Cruise News Archive

New teen payment card introduced by MSC Cruises (13 May 08)

A new teen payment card has been introduced by MSC Cruises, aimed at passengers in the 12 to 17 age group. My Teen Card, which is now available onboard all MSC ships, ... full story

Financial whiz recommends Royal Caribbean Cruises (09 May 08)

Royal Caribbean Cruises have been recommended as an affordable alternative for US travellers this year. The falling value of the dollar against the euro has ... full story

Southampton an 'international centre' for cruise ships (08 May 08)

Southampton is to grow in stature as an international centre for cruise ships, it has been reported. Bigger and bigger vessels are heading to the famous port city - ... full story

Cruise ships to accommodate UK football fans in Moscow (08 May 08)

Cruise ships have been recruited to help accommodate some of the 50,000 expected fans travelling to Moscow for the upcoming Champions League final. According to the ... full story

Star Princess and Caribbean Princess to be remodelled (02 May 08)

Princess Cruises has announced that Star Princess and Caribbean ... full story

More Europeans choose cruise holidays (01 May 08)

New research has revealed that more and more Europeans are choosing to go on cruise holidays. According to TravelMole, 17 per cent more Europeans opted for cruise holidays ... full story

NCL takes new curve on cruise quarters (30 Apr 08)

Following news that Celebrity Cruises has carried out extensive renovations onboard Celebrity Summit, ... full story

Carnival Cruises brings home the "Best" awards (30 Apr 08)

Carnival Cruises is celebrating after being published in Fodor's Complete Guide to European Cruises Best of Cruising lists - in several categories. The annual ... full story

Celebrity Cruises "spring cleans" its fleet (29 Apr 08)

Celebrity Cruises has announced that it is engaging in a "spring clean" of its fleet, including Celebrity ... full story

Cunard Cruises is "hot listed" (29 Apr 08)

Cunard Cruises is revelling in the news that its latest ship Queen Victoria has been placed on Conde Nast ... full story

Classical reception onboard QM2 (28 Apr 08)

Cunard Cruises is providing classical entertainment for passengers onboard Queen Mary 2 in the form of the ... full story

Carnival and Royal Caribbean "dominate" cruise industry (25 Apr 08)

Two companies are currently "dominating" the cruise market, it has been reported: Carnival Cruises and Royal ... full story

Mongolian delicacies with Carnival Cruises (25 Apr 08)

A third of UK consumers recently admitted that food is a key aspect of a holiday for them, according to a study by Ciao Surveys. This group of Britons may find that ... full story

Britain prepares for Independence of the Seas (25 Apr 08)

The largest cruise ship in the world, Independence of the Seas, has now arrived in the UK ahead of her summer sailing season from Southampton. Royal ... full story

'Long overdue Britain cruise' announced by P&O (25 Apr 08)

An around Britain cruise that has reportedly been a long time coming, has formally been announced by P&O Cruises. Publishing its 2009 Preview Edition brochure, ... full story

Royal rendezvous takes place in Southampton (23 Apr 08)

On what will be the only occasion ever, all three Cunard Cruises Queens converged on their home port of Southampton yesterday. Cunard ... full story

"Innovative" cruises from Royal Caribbean (23 Apr 08)

Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced a series of "innovative" new cruises for the 2009-10 cruise season. At a time when many cruise lines are releasing ... full story

Cruise joint venture reaches climax (23 Apr 08)

A joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises and European firm TUI AG came into fruition yesterday. The recent completion of the deal will see the creation ... full story

Beauty and nature with Costa Cruises (22 Apr 08)

Holidaymakers enjoying relaxing treatments such as Samsara aroma stone therapies and Balinese massages onboard ships belonging to the Costa Cruises fleet can relax even ... full story

Short Caribbean cruises "reprised" by Celebrity (21 Apr 08)

Celebrity Cruises has announced that it has reprised its shorter four and five-night Caribbean cruises. According ... full story

Marmalade sandwiches ahoy on Ocean Village and Ocean Village Two (18 Apr 08)

Much-loved children's book and television character Paddington Bear is set to embark upon his travels once more as he prepares to sail with Ocean Village. Paddington ... full story

Island Cruises to offer Barbadian weddings in 2009 (18 Apr 08)

There has been a huge growth in the number of people choosing to get married abroad in recent months, Carol Richardson, a spokesperson for wedding specialist Confetti, said. And ... full story

"Breakthrough" in younger cruising numbers for P&O (17 Apr 08)

One cruise line has made what it describes as a "breakthrough" in terms of attracting younger passengers to cruising, it has been reported. According to TravelMole, ... full story

Into the wild on Alaskan cruises (15 Apr 08)

Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced a series of cruisetours to wilderness areas on Alaskan cruises in 2009. According ... full story

Royal Caribbean reveals potential godmothers (15 Apr 08)

