Author Archive: David Smith
Seabourn Announces Africa Circumnavigation For 2024
Luxury cruise line Seabourn offers an exciting new itinerary that will take guests on a 90-day journey around the African continent. Sailing roundtrip from Barcelona aboard Seabourn Sojourn, the voyage departs on 30 November 2024; the itinerary offers guests the … Read more…
Explora I Completes Sea Trials
The new luxury lifestyle cruise operator, Explora Journeys, has announced its flagship vessel, Explora I, has completed its sea trials. Explora I, the first of six ships planned for Explora Journeys, has been under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in … Read more…
Emerald Azzurra Review April 2023
“Effortless Luxury”. I saw it written on a pamphlet almost as soon as I entered my Balcony Suite. But, at the time, the words didn’t resonate. It had been a long morning – an early flight (delayed) and an all-too-long … Read more…
Le Champlain Cruise Review
It’s not unreasonable to say Ponant Cruises is still in the process of making its name in the UK. The French operator has been around since the late 1980s but remains a best-kept secret among a select band of discerning … Read more…
Hurtigruten To Celebrate 130 Years of Coastal Cruising
Hurtigruten has announced a unique onboard programme on a series of 2023 voyages to mark the 130th anniversary of its inaugural Coastal Express sailing. As part of the celebrations, guests sailing on selected Coastal Express voyages will have the opportunity … Read more…
Silversea Unveil Silver Nova Suites
Luxury cruise operator Silversea Cruises have shared the first details of the accommodations available on their new ship, Silver Nova. The 728-guest vessel, which will debut in July 2023, will offer guests an extensive choice of seven new suite categories, … Read more…
New Cunard Ship Named Queen Anne
Following years of speculation, Cunard took to social media to finally announce the Anne of their new ship, Queen Anne. Cunard teased the reveal from its Twitter account, requesting that followers head to its YouTube channel at 1 pm on … Read more…
Our Favourite Cruise Memories
This week we have been asking members of The Cruise Line team to tell us about their favourite cruise memories. There was no brief as such – they could talk about a ship they’ve been on, a destination they’ve visited … Read more…
Cruise Sustainability
Today is Earth Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and bringing people together to take action in the fight against climate change. For over 50 years, citizens, businesses and governments have come together with a shared passion for sustainability. … Read more…
Cruising during the COVID-19 pandemic
“What’s it like cruising during the COVID-19 pandemic?” It’s a question we’ve been asked many times since the return of cruise holidays in summer 2021. The answer will determine whether some clients go ahead with their next voyage. Others are … Read more…