Oceania Cruises christened Riviera, the newest entry in the upper-premium cruise ship market, during an invitation-only, gala ceremony in Barcelona today. … [Read more...]
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Noble Caledonia’s MS Caledonian Sky revealed
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Noble Caledonia’s MS Caledonian Sky was unveiled to former and future passengers yesterday (Thursday May 10). The 114-passenger ship has been transformed from its previous incarnation as Hebridean Spirit following an eight-month refurbishment programme in Gothenburg, Sweden. Caledonian Sky is a sister to Noble’s Island Sky and has a number of new features including balcony cabins on the Promenade Deck and bathtubs in certain cabins. The … [Read more...]
Grandeur of the Seas enters dry dock for extensive overhaul
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Royal Caribbean International is to renovate its Oasis-class ship Grandeur of the Seas this month. … [Read more...]
Carnival Breeze Reporter: Lesley Walster’s winning entry
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Over the last couple of months, we asked you to tell us about your most memorable holiday for a chance to win a place on the maiden sailing of Carnival Breeze. We were overwhelmed by the number of responses and it was tough to choose a winner, but Lesley Walster’s lovely piece about a surprise holiday to Barbados was in the end a unanimous choice! Lesley's winning entry: "The first time I danced with my husband was to 'Going to Barbados' … [Read more...]
All aboard for Captain Greybeard’s cruise quiz!
May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Mirror’s resident cruise expert, John Honeywell, aka Captain Greybeard, has sailed through his infinite knowledge of the cruise industry to bring you the ultimate captain’s quiz! … [Read more...]
Titanic II to be built for billionaire
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
An Australian billionaire has ordered a shipyard in China to build him an exact replica of Titanic, just weeks after the 100th anniversary of the sinking … [Read more...]
Norwegian Epic Photos
April 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Norwegian Epic is by far the largest ship in NCL's fleet and, with acts such as the world famous Blue Man Group performing, it has a reputation for being one of the most entertaining ships at sea today. … [Read more...]
5 Cruises to be won EXCLUSIVE to Cruise International!
April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cruise International has teamed up with Royal Caribbean International to giveaway FIVE seven-night Mediterranean cruises this summer departing on 13 May 2012 on board the activity-packed ship Navigator of the Seas … [Read more...]
Cruise lines enhance safety post Concordia
April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The cruise industry has implemented three new safety policies as a direct result of the Costa Concordia accident earlier this year. The new safety policies will come into immediate effect and are: 1. Passage Planning – Cruise lines will be obliged to submit a detailed voyage plan before embarking. This has previously been part of best practice but not mandatory. Concordia captain Francisco Schettino submitted a passage plan but then chose … [Read more...]
Hurtigruten free flights giveaway
April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hurtigruten is offering free flights on selected dates during August and September sailings to the Norwegian fjords. Passengers booking the 12-day Classic Round Voyage will be entitled to free return flights on SAS from Heathrow to Bergen. The ships calls at more than 30 ports, from Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the north and as the ship travels north of the Arctic Circle the days become longer until you can witness the Midnatsol (Midnight … [Read more...]