Royal Caribbean Cruises has released a list of potential godmothers for its newest cruise ship. According to Travel Weekly, Royal ... full story

Family friendly cruises from Carnival (14 Apr 08)

Britons looking to enjoy fun-filled family cruises this summer may wish to consider booking with Carnival Cruises. According ... full story

P&O Cruises looks forward to 2009 season (11 Apr 08)

Sailings for 2009 will be put on sale by P&O Cruises later this month on April 29th 2008, it has been announced. In a break from tradition, details of ... full story

Ocean Village to focus on Med in 2009 (11 Apr 08)

Ocean Village will offer its cruise customers the chance to enjoy more Mediterranean cruise holidays ... full story

No smoking on Celebrity balconies (11 Apr 08)

Celebrity Cruises has responded to the requests of its patrons and is to ban smoking in staterooms and on the balconies of staterooms as of October 2008. These stricter ... full story

Passenger favourites and new destinations from Princess (10 Apr 08)

Princess Cruises has released its 2009-2010 schedule of sailings which it claims includes both passenger favourites and new emerging destinations. Among the ... full story

MSC Fantasia is 'world's most beautiful ship' (09 Apr 08)

MSC Cruises has described its new ship MSC Fantasia as the "most beautiful ship in the world". According to the Telegraph, the 133,500-tonne MSC Fantasia ... full story

Short cruises 'mean minimal hassle' (09 Apr 08)

Holidaymakers who would like to explore a new city but do not feel that the efforts of finding flights, booking hotels and finding places to eat once on holiday equal the ... full story

Lobster, champagne and fruits de mer with NCL (09 Apr 08)

Holidaymakers wishing to indulge in a spot of luxury while cruising the Mediterranean region may wish to consider booking on to cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines. ... full story

Culinary cruises with MSC (04 Apr 08)

MSC Cruises has announced that four restaurants will be featured onboard its newest addition MSC ... full story

Celebrity Cruises to visit Alaskan glacier in 2009 (03 Apr 08)

Celebrity Cruises is to offer trips to the Hubbard Glacier in Alaska during 2009, it has been announced. The breathtaking tidewater glacier is the largest of ... full story

Single cruisers catered for by Island (02 Apr 08)

Single holidaymakers may well wish to book onto a holiday with Island Cruises, after it was announced that the cruise line is specifically targeting guests travelling ... full story

Ventura versus Independence of the Seas (01 Apr 08)

P&O Cruises' newest superliner Ventura, due to be launched in mid-April, is on her way to ... full story

Mystery cruises with Carnival (01 Apr 08)

Would-be detectives will be queuing up to travel on the latest series of "Whodunit" cruises from Carnival Cruises. Carnival ... full story

Eastern Mediterranean 'a hit with cruisers' (31 Mar 08)

A boom in the popularity of European cruises is currently taking place, according to Cruise Critic, with a survey showing that 42 per cent of cruise holidaymakers intend ... full story

New England and Canada Cruises announced by Royal Caribbean (28 Mar 08)

Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced a selection of Canada and New England sailings for 2009. A total 17 itineraries taking in ports in Canada, New England, ... full story

King-sized cruises with Carnival (27 Mar 08)

The King is not dead, at least not onboard Carnival Fantasy which is set to host a special Elvis Cruise this summer. Carnival ... full story

More choice in Europe from Royal Caribbean (27 Mar 08)

Royal Caribbean Cruises claims that it is to offer its customers more choice of destinations onboard European cruises ... full story

Eastern Caribbean adventures with Carnival Cruises (27 Mar 08)

Carnival Cruises has announced that Carnival Conquest is to make seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean ... full story

Ruby Princess 'to sail ahead of schedule' (26 Mar 08)

Princess Cruises has announced that new ship Ruby Princess will take to the seas ahead ... full story

Selection of celebrities to attend MSC Poesia launch (25 Mar 08)

MSC Poesia is set to be launched in Dover next month, to a star studded reception. MSC Cruises has revealed ... full story

Costa Cruises to introduce Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica (20 Mar 08)

Costa Cruises has announced that it will introduce two new members of its cruise family in 2009, Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica. Costa Luminosa will make ... full story

Honeymooners 'consider cruising' (18 Mar 08)

Research by MSC Cruises on 1,033 married couples has revealed almost half of these couples spent more than £1,000 on their honeymoon, TravelMole reports. And ... full story

Cruisers call for smoking ban (17 Mar 08)

The majority of cruise holiday passengers want smoking to be completely banned on cruise ships, it has been claimed.. TravelMole reports that an online poll of 5,500 ... full story

Literary travel radio for Cunard cruisers (14 Mar 08)

Cunard Cruises has announced it is to broadcast a series of literary travel programmes on public radio. Paul Holdengraber will host the Liner Notes shows, which ... full story

Caribbean Princess to set sail for Big Apple (14 Mar 08)

