The private island destination was introduced by sister brand Royal Caribbean International and features on Celebrity Cruises’ new short Caribbean itinerary offerings.Visiting passengers disembarked from Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Beyond earlier this week.The award-winning attraction features the adults-only beachfront experience, Hideaway Beach which has a DJ, four bars and … [Read more...]

The first of the NCL’s expanded Prima Plus class vessels will be 10 per cent larger than the first two Prima class ships.The float out from the dry dock at the Fincantieri yard in Marghera near Venice signifies completion of the external work done on the ship ahead of its debut in April 2025.NCL president David Herrera said: “We are excited to celebrate another milestone with our partners at … [Read more...]

The maritime tradition took place onboard the vessel in the new Princess Arena. Waddingham joyously pronounced: “I name this ship Sun Princess. May God bless her and all who sail on her.”She then released the celebratory bottle of Champagne to smash against the ship wishing good fortune to all of the ship’s guests and crew sailing to incredible destinations all over the world. John Padgett, … [Read more...]

The writer – the son of Queen Camilla – will be onboard Arvia as part of a 14-night Mediterranean cruise from Southampton that departs on May 12, 2024.Will Payne caught up with the former Masterchef star ahead of the sailing…What are you most looking forward to about your sailing?A few days on the Arvia is a very exciting prospect indeed. Not only do I get to cruise the Mediterranean with my dear … [Read more...]

Offering 37 departures aboard the expedition yacht fleet of World Voyager, World Navigator and World Traveller, this will mark the third season featuring the entire Atlas Ocean Voyages fleet in the region.James Rodriguez, chief executive, said: “Antarctica continues to be the most popular and in-demand region for Atlas Ocean Voyages.“We look forward to once again positioning all three expedition … [Read more...]

The ceremony was attended by Italian minister of enterprises Adolfo Urso and Italian minister for relations with parliament Luca Ciriani.Katie McAlister, president of Cunard; Paul Ludlow, president of Carnival UK; and Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and managing director of Fincantieri were also present.The 3,000-passenger ship, the 249th vessel to sail under the Cunard flag – and the third built by … [Read more...]

The line said the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners’ appointment “serves as a symbolic gesture of stewardship and responsibility toward the environment and the communities that Seabourn visits, as well as Seabourn’s commitment to sustainable tourism”.The naming ceremony will take place during Seabourn Pursuit’s June 22-July 4 sailing in the Kimberley region.The Wunambal Gaambera people are the … [Read more...]

In data published yesterday (April 17), CLIA also revealed that the Mediterranean remains the most popular destination for cruise travellers from the UK and Ireland. With 35 per cent travelling there in 2023, 29 per cent to Northern Europe and 12 per cent to the Caribbean.Exploration destinations have seen a 53 per cent increase in passenger numbers year-on-year and the average age of UK and … [Read more...]

The five-night, fully guided pre- or post-extension will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the region, from the ancient city of Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi Desert.The five-night, fully guided pre- or post-extension will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the region, from the ancient city of Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi Desert. The Spirit … [Read more...]

Produced by Jonny Heather and aimed at anyone with an interest in cruise, CruiseCast will offer listeners all the latest cruise news, views and ship reviews.Each month our SEO and heritage editor, Calum Brown, and senior digital editor, Kaye Holland will host a studio discussion with cruise industry guests covering all the latest talking points. On the rationale for the podcast, Kaye Holland said: … [Read more...]

Bruno will sail on the 3,000 passenger Queen as part of her 14-night British Isles Festival Voyage which departs from Southampton on May 24.The 62-year-old will discuss the highs and lows of life of his life in the ring including his bouts against Mike Tyson in an intimate Q&A in Queen Anne’s Royal Court Theatre An active mental health campaigner, the boxing legend will also talk about his … [Read more...]

Work has officially commenced on MSC World Asia. The name follows the format of the World class ships which pay homage to the different continents. World Asia will feature signature design touches, experiences and features inspired by the continent.MSC World Asia will become the fourth ship powered by liquified natural gas (LNG) to join MSC Cruises fleet.Meanwhile, sister ship MSC World America … [Read more...]

The first of the pair of 224-passenger ships, Star Seeker, is under construction at the WestSEA shipyard in Portugal and is due to be delivered in December 2025. Star Seeker will be followed by Star Explorer a year later.Each ship has 112 suites, featuring private verandas and infinity windows, as well as two new Owner’s Suites with wrap-around balconies.With a capacity for 224 guests and a staff … [Read more...]

Sailing down the Gulf of California, guests onboard Swan Hellenic's SH Diana witnessed the total eclipse, with the line stating the guests "were quite possibly the first people in the world to see it". Paul D. Maley, from NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society, was onboard the cruise to offer insights to guests as well as Dr. Michael Shara, from the American Museum of Natural … [Read more...]

The April issue of World of Cruising is out now. You can read all about editor Sarah Riches’ epic 11-night 'Pharaohs and Pyramids' cruise down the River Nile onboard Viking Aton (page 30), and get the low-down on Celestyal Journey (page 24) – Celestyal’s newest ship.Elsewhere we asked locals to lift the lid on Barbados (page 74), New York (page 80) and the Baltics (page 88) while former Neighbours … [Read more...]

