts jobs ashore

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:51:07 GMT

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P&O excursion update

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:49:51 GMT

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Regent Cruises 2 for 1 offer

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:48:38 GMT

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Thomson cruise winter sun

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Last minute cruise holiday

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:11:18 GMT

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Best golf cruises

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Passengers injured on cruise ship

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:16:10 GMT

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Nicotine free P&O

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:11:06 GMT

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Costa short cruises 2009

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:07:31 GMT

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Eurodam report

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:41:27 GMT

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Cunard Transatlantic Crossings

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:34:10 GMT

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Short cruises from Hurtigruten

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:02:43 GMT

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Regent Seven Seas Grand Explorations

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:46:55 GMT

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Last minute cruise offer

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:35:12 GMT

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Win a cruise

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:52:33 GMT

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HAL future plans

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:14:20 GMT

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Top four sun decks

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:49:27 GMT

Which is the best line for sunbathing, and what do they offer? Here's the lowdown ......

MSC cruise award

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:42:39 GMT

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Carnival Splendor, built for Europe?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:54:08 GMT

In an interesting development, the new Carnival Splendor sundeck seems designed for Northern Europea...

Rock cruise in 2009

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:49:37 GMT

Sixthman deal in music cruises and they have a rock-go line up for 2009. You can take a cruise with:...

Eurodam details

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:43:03 GMT

HAL's Eurodam is the first in the new ‘Signature Class’ series of Holland American Liners, and it’s ...

Cunard Autumn Insights

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:54:40 GMT

This autumn the Cunard Insights enrichment programme is bound to please passengers. A special highl...

Southampton cruise experience centre

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:48:26 GMT

Southampton plans to have a multi-million-pound tourist attraction which will tell the story of crui...

Carnival Liberty

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:47:21 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines has said that it intends to double UK passenger numbers this year. Carnival ch...

Cruise insurance for over 65s

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:01:42 GMT

War veteran Kenneth Brown is 91 and has his own cabin cruiser which he sails on the Thames, so he wa...

Carnival Splendor - splendid for kids

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:00:51 GMT

Newly launched Carnival Splendor could have been designed just for the kiddies. Splendor has the...

Destination review - South America

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:56:40 GMT

There are few regions that offer as many contrasts as South America and a cruise can be the best way...

Recession holiday worries

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:53:02 GMT

A cruise is one of the best value holidays. Why? Here’s three reasons: 1. You pay upfront for yo...

Cunard Transatlantic Crossings

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:44:21 GMT

Cunard has a six night eastbound transatlantic cruise on the Queen Mary 2 on offer. These crossin...

European cruise offer

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:29:03 GMT

8 Night Best Of Europe Fly/Cruise on Celebrity Century, sailing on 21st August 2008. This cruise st...

Tips for a great first day’s cruising

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:15:40 GMT

It’s the first day of your first cruise? Wonderful – and here’s how to get the best from those all ...

Oceania - regional review

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:58:10 GMT

Oceania is the region that covers the South Pacific islands and Australasia. In some brochures it’s...

Thomson Caribbean Gems offer

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:53:12 GMT

Flying on 25th January 2009 from Gatwick you join the Thomson Destiny on a tour of the Dominican Rep...

Cruise offer - Carnival Splendor

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:08:42 GMT

A 12 day European tour on the new ship Carnival Splendor is being offered from £918 per person...

Cruise prices to rise

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:03:44 GMT

The Association of British Travel Agencies (ABTA) has projected a steep rise in holiday costs next y...

Fred Olsen hamper offer

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:00:14 GMT

Fred Olsen is offering Christmas hampers worth £100 to any passengers booking on of ‘guarantee...

Cunard Music Sailings

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:40:51 GMT

Cunard Line has announced a new partnership with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) which is usua...

Hurricane insurance terms demystified

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:34:29 GMT

You’ve got your holiday insurance and it includes hurricane cover, but what do all those phrases a...

Fred Olsen cruise walks

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:28:53 GMT

If you’re a keen walker, why not try one of the Ramblers Worldwide Holidays? These are called portfo...

Surcharge causes couple to cancel

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:41:48 GMT

A Dorset couple say they have been forced to cancel a dream cruise holiday after they were landed wi...

Celebrity smoking ban

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:36:04 GMT

Celebrity Cruise lines has said that from October 1st 2008 there will be a no-smoking policy in sta...