Princess Cruises has announced that Caribbean Princess will set sail for a cruising season in the Big Apple ... full story

Scouting For Girls to perform on Independence of the Seas (12 Mar 08)

New Royal Caribbean Cruises' vessel Independence of the Seas will be making a splash next month as it hosts ... full story

"Exciting time" for Fred Olsen (12 Mar 08)

Now is an "exciting time" for Fred Olsen Cruises, the company's sales and marketing director has observed. Nigel Lingard made the comment as Balmoral, ... full story

Brits love cruising, stats show (11 Mar 08)

Cruise holidays reached new levels of popularity last year among British holidaymakers, with some 1.3 million opting for a trip onboard a cruise liner in 2007. Compared ... full story

P&O named among hottest cruises of 2008 (10 Mar 08)

A cruise expert has highlighted P&O Cruises as being among the best offerings available to travellers this year. Carolyn Spencer Brown, resident cruise ... full story

Celebrity Cruises gives ship an overhaul (10 Mar 08)

Celebrity Cruises is to pamper one of its ships almost as much as it does its customers next month. The Celebrity ... full story

Caribbean cruises 'regain popularity' (10 Mar 08)

The good value of opting for a cruise holiday in the Caribbean has been highlighted by an industry expert. Carnival ... full story

Rock launch for Independence of the Seas (10 Mar 08)

Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas will have an even more glamorous launch than what was previously anticipated. The Association of Cruise Experts website ... full story

New exotic cruises from Windstar (06 Mar 08)

Windstar Cruises has announced a series of luxury cruises for its 2008 season. Among the voyages available to customers are Caribbean ... full story

Celebrity Cruises to capitalise on European cruising trend (05 Mar 08)

Celebrity Cruises is aiming to capitalise on the forecasted growth of European cruises by deploying one of ... full story

Noddy and Mr Bump team up for P&O Cruises (04 Mar 08)

Family cruises with P&O are set to get exciting this summer, as Mr Men favourite Mr Bump joins Noddy onboard ... full story

"Funtennial" celebrations for Carnival (03 Mar 08)

Carnival Cruises is celebrating its centenary this month with a series of booking incentives and giveaways. In reflection of its "fun ship" cruising ... full story

Mini breaks unveiled by MSC Cruises (29 Feb 08)

MSC Cruises has launched a new series of two, three and four-night mini breaks, which the company claims are both "fun and hassle-free". The company ... full story

Norwegian Jade 'to remain in Europe all year' (28 Feb 08)

Norwegian Cruise Lines intends to keep one of its ships in European waters throughout the winter season, it has been revealed. According to TravelMole, Norwegian ... full story

Princess to focus on Mediterranean cruise holidays (28 Feb 08)

Princess Cruises is the latest in a series of cruise lines to focus its attention on the Mediterranean cruise ... full story

QE2 "captures" imagination of the world (27 Feb 08)

Queen Elizabeth 2 is a ship which captures the world's imagination while symbolising the "romance" of ocean travel, it has been claimed. Carol Marlow, ... full story

Freestyle cruising promoted once more by NCL (25 Feb 08)

Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced details of its first season of cruises from Southampton. Once more, NCL ... full story

Expert cruises with Fred Olsen (22 Feb 08)

Holidaymakers travelling with Fred Olsen Cruises this summer can look forward to a packed itinerary after the cruise line unveiled its new Civilisations programme of ... full story

Pampering for P&O passengers (22 Feb 08)

Passengers sailing onboard ships belonging to the P&O Cruises fleet can look forward to even more relaxing breaks, it has been announced. The cruise line ... full story

Sophia Loren to become cruise ship godmother (21 Feb 08)

In true Italian style, the newest addition to the MSC Cruises fleet is set to be christened by iconic actress Sophia Loren. MSC ... full story

New Adriatic sailings from Windstar (20 Feb 08)

After it was recently reported that European cruise holidays are set to be popular in 2008, Windstar Cruises ... full story

Cruisers tie the knot at sea (20 Feb 08)

Cruise holiday passengers travelling with Celebrity Cruises will soon be able to tie the knot at sea, it has been revealed. According to Celebrity ... full story

Sail and sign with Carnival Cruises (19 Feb 08)

Embarkation on to Carnival Cruises vessels has been accelerated thanks to enhancements made to the company's Fun Pass online embarkation portal. According to ... full story

Carnival Cruises caters to kids (18 Feb 08)

Carnival Cruises is focusing its attention on its younger cruise audience with the launch of its latest incentive. The cruise line’s new Circle C programme ... full story

"Rapid progress" for MSC Fantasia (15 Feb 08)

Rapid progress is being made on the new member of the MSC Cruises fleet, MSC Fantasia, it has been reported. And now the cruise line has claimed that it is ... full story

MSC Cruises: Construction on new ships is "advanced" (14 Feb 08)