Waddingham, who has held roles in Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones and Sex Education and hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, will next be seen in The Fall Guy opposite Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Earlier this year, Waddingham earned a Bafta TV Award nomination for her own Apple TV+ holiday special Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas. The award-winning actress and performer joins a … [Read more...]

The 5,260-guest Carnival Firenze is the second ship to transfer to the Carnival fleet from sister line Costa Cruises, following Carnival Venezia.Stage and screen star Bennett, is best known playing Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls and Sir Robin in Spamalot.Carnival Firenze will be christened in Long Beach, California on April 24, before embarking on its first sailing as part of the Carnival fleet the … [Read more...]

The river cruise and escorted tour specialist is offering 533 cabins to solo travellers on select departures in August and October.Itineraries include the Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg voyage, Rhine & Moselle, Rhine Cruise to Switzerland, and the Burgundy, the River Rhône & Provence cruise.Prices for the Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg cruise start from £2,749 for an August … [Read more...]

Moon river, wider than a mile / I’m crossing you in style some day... Two drifters, off to see the world / There’s such a lot of world to see.... sang the actress Audrey Hepburn in the classic 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Hepburn was right – there is such a lot of world to see. And if, like Hepburn, you’ve always dreamt of drifting down a river in style, then you may be in luck as Riviera … [Read more...]

Following a decade of debate, financing and construction, Stornoway’s new deep-water port has now welcomed its first official visitor – Ambassador Ambition. The 48,000 gross-tonne MS Ambition arrived in Lerwick at 7am on April 1, 2024, before departing for Belfast at 1pm the following day, disgorging 1200 passengers upon the Hebridean shores of Scotland's new cruising hotspot. It will be a further … [Read more...]

Would you survive a Middle Earth cruise? Credit: Reddit/Shutterstock/RRM Following a disastrous cruise to Laketown with an ill-timed excursion to Helm’s Deep, where the SS Daedalic Entertainment took everyone down with it, Boromir Three-Arrow Cruises has promised that at least 38 per cent of passengers should likely return home on new cruises There’s rampant speculation over ‘Why didn’t … [Read more...]

Guests including travel agents, journalists and supplier partners celebrated the milestone birthday onboard the 140-passenger Jane Austen, as she made two short cruises over consecutive days on the Seine via the Eiffel Tower. Guests also experienced a shore excursion to the Atelier des Lumières digital art centre.France was Riviera’s first destination when the operator launched in 1984, with … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises' 140-night world cruise will be held onboard Seven Seas Splendor for the first time in 2027. Another first is that the cruise line is offering up the Regent Suite for this world cruise, priced at over £1.3 million pounds for two guests. The voyage departs January 11, 2027, will sail from Miami, Florida, to New York. Seven Seas Splendor will call at 71 ports of call in … [Read more...]

Set to open in 2026, Royal Beach Club Cozumel in Mexico is Royal Caribbean International's latest beach club. The beach club features swim-up bars, pools, private cabanas, snorkelling, kayaking and more. There will also be dining spots, including a restaurant, bar and lounge as well as a street market where you can take part in tequila tastings and cooking classes. Royal Caribbean Group president … [Read more...]

The New Forest’s history is as deep as its woodland, as William the Conqueror declared it a royal hunting ground in 1079. Fortunately, William the Conqueror wasn’t the only one to recognise its value, and in 2005 it was declared a national park. Covering 566sqkm, the forest rivals the Greek island of Corfu in size, so there are plenty of trails in which you can get lost on. Get back to nature by … [Read more...]

The sister vessel to Disney Wish and Disney Treasure is currently being built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, where its keel-laying ceremony was held yesterday (March 20). Disney Destiny, which is scheduled to enter service in 2025, will have a heroes and villains theme, “drawing on the legacy of beloved Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions”, the line … [Read more...]

Reductions of up to 35 per cent are among the offers in Holland America Line’s new campaign which has been launched aead of its 151st anniversary on April 18.The line is also offering up to $300 onboard credit per cabin and low deposits on new bookings made between now and April 30. The promotion applies to select cruises departing from May 2024 to April 2025, including itineraries in the … [Read more...]

Celestyal Cruises has added two Heavenly Adriatic departures in March 2025 and three Desert Days sailings in February and March 2025 onboard the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey.The additional round-trip seven-night Heavenly Adriatic cruises will depart from Piraeus, Greece, on March 22 and 29 2025 with fares starting from £499 per person. The cruise will call at Kefalonia (Greece), Dubrovnik … [Read more...]

Cunard has released a selection of the new deck games available onboard Queen Anne. The luxury cruise line has partnered up with 'PickleballENGLAND', the English governing body of the sport, and will have a dedicated Pickleball court onboard Queen Anne. As a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis, Pickleball can be played alone or in pairs – indoors or outdoors. Archery is another deck … [Read more...]

Keep up to date with the latest cruise news with World of Cruising. Credit: Canva World of Cruising takes a look at the most recent happenings of the cruise industry... All the world's a stage Hitting the high notes as well as the high seas, Royal Caribbean International has joined forces with the Eurovision Song Contest. As the competition’s official partner for 2024 and 2025, the line … [Read more...]