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YIPPEE! America ditches need for 24-hour pre-flight COVID test

It’s the news many of us have been yearning for. From tomorrow we will be able to fly to the US without having to provide a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of the flight. The US government is finally lifting pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will reassess the

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CLIA boss Andy Harmer awarded OBE for services to the cruise industry

Andy Harmer, Managing Director of CLIA UK & Ireland, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to the maritime sector. Andy, who has worked within the travel industry for more than 24 years, including several years as a travel agent, said: “I’m thrilled and very grateful to receive this recognition.

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Fred Olsen celebrates Platinum Jubilee with drinks package and on-board spending credit on summer cruises

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is including a free all inclusive drinks package and £70 per person to spend on board on a selection of summer sailings in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Travellers can choose from more than 20 cruises setting sail this summer, with departures from Southampton, Dover, Liverpool, Belfast and Rosyth, to

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Holland America’s seventh Rotterdam royally christened in her namesake city

Holland America Line’s new flagship Rotterdam received the royal treatment in her namesake city on Monday (30 May) in a christening ceremony rich with Dutch heritage. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands served as godmother and officially named the ship – the seventh to bear the name – in front of invited dignitaries and guests. “Our

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Regent celebrates 30-year anniversary by announcing record-breaking 150-day world cruise on Seven Seas Mariner in 2025

On the week of its 30-year anniversary, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its longest ever 150-night World Cruise, setting sail in January 2025. The five-month Away in Wonder voyage from Miami to San Francisco on Seven Seas Mariner will sail three oceans, visiting 97 ports of call in 25 countries on five continents and

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Let the adventures begin as Aurora Expeditions announces Sylvia Earle maiden voyage and christening details

Aurora Expeditions’ new, purpose-built expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle, is to set sail on her maiden Subantarctic Safari from November 4 to 20 this year. Having been christened by her namesake, the renowned marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer Dr Sylvia Earle, the ship will depart for the wildlife havens of South Georgia and the Falkland

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Windstar’s exclusive UK sale offers savings of up to 60% on 140 sailings in 2022

Windstar Cruises’ biggest ever exclusive UK sale features more than 140 worldwide sailings departing between May and December. The sale, which runs until 30t June, offers savings of up to 60% and includes both short- and long-haul itineraries, as well as Cruise Tours featuring the best of land and sea and the longer Star Collector

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First reveals of three-deck Grand Atrium on P&O Cruises’ new ship Arvia

P&O Cruises has unveiled details of new ship Arvia’s impressive Grand Atrium, left and below, with widescreen ocean views which will become the focus of entertainment for the ship. The Grand Atrium is at the heart of Arvia and will provide a spectacular backdrop to aerial performers who will descend through the triple-height space and

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Amadeus launches series of seven 5-day taster cruises on the Danube

Amadeus River Cruises has launched a series of seven five-day summer taster cruises on the Danube aimed at new-to-river cruisers as well as those who want to dip their toe back in the water. The five-day Finest Moments From Passau To Vienna itinerary brings together glorious cities along one of the world‘s most beautiful stretches

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Queen Anne maiden voyage sells out on busiest Cunard booking day on record

The first day of bookings for new ship Queen Anne has created the busiest day ever for Cunard. The seven-night maiden voyage from Southampton departing 4 January 2024 sold out and demand for Grill Suites proved especially strong across each of the 10 published new voyages. Sture Myrmell, Carnival UK president, said, “Since we have

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