MSC Cruises has provided an update on the progress of its four new ships which are currently being built in a shipyard in France. According to MSC ... full story

In the mood for food with Celebrity Cruises (13 Feb 08)

Celebrity Cruises has announced that ten new gourmet restaurants are to be created on its latest cruise ship Celebrity ... full story

Romance blossoms with Princess Cruises (13 Feb 08)

Cruise lovers with a predilection for romance could be in with the chance of winning a starring role with cruise line Princess Cruises, it has been announced. ... full story

Fred Olsen announces new fly cruises (11 Feb 08)

Fred Olsen Cruises has announced a new "comprehensive" fly cruise programme for 2008, travelling to a range of regions. Among the new sailings are ... full story

New Silversea Cruises vessel to sail from London (11 Feb 08)

The latest addition to the Silversea Cruises flotilla is set to sail on its inaugural voyage from London later this year. TravelMole reports that the former ... full story

MSC Cruises promotes Easter schedule (08 Feb 08)

MSC Cruises has announced a series of Easter sailings that it hopes will appeal to holidaymakers who wish to enjoy a different kind of Easter holiday break. Whether ... full story

MSC Cruises sets sail for Europe (07 Feb 08)

Holidaymakers travelling with MSC Cruises this cruise season will be able to enjoy the benefits of a Caribbean ... full story

Property cruises with NCL Cruises (07 Feb 08)

Themed cruises are making big waves in the world of ocean travel in 2008 with several cruise lines already announcing the launch of poker cruises and other card tournament ... full story

MSC Cruises fleet to get restyle (06 Feb 08)

MSC Cruises has announced that it is to embark on a restyling of its ships' exteriors. Ships MSC Armonia ... full story

New Princess Cruises vessel floats out (06 Feb 08)

The newest member of Princess Cruises', Ruby Princess, has begun her official float out ... full story

Pride of Hawaii makes final voyage (05 Feb 08)

The Pride of Hawaii is making its last sailing under the name this week before beginning life anew under a new name for owner Norwegian Cruise Lines. The cruise ... full story

'Quicker disembarking' onboard Princess Cruises (01 Feb 08)

Princess Cruises has implemented a new streamlined process to ease the process of embarking and alighting from its cruises. Princess ... full story

Carnival Cruises unveils Fantasy makeover (31 Jan 08)

Passengers looking for cruise fun with a difference could find it aboard Carnival Cruises's fleet as the eight vessels receive a million-dollar refurbishment. The ... full story

Princess Cruises to offer Players Championship (31 Jan 08)

In a move that follows suit with the general cruise trend for poker tournaments, Princess Cruises has announced it is to offer its first ever Players Championship. The ... full story

Onboard entertainment 'getting better' (29 Jan 08)

Improved entertainment onboard cruise ships is predicted to be "another good trend" for 2008, it has been revealed. According to Cruise Mates, the entertainment ... full story

Nickelodeon and Royal Caribbean Cruises 'team up' (29 Jan 08)

Royal Caribbean Cruises has joined forces with US television network Nickelodeon in order to offer a new family cruise holiday. The Nickelodeon cruise will ... full story

Silver Shadow is "only ultra-luxury" cruise ship in Alaska (28 Jan 08)

Silversea Cruises has declared that the only "ultra-luxury" ship sailing in Alaska this summer will be the Silver ... full story

Cruisers to name new Royal Caribbean ship (25 Jan 08)

Customers of cruise line Royal Caribbean Cruises have been given the opportunity to name its up and coming new cruise ships. In conjunction with USA Today, ... full story

Casino competition with Carnival Cruises (23 Jan 08)

A series of casino competitions are to be held onboard a number of Carnival Cruises' ships including the newest ship in the company's fleet, it has been announced. ... full story

Cruise holidays tipped for top in 2008 (22 Jan 08)

Cruise holidays are set to be a top trend in 2008, it has been reported. According to Holiday Which?, holidaymakers who in the past did not realise the potential for ... full story

"Glitzy" Mediterranean cruises tipped for 2008 (21 Jan 08)

Eager holidaymakers are showing a preference for Mediterranean cruises in 2008, it has been reported. According to the Los Angeles Times, information from the ... full story

New kind of green holiday on Celebrity Solstice (21 Jan 08)

Celebrity Cruises is to be the first cruise line to introduce real grass onto its cruise ships. The Lawn Club, onboard Celebrity Solstice, will allow guests ... full story

Romantic delights with Carnival Cruises (17 Jan 08)

Amorous couples are in with the chance of winning the perfect romantic break with Carnival Cruises as it prepares for Valentine's Day. The Read My Valentine ... full story

Texan docking for Voyager of the Seas (17 Jan 08)

The largest ship to ever be based in the Gulf Coast has made berth at the Port of Galveston, Texas. Voyager of ... full story

Islands Cruises displays full house (15 Jan 08)

