Category: Cruise Ships
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10 Cunard Cruises You Need to Take in 2016
Cruises Editor
Cunard’s Queens are terribly British. They have special appeal for traditional voyagers who love big ships and don’t mind formal dress when required. There are three categories of accommodation: Queens Grill, Princess Grill and Britannia class. These categories determine which restaurants you will dine at, and yes, it is the old class system and is [...]
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Princess Cruises – The Best Way to See Europe in 2016
Visiting Europe by ship is a fascinating way to see the continent. Nothing beats cruising into Venice, sailing past Mt Vesuvius or gliding through a majestic fjord. Princess Cruises will have five ships in Europe in 2016 offering itineraries around the Mediterranean, the Baltic States and the Norwegian Fjords, as well as a sprinkling of [...]
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Bucket List Cruises in Europe
As a cruise destination, Europe is hard to beat. A repository of riches, it has stylish cities, fabulous food and fashions, glittering palaces, cultural events and stunning scenery. Also, because of close proximity, you can visit several countries in a day, chalking up bucket-list cities with ease. And if your partner doesn’t want to leave [...]
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Get Ready to Live the Suite Life on Holland America Line
The rules of cruise ship luxury are about to be rewritten by Holland America Line as it announces exciting upgrades to the suites across its Signature-Class, Vista-Class and R-Class ships.
Forget The Block and House Rules – Holland America Line is showing what it takes to deliver a luxurious makeover. The line is investing a [...]
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Cruise Ship Theme Nights – Five of the Best
Theme nights on cruise ships have been updated for the modern era with many mirroring what is happening in super clubs around the world. From Mexican fiestas to Gatsby-themed get-togethers, the new dress codes put the emphasis on inclusivity. Here are five of the best themed nights on cruise lines around the world.
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Ten Reasons to be Excited about Cruising in 2016
The choice and quality of cruises on offer gets better and better with every passing year. Upgraded facilities, new innovations and fresh locations see customers enjoying their oceanic journeys more than ever before. Here are a few reasons to be excited about cruising in 2016.
1. Activities
The expanded range of activities available on cruises [...]
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What does all-inclusive really mean?
When cruise lines advertise themselves as “all-inclusive” it pays to take a close look at what actually is included in the fare, as there is a world of difference between what is covered by budget, premium and ultra-luxury lines. What does “all-inclusive” mean? Let’s find out.
Certainly, all cruises include meals, snacks, accommodation, entertainment and [...]
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Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Cruising
Cruise ships keep getting bigger and designers keep dreaming up new and amazing things to do at sea. From staying in virtual reality rooms to wandering amidst real gardens, here are seven things you probably didn’t know you could do or see on a cruise ship.
Whizbang thrills
From skydiving to rock-climbing, ice-skating, surfing [...]
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A Transatlantic Crossing – Queen Mary 2 From New York
Few travel experiences match the glamour, heritage and thrill of a seven-night transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York (or vice versa). This isn’t a cruise, it’s a crossing with a proud tradition. Legendary shipping line Cunard, who recently celebrated their 175th anniversary, have been providing a transatlantic service since 1840. Book a passage on [...]
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An Insider’s Tour of Norwegian Epic
Step aboard this mighty ship and you’ll quickly realise why she was named “Epic”. Launched in 2010 by Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Epic weighs in at 155,873 GRT, stretches over 330 metres, and carries 4100 guests. But it’s not just her size that makes this ship impressive, as you’ll see on this insider tour.
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