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25 Apr 2023

10 Compelling Reasons to Book Your Cruise Through an Independent Cruise Booking Agent

Booking a cruise can be an overwhelming experience with so many options to choose from. That's where independent cruise booking agents come in handy. Whilst some may be tempted to book directly with a cruise operator, there are several reasons why using an independent travel agent can be more beneficial.

09 Oct 2017

Day 2: Paris – We Set Sail With U by Uniworld

I’m writing this daily blog from a giant cabana on the top deck of The B as we sail towards Rouen…it’s a hard life!

08 Oct 2017

Day 1: Paris – Making History With U by Uniworld

WOW! What a ship. I’ve just joined U by Uniworld’s new ship The B for the maiden cruise on the Seine, and I already know it’s amazing. U by Uniworld is a cruise line exclusively for 21-45 year olds, and the onboard experience is perfect for millennials.

03 Oct 2017

Meet The Cruise Ship With An Underwater Lounge

When you set sail on a cruise ship, the last thing you really want to see is something below the waterline, but one cruise line is planning to change that mindset. PONANT’s pioneering Explorer class of ships, which consists of Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville and Le Dumont-d’Urville, will be the first ships to ever have an underwater lounge.

02 Oct 2017

Cruising Over Christmas

Christmas is a magical time of the year, and a cruise is just as magical. Cruising over Christmas is a fantastic way to spend quality family time, and explore amazing destinations. Plus, on a cruise there’s no stress of cooking Christmas Dinner! Here are three reasons to consider a festive cruise…

29 Sep 2017

MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship Review

On September 7, Ocean World Travel and a group of our customers boarded MSC Magnifica in Southampton for a ship tour, and lunch.

28 Sep 2017

Hot Cruise Destination: Sarandë

Sarandë, also spelled Saranda is known as the gateway to Southern Albania! Due to its Mediterranean climate and warm waters, this exciting coastal town and cruise port is one of the most major and attractive tourist attracts of the Albania Rivera. It lies on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea and is just 9 miles away from the popular Greek Isle, Corfu. Sarandë offers a combination of old and new, new buildings, old taverns, nice beaches, and lots of outdoor restaurants. Sarandë also offers cruisers rich opportunities to explore the ancient roman city, Butrint, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Butrint, you will want to check out the beautiful Roman amphitheatre, one of the largest Byzantine churches in the world, and the rest of this ancient archaeology site as a whole!