Card sharks and poker masters looking to enjoy a cruise that integrates their favourite hobby can now indulge their passion with Island Cruises. The cruise ... full story

Holland America Line cooks up a storm (15 Jan 08)

Passengers travelling with Holland America Line this year may find that what is on their dinner plate reflects their tantalising surroundings. The cruise line ... full story

Royal Caribbean cruisers to put their dancing shoes on (14 Jan 08)

Passengers onboard Royal Caribbean Cruises' vessel Explorer of the Seas will have the chance to become dancing ... full story

Movie star glamour at Cannes (11 Jan 08)

Cruisers with a taste for glamour will not want to miss out on the latest sailing announced by Windstar Cruises. The cruise line has announced that it will ... full story

Lights, camera, cruise! (11 Jan 08)

Movie lovers taking to the high seas with Princess Cruises can feel like A-list celebrities next month as they become the first cruise passengers ever to view a sneak ... full story

'Packed year' predicted for cruise lines (10 Jan 08)

It has been predicted that cruise holidays in 2008 will be popular, resulting in a busy year for cruise companies. According to the Telegraph, stomach viruses on cruise ... full story

Ocean Village targets casual cruisers (09 Jan 08)

Cruise line Ocean Village is stepping up its campaign to attract casual cruisers by making its television advertising debut. Potential cruise passengers can ... full story

Princess Cruises to expand gourmet menu (08 Jan 08)

Passengers who travelled onboard Emerald Princess last year are likely to have had first hand experience of Princess ... full story

Run away to the circus ... at sea (07 Jan 08)

If you can’t choose between the circus and a cruise holiday this summer there is no need to panic as those travelling with P&O Cruises can now have both. ... full story

Trans fat free on the high seas (04 Jan 08)

Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced its intention to remove trans fats from its cruise ship menus. According to the cruise line, it has made the decision ... full story

Cruising takes top spot in travel survey (03 Jan 08)

Cruise holidays have beaten off other types of holidaying in order to take top spot in a recent travel trend survey. Carlson Wagonlit Travel's 2008 Travel Trends Survey ... full story

Cunard Queens to meet in New York (28 Dec 07)

Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Victoria rendezvous at New York Harbour. The event promises to be momentous as it will be the only occasion that the three ... full story

Princess Cruises wins new award (20 Dec 07)

Princess Cruises has been recognised in the recent 2007 World Travel Awards, it has been revealed. The cruise line was recognised as having the best website ... full story

Caribbean cruising with Carnival (19 Dec 07)

Carnival Cruises has revealed its 2009 Caribbean cruise schedule. The cruises will take place on ... full story

Project Genesis vessels 'to be home-ported in Port Everglades (18 Dec 07)

Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced its plans to home-port two new Project Genesis cruise ships in Port Everglades, Greater Fort Lauderdale. The two new ... full story

Costa Classica to move to Asia (18 Dec 07)

Costa Cruises has announced that it is to berth a second ship in Asia. Costa Classica will join sister ship Costa Allegra in Asian waters from March 2009 in ... full story

"Biggest ever" Carnival cruise season predicted (17 Dec 07)

Carnival Cruises anticipates that the 2009 cruise season will be the company's "biggest ever" in the European market. The cruise line has made the ... full story

Royal Caribbean cruises into German market (12 Dec 07)

Holidaymakers with a passion for all things Bavarian will no doubt be happy to hear that Royal Caribbean Cruises is venturing into the German cruise market. The ... full story

Queen Victoria is christened (11 Dec 07)

The latest ship in the Cunard Cruises flotilla has been officially welcomed into the fold after being named in a ceremony yesterday. Queen ... full story

Early addition to the Royal Caribbean Fleet (07 Dec 07)

Royal Caribbean Cruises will be welcoming the latest addition to its European fleet, Independence of the Seas, ... full story

Carnival scoops awards haul (05 Dec 07)

Carnival Cruises has collected a host of titles at a recent awards ceremony, suggesting the cruise line is among the best choices for those considering a cruise holiday. The ... full story

White to work with P&O once again (05 Dec 07)

Hell's Kitchen chef Marco Pierre White is to work with P&O Cruises on a number of new restaurants, according to reports. The reality TV star, who recently ... full story

Celebrity Solstice offers guests a break for entertainment (03 Dec 07)

Celebrity Cruises is offering guests something very different on board the Celebrity Solstice, ... full story

Sun Princess docks in Melbourne (30 Nov 07)

Sun Princess, the largest cruise ship to ever be based in Australia, has arrived at her new home port in Melbourne. The 77,000 Princess ... full story

Increase in online traffic for Carnival Cruises (28 Nov 07)

Carnival Cruises has reported an increase in online traffic to its John Heald's Blog, CarnivalConnections and FunShipIsland sites. John Heald's blog is one ... full story

Queen Victoria to be christened with champers (28 Nov 07)

