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The Ultimate Virgin Voyages Guide

One of the newest cruise lines, Virgin Voyages was founded in 2014. However, despite the fact that the cruise line is so new, it’s rapidly becoming one of the most popular, with four ships currently in the fleet with the first being Scarlet Lady (2021) and the latest, Brilliant

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What’s Included in Princess Cruises’ Drinks Packages?

If you’re thinking about booking a Princess Cruises’ getaway in the near future, you might be considering purchasing a drinks package. A great way to enjoy a variety of drinks on your cruise holiday, once you’ve purchased a drinks package, you won’t have to worry about buying

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A Guide to Packing for Different Climates

When it comes to packing for a holiday, it can be tricky to work out exactly what to bring with you. Whether you’re going for a few days, a week or for a longer duration, you want to make sure that you’ve got all that you need for

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The Ultimate Royal Caribbean Guide

Royal Caribbean Cruises With a history that dates back to 1968, Royal Caribbean has grown to be one of the world’s most iconic cruise lines, boasting an impressive fleet of 28 ships, with three more coming in the near future. The Royal Caribbean Group not only owns Royal Caribbean

Celebrity Cruises

The Ultimate Celebrity Cruises Guide

Celebrity Cruises is an award-winning cruise line that’s beloved for its opulent accommodation, innovative amenities and extraordinary itineraries; visiting over 300 destinations around the world. Celebrity Cruises’ ships are carefully designed with comfort and style in mind. Providing a contemporary and exceptional cruising experience, you can do as little

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Top Cruise Trends of 2023

Cruise continues to be one of the fastest-growing sectors of tourism. 36 million cruise passengers are expected globally in 2024, up by 14% in 2023, according to a report by the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA). The report also states that 86% of travellers who have ever been on a

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Travel Anxiety: What is it and How Can You Combat it?

Google Trends Data shows that searches for the phrase ‘travel anxiety’ have increased by 165% in the last five years.   25% of people in the UK are estimated to have some form of travel anxiety (Anxiety UK). This is when a person feels anxious when they travel or may avoid

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Top Events to Experience on a Cruise

There are so many incredible events that happen around the world every year. From Mardi Gras festivities in Louisiana to Oktoberfest events in Germany, there’s so much to do throughout each month in different international destinations. But which ones are the best to experience? We’ve collected the top

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Cruises for Tea Lovers

One of the many fantastic aspects about cruising is wherever you are in the world, your cruise ship is your home away from home during your holiday. A place where you can relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing exotic locations, from the sunny Caribbean to the scenic

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P&O Cruises Summer 2025

You can now pre-book your P&O Summer 2025 cruise with us. We have a 100% success rate at getting you on the ship and sailing you want when you pre-book with us. With so much choice though it can be hard to know where to begin if you’

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Best Antarctica Cruise Ships

The ultimate cruise holiday for intrepid travellers, Anatarctica is a goldmine of bucket-list worthy experiences. The other-worldly wilderness of the South Pole is home to some of the most adventurous excursions that you won’t find in any other destination, as well as some truly breathtaking feats of nature. Read

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Cruising with Jane McDonald

For those that love cruising and are looking for some travel inspiration, Cruising with Jane McDonald is the ultimate show to watch. An immersive travelogue, each episode within the seven series is filled with incredible cruise ships, extraordinary destinations, exquisite food and magical entertainment; both at the hands of the

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5 Solo Cruising Myths Debunked!

Updated September 2019 Solo cruising may seem like a daunting holiday experience at first. With so many common misconceptions out there, we’re here to debunk the top myths when it comes to solo cruising, and why a solo cruise should be your next holiday! Read on to find out

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Cruise Ships Departing From Southampton

It's a very exciting time for cruise ships sailing from Southampton and holiday goers ready for an adventure. Each with their own incredible amenities, extraordinary itineraries, and exciting features, you'll have a wide selection to choose from – no matter what type of getaway you're

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A P&O Cruise Holiday Vs A Land-Based Holiday

P&O Cruises have always been a great-value holiday option compared to popular alternative land-based holiday types. Now that’s even truer than ever thanks to all the amazing things as part of your fare as standard, discounted add-ons, extra perks and even tips included. Here we’ve broken

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Ultra-Luxury World Cruises

This blog is updated regularly to ensure it has the latest ultra-luxury world cruise deals. Has travelling the world and seeing all the wonderful scenery it has to offer been on your bucket list? Well if so, do it in style and comfort with our fantastic Ultra Luxury World Voyages

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Cruising with Susan Calman

Cruising with Susan Calman TV Show The new face of popular TV Show ‘Cruising With”, Susan Calman is a Scottish comedian, writer and television presenter who has also written and appeared as a panellist on an array of BBC Radio 4 shows. Appearing in such shows as The News Quiz,

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Honeymoon Cruises

Once you've tied the knot, there's nothing more exciting than jetting off on your honeymoon as a pair of newlyweds, but the question is, where will you go? Whether you're into hot weather and sandy beaches, transatlantic crossings or city breaks, there's

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UK Cruises With Guest Speakers

As if there weren't already enough reasons to choose a UK cruise, several cruise lines have announced that they will invite guest speakers onboard this summer. From journalists and athletes to TV personalities, get some interesting insight into some of the UK's best known household names

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What To Expect When Cruising Returns

Updated Wednesday 23rd March 2021 After almost a year of no cruises for UK guests, positive vaccine news and successful voyages from ships such as MSC Grandiosa mean UK cruisers can soon see the return of cruise holidays. While you'll still be able to enjoy unforgettable itineraries aboard

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What is a cruise to nowhere?

Updated Wednesday 23rd March 2021 Lasting between one and three nights and departing from a range of ports around the UK, a cruise to nowhere is an easy, affordable way to get your cruise holiday fix. While they are shorter in duration than your standard cruise holiday, there's

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Best Whale Watching Cruises

Majestic in size and design, there are fewer holiday excursions that could be as memorable as getting up close and personal with one of the Big 5 of the marine world. While they may seem like an elusive species, there are in fact several places around the world where you&

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New Years Eve Cruises

New Years Eve cruises are one of the most unforgettable ways to ring in the year, and with so many outstanding cruise lines offering holiday voyages, you're guaranteed to find the perfect New Years Eve cruise for you. Ranging from world voyages to Asia, Australasia and beyond, to

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Retired And Sold Cruise Ships

Updated: 22nd January 2021 During the pause in sailings due to the coronavirus pandemic, cruise lines are taking the opportunity to consolidate their fleets and review their ships based on efficiency, helping them to continue providing the highest standards of service and hygiene throughout. Keep reading to find out which

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How To Cruise With Toddlers

Whether you're heading out on your first cruise with your little one, or you love taking your children on adventures around the world, a cruise is the perfect option. With everything you need to keep the whole family entertained onboard, comfortable rooms so everyone can enjoy a great