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Ambassador agrees 3-year World Indoor Bowls sponsorship deal

Ambassador Cruise Line has agreed to be the title sponsor of the World Bowls Tour’s top-tier tournaments for the next three years. Incorporating the Scottish International Open, the UK Open (a new event) and the the World Championships, the agreement follows the successful sponsorship of this year’s 2025 World Championships in January. Ambassador’s marketing chief

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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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Next stop the Pharoahs and Pyramids for Viking’s newest Nile ship

When Viking’s newest ship for the Nile River, the 82-guest Viking Thoth, was “floated out” at the Massara shipyard in Cairo in May, it marked the final major construction milestone on its way to delivery in October. It will join Viking’s growing fleet of ships for the Nile River and will sail the popular 12-day

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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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Sundowners! Holland America Line offers twin 2027 total solar eclipse cruises

Holland America Line has launched two new solar eclipse cruises departing in summer 2027. The total solar eclipse will occur on 2 August with the path of totality crossing mainly over Northern Africa and two ships, Nieuw Statendam and Oosterdam, will be positioned off the western coast of Morocco and eastern coast of Tunisia for

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MSC Cruises signs up for two more World Class ships by end of decade

MSC Cruises today signed two new orders with French ship builder Chantiers de l’Atlantique for their globally successful World Class ships, bringing the number to six. The two vessels, currently referred to as World Class 5 and 6, will be delivered in 2029 and 2030 respectively. They will join MSC World Europa, pictured, the first

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American introduces three 50-day+ river cruises for 2026 to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday

American Cruise Lines has announced a new series of extended river cruises for 2026 to honour the country’s 250th Birthday. Three 50-day plus cruises and one 36-day Civil War battlefields cruise will navigate the country’s legendary rivers and picturesque coastlines aboard the newest fleet of riverboats and small ships in the USA. Guests will enjoy

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Holland America Line unveils 2026-27 Caribbean season of 65 cruises

Holland America Line’s 2026-2027 Caribbean season features 65 roundtrip departures via Fort Lauderdale or Miami aboard six ships, with cruises ranging from seven to 14 days. From October 2026 to April 2027, 33 seven-day cruises, comprising four itineraries, are on offer. Each features weekend departures. In addition, 32 cruises of nine days and over are

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SeaDream kicks off a three-year Bahamas yachting voyages programme

SeaDream Yacht Club has introduced a three-year series of ten unique Bahamas yachting voyages sailing out Palm Beach. The seven-day cruises explore the Bahamas’ most stunning destinations, taking in powdery white-sand beaches, deserted cays, local culture, national parks, some of the Caribbean’s best snorkelling spots and exclusive golf resorts. With departures directly from Palm Beach,

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