The moment for the latest Cunard Cruises' vessel to make her debut is fast approaching and it has now been announced that the vessel will be christened with a magnum ... full story

Queen Victoria received by Cunard (27 Nov 07)

Cunard Cruises has taken possession of the latest addition to its regal fleet, Queen Victoria, at a ceremony ... full story

"Growth" in cruise holiday popularity (27 Nov 07)

Cruise holidays are experiencing a real "growth" in popularity, it has been reported. According to the Telegraph, such trips were once seen as the preserve ... full story

Tropical cruising aboard Carnival Destiny (22 Nov 07)

As the winter weather begins to close in many Britons may be considering their options for the new year in terms of sunshine. Such poor UK weather for much of 2007 may ... full story

Golden Alaska adventure with Carnival Cruises (21 Nov 07)

Holidaymakers wishing to experience the excitement of the gold rush can now do so while relaxing on an Alaskan cruise. Carnival ... full story

Cultural cruises with Fred Olsen (20 Nov 07)

Fred Olsen Cruises has announced its new programme of Civilisations Cruises for 2008-2009. Holidaymakers wishing to enjoy a Mediterranean ... full story

Holland America Line invests $425m in fleet (19 Nov 07)

Holland America Line has invested over $425 million (£207 million) into enhancing its ships' facilities as part of the Signature of Excellence programme. Originally ... full story

Ocean Village caters to dance fever (19 Nov 07)

Cruise company Ocean Village has responded to requests from passengers to provide dance classes by introducing a new dance-fitness regime to its cruises. Latin-inspired ... full story

Cunard cruises recognised in world and education categories (16 Nov 07)

Cunard Cruises has been awarded two accolades by the readers of Porthole Cruise magazine. The luxury cruise line was recognised as the winner in both the Best ... full story

'UK flavour' for MSC Poesia naming ceremony (14 Nov 07)

UK cruise fans may be pleased to learn that MSC Cruises has promised that a British flavour will define the naming ceremony of its newest ship. The Dover naming ... full story

Bermuda boost for NCL (12 Nov 07)

Cruise holidays to Bermuda with Norwegian Cruise Lines look set to receive a boost from a new deal between the company and the Bermuda government. It has been ... full story

MSC Cruises aft section completed (09 Nov 07)

Anticipation is building for the 4th ship in MSC Cruises' Musica class, MSC Magnifica. Set to join MSC Poesia, MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida as a new addition ... full story

Queen Victoria 'to feature historic exhibition' (08 Nov 07)

Cunard Cruises' newest liner Queen Victoria is to include a museum exhibit detailing the company's history. Upon ... full story

MSC Cruises reveals Caribbean voyages (06 Nov 07)

MSC Cruises has revealed details of its 2008-09 Caribbean season, which takes 2 vessels on 7 itineraries taking in 16 ports. The season - which features the ... full story

Spa cruises to South America (05 Nov 07)

Costa Mediterranea is set to take voyagers to South America next year, Costa Cruises has announced. The ... full story

Diamonds are for 2007-08 (02 Nov 07)

Diamonds aren't forever with Costa Cruises - the prized jewels are taking centre stage for a short but special period. To mark 60 years of Italian cruises, ... full story

Silversea gets ready for Beijing 2008 (29 Oct 07)

Silversea Cruises is gearing up for the Beijing Olympics with an exciting timetable of overland tours designed to showcase China's spectacular attractions. The ... full story

Art gets a new dimension onboard Queen Victoria (29 Oct 07)

A new self-guided art tour is set to introduce a new generation of aesthetically-minded cruisers to the collection on Cunard Cruises'Queen ... full story

Sun Princess cruises under Sydney Harbour Bridge (26 Oct 07)

Carnival Cruises has made history after one of its fleet became the largest passenger ship to pass under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Sun ... full story

All aboard for exotic cruises (23 Oct 07)

Holidaymakers who are looking for adventure, culture, beauty and nature on their cruise holidays are in for a treat if they travel with Holland America Line in 2008. ... full story

Romantic cruises with Island (22 Oct 07)

Island Cruises has been earning itself a reputation as a cruise line for the romantics, after a couple recently renewed their vows during a Mediterranean ... full story

Seasonal cuisine with Holland America (22 Oct 07)

Those travelling onboard selected Holland America Line ships will be treated to a festive feast this Christmas, it has been announced. Up until New Year's ... full story

Disappearing festive snow with Princess Cruises (19 Oct 07)

Travellers taking a Princess Cruises holiday this December will be able to enjoy the benefits of a warm Caribbean ... full story

"Segment" holidays with Princess Cruises (17 Oct 07)

Princess Cruises has announced that holidaymakers wishing to travel on shorter parts of the company's world tours can benefit from its "segment" cruises. Furthermore, ... full story

Special European cruise planned for next July (11 Oct 07)

