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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.

15 Nov 2017

New MSC cruise ship to be named MSC Grandiosa

MSC Cruises has announced its next new cruise ship will be named MSC Grandiosa, which will feature the first fine art museum at sea, during the steel-cutting of the ship at the STX France shipyard.

29 Aug 2017

Cruising With Jane McDonald – Series 2 | Starts 1 September!

Jane McDonald is setting sail once again to show how diverse cruise holidays can be! After a successful first series – visiting the Caribbean with MSC, exploring the Scottish Isles, visiting Vienna with Uniworld, and experiencing Alaska with Holland America Line – the second series will begin on Channel 5 on Friday, 1 September at 9pm.

23 Feb 2017

MSC Meraviglia: The Countdown Has Begun

MSC Meraviglia is being christened in less than 100 days, on the 3rd June 2017. To celebrate this event MSC Cruises is offering a special sailing from only £719pp with Free drinks* and flights.

02 Aug 2016

MSC Meraviglia Launch: Sneak Peek At The Main Features

MSC Meraviglia launch is one of the most expected events of 2017. MSC Meraviglia (the name means ‘wonder’ in Italian) will soon become the largest cruise ship afloat (