Contemporary / Premium Cruises

Big, new modern ships aimed at the mass market, often carrying 2,500 passengers or more.
All of these ships will have plenty of dining and drinking options, often West End-style entertainment and be as far removed from the image many people have of cruising that is possible.
Note that many of these lines will also be suitable for families.

Norwegian Cruise Line confirms two new ships

Artist rendering of new Norwegian Cruise Line ship

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that two new freestyle cruise ships will be added to its fleet. Following an agreement with German ship production company Meyer Werft, the two new ships will be launched in spring 2013 and spring 2014. The two ships will be slightly smaller than the line’s newest ship Norwegian EPIC with a capacity of around 4,000 passengers, but will be the largest passenger cruise ships built in Germany. The ships will … [Read more...]

Travel presenters wanted for Allure of the Seas

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Royal Caribbean International is looking for a family of would-be presenters to cover the launch of its newest ship, Allure of the Seas on an exclusive four-day preview cruise. The Allure of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale in Florida from November 19 to November 23, winning families will be flown out all expenses paid to the ship, the biggest in the world. Entrants must upload a creative video of up to 45 seconds or less in length at allureoftheseas.com/reportersatsea … [Read more...]

All at sea

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Venice to Dubrovnik: Onboard the Norwegian Gem When I mentioned to my mum that I was going on a cruise, she said there are some cities that should be seen from the sea (rather than the air) – Sydney, New York, Hong Kong – and of course Venice. It was a shame it was blowing a gale and it was pouring with rain, but despite that it was a beautiful way to leave the city. … [Read more...]

NCL teams up with YouTube

Norwegian Cruise Line is working with YouTube to power the first-ever YouTube Vacationer, a travel-specific channel which aims to give inspiration with ideas and advice from experts drawn from Lonely Planet, National Geographic and Travel Channel. The YouTube Vacationer, www.youtube.com/vacationer <http://www.youtube.com/vacationer> , is also interactive, giving visitors the opportunity to create their own “Vacation You” video experience … [Read more...]