With more and more people clamouring to climb onboard, It’s hard to keep up with all the breaking news and developments. We’ll do our best to keep you informed.

Iona of P&O Cruises

P&O Cruises’ new payday offer for past guests

P&O Cruises is offering past guests the chance to save up to £400 per cabin on a wide range of sailings across its fleet. The a new limited-time payday offer is open until 3 March and applies to all cruises up to and including 23 nights, provided bookings are made outside of the balance due

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Allura of Oceania Cruises

Sorry kids but Oceania Cruises goes adult-only

Oceania Cruises has converted to adult only. It announced yesterday (7 January) that it will “exclusively welcome guests aged 18 and older for all new reservations for future voyages”. The cruise line added in a statement that the move was designed to “elevate the onboard ambiance”, and that it was responding to the preferences of

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Hebridean Princess at Tower Bridge

Hebridean Island Cruises launches 2027 itineraries for Hebridean Princess

Hebridean Island Cruises has launched its 2027 programme for the iconic Hebridean Princess, including new and favourite itineraries. They feature A new photography cruise A new European voyage of discovery to the Netherlands Four ‘Footloose’ walking itineraries A return to the south coast of England and London’s Tower Bridge The programme features 37 itineraries, ranging

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crystal new ship

Grace-ful entrance in 2028 for Crystal’s first new ship in 25 years

It is 25 years since Crystal built a new ship and when she finally arrives in May 2028 she will sail the High Seas as Crystal Grace. The 650-passenger ship, under the ownership of AKTG (Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group), will embark on her inaugural voyage on 11 June 2028, following a series of preview

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Jannick Sinner and Anna Nash

Wimbledon tennis champ Jannik Sinner in new partnership with Explora Journeys

Wimbledon tennis champion Jannik Sinner is to serve as the new brand ambassador for Explora Journeys. The announcement comes as Sinner is battling to retain his US Open title in New York. “I’m honoured to join Explora Journeys,” said Sinner. “I believe in the power of nature and mindful routines, and I see those values

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Star of the Seras

Diana Ross won’t be Star of the Seas godmother after all

Global music icon Diana Ross will not after all be the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s newest arrival, Star of the Seas. The Supremes superstar was to take centre stage in the naming ceremony in the ship’s AquaTheater in Port Canaveral on 20 August but has pulled out “because of unforseen circumstances”, according to People magazine.

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Westerdam in Alaska

Holland America unveils its 80th anniversay season of exploring Alaska for 2027

Holland America Line is preparing to celebrate 80 years of exploring Alaska by unveiling its 2027 season. The programme includes more than 100 cruises, operating from April to September 2027 across six ships – Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam. Itineraries will sail roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia; roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; or

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Cape Codder cruise leaving Boston

A SeaView review: Pity about the glitch that spoiled our otherwise perfect cruise of Cape Cod on American Legend

I never thought I would have a complaint about American Cruise Lines, but here it is, writes SeaView editor David Simpson. For the first time in four voyages I must say how thoroughly miserable our day-long Hyannis Experience turned out. The only saving grace of the day-long tour was the JFK Museum. The rest of

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Nieuw Statendam

Setting sail tonight: Channel 4 docu-series on Holland America’s round-the-clock cruising operation

A new eight-part TV series sharing a behind the scenes look at life onboard Holland America’s Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam, pictured, kicks off tonight (3 July) on Channel 4. Supercruising: Life at Sea on Channel 4 captures the experience on the two 2,700-guest Pinnacle-class ships over three voyages, sailing to destinations including the Panama Canal,

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Star of the Seas godmother Diana Ross

Supreme accolade: Diana Ross to take center stage as godmother of Star of the Seas

Global music icon Diana Ross has been named as the official godmother of Star of the Seas when the revolutionary Icon Class ship debuts in August. The Supremes superstar will take the stage to welcome the newest family vacation sailing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, As godmother, Ms Ross will join a longstanding maritime tradition

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