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Choose the Mediterranean for August cruises in the sun - 08/07/2011

If you are looking for a luxury holiday with a difference this summer, it is well worth considering August cruises to the Mediterranean.


New Carnival Liner Takes to the Water - 22/10/2010

While much of the focus on new cruise vessels has been bestowed upon the arrival of Cunard Cruises’ world-class liner, the Queen Elizabeth, many new ships are in fact entering the market.


Cunard Line Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Southampton - 11/10/2010

Ahead of her maiden voyage on October 12th, new cruise liner Queen Elizabeth has arrived at Southampton port.


Spain to Enjoy Increased Royal Caribbean Cruises Focus - 06/10/2010

Cruise firm Royal Caribbean Cruises have revealed that they are to provide a greater number of opportunities for those wanting to sail from Spanish ports in 2011.


Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean Offer Additional Luggage Service - 20/09/2010

It has been revealed that cruise operators Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International are to offer passengers the option of having their luggage picked up from their homes.


New Cruise Destinations Revealed by Swan Hellenic - 09/09/2010

Swan Hellenic, the UK based cruise company, has revealed that they are to include a number of new destinations in their 2011/2012 portfolio.


Cunard Queen Elizabeth to be Named by The Queen - 06/09/2010

It has been revealed that Cunard Cruises’ new world-class liner, the Queen Elizabeth, is to be named by the sovereign of Britain herself, The Queen. Surrounded in a huge amount of anticipation, the new liner from the cruise operator will arrive in Southampton on 11th October, with the added exciteme


New Luxury Outlets Announced By Cunard Cruises - 25/08/2010

If you enjoy shopping whilst onboard your holiday cruise ship, then you will be interested to know that Cunard Cruises is including a number of luxury retail outlets onboard the new Cunard Queen Elizabeth.


Crystal Cruises Offering Guests A Green Itinerary - 18/08/2010

Going green and being more environmentally friendly is being taken to new heights by Crystal Cruises.


Cruise Lines Offer Luxury Deals to Attract Customers - 09/08/2010

With the recent global recession having severe consequences on industries across the world, now can be the perfect time for customers to find some of the best deals going. And with cruise lines dropping some offers to record lows, a luxury cruise could be more affordable that you first think.


New Air Programme For Princess Cruises - 04/05/2010

Princess Cruises has announced it is introducing an innovative air programme, which allows guests to take charge of their own flights plus an ability to integrate them into the cruise itinerary.


Malta Becoming Popular Cruise Destination - 04/05/2010

Malta is fast becoming a favoured destination for cruise ships. The latest cruise liner – Disney Magic – has just this week made its maiden call to the Port of Valletta.


Spa Suites Now Available of Windstar Yachts - 04/05/2010

Windstar Cruises has announced that they are installing spa suites on the Wind Surf Yacht.


Norwegian Cruise Line To Screen World Cup Football - 04/05/2010

Soccer fans travelling with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) this summer are in luck. The company intends to screen all of the World Cup matches on board their European cruise ships.


P&O Azura handed over today - 29/03/2010

P&O Azura saw another significant milestone on Friday, as she was handed over at Fincantieri shipyard, Monfalcone, Italy. In a special ceremony attended by Carol Marlow, Managing Director, P&O Cruises and David Dingle, Chief Executive Officer, Carnival UK, P&O Azura officially became the property of


Royal Caribbean Cruises introduces expansive new brochure for 2011 - 26/03/2010

Royal Caribbean Cruises has just launched their new brochure for the 2011 sailing season. The brochure will see the cruise line add two additional ships to the European market bringing their total to 10 cruise ships.


Top 10 Cruise Destinations revealed by The Daily Telegraph Cruise Show 2010 - 03/03/2010

Alaska has been selected as the worlds greatest cruise destination by a jury of the UKs leading cruise writers and industry experts.


Voyages to Antiquity prepares for launch - 02/03/2010

Voyages to Antiquity, a speciality cruise line, is preparing for its debut season. In an effort to increase brand awareness, the cruise line has been looking for new partners. Voyages to Antiquity is scheduled to be launched within the next few months.