Cruise insurance for hurricanes

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:24:19 GMT

If you’re planning a cruise in the Americas or the Caribbean, it’s worth familiarising yourself with...

Windstar offer extended

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:16:03 GMT

Windstar Cruises has extended the original ten day sale on certain October 2008 sailings in Europe a...

Orient Lines gossip

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:07:10 GMT

Following on the news that Orient Lines (the company that used to operate Marco Polo) has been sold,...

Amputation after cruise ship burning

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:02:14 GMT

Ronnie Dunbar, 53, was sailing on Ocean Village last year when he decided that rather than take an e...

Preparing for your first cruise

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:28:15 GMT

Here’s now to make sure your cruise is problem free: • Make sure you have proper and up to date i...

How solo passengers can save money

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:22:24 GMT

The easiest way to save most on your cruise is to ask your cruise operator or travel agent to seek o...

HAL adds Brisbane to cruises

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:19:46 GMT

Holland America Line is including Brisbane in its itineraries with the inaugural voyage set for 2010...

Carnival Splendor offer

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:01:23 GMT

Sailing from Dover on the brand new Carnival Splendor this twelve day cruise will be visiting Copenh...

Fred Olsen new surcharge

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:55:35 GMT

Fred. Olsen has announced a new fuel supplement on cruises from summer onwards featured in its new 2...

Win a cruise

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:52:42 GMT

888 Ladies Bingo are offering one player the chance to sail round the Caribbean in November! To win...

Transatlantic tips

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:36:14 GMT

If you fancy a transatlantic cruise, there is something you could do to offset the cost! Lots of pe...

RCI Legend sailing in Asia Pacific

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:30:59 GMT

RCI has announced a year-round deployment of Legend of the Seas in the Asia-Pacific region from Nove...

Guarantee cabins and upgrades

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:22:19 GMT

A lot of people don’t understand what a guarantee cabin is, or why it can be worth booking them. It...

Cruise luggage allowances

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:21:21 GMT

One reason so many frequent cruisers prefer to sail from a UK port is the unlimited luggage allowanc...

P&O cruises drinks price confusion

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:02:27 GMT

P&O may be reconsidering their drinks price policy – basically some cruises have drinks included...

Cruise Car parking, Harwich

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:53:22 GMT

After the debacle of Southampton’s cruise parking slowdown last week, and the ongoing delays that ca...

Avoiding seasickness

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:21:55 GMT

The first trick is to keep some food on your stomach all the time (never difficult on a cruise ship)...

Eurodam launch

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:25:06 GMT

Cruise ship Eurodam was given a right royal send-off when she was officially named by Queen Beatrix ...

Stop Press, July Southampton parking problems

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:21:17 GMT

For the next couple of weeks there will be long tailbacks on one of the busiest routes into Southamp...

Packing and dressing for your cruise

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:25:05 GMT

If you are looking at the flight baggage allowance and wondering how on earth you are going to pack ...

Picking the right Honeymoon Cruise Package

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:19:48 GMT

Your wedding is a big day, but your honeymoon is a big fortnight! Picking the right cruise for the t...

What a cruise offers you

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:19:05 GMT

Don’t miss these five brilliant opportunities on your cruise: 1. Theme Parties – okay they can be...

Hurtigruten holidays cruise-explore

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:36:04 GMT

Hurtigruten has a range of holidays from 12 - 17 days that couple Norwegian Coastal Voyages with l...

Plans to save fuel on cruise ships

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:16:06 GMT

Just as Carnival Corporation took delivery of its biggest ship, the various lines that come under it...

Carnival Splendor delivered

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:12:30 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines has finally taken delivery of its largest ever cruise ship: Carnival Splen...

Southampton to home-port a HAL ship?

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:35:08 GMT

Holland America Line has suggested that as well as Southampton being as one of its ports of call, it...

Cruising with food intolerances

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:27:55 GMT

If you have food intolerances or allergies it can be a challenge to relax on holiday, but a cruise c...

Costa Virgin Islands offer

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:21:01 GMT

Costa cruises have some off the beaten track itineraries that can be combined with a relaxing hotel ...

The best cruises for spa lovers

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:22:40 GMT

As regular cruise lovers will know, the spa is one of a cruise ships most popular facilities, and on...

Harwich port to welcome cruise ships?

