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Vista hand-over in Genoa

The ‘marvel’ arrives .. Oceania Cruises welcomes new ship Vista to its fleet

Oceania Cruises has welcomed its much-heralded new ship Vista in a special hand-over ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. The 67,000-ton, 1,200-guest boasts the most spacious standard staterooms at sea, three brand-new dining concepts and operates with a service ratio of two staff members for every three guests. “Today we usher in a new

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Hatsukaichi-shi Japan

Regent Seven Seas boosts its new Grand Voyages for 2025-2026

Due to the popularity of extended luxury cruising, Regent Seven Seas has increased the number of sailings in its 2025-2026 Grand Voyage collection to five, with itineraries across five continents and 194 ports of call. Prices start at £34,829 and guests can enjoy truly immersive exploration with up to 589 included shore excursions and up

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Holland America Line launches Anniversary Sale to mark 150th birthday

Holland America celebrates its 150th birthday tomorrow (18 April) with the launch of an Anniversary Sale featuring cruise fare discounts, onboard spending credit and reduced deposits on most summer 2023 to spring 2024 departures. Guests who book eligible cruises by 4 May will receive up to 25% off cruise-only fares, along with up to $150

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Sky Princess Movies Under the Stars

Host of events will help guests on Sky Princess and Regal Princess to celebrate Coronation

Coronation-themed events and entertainment on two Princess Cruises ships based in the UK will help guest to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III next month. Guests on Sky Princess and Regal Princess, both sailing out of Southampton, will enjoy a host of activities designed to celebrate the event on 6 May. Live coverage of

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Star Legend

Windstar Cruises grabs new F1 pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November

Windstar Cruises has added a new Formula 1 experience for its guests, this time at the final race of the 2023 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November. The shore excursion to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 is available as part of Windstar’s first-ever sailings in the Middle

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Greenland - Olsen Qoroq Ice Fjord Shore Tour in Narsarsuaq

Olsen’s mystery cruise is back as it launches 2024/25 cruise calendar with completely new focus

Fred Olsen is offering a programme focusing on history and culture, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and natural phenomena for 2024/25, as well as the return after five years of its popular Mystery Cruise. It features specially-timed sailings to coincide with natural wonders and destination events, chances to encounter native wildlife and uncover rich and vibrant histories across

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Adriatic Sun

Riviera Travel launches four Croatian yacht cruises for 2024

Riviera Travel has launched four Croatian yacht cruise itineraries for 2024 with a total of 68 sailings from early May to October. The seven-night itineraries sail on exclusively-chartered luxury yachts, each with a maximum of 38 to 40 guests. Daily tours and visits combine the historic towns and cities of Croatia with the unspoilt beauty

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Nicole Scherzinger on the bridge of Arvia

Those were the days … when the Queen gave P&O Cruises something to truly celebrate

Haven’t times moved on. Especially with ship naming as demonstrated by the Barbados beachside christening of P&O Cruises’ latest offering, Arvia, by US celebrity Nicole Scherzinger, writes SeaView editor David Simpson. In the not too distant past such ceremonies were conducted with extreme grace and less razzmatazz by Her Majesty The Queen in Southampton, home

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Olly Murs Barbados

Today’s the day … watch P&O’s new ship Arvia being christened by Nicole Scherzinger in Barbados

Global star Nicole Scherzinger officially names P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia today in a what is expected to be a spectacular beachside ceremony in Barbados. Chart-topper Olly Murs will also perform his best loved hits at the ceremony, being held both on board Arvia’s SkyDome and from Heywood’s Beach. The event will be hosted by

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Costa Smeralda

Costa celebrates 75th anniversary with 75 specially priced cruises

Costa Cruises celebrates its 75th anniversary on 31 March when, in 1948, its first passenger ship, the Anna C, departed from Genoa bound for Buenos Aires with 768 guests on board. And to celebrate the occasion 75 specially priced cruises in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe are on offer, with sailings from spring to autumn.

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