Finding cruises deals is now easier with the help of Teletext Holidays - 26/02/2010

Teletext Holidays is partnering with the Mail on Sunday and the Daily Mail in an effort to bring customers better cruise deals. The cruise deals advertised in the newspaper are set to be exclusive.


NCL Cruises Norwegian Epic passes first sea trials - 17/02/2010

Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating the completion of the first round of sea trials for its newest ship, Norwegian Epic. The large cruise ship made its way to the Bay of Biscay where she underwent four days worth of trials.


Norwegian Cruise Line looks to boost sales from the UK - 12/02/2010

Norwegian Cruise Line has just announced plans to relocate their highly anticipated ship, Norwegian Epic, to the Mediterranean region during the 2011 sailing season. The cruise line is hoping to boost their sales from the UK by bringing Norwegian Epic to Europe.


P&O Cruises prepares for the launch of Azura - 11/02/2010

P&O cruises is preparing for the launch of their newest ship, Azura later this spring. To help the cruise line celebrate the introduction of the ship, several celebrities have been invited to join in the festivities.


Royal Caribbean dedicates another cruise to the UK - 08/02/2010

Cruising continues to be an increasingly popular holiday option for British passengers. In order to take advantage of the trend, Royal Caribbean International has announced it will dedicate another ship to the UK region during the 2011 sailing season.


Passengers spend more time on larger cruise ships - 08/02/2010

It has been revealed that larger cruises ships are encouraging passengers to spend more time on board.


Norwegian Cruise Line recognises the need for studio cabins - 04/02/2010

Norwegian Cruise Line is hoping to broaden the appeal of cruising by adding studio cabins specially designed for single passengers to its newest ship, Epic.


Carnival Cruises adds new ship to Europe - 04/02/2010

During the 2011 sailing season, Carnival Cruise Lines will place a new ship in the European region. The Carnival Magic is currently under construction in Italy at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone.


Cruise Line Cunard Launches Newest Cruise Ship “Queen Elizabeth” at Italian Shipyard - 21/01/2010

Cruise line operator Cunard has launched its newest ship during a special “float out” ceremony last week.


Kids can learn to cook on board Ventura - 19/01/2010

P&O Cruises is offering children an opportunity to learn how to cook with a celebrity chef. During cruises on board the cruise line’s ship, P&O Ventura, Marco Pierre White will host a number of cooking classes that have been specially designed for both kids and adults.


Celebrity Cruises announces plans to renovate Millennium class ships - 14/01/2010

Celebrity Cruises has announced plans to renovate its Millennium class ships. The cruise line has four Millennium class ships in its fleet which entered service between the years of 2000 and 2002.


Cruise Thomas Cook provides hundreds of cruise deals to customers - 11/01/2010

Cruise Thomas Cook has just launched their new promotional campaign, “We won’t be beaten on price,” to celebrate the industry’s wave season. The cruise line is promoting more than 300 different deals in an effort to attract more sales.


Regent Seven Seas ship receives makeover - 08/01/2010

Regent Seven Seas has completed a massive renovation effort on one of the cruise ships in its fleet. The Regent Seven Seas Navigator just left dry dock after spending nearly two months out of commission.


Cunard’s latest ship to receive blessing - 08/01/2010

In keeping with the Cunard tradition, the cruise line’s latest ship is scheduled to be blessed in a special ceremony. Cunard Queen Elizabeth will be blessed at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard in Italy. Hundreds of the ship builder’s workers are expected to be present during the blessing.


P&O Cruises launches new wave promotions - 29/12/2009

P&O Cruises has launched its new promotions which are targeted towards the upcoming wave season. Among the many incentives the cruise line will use to attract customers are on board credits and substantial discounts.


Ocean Village launches final promotion - 21/12/2009

The Ocean Village cruise line, which is scheduled to come to an end at the end of next summer’s sailing season, has launched its final promotion. Called the “farewell Season of Savings,” passengers will be able to claim discounts worth up to £200 per couple.


Celebrity Eclipse is a top seller - 21/12/2009

The highly anticipated Celebrity Eclipse has quickly become a best seller for Celebrity Cruises.


Last cruise on the P&O Artemis sells out quickly - 10/12/2009

P&O Cruises recently announced the final voyage of their cruise ship, Artemis. Departing out of Southampton in April of 2011, the Artemis will sail to the Mediterranean on a 14-night cruise.