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:21:30 GMT

A major upgrade of facilities at Harwich International Port may make it an alternative to Southampto...

Silversea Cruises, Silver Spirit

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:20:32 GMT

The new ship in the Silversea line will be called Silver Spirit – she’s still being built, but we no...

Eurodam to visit South Tyneside

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:31:09 GMT

The vast Eurodam will be making an unusual stop during her maiden voyage – one of her ports of call ...

Costa Far East Cruise

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:24:09 GMT

Costa cruises have some off the beaten track itineraries that can be combined with a relaxing hotel ...

Orient lines re-established

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:21:03 GMT

The very much late lamented Orient Lines brand has been bought out by a US cruise retailer. Wayne He...

Cunard star-gazing cruises

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:44:08 GMT

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

P&O early booking offer

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:40:20 GMT

P&O Cruises has a splendid offer on now – a 45% Pricebreakers discount for early bookings made b...

Costa Cruises offer

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:38:57 GMT

Costa Cruises, with its range of itineraries ideal for holidaymakers who want to give cruising a go,...

Costa Fortuna offer

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:03:47 GMT

Costa Cruises has a range of itineraries ideal for holidaymakers who want to give cruising a go, esp...

Carnival Summer Offer

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:00:34 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines is offering a new sales promotion: ‘Endless Summer Celebration’ which will pro...

NCL new ship attractions

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:59:44 GMT

The first ice bar at sea will feature on the two new Norwegian Cruise Line ships which will launch i...

Holiday prices to rise

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:54:50 GMT

The tour operator Thomas Cook expects the price of holidays for British travellers next summer to ri...

Celebrity island offerings

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:53:47 GMT

Recently Celebrity Cruise Lines announced Celebrity Solstice will visit St. Kitts on its maiden voya...

Crystal Experiences of Discovery

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:50:35 GMT

Crystal Cruises has unveiled its new Experiences of Discovery collection of themed cruises. Many of ...

Tips for the solo male cruise passenger

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:30:44 GMT

First, you may be hoping for romance, but make sure that’s not the only idea in your head. Of course...

Solstice has its own diamond

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:24:34 GMT

Harding Brothers is offering passengers on the new Celebrity Solstice the opportunity to buy a diamo...

Premium Prices for Oasis of the Seas

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:23:06 GMT

Executives at Royal Caribbean International have said that they expect cabins on their much publicis...

P&O Golf updates

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:11:45 GMT

Golfing fans on P&O ships can now get expert help to perfect their swing and fine-tune their put...

Princess adds Wii Fit

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:05:17 GMT

All Princess ships have been fitted with Nintendo's popular Wii systems for some time, but now they ...

Carnival short cruises

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:04:29 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines is offering short cruises from Miami with the 2,052 passenger Carnival Imagina...

Cruise cancellation forced by air failure

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:24:06 GMT

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

P&O rethink brochure

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:20:30 GMT

Customer and agent research has prompted P&O Cruises to completely redesign its 2009 brochure s...

Carnival Dreams sneak peek

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:18:08 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines has unveiled some details about their next Carnival Cruise liner Carnival Drea...

Why take a cruise?

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:30:06 GMT

There are many reasons that cruise holidays are becoming more popular, and if you’re hesitating betw...

Norwegian Cruise Lines - Bermuda cruises 2009

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:28:42 GMT

Norwegian Dawn will be making a regular seven day round trip sailing from New York which offers thre...

Greek Cruise Passengers rescued

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:27:46 GMT

Rescuers evacuated 280 tourists from a cruise ship after it ran aground off the island of Poros, nea...

Family cruise to Alaska - tips

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:40:41 GMT

Alaskan cruises are becoming increasingly popular with family groups, as wildlife spotting holidays ...

Getting the best from your excursion

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:32:42 GMT

First check if your cruise line has excursions that take limited numbers of people and whether you c...

Princess Loyalty Offer

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:25:10 GMT

Repeat travellers with the Princess cruise line who book early to reserve their favourite cruise can...

Crystal Family Memories promotion

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:24:32 GMT

If you, or a friend or a family member will be celebrating an important occasion such as a silver we...

Oasis Microclimate

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:19:51 GMT

Passengers on the 220,000 tonne Oasis of the Seas will experience the ship’s own microclimate. In t...

