Cruise Blog

More information about P&O Cruises’ new ship, Iona, is being released all the time, and as the largest ship to ever have been built for the UK market, cruise fans everywhere are eager for every little detail. So with this in mind, why not read on for all you need to know about the P&O Iona’s construction?     First of all, how has Iona been designed?   P&O Cruises intend to make Iona the largest ship for the UK cruise market, accommodating an incredible 5,200 guests. This means that utilising space in the best way has been a big priority, as was avoiding a congested, city atmosphere. Because of this, much attention has been given to ensuring the sea it... [More]

Expected in June 2019, Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas brings with it some new and innovative features that will certainly have cruisers buzzing with excitement. With a homeport of Shanghai, she will be the largest ship in Asia – hosting up to 4,246 guests at a time. She will also be the first Quantum Ultra Class ship, sharing features with other Quantum Class vessels but introducing some extra special aspects too.   Which destinations will Spectrum of the Seas sail to?     In the summer of 2019 Spectrum of the Seas will depart from Barcelona and make her way to Shanghai on a 51- night voyage, taking in 13 countries along the way. After this, the itineraries will... [More]

We are thrilled to bring you the news that Royal Caribbean have opened another fabulous island resort in the Caribbean; CocoCay.     The destination offers the whole package for singles, couples, and families, boasting exhilarating activities like North America’s tallest waterslide, and great spaces for relaxing in the form of over-water cabins. As soon as you step off your cruise ship and on to the island you’ll be met with a little piece of heaven, with a boardwalk across the clear sea guiding you toward idyllic palm trees peppered across white sands, the sound of birds soaring overhead, and the sight of huts, sun loungers, pools, slides, and more. Some of our favour... [More]

World Cup season is right around the corner once again, and football fans that are due to be cruising during the month-long season have probably begun wondering how possible it will be for them to watch the games. If you’ll be on a cruise during the world cup, rest assured that most of the mainstream lines will be screening the matches onboard.   P&O Cruises   The nation’s favourite cruise line will be showing world cup games onboard on their sports channel – Sports 24. Not only this, but they are actually offering an exciting Baltics cruise which includes a stop in St Petersburg while games are held there.     Cunard This traditional cruise line wi... [More]

To some people the perfect vision of a holiday is some thorough escapism. What better way to achieve this than cruising to some of the world’s most remote locations. From sunny idyllic islands to rough and moody seaside towns, these special cruise destinations can be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to relaxation and rejuvenation. Read on for our favourite five remote locations to cruise to. 1. Faroe Islands, Kingdom of Denmark     Located in the North Atlantic Ocean above Scotland, between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands consist of an archipelago of 18 volcanic islands. Some of these have as few as nine inhabitants, but capital Torshavn has around 13,000. Cr... [More]