Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced it will host two specialist ‘Destination Days’ as part of its ongoing trade support for agents. A virtual ‘Cruising the Kimberley, Western Australia’ day will take place on October 26, while a ‘Cruising Central and South America’ will follow on
Star Clippers has added the Italian town of Otranto, in the Puglia region as a brand new port of call for selected sailings in 2025. Southern France’s Saint Raphael is also a new addition, and Nice makes its debut as a home port for the tall-ship cruise line. Otranto will
Emerald Cruises is offering 25 percent off selected sailings in their new 2024–2026 yacht collection. Lucky guests will also enjoy Free Drinks on all sailings worth £520 for an eight-day itinerary. Prices start from just £3,668 per person for an eight-day Caribbean Leeward Islands itinerary including flights*. New destinations from
CroisiEurope has launched a selection of brand new fly/cruise packages taking in the Alsace Christmas markets where centuries-old traditions come alive amidst the picturesque Rhine and Alsace canals. Featuring convenient flights from the UK to either Basel or Strasbourg, the brand new fly/cruise packages include: Four-day Christmas Markets in Alsace
EXPLORA I has officially been named in New York City. The maritime tradition took place on 12 October 2023 and included a ribbon cutting to break a bottle of champagne on the ship’s bow to officially name the ship and bring good luck. The gesture was conducted by EXPLORA I’s
Princess Cruises has unveiled a magician-inspired whimsical bar aboard Sun Princess – Spellbound by Magic Castle, a collaboration with the famed Hollywood icon Magic Castle. Guests will find Spellbound nestled behind a non-descript door where they’ll enjoy “incredible feats of magic” from talented magicians, surprises in themed rooms and theatrical
