P&O Cruises brand new cruise ship, Iona has officially been named with a record-breaking virtual audience. Iona, powered by liquefied natural gas, arrived for the first time into her home port of Southampton ahead of the official ceremony. Named by Dame Irene Hays in a dazzling quayside sunset ceremony by
Azamara returns to the seas from 28th August, setting sail in Greece. The line will run five cruises with 7-night itineraries of the Azamara Quest. A ‘Destination Celebration’ event in Rhodes will feature violin music while an evening celebrating Italian operatic tenor, Enrico Caruso, will take place in Sorrento. Azamara president
Viking Cruises’ new ship, Viking Venus sails from Portsmouth today on its maiden voyage and naming ceremony, christened by its godmother, journalist, and broadcaster Anne Diamond. Passenger sailings begin on 22nd May as Portsmouth becomes the homeport for the five initial UK sailings on Viking Venus. Passengers travelling through Portsmouth
The two newest ships in Silversea’s fleet—Silver Origin and Silver Moon—will lead the cruise line’s healthy return to service from June 2021. Silversea Cruises’ long-awaited return aboard brand new ship Silver Origin departs on her inaugural season in the Galapagos Islands from 19th June. The leading ultra-luxury cruise line will welcome guests
Princess Cruises has been forced to cancel more worldwide sailings due to ongoing international travel restrictions. The company is cancelling the following cruises: California Coast and Mexico sailings on Ruby Princess through August 21, 2021 Caribbean sailings on Caribbean Princess through August 21, 2021 Remaining 2021 Mediterranean season on Enchanted
With some holidaymakers remaining confused over travel restrictions and requirements, the uncertainty over international holidays and created a certainty among travellers to embark on a domestic cruise instead. UK domestic sailings were given the green light to resume sailing from 17th May back in March, whereas international destinations were only
