Tag Archive: Cruise Ship
Explora Unveils Inaugural Voyages for Explora II
Up-and-coming ultra-luxury lifestyle brand Explora Journeys has opened bookings for Explora II’s 2024-25 season. Explora II will launch in the summer of 2024. Between August 2024 and April 2025, she will operate 30 voyages, visiting 82 ports across 26 countries. … Read more…
Celebrity Apex to operate out of Southampton in 2024
Celebrity Cruises has announced that Celebrity Apex will make its homeport in Southampton in 2024. This will be the first time one of the line’s innovative Edge Series ships has sailed from the UK port. Celebrity Apex will replace Celebrity … Read more…
New Princess Sphere-Class Ship to be Named Sun Princess
Princess Cruises has announced the name and released details of its first Sphere-class ship. Princess Cruises has confirmed that its newest vessel will be the third in the line’s history to be named Sun Princess. John Padgett, President of Princess … Read more…
Katy Perry Christens Norwegian Prima in Iceland
Last week, Norwegian Prima made history as the first mainstream cruise ship christened in Reykjavik, Iceland. More than 3,000 people were in attendance, including Norwegian Cruise Line executives, shipbuilders and Norwegian Prima’s godmother, Katy Perry. Frank J. Del Rio, President … Read more…
MSC Virtuosa to operate no-fly cruises until 2023
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Virtuosa will continue to operate out of Southampton until 2023. MSC Virtuosa returned to the UK in April 2022. In May 2021, she became the first vessel to operate no-fly cruises following the coronavirus … Read more…
Star Legend Cruise Review
Two weeks ago, I boarded Star Legend for a seven-night cruise from Copenhagen to Amsterdam. Until a decade ago, the Windstar Cruises fleet comprised three small sailing ships: Wind Star, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf. In 2013, the line strengthened … Read more…
Ponant to re-launch Le Ponant
Ponant Cruises is set to re-launch its iconic three-masted sailing ship Le Ponant. The 289-foot vessel has spent the last six months at the San Giorgio del Porto shipyard in Genoa. She has been completely re-fitted, featuring new accommodation, dining … Read more…
Seabourn Venture Begins Inaugural Season
Today is a big day for Seabourn Cruises as Seabourn Venture has set sail on its inaugural voyage after a 12-month delay. Seabourn Venture – Seabourn’s first purpose-built expedition ship – was initially set for delivery in July 2021. She … Read more…
Pre-register for Tradewind Voyages
With reservations for Tradewind Voyages opening in September, we’re giving you the chance to be the first to find out about Gold Horizon’s day-to-day itineraries and introductory fares. Simply complete the form below and one of our Voyage Consultants … Read more…
Avoid These Mistakes When Booking A Cruise
It’s easy to get carried away when you’re looking for your next (or especially your first) cruise. There are just so many temptations, special offers and added ‘extras’ that they can make your head spin. And not in a good … Read more…