An eight-day cruise around Europe has been scheduled for July 2008, by Carnival Cruises. Describing the one-time sailing as "special", Carnival ... full story

Monarch gives blessing to new Cunard vessel: Queen Elizabeth (10 Oct 07)

The Queen of England has given her blessing for the naming of a new Cunard Cruises vessel - Queen Elizabeth. The cruise company has announced that an order ... full story

Norwegian Gem: The Ultimate It Girl (08 Oct 07)

Norwegian Cruise Line has begun its search for the godmother of its newest ship, Norwegian ... full story

Go green with MSC Cruises (08 Oct 07)

Environmentally-conscious cruisers sailing with MSC Cruises can rest assured that their holiday is a green one. The company has revealed details of its ongoing ... full story

Cruise line serves up caviar and creme brulee (04 Oct 07)

Passengers travelling onboard the Aurora and Oceana are in for an epicurean treat, as a new taster menu is ... full story

Exotic destinations with Princess Cruises (04 Oct 07)

Those travelling with Princess Cruises during the 2008 to 2009 cruise season will be able to travel to new exotic destinations, it has been revealed. Exciting ... full story

Creepy cruising with Princess (02 Oct 07)

Following the recent announcement by Carnival Cruises that it is to provide onboard 'frightfully fun' activities on its vessels over the Halloween period, Princess ... full story

Escape the winter with a festive cruise (01 Oct 07)

Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced that there is limited availability left on some of its seasonal cruises. For those looking to escape the cold winter mornings ... full story

"Wide array" of culinary choices on Queen Victoria (28 Sep 07)

Passengers travelling onboard the Queen Victoria when she sets sail this December will benefit from a "wide array" of gastronomic options, it has been claimed. President ... full story

Caribbean sailings for 'younger' cruisers (27 Sep 07)

Ocean Village has announced the launch of a new seven-night Caribbean cruise aimed at a younger style of ... full story

New Ocean Village shore excursions 'for the adventurous' (25 Sep 07)

Cruise lines are increasingly catering to a new kind of clientele, with activities available on and off shore - such as rock climbing - reflecting a desire for adventure ... full story

Queens Room 'takes form' on new Cunard liner (25 Sep 07)

The Queens Room - set to be one of the major public spaces aboard the new Cunard Cruises vessel Queen Victoria ... full story

New Mediterranean holidays from Island Cruises (25 Sep 07)

Residents of the north of England look set to benefit from an announcement by Island Cruises that weekly flights will be available from Leeds Bradford airport for ... full story

Golf and spa treatments 'now included in Carnival awards programme' (21 Sep 07)

Carnival Cruises has expanded its awards programme to include golf and spa treatments. The cruise liner's Preferred Awards programme is a way of allowing businesses ... full story

Bagpuss is onboard for big kids (20 Sep 07)

An additional crew member is due to set sail onboard the Ocean Village Cruises fleet - a pink stripy crew member. Bridging the generations, Bagpuss - the iconic ... full story

Halloween cruising with Carnival (19 Sep 07)

Prepare for scares, chills and a bellyful of chocolate onboard any Carnival Cruises ship sailing over this Halloween period. Guests travelling on such vessels ... full story

Rhapsody to venture Down Under (18 Sep 07)

It has been announced that Royal Caribbean Cruises is to send one of its ships Down Under for the winter cruise season. The Rhapsody ... full story

Independence of the Seas 'to be as big as her sisters' (18 Sep 07)

The Independence of the Seas is to be as large as her sister ships and share in their claim to being the largest ships in the world, Royal Caribbean Cruises has revealed. The ... full story

Princess passengers reveal top Alaska excursions (17 Sep 07)

Those familiar with a Princess Cruises holiday will no doubt have their own favourite shore excursion. However, an official survey of Princess ... full story

Duchess of Cornwall to christen Queen Victoria (12 Sep 07)

It has been confirmed that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall will officially name the Queen Victoria in a ceremony to be held on December 10th. The day before the ... full story

Production of Celebrity Equinox commences (11 Sep 07)

Celebrity Cruises has formally launched the construction of its newest cruise ship, Celebrity Equinox. The newest vessel will become the second 122,000-tonne ... full story

Chico to captivate cruisers with P&O (07 Sep 07)

Cruisers with P&O Cruisesare being invited to relive the highs and lows of one of Britain's most popular TV shows soon. In September, X-Factor stars Chico Slimani ... full story

Cruise with Cleese (06 Sep 07)

John Cleese is to star in an onboard enrichment programme being held by Silversea Cruises. In 2008, Silver ... full story

Mariner and Brilliance get green RC awards (05 Sep 07)

Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced the winners of its environmental awards. Mariner of the Seas ... full story

NCL takes cruisers to Golf Bermuda (04 Sep 07)

Golfers cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line are to be in their element, as a new tailored programme is launched by the company. The Golf Bermuda scheme is offering ... full story

