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

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 [...]

Cruise Business Brings Boom not Bust to Southampton

It has been reported that due to the booming cruise industry in Southampton, many local businesses have seen their profits increase dramatically as cruising becomes more popular. With the Norwegien Epic due to arrive later this year, it is likely that business in the area will improve further as thousands of travellers flock to the [...]

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 [...]

Royal Caribbean Make Enhancements to Land Excursions

by Belinda Goodman cruise 23 May 2010

Royal Caribbean Cruises have announced that they will be providing guests with an even bigger choice of land excursions than ever before. The changes will be applied to European cruises, affecting 55 ports across 22 countries. New options include private tours, and family friendly tours which will keep children and teenagers entertained along the way. [...]

Two Brand New Cruise Ships for Princess

by Belinda Goodman cruise 5 May 2010

Princess Cruises have just signed a contract for two huge new cruise ships to be built, each one worth hundreds of millions of pounds. The two ships have not yet been named but they are expected to weigh in at around 141,000 tonnes each. Each of the new ships will have the capacity to hold [...]

Largest Spa at Sea for the Norwegian Epic

by Belinda Goodman cruise 20 April 2010

The Norwegian Epic, the highly anticipated new ship from Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) will have the largest spa of any cruise ship, as well as a spectacular fitness facility – combined they will measure over 31,000 square feet. The Mandara Spa will be managed and operated by Steiner, who also operate the spa facilities on [...]

2011 Sees Large Cruise-Only Ships Banned From Sailing In Antarctica Waters

by Belinda Goodman Alaska cruises 4 April 2010

As from August nest year most of the large cruise ships will no longer be able to sail in Antarctica as a ban was proposed by the International Maritime Organisation this week to stop ships carrying heavy fuel oil in Antarctica waters. The regulation which is expected to be adopted basically means that cruise ships [...]

Sensory Delights Of The Costa Deliziosa

by Claire Wilde Costa Cruises 29 March 2010

Costa Cruises will début its latest cruise liner this season. The Costa Deliziosa, constructed in Venice will be filled with an Italian theme, including four restaurants, eleven bars, four jacuzzi pools, a two-level spa, three swimming pools, one with a retractable dome, spa baths, thalassotheraphy pool, solarium, 4D cinema, and a theatre. The ship will [...]

New Indulgent Spa Facilities On-Board Norwegian Epic

by Claire Wilde cruise 27 March 2010

Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s most innovative ship to date will have the largest spa and fitness facilities at sea totalling over 31,000 square feet. The Mandara Spa will have twenty four treatment rooms, two Rasual steam rooms, a DIY Scrub Experience, Hydrotherapy Courtyard and Thermal Suite along with with two private couple’s villas, fitness [...]

‘Search For The Epic Star’ Has Begun

by Claire Wilde cruise 21 March 2010

Norwegian Cruise Lines have joined the latest influx of talent scouting by inviting amateur entertainers to take the opportunity to join world class entertainers on board their latest Freestyle Cruising ship during her inaugural festivities 2nd -4th July 2010, as they ‘Search for the Epic Star’. Entries opened last Friday to those who believe they [...]

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