Avalon Waterway's new luxury river ships, Vista and Visionary, have caused a sensation with their elegant interiors and modern features, and staterooms are filling up thick and fast for 2012. … [Read more...]
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Viking Longships review
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Viking’s four new Longships have raised the bar when it comes to river cruising, writes Adam Coulter … [Read more...]
Our editor’s time onboard Norwegian Epic
April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s slightly daunting joining a 4,100-passenger ship knowing 1,200 of those passengers are kids… but with SpongeBob on board it makes for a lot of fun – even if you’ll need a holiday when it’s over, writes Adam Coulter … [Read more...]
Carnival Breeze Review
March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Carnival Breeze is the third of Carnival’s “fun” ships – and promises to be the most exciting yet Carnival Breeze is the third of the line’s “Dream-class” of ships, and a sister ship to last year’s Magic. The 3,690-capacity ship will be largely similar to her “fun ship” siblings, but with three new features and a few tweaks. The big addition is a world first, the first 5D – yes 5D – cinema at sea: Thrill 5D Theatre, … [Read more...]
Oceania Riviera Review
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After the success of their first new-build ship, 2011’s highly popular Marina, Oceania is aiming for perfection with the launch of her twin sister, Riviera … [Read more...]
Disney Fantasy Review: EXCLUSIVE
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Apart from the giant figure of Dumbo at the stern and the statue of seasoned traveller Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse greeting passengers in the grand lobby, you might expect Disney Fantasy to be an identical twin to last year's debutante, Disney Dream. But you would be wrong, writes John Honeywell … [Read more...]
Queen Elizabeth Ship Review
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With stunning artwork, Italian marble and echoes of Art Deco, Cunard’s latest liner is a fine addition to the tradition and fleet Queen Elizabeth was launched by Her Majesty the Queen in October 2010, the third ship in Cunard’s current fleet and a near-identical sister in structure to Queen Victoria. The interiors, however, are different, evoking the Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s with a rich blend of warm woods and marbles. Cunard fans … [Read more...]
Carnival Magic Review
August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A glitzy and grown-up design, with fun and family entertainment galore, including huge waterslides and the first ropes course at sea. Carnival Cruise Lines has made a spectacular return to Europe after a three-year absence, basing its newest and biggest 'Fun Ship,' Carnival Magic, in Barcelona for the summer. The ship weighs in at 130,000 tonnes, holds 3,690 passengers, and boasts a couple of firsts for Carnival and for cruising generally. There’s … [Read more...]
Azamara Quest review – Small is beautiful
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If your invitation to join Roman Abramovich or P Diddy on their mega-yachts for a cruise round the Med this summer did not arrive, then jump on board Azamara Quest, which heralds a return to the delights of small ship cruising There are two ways to visit the Italian and French Riviera in style. One is to wangle an invite onto Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s seriously big yacht; the other is to book a cruise with Azamara Club … [Read more...]
Regent Seven Seas Voyager Review
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How could a four-day cruiser possibly fit into the last leg of an epic round-the-world cruise? With ease, as it happens, thanks to sociable passengers, extraordinary excursions and crew members who went out of their way to make guests feel welcome … [Read more...]
