Andy Parrett

Royal Caribbean Group Expands Vacation Portfolio With New Discovery Class To Be Built At The Chantiers De L’Atlantique Shipyard In France

Royal Caribbean Group has announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France to secure the construction of its highly anticipated Discovery Class ships that will redefine how Royal’s guests experience the world. The agreements include two firm ship orders with options for Read more

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Oceania Cruises Honours America’s 250th Anniversary With Extraordinary Alaska And New England Voyages

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, invites discerning travelers to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a collection of 2026 Alaska and New England voyages. These thoughtfully designed itineraries offer an elegant way to explore the land and history that have shaped the nation, all aboard Read more

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Marella Cruises Announces Star-Studded Line-Up For 30th Birthday Sailings This May 2026 

Marella Cruises has announced its headline acts for its 30th Birthday sailings with live performances from Fleur East, Boyzlife and La Voix. The special sailings across the fleet of five ships will be celebrating TUI’s UK cruise line’s milestone from May 1st 2026 onwards and will also include live Q&A sessions from Eddie the Eagle and Anthea Turner.    Marella Discovery 2 will Read more

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Diamond Princess Introduces New Specialty Dining Experiences

Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess, at 115,875 tons and accommodating 2,670 guests, added two specialty dining venues – Makoto Ocean and Princess’ signature, guest‑favorite steakhouse Crown Grill, further elevating the onboard culinary experience. Reservations are now available for all sailings. Makoto OceanMakoto Ocean, which premiered onboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, Read more

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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Commemorates 60 Years Of Expedition Travel

23rd January 2026 marked the 60th anniversary of a defining moment in expedition travel. Sixty years ago today, Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first group of non-scientific travellers to Antarctica, opening one of the world’s most remote regions to curious explorers and forever reshaping how people experience the planet. That landmark Read more

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A Star-Studded Cast Surprise A Sold-Out Audience At Letters Live In Association With Cunard At The Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

The 22nd January 2026 saw a star-studded cast take to the stage for a sold-out Letters Live show at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The line-up of readers included Benedict Cumberbatch, James Corden, Toby Jones, Damian Lewis, Dominic West, Dame Meera Syal and Dame Harriet Walter. Musical performances by Read more

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Ambassador Cruise Line Explains Why Cruises Are Brilliant For People Who Don’t Like Organising Holidays

Some people love spreadsheets, colour-coded itineraries and booking things months in advance. Others love the idea of a holiday, but not the endless decisions that come before it. Choosing where to go. Comparing hotels. Working out transfers. Booking restaurants. Packing and repacking. Wondering if you’ve missed something important.  If that Read more

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Margaritaville At Sea Expands Beachcomber’s Bars & Lounges Experience

Margaritaville at Sea has announced an expanded lineup of bars and lounges onboard Beachcomber, the brand’s newest vessel set to sail from PortMiami in early 2027. The ship will feature uniquely curated beverage programs across a range of venues, including speakeasy-style hideaways, high-energy lounges, and relaxed poolside bars.  Alongside returning favorites such as Hemisphere Dancer Craft Spirits, License to Read more

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Carnival Sunshine’s 2027/2028 Season Brings New Continents And A Solar Eclipse At Sea

Carnival Cruise Line have announced a new wave of 2027/2028 sailings for Carnival Sunshine, introducing itineraries that include the cruise line’s first-ever visits to African ports, several new European destinations, the return of longtime guest favorites and a special sailing positioned for optimal viewing of a rare solar eclipse. From the end Read more

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