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INTRODUCTION
The second largest city in Germany, Hamburg is rarely top of the ‘must-see’ tourist lists. However, that shouldn’t detract from what is an interesting and intriguing city.
Situated right at the top of the Elbe River – and with a sail-in that takes…
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INTRODUCTION
Marseille doesn’t feel like France, despite being the country’s second-largest city. A stroll around this Mediterranean city is completely unlike anywhere else, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Marseille has long had a reputation for being …
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INTRODUCTION
Surrounded by mountains and sea, the Sicilian city of Palermo has obvious charms – indeed, it was named Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2018. And although its unique attractions take a while to reveal themselves, there are historical gems and cultu…
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INTRODUCTION
The Eternal City of Rome is often spoken of as one of the world’s finest capital cities – and with good reason. Its long, incredible history dates back to 753BC and a glance across its amazing cityscape reveals bountiful treasures just begging to …
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INTRODUCTION
Russia remains an enigmatic and fascinating country – much like it has done for its long, often-fraught history. And no city within its vast borders is more interesting than the port city of St Petersburg.
Quite possibly the most Western of all th…
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INTRODUCTION
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and, perhaps, the one most commonly associated with British tourists enjoying cheap holidays in the sun. But cruise passengers know that there is more to Tenerife than just beaches, in fact, the north …
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INTRODUCTION
Malta is well-known for being the former stronghold of the famous religious military order, The Knights Hospitaller, who were granted the land in 1530 from the King of Spain in exchange for an annual fee of one Maltese falcon (which eventually ins…
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INTRODUCTION
Probably Italy’s most famous cruise port – and certainly one of the busiest as anyone who has battled their fellow tourists for a glimpse of Saint Mark’s Basilica will attest – Venice is a city made for cruising.
Sailing into Venice via the Guidec…
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INTRODUCTION
Galveston is an island city on the Gulf Coast of Texas, about 50 miles from Houston. It’s also the fourth busiest cruise port in the USA, welcoming more than a million passengers in 2016. But don’t just think of this fine city as somewhere to fly …
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Princess Cruises has announced that 2020 will be its biggest UK and European season, with three ships sailing a full season out of Southampton for the first time.
The line has also revealed that its newest ship, Enchanted Princess, will be named in Southampton…
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Avalon Waterways has officially launched the newest addition to its fleet on the Mekong river, Avalon Saigon.
The 36-guest ship is fitted with 18 suites featuring floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall panoramic windows measuring 14-feet-wide.
“Featuring Avalon …
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MSC Cruises has announced it will enter the ultra-luxury cruise market with the addition of four new ships to its fleet.
The cruise line has signed a memorandum of agreement with shipbuilder Fincantieri, valued in excess of €2 billion.
The 500-cabin ships – th…
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Carnival Cruises is to transform Carnival Victory into Carnival Radiance in a dry dock overhaul that represents the final phase of a $2 billion fleet enhancement programme.
The refurbishment of Carnival Victory in 2020 will add the line’s culinary, bar and ent…
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MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC Grandiosa – the first ship in the line’s Meraviglia-Plus class.
Sails are currently open exclusively for MSC Voyager members for the next two weeks, before going on general sale on the 22 October.
MSC Grandiosa will s…
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An industry game-changer – and Seattle’s newest arrival – Norwegian Bliss is a joy to sail on, as Rebecca Barnes discovers.
Standing on my stateroom balcony, binoculars in hand, about 50 miles south of Victoria, British Columbia, I swear I see the odd spray of…
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Silversea has revealed plans to add three new ships to its fleet, including one expedition ship for the Galapagos.
The luxury cruise line, which earlier this year became part of Royal Caribbean Cruises, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Meyer Werft…
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed the finalists for the River Cruise Excellence Awards 2018. The awards recognise those that contribute to the ever-growing river cruise industry, which has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. A r…
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Oceania Cruises has no plans for a new-build ship “at this stage”, according to the line’s senior vice president and managing director.
Speaking to Cruise Trade News, Bernard Carter confirmed that investments and upgrades are “segmented…
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The 3,140-guest Caribbean Princess has become the first ship in the Princess Cruises fleet to have full OceanMedallion access, it has been revealed.
OceanMedallion is a small, wearable device, roughly the same size as a 10p piece, that includes a raft of featu…
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Princess Cruises has announced it welcomed a record 700 agents onboard its ships in 2018 and confirmed plans to expand the programme next year.
It is the sixth year in a row that the line has increased its annual agent ship visit allocation. In total, 32 onboa…
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