A staggering 90 cruise liners will call at Dublin Port next year, the most visits the city has ever had from cruise ships in one year. Not only is this fantastic for passengers who will have the chance to explore this marvellous city, but it is great for Dublin itself as the tourism brings a [...]

The Allure of the Seas is the world’s largest cruise ship, something which would normally be seen as a good thing. Unfortunately, when it comes to squeezing yourself under a bridge, it quickly becomes a bad thing. Thankfully, due to some clever design tricks, the mammoth ship was able to negotiate its way under the [...]

Booking a Cruise – What to Look For (Part 1)

by Kelly Brennan 2010 cruises 24 October 2010

A few weeks ago, we posted about a survey where people could submit their ideas for a dream cruise. Some of the results were quite funny, for example, a huge percentage of people wanted Johnny Depp to be their Captain, however it is important to think about what you really want from your holiday. People [...]

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Packing for Cruises – 5 Top Tips!

by Claire Wilde 2010 cruises 25 July 2010

Packing for a cruise is often quite stressful, particularly if you are flying before embarking on your cruise as you will have a restricted baggage allowance. Many airlines only allow 20kg of check in baggage per person, which is not a lot if you are going on a 14 night cruise. Below are some tips [...]

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Official Naming Ceremony for Nieuw Amsterdam

by Claire Wilde 2010 cruises 4 July 2010

In a fantastic ceremony, filled with Dutch heritage and culture, the new ship from Holland America Cruise Line has been named MS Nieuw Amsterdam. The ship was named in Venice today, with hundreds of people coming out to see the naming ceremony. Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands officially named the new vessel, [...]

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Enchantment of The Seas Begins Baltimore Service

by Claire Wilde 2010 cruises 19 June 2010

The Enchantment of the Seas has now begun it’s year-round service from Baltimore. The Royal Caribbean cruise ship which holds 2,252 guests is one of the finest in the fleet and offers a huge variety of onboard amenities and entertainment for families, couples and singles. The Governer of Maryland has welcomed the ship, hoping that [...]

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Cruise Industry Continues to Grow in Britain

by Belinda Goodman 2010 cruises 17 May 2010

The Passenger Shipping Association today released figures showing that 1.65 million British people will be taking a cruise in 2010. This is a 7% increase year on year, and is almost double the amount of Brits taking a cruise in 2000. It is likely that the prolonged delays and cancellations caused by the Icelandic volcano [...]

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Four Days of Free Upgrades for Norwegian Cruise Line Passengers!

by Belinda Goodman 2010 cruises 14 May 2010

Today it was announced by Norwegian Cruise Line that they will be running two limited time offers during their Summer Event, applying to all bookings made between May 11 – May 14 on certain itineraries. All guests will be receiving complimentary upgrades to the stateroom category above that of the one they paid for. So [...]

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