Gay cruise holidays, lines to try

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:18:35 GMT

Cunard – this is the line for those who want a luxury cruise with added prestige – travelling on Cun...

Norwegian Cruise Line Alaskan itineraries for 2009

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:56:01 GMT

Alaska is one of the big boom destinations and NCL has already settled its itineraries for next year...

European Cruise round up

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:54:51 GMT

The European cruise market is really booming, and cruise lines are responding with more itineraries ...

Brits love to cruise the figures prove it

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:53:46 GMT

New figures released by the Passenger Shipping Association show that there was an 11% increase in Br...

Celebrate at sea with Windstar

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:20:45 GMT

Honeymoons, the renewal of wedding vows or recognising a special anniversary are among the reasons t...

Oasis of the Seas sneak preview

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:07:22 GMT

Each new cruise ship that launches seems to offer ever more dazzling new facilities. Oasis of th...

Gay cruse holidays, lines to treat with caution

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:58:14 GMT

Of course, not everything suits everybody, and not everybody is welcome everywhere – if you want a r...

Nickelodeon Cruise - what’s in it for adults

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:12:22 GMT

While we can all understand that Spongebob Squarepants is an instant draw for the kiddies, and that ...

Azamara Cruise offers 2009

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:08:55 GMT

The Azamara brand, part of the Royal Caribbean/Celebrity family, is adding more destinations to its ...

Cruise reviews, the best lines for gay & lesbians

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:55:58 GMT

There are specialist lines such as Atlantis, which offer gay and lesbian cruises on whole ship chart...

Ocean village offer, Tapas and Togas

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:42:12 GMT

The Ocean Village liners are making Mediterranean holidays fun for all the family between April and ...

Princess Cruise offer, Mexico

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:41:23 GMT

If you remember the somewhat bizarre opening to that long running TV serial ‘The Love Boat’, then yo...

Cruise tips, coping with dress codes

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:38:29 GMT

Do all cruise lines have dress codes? Well, they all offer some guidelines – although sometimes the...

Norwegian Jade offers

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:37:35 GMT

NCL Corporation will be keeping the 2,400 passenger ship Norwegian Jade in European waters all year ...

Cruising, an Eclipse of the Moon

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:36:40 GMT

If you ask people to name the most mysterious natural phenomena in the world, they will say The Nort...

Cruise holidays evolve

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:04:48 GMT

The traditional view of a cruise holiday as being formal and perhaps a little old fashioned, with a ...

Gay cruise holidays

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:59:44 GMT

• Celebrity – is generally viewed as being very positive in its treatment of gay and lesbian passe...

Fred Olsen new cruises

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:45:46 GMT

Despite talk of financial uncertainty and a contracting economy, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is has ext...

Cruise trends reviewed

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:37:24 GMT

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

Cruise Destination - Vietnam

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:36:29 GMT

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

Cruise line profile Windstar Cruises

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:35:29 GMT

While many cruise ships try to offer as much shore time as possible, cruise passengers who desire th...

Cruise Industry Survey

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:38:35 GMT

A new survey published by Cruise Lines International Association reveals some fascinating new trends...

Gay cruise holidays cruise lines to try

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:33:03 GMT

Some lines are considered more ‘gay friendly’ than others. This is partly a measure of the way the ...

Island Cruise offer

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:23:42 GMT

Island Cruises has an excellent offer if you’re in the market for a winter cruise of the Mediterrane...

Cruise line profile, Costa Cruises

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:38:58 GMT

Costa cruises offer fun holidays with excellent food on all their twelve cruise liners. Those with a...

Best cruise lines for food lovers

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:37:48 GMT

For those to whom fine dining makes the perfect holiday • Costa Cruises – has as its slogan ‘Cruisi...

Carnival cruise offer, Bahamas

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:36:33 GMT

The recently refurbished Carnival Imagination has a popular cruise offer this year, making visits to...

Cruise line review Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:35:27 GMT

This is the cruise line that really defines all-inclusive cruising on big liners, and in this case b...

Crystal surcharge announcement

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:44:44 GMT

Crystal Cruises has announced that it has become the latest cruise line to implement a fuel surcharg...

Olympic Cruise offer

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:34:40 GMT

The origins of the modern international games can be explored by cruise ship, if you take one of MSC...

Gay cruise holidays, the basics

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:16:48 GMT

If you don’t fancy a ‘specialist’ holiday with one of the agencies that books entire charters for ga...

