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Watch Seven Seas Grandeur getting her very first taste of the water

Seven Seas Grandeur, the latest addition to Regent Seven Seas’ luxury fleet, has been floated out at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. She will set sail in November. She is now undergoing final-stage construction which will focus on her lavish suites, elegant lounges and restaurants. Regent’s sixth ship will set sail in November, cruising 18

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Paul Gauguin in Moorea

New itineraries and maiden ports in Paul Gauguin’s French Polynesia and South Pacific 2024 calendar

Paul Gauguin features new itineraries and maiden ports on its all-inclusive to French Polynesia and South Pacific cruises in 2024. Of the line’s seven unique itineraries in 2024, two are new including a 7-night More Society Islands & Tahiti voyage featuring a return to sacred Raiatea, and a 14-night Islands of the Marquesas & Tuamotus

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Allura of Oceania Crioses

Setting sail in 2025, Oceania’s second newbuild is to be called Allura

Oceania Cruises’ second Allura Class ship is to be called Allura, and is set to join the fleet in 2025. The eighth vessel in the Oceania fleet, currently under construction by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, will be the sister ship to Vista, due to set sail in May. “We are always looking for ways to evolve,

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Celebrity Ascent co-captains Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis

A family affair as brothers BOTH set to captain Celebrity’s new ship Ascent

In an industry first, Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis have been named co-captains of Celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in Celebrity’s Edge Series. The maritime brothers will both be taking the helm when the ship sets sail in December, alternating their time in a three-months on-and-off rotation. Dimitrios said: “After a more than 30-year

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Ryndam will be Holland America's new Pinnacle-class ship

Holland America offers balcony upgrades, savings of up to 25% and FREE fares for kids

Holland America Line’s Time of Your Life offer includes balcony upgrades, savings of up to 25% and FREE fares for children. Until 28 February, guests who book select summer 2023 to spring 2024 cruises receive a free stateroom upgrade, fare discounts, free fares for kids and reduced deposits. And as a bonus, anyone booking by

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Gary Barlow

Your chance to sing along with superstar Gary Barlow on Arvia and Iona cruises in 2023

P&O Cruises has today announced dates for four exclusive performances by singing superstar Gary Barlow on Arvia and Iona voyages in 2023. Following sell-out performances in 2022, the Take That singer-songwriter, left, will appear on Iona’s Spain, Portugal and Canary Islands cruise departing 18 March and a Mediterranean cruise on newest ship Arvia departing April

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Viking Sky

Completely around the world in 180 days with Viking’s new 2024-25 global cruise

Viking’s 2024-2025 World Cruise itineraries include the new Viking World Voyage I, which sails around the world in 180 days, visiting 37 countries and 85 ports, with overnight stays in 13 iconic cities. Setting sail on 19 December from Fort Lauderdale, the itinerary will include ports of call across five continents and will have completely

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Viking Neptune naming by Nicole Stott

Star turn! NASA astronaut Nicole Scott names Viking’s newest ocean ship in Los Angeles

Viking’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Neptune, has been named by NASA astronaut and aquanaut Nicole Scott in Los Angeles in a celebration during the ship’s 138-day world cruise. Stott offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing  on Sunday (8 January) before the ship continued her journey to next stop Honolulu. Viking Neptune

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Orient Express Silenseas

Orient Express changes track as it unveils world’s largest sailing ship

It is 140 years since the launch of its first luxury trains, but now the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of the world’s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas. The result of a unique French partnership between Accor, a world leader in hospitality, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a globally leading shipbuilding company, will

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Susan Calman on Marella Explorer 2

Watch Susan Calman on Channel 5 as she sets sail with Marella Cruises on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea

Marella Explorer 2 features in two forthcoming episodes of Channel 5’s Cruising with Susan Calman, which air tomorrow (13 January) and the following Friday at 8pm. Viewers will see the popular Scottish comedian and TV presenter discover the wide variety of facilities onboard the adults-only  ship, including wining and dining at the Surf & Turf

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