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Alfie Boe on Saga cruise

Sing along with classical star Alfie Boe on his November Saga sailing

Classical singing superstar Alfie Boe will be sailing with Saga in November and performing live in Spirit of Discovery‘s Playhouse theatre. He will be appearing twice on the night of 15 November, giving all guests the opportunity to see him perform. Saga are offering savings of up to £650 per person on the 19-night autumn

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Norwegian Prima's Christening Ceremony In Reykjavik Iceland

Katy Perry christens Norwegian Prima in historic ceremony in Reykjavik

Pop icon Katy Perry has created history by naming Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship Norwegian Prima in Reykjavík – the first major cruise ship to be christened in Iceland. More than 2,500 guests at the christening ceremony on Saturday(27 August) were treated to a show-stopping performance by popular Icelandic group and 2021 Eurovision Song Contest

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Kevin Woodford to sail with Saga

Join celeb chef Kevin Woodford on Saga’s Spirit of Discovery in October

Celebrity chef Kevin Woodford, famous for his appearances on Ready Steady Cook and Surprise Chefs, will be serving up live cooking and culinary fun while sailing the coasts of France, Portugal and Spain on Saga’s Spirit of Discovery in October. He will be cooking up a storm with a live Can’t Cook Won’t Cook masterclass

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Cruises visits the Persian Gulf

Windstar Cruises to make its Red Sea and Persian Gulf debut in 2023-24

Windstar is offering cruises to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf for first time in Star Legend’s winter 2023-24 programme. “With impressive UNESCO sights, beautiful beaches and wildlife, top-rated golf courses, amazing snorkelling and diving and, of course, great shopping, Windstar is excited to introduce our guests to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf with

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Viking Osiris on the Nile

Viking Osiris named in Luxor ceremony … and two more river sisters are on their way

Viking’s newest river ship, the Viking Osiris, has officially been named with a celebration in Luxor, Egypt. Designed specifically to navigate the Nile, the state-of-the-art ship was built at Massara shipyard in Cairo and will sail Viking’s bestselling Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. As part of the celebration, the company’s first ceremonial godfather, George Herbert, the

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even Seas Navigator in Adriatic

Regent Seven Seas aims to satisfy every traveller’s wanderlust with its bigger-than-ever 2024-2025 Voyage Collection

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ 2024-2025 Voyage Collection features 160 sailings, 130 overnight stays, 18 maiden ports of call and four Grand Voyages, each designed to be immersive and culturally-enriching., each designed to be immersive and culturally-enriching. Voyages , which go on sale on Wednesday (24 August), encompass every continent in the world, from Africa and

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Ambition of Ambassador Cruise Line

Scottish Government charters second cruise ship to house Ukranian refugees

The Scottish Government has chartered Ambassador Cruise Line’s ship Ambition to house up to 1,750 Ukrainian refugees. It will be converted into temporary accommodations and joins the Victoria I, currently docked at Leith and housing about 1,000 refugees. Ambition, currently on her way to Glasgow and expected to arrive at the beginning of September, was

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Viking Saigon

Purpose-built Viking Saigon makes its debut on the Mekong River

Viking’s newest river ship, the Viking Saigon, has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia. Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the 80-guest ship sails between Kampong Cham in Cambodia and Mỹ Tho in Vietnam as part of Viking’s 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary. With the 2022-2023 season now underway, regular sailing dates are available through to

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Ponant's Le Dumont D'Urville

Spoiled for choice as Ponant unveils a dozen brand new cruise itineraries for winter 2023-2024

From snow-capped peaks lining Norwegian fjords to the fine sandy beaches of Pacific atolls via lush green forests of Central America, Ponant’s winter 2023-2024 programme is stuffed full of enticing voyages. There are almost 30 different itineraries to choose from – including 13 totally new ones – that have been crafted to criss-cross Asia, the

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Japanese autumn fall. Kyoto Daigoji temple

Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils new legendary journeys with launch of 2024-2025 Grand Voyages

Four mesmerising cruises across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and Africa make up Regent Seven Seas’ Grand Voyages programme for 2024-2025. A Grand Arctic Adventure on Seven Seas Mariner departs from New York and takes guests on an 83-night adventure to Barcelona. Travellers on the Grand European Sojourn voyage will embark on a 79-night Lisbon

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