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You’ve heard of first class, but have you tried travelling Vision Class?

Vision Class: Luxury travel from Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean’s Vision Class ships are large luxury vessels with fantastic entertainment on-board and a myriad of facilities for passengers to enjoy. Despite the ship’s vast size, the crew strive to maintain an intimate feel for those traveling. On a Vision Class ship you can enjoy stunning two-storey [...]

Carnival Spirit undergoes a revamp: guests can enjoy new thrill slide & serene retreat

Newly Refurbished Carnival Spirit: Holidayers will be pleased to hear that Carnival Spirit’s refurbishments are complete, and today we can share pictures of the exciting new Green Thunder thrill slide AND the Serenity adults-only retreat. Here’s a sample of what you can enjoy on board the newly refurbished Carnival Spirit: Green Thunder Thrill Slide: The slide [...]

Top 5 things to do on a cruise

by Martin Bowe Cruising 19 February 2012

One of our family’s favourite reasons for booking a cruising holiday over a regular holiday is the choice of things to do aboard the ship. We’ve been on “land based” holidays many times in the past, but after you’ve visited the quaint little museums and local attractions (which the older kids usually term ‘boring’), paid [...]

Valentines Cruising!

by Belinda Goodman Cruising 31 January 2012

Now is the time to start planning for the most romantic day of the year, Valentines’ Day! With February 14th looming just around the corner, why don’t you show that special person how much you care by booking a romantic cruise for the both of you? Why choose to cruise? Imagine spending time with the [...]

Are you a Christmas Cruiser?

by Claire Wilde Cruising 6 December 2011

The time you get off over the holiday period can mean taking a cruise at Christmas is worthwhile. You can take a break without eating into your total annual leave allowance when you throw in the public holidays. But . . . do you really want to get away from it all and miss out [...]

Celebrity Announces the Name of New Solstice Class Ship

by Kelly Brennan Cruising 21 November 2011

In light of the images of sun and shadow conveyed in the names of Celebrity Cruises’ stylish Solstice Class ships, the world’s top-rated premium brand is marking autumnal equinox by announcing the name of the fifth in its ‘Xceptional’ series: Celebrity Reflection. “Selecting the name of the fifth ship in the class led us to [...]

How much does Customer Satisfaction count for?

by Belinda Goodman Cruising 11 November 2011

Sometimes you get cynical and think the big players are in the business just for the money. Royal Caribbean can claim weight in the cruise industry, but it’s great to see there is still some humility and that success hasn’t gone to their head. Doug Santoni, senior vice president of strategic planning and continuous improvement [...]

Celebrated UK Chef Antony Worrall Thompson Sets Sail With MSC Cruises

by Belinda Goodman Cruising 3 November 2011

Food & Wine Cruises have always been a popular addition to MSC Cruises’ repertoire, but now the company is really going to be pushing the boat out! MSC Cruises is delighted to announce that Antony Worrall Thompson, one of the UK’s most popular and successful chefs, will be performing a unique series of demonstrations on [...]

Best Cruises for Kids

by Belinda Goodman Cruising 15 September 2011

Wherever there is talk about kids on cruise ships, there is debate. Some believe that cruises should be strictly grown up holidays, whereas others see them as the perfect family holiday option. In reality, cruises can be both. Some cruise lines do not cater for children well at all, and because of this, very few [...]

Commemorative Events for 9/11

by Belinda Goodman Cruising 9 September 2011

It seems hard to believe that it has been ten years since the horrific events of 9/11. So much has happened in the mean time, but still it feels so raw and so current, no doubt even more so for those who lost loved ones in the attacks. We will all be remembering those who [...]

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