Cunard kicks off cruise sale - 04/12/2009

Luxury cruise line, Cunard, is offering a new sales promotion to travellers. During a three-month period, customers will be able to take advantage of savings ranging from £50 to £300 per person.


Godmother to Britain’s latest superliner P&O Azura announced - 23/11/2009

One of the world’s best loved ballerinas, Darcey Bussell, will be Godmother to the latest and most sophisticated addition to the P&O Cruises fleet, the 115,000 ton ship, Azura.


British Travel Awards are announced - 11/11/2009

Princess Cruises was singled out by the British Travel Awards for being the best luxury cruise line of the year.


P&O Cruises works to increase loyalty - 28/10/2009

P&O Cruises has previously allowed passengers to book additional cruises while sailing on a different cruise.


Celebrity chefs to sail on board P&O Cruises ships - 27/10/2009

Passengers on board selected itineraries with P&O Cruises in 2010 will have an opportunity to sail with celebrity chefs.


MSC Cruises appeals to British customers - 05/10/2009

MSC Cruises is appealing to British customers. The cruise line is now offering fly/cruise trips to the Mediterranean beginning in 2010.


P&O Cruises sells P&O Artemis - 29/09/2009

After weeks of speculation, P&O Cruises has officially announced the sale of Artemis. The cruise ship Artemis is the smallest in P&O’s fleet.


P&O Ventura is well received by passengers - 16/09/2009

P&O Cruises newest ship, P&O Ventura, has proved to be a popular addition with passengers. P&O Ventura has managed to capture the best passenger ratings among all other cruise ships in the line’s fleet. P&O Cruises currently operates a total of six ships.


Cruise Port Guide - Malaga - 09/09/2009

Malaga is a beautiful city and tourist hotspot located in southern Spain. There are various ways to explore this wonderful city and lots of things to see whilst you are there.


Ocean Village - Ocean Village One - 09/09/2009

Ocean Village One is one of the most popular cruise ships in the Mediterranean.


Groups of passengers can save money on MSC Cruises - 04/09/2009

Travellers looking for new ways to save money should considering taking a group cruise. MSC Cruises has introduced a new website that is dedicated to group cruising.


Cruise and Maritime Voyages works to promote new line - 03/09/2009

The Cruise and Maritime Voyages cruise line is working hard to promote its new brand. Launched just a month ago, the cruise line will be offering year-round itineraries to passengers.


Tightened economy allows cruisers to enjoy more perks on their cruise holidays - 28/08/2009

The tightened economy during the 2009 cruise season has allowed travellers to take advantage of additional perks.


Butlers become more popular on cruise ships - 27/08/2009

Passengers looking to enjoy a luxurious cruise should consider splurging for a butler. The service of a butler has grown in popularity in recent years and several cruise lines are now offering passengers the opportunity to enjoy this luxury.


Silversea Cruises Reduces Prices - 21/08/2009

Customers looking for a great deal on cruise fares should take a good look at Silversea. The cruise line has just announced they will be reducing the cost of each stateroom for every one of its sailings during the 2010 season.


Malta Tourism Authority to promote cruising in the UK - 20/08/2009

Tourism from cruise passengers in Malta is expected to drop 11 per cent by the end of this year.


Carnival Cruises – Spa Cruise Onboard Carnival Dream - 10/08/2009

Every cruise ship nowadays, seems to have a spa onboard. These are not just any spas though; we are talking about oils being rubbed into your muscles, and among the best health therapies that you can experience.


Cruise lines limit smoking on board ships - 07/08/2009

More cruise lines have begun to strengthen their on board smoking policies. P&O Cruises has become the latest line to introduce new smoking policies on several of their ships.


Star Clippers adds new `jet set’ Monaco Grand Prix cruise for 2010 - 03/08/2009

For the first time, the 170 passenger `Star Flyer’, one of the world’s largest and most luxurious tall ships, will be anchored in the bay of Monaco on the day of the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix.


Cruise Holidays in the Mediterranean for £1 - 03/07/2009

Louis Cruises announced this week that they would be offering Cruises around the Mediterranean for just £1.


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