Best lines for first time cruisers

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:35:14 GMT

Best lines for first time cruisers. Well, it’s hard to say which will please anybody best, but ther...

Windstar Cruises, 2008 cruise offers

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:33:30 GMT

This cruise line has a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that are uniquely place to visit little kno...

Carnival Cruise Line’s new adults only area review

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:13:16 GMT

Carnival Cruise new Serenity adults-only retreat is part of the new “Evolutions of Fun” product enha...

Surcharge shocks hit cruise passengers

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:59:21 GMT

Cruise passengers are being forced to find hundreds of pounds in additional charges on top of the co...

Autumn repositioning cruises

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:51:34 GMT

Prices for the autumn repositioning cruises are starting to appear and daily rates seem to be up fro...

Cruises, work and connectivity

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:44:00 GMT

It used to be that a cruise was the perfect way to ‘get away from it all’ – no cooking, no cleaning ...

Last minute cruise offer

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:53:33 GMT

There’s a substantial offer available for a twelve night cruise on Norwegian Cruise Lines Norwegian ...

Cunard mini cruise

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:50:27 GMT

Cunard are offering a two-night ‘Gallic Getaway’, departing from Southampton and visiting Cherbourg....

Independence of the Seas

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:42:15 GMT

The sister to Liberty and Freedom of the Seas is now making her home in Southampton, and this summer...

Scrapbooking in Paradise

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:06:36 GMT

November 1st to 8th on Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America and led by Donna Downey; designer,...

Eurodam spa

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:03:18 GMT

Eurodam launches on 1 July and her Godmother will be no less a personage than Her Majesty Queen Beat...

Ocean Village Celebrity Chef

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:02:28 GMT

Those taking an Ocean Village cruise may find their food is lovely prepared by celebrity chef. James...

Cardiff cruise stop

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:51:16 GMT

The first turnaround cruise ship for a decade arrived this week at the capital city’s port. The 9,00...

iPod cruise innovation

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:47:23 GMT

Princess Cruises has launched an iPod revolution: do-it-yourself iPod walking tours for a dozen Euro...

Bermuda fights for cruise business

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:44:27 GMT

In an attempt to win back some lost and much-needed revenue, the government of Bermuda has overturne...

Gay Cruise Holiday basics

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:40:24 GMT

Let’s start with the good news, many cruise lines are just naturally gay and lesbian friendly – Norw...

Cruising for sight-impaired travellers

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:39:17 GMT

Cruises can be fantastic for sight-impaired people, you travel but the basic place you're in (the sh...

Cruise organised excursions or do-it-yourself

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:37:21 GMT

There are no rules on this, but here are some guidelines to help you decide: Taking what the crui...

Cruising for wheelchair travellers

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:26:06 GMT

Cruise lines, especially American ones, are becoming increasingly aware of the value of a new market...

Oceania surcharge increase

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:12:18 GMT

Oceania Cruises is to increase its fuel surcharge for cruise holidays booked after June 16th. The co...

Saga Rose Tragedy

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:05:00 GMT

A crewman died after becoming trapped and losing consciousness in the hull of a cruise ship in Ham...

African cruises

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:13:10 GMT

Not everybody can, or want to, travel in the summer, which is a good thing or cruise liners would ...

Grand Princess and City of Culture

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:05:27 GMT

Liverpool has a big guest, but only for a few hours. Grand Princess carries 2,600 passengers, is 950...

Saga Rose crewmen trapped

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:57:28 GMT

Today, emergency services are trying to free a trapped crew member from the hull of Saga Rose. Two ...

Ventura’s bars and clubs

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:42:19 GMT

There’s a head to head battle going on in cruise shop entertainment – getting the best people, the b...

Launching Ventura, the inside scoop

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:41:50 GMT

It's bad luck if the bubbly doesn't break when christening a ship, so P&O recruited the Royal Ma...

Costa cruise offer

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT

Costa Mediterranea - Denmark, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden Seven nights from only £803.50 p...

Lucky pup gets cruise

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:40:39 GMT

Snickers the cocker spaniel earned his holiday though, the poor little pup spent three months adrift...

Ventura weather stumps launch party

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:40:00 GMT

The stunning offshore fireworks display that was due to send Ventura on her way yesterday became a d...