Queen Victoria takes drama to sea (03 Sep 07)

Cruisers onboard the forthcoming Queen Victoria can look forward to a striking entertainment programme, Cunard Cruises ... full story

Dance-themed cruise announced by Costa (31 Aug 07)

Cruise company Costa Cruises has announced a series of cruises themed around dance and dance lessons, to start this autumn. The company's Costa ... full story

Serenity areas to debut on Carnival Inspiration (30 Aug 07)

Carnival Cruises has announced that its cruise liner Carnival Inspiration is set to introduce a new adults-only ... full story

Queen Victoria welcomes Cunard Grills (24 Aug 07)

Cunard Cruises is offering voyagers a chance to relive the golden age of cruising onboard Queen Victoria. Representing ... full story

P&O Cruises plans 'floating art gallery' (23 Aug 07)

A new superliner will become the 'largest floating art gallery' in the UK, with almost 7,000 new pieces of modern art on board. Under new plans by P&O ... full story

Cunard adds date to QE2 final tour (21 Aug 07)

The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) is to fit one extra date into her final tour, cruise operator Cunard Line has revealed. Ahead ... full story

Free parking provided by Holland America Line (20 Aug 07)

Cruise giant Holland America Line has announced that it is to provide completely free parking near its San Diego terminal for its cruise passengers embarking on the ... full story

Holidaymakers to 'follow the sun' on west-Med cruise (17 Aug 07)

Holidaymakers seeking a Mediterranean cruise holiday that combines the beauty of Sicily, the gothic wonder and flavoursome tapas of Barcelona and street stalls of Tunis ... full story

Princess Cruises 'offers diverse choice for 2008-09' (17 Aug 07)

The new 2008-09 programme from Princess Cruises offers travellers a "terrific" range of destinations, according to the line's UK Director. Peter Shanks said ... full story

Zaandam and Volendam to sail from Vancouver (15 Aug 07)

The cruise company Holland America Line has announced that two of its ships will run 36 seven-day cruises between Vancouver and Seward. Both ships, the Zaandam ... full story

Carnival Cruises 'to carry 170,000 from Jacksonville' (15 Aug 07)

Beginning in September Jacksonville will play host to Carnival Cruises' imposing Fascination rather than the ... full story

Enjoy a glimpse of the inner workings of Carnival Freedom (14 Aug 07)

Voyagers with Carnival Cruises have enjoyed an unprecedented glimpse at company life recently through Carnival ... full story

Regent Seven Seas launches photo album innovation (13 Aug 07)

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched an innovative new photo album. Guests sailing with the line can now opt for a commemorative album through the SharedBook ... full story

Cunard brings the culture to cruising (10 Aug 07)

Cunard Cruises is extending its commitment to intellectual enrichment with a unique series of lectures, debates and workshops. The Cunard Insights programme ... full story

Royal Caribbean expands South American voyages (09 Aug 07)

Royal Caribbean Cruises is extending its South American itineraries to 4 vessels. During the winter 2008-09 season, voyagers will be able to enjoy a number ... full story

First section of new Costa ship delivered (08 Aug 07)

The first section of the new Costa Cruises ship has been delivered to Italian builder Fincantieri's shipyard. Amidst growing anticipation about the forthcoming ... full story

Carnival is Queen of the Caribbean (06 Aug 07)

Carnival Cruises is taking an unprecedented number of voyagers on Caribbean adventures this year. Some 2.9 million cruisers will have enjoyed journeys around ... full story

Carnival creates a Christmas to remember (02 Aug 07)

There could be no better way to celebrate Christmas than on a Carnival Cruise. The line's pioneering Fun Ship concept is set to invigorate seasonal celebrations ... full story

Conquer the Caribbean (01 Aug 07)

Royal Caribbean Cruises is set to take voyagers on a spectacular journey around the southern Caribbean. Between December 2008 and April 2009, tourists will ... full story

Wine and dine with Celebrity (27 Jul 07)

Celebrity Cruises is set to give wine connoisseurs the trip of their life with a new tailored voyage. In partnership with crystal manufacturer Riedel, the line ... full story

Carnival's got talent (26 Jul 07)

The lead singer on one of Carnival Cruises ships has reached the heights of TV stardom, the line has announced. Jason Pritchett, the lead male production show ... full story

Anticipation 'builds' for Queen Victoria (24 Jul 07)

Anticipation is quickly mounting for the launch of Cunard Cruises' newest ship, the line has announced. Queen ... full story

Carnival Cruises explores Seven Caribbean wonders (23 Jul 07)

Carnival Cruises is getting ready to take voyagers on a tour of the Seven Wonders of the Caribbean. This groundbreaking voyage takes in a number of the tropical ... full story

Costa's cruisers reach 1m (20 Jul 07)

Costa Cruises has booked its one millionth guest on an Italian style cruise. The news has been described by the line as holding significance not just for the ... full story