Costa Classica Cruise offer

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:39:33 GMT

Visiting Italy, Spain, Portugal for eight nights from only £774 per person, saving £305. ...

World cruise tips

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:39:01 GMT

If you’ve never take a world cruise, here are a few things to consider before you book: 1. Work o...

Costa Spring cruise offer - save £360

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:38:19 GMT

Costa Magica will be saling to Italy, Spain and Provence for seven nights from only £606 – a sa...

Cunard cruise offer

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:37:40 GMT

Sailing on the Queen Victoria on 19th June, departing from Southampton, the Russian Rendezvous cruis...

Costa May Cruise offer

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:36:58 GMT

Sailing around the Mediterranean, this five night cruise could cost you as little as £451.50 pe...

Disney heading for Europe?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:36:30 GMT

There’s a vast amount of speculation in the holiday and cruise industries about whether the Disney C...

Norwegian Cruise Line offer Egypt & the Greek Isle

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:35:55 GMT

Sailing every fortnight from now until 25th October on Norwegian Jade, this Fly-Cruise offer means l...

Terminal 5 fly-cruise? Tips to help

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:35:11 GMT

Some passengers who fear losing their luggage are cancelling cruises that require them to travel out...

Heathrow Terminal 5 insurance turmoil

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:34:33 GMT

Passengers flying out of Heathrow’s Terminal 5 are being advised to check their travel insurance pol...

Finding a Repositioning Cruise

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:34:12 GMT

Ask a travel agent who specialises in cruises or explore the websites of companies that frequently r...

Carnival Victory, latest cruise deal

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:33:41 GMT

Sailing on 6th July 2008, with prices ranging from £189 to £259, this is a real bargain fo...

Royal Caribbean last minute offer

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:32:53 GMT

5 Night Bermuda Cruise starting from £410.00. Sailing on Explorer Of The Seas which is equipped...

Queen Mary 2 will visit Liverpool in 2009

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:32:03 GMT

THE Cunard Line has always had close ties with the city of Liverpool and its people because the line...

Ocean Village plans for 2009

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:31:14 GMT

A 2009 preview brochure goes on sale on April 21 featuring seven and 14-night holidays as well as a ...

cruise insurance - don't forget it

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:30:33 GMT

Recent press reports in the travel industry have focused on an American man who was put ashore in th...

Costa cruise offer, sixty years of sailing

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:29:52 GMT

Costa Cruises are offering discounts of up to 20% to help passengers get out on a cruise during this...

Ventura Launch update

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:29:12 GMT

We can expect precision planning when Dame Helen Mirren launches the second of April’s three new cru...

Ocean Village - Villas & Vino Mediterranean cruise

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:28:38 GMT

An excellent offer from Ocean Village will give holidaymakers seven nights on Ocean Village Two from...

Ventura review

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:27:59 GMT

The new P&O superliner is making waves! She will host a special dinner for the Passenger Shippi...

Queen to make farewell visit to QE2

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:26:46 GMT

The Queen is set to make a farewell visit to the Queen Elizabeth 2. The ship, which has been the fl...

Holland America Grand Voyage offer

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:26:10 GMT

The ms Amsterdam sails on 3rd October for an eight day Asia Express cruise, departing from Kobe in J...

RCI Godmother search

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:25:40 GMT

More than 1,700 nominations were received by RCI following their national campaign to locate a Godmo...

Hepatitis E scare on cruise ship

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:24:47 GMT

According to the UK Health Protection Agency there was an outbreak of Hepatitis E involving four men...

Silversea plus BA, offers

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:23:56 GMT

Silversea Cruises has teamed up with British Airways to offer a package of deals linking its luxury ...

Holland America, Barbados based cruises

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:23:14 GMT

Holland America Line has launched a cruise programme especially with British cruise travellers in mi...

P&O specialist cruises

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:22:04 GMT

P&O are renowned for their innovation onboard programmes, and pride themselves in encouraging th...

Radiance & Serenade headline RCI’s Alaskan cruise

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:21:26 GMT

Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas will both be offering seven night holidays in Alaska, ...

MSC Poesia launched

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:20:55 GMT

The new cruise liner MSC Poesia was launched in a star-studded ceremony at the port of Dover with Pr...

Cruise offer from Princess Cruises

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:19:33 GMT

Sailing on the Sea Princess out of Southampton for fourteen days starting on 14th June, this cruise ...

QE2 Traveller made homeless

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:06:59 GMT

Beatrice Muller is eighty-nine, and she’s been living on the QE2 for nine years! Now the ship, whic...

Splendor’s Godmother will be Myleene Klass

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:34:32 GMT

British singer and classical musician Myleene Klass will be Godmother to Carnival Splendor (shame th...

Princess cruises - Australian circumnavigation

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:49:57 GMT

Princess Cruises has noticed a surge in baby-boomer passengers on its Round Australia expeditions an...

Royal Caribbean International, Alaskan cruises

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:49:17 GMT

Royal Caribbean International has just unveiled its 2009 Alaska cruise season. There are ten differe...

Van Gogh heads for home again

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:48:45 GMT

The ill-fated UK cruise ship stranded in Madeira for two days following a legal dispute is finally s...

How to save money on a cruise holiday

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:48:11 GMT

If the current ‘recession’ is making you wonder how much money you’ll have to spend on your cruise t...

mini cruise offer

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:47:18 GMT

On offer from Norwegian Cruise Line are some exciting short cruises comprising two-night mini-breaks...

Carnival Whodunits

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:46:37 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines and Whodunit Productions are getting together to run a series of ‘Whodunit Cru...

Fuel surcharge settlement

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:46:08 GMT

The Florida Attorney General has finally reached a $40 million settlement with the six cruise lines ...

Should smoking be banned on cruise ships

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:45:24 GMT

Eight months after the smoking ban was introduced in England, 66% of 5,500 people surveyed in an onl...

Princess Cruise Hawaii offer

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:44:23 GMT

This 11 Night Hawaii bound on board Millennium leaves San Diego and visits Ensenada in Mexico Lahain...

UK Cruise Convention

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:43:46 GMT

The UK Cruise Convention in Southampton is the ultimate destination for those who want to discover a...

Hurtigruten Deal - See Antarctica for less

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:43:07 GMT

Hurtigruten is offering free flights on selected Antarctica cruises this winter, which makes a packa...

Van Gogh heads for home

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:42:15 GMT

Passengers stranded on a cruise liner in Madeira for two days are now heading home after the boat's ...

Themed cruises and shorter voyages for American lines

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:41:38 GMT

While the general slump in spending doesn’t seem to have hit the cruise industry yet, there’s some e...

Royal Caribbean International offer

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:40:45 GMT

This ten night Canary Islands and Morocco Cruise, departs on 16th January 2009 and takes place on th...

Unlucky Van Gogh impounded

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:40:03 GMT

The woes of the Van Gogh continue. A week after the Van Gogh Cruise Line was refused Lloyds insuran...

Cunard great cruise offer

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:39:12 GMT

Queen Mary 2, working in partnership with The Prince's Trust, is contributing 10% of the value of ev...

MSC Poesia christening, win a cruise

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:38:13 GMT

More than 1,800 guests have been invited to attend the star-studded gala naming of the MSC Poesia at...

Princess cruise offer

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:37:38 GMT

Here’s an excellent cruise offer from Princess Cruises. The Sapphire Princess will sailing from Los...

Princess Cruises

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:36:51 GMT

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

Celebrity cruise, celebrity cruise guests

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:36:06 GMT

In 2007 Celebrity Cruise Line ran a Soap Cruise that was so successful, it’s being repeated again in...

Fred Olsen Cruise

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:35:03 GMT

The Balmoral is having a Central American Adventure – twelve nights in the Caribbean from £923....

Elvis Cruise Offer

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:34:23 GMT

Everybody knows that Elvis isn’t really dead, he’s hiding out somewhere, variously as a short-order ...

Insurance news

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:32:36 GMT

According to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the average cost for a single day in hospital in...

Lose weight with Independence

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:26:00 GMT

Independence of the Seas is Royal Caribbean International's biggest ship and she’s sailing out of So...

Cruise Loyalty Programmes

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:22:04 GMT

If you are feeling the credit crunch, it’s a good idea to consider your long term holiday plants. M...

Hawaii destination review

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:16:32 GMT

Hawaii cruises depart from numerous seaports along the west coast of North America such as Vancouver...

Fly-cruise issues rise

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:11:57 GMT

Rising air fares are prompting cruise passengers to drive hundreds of miles to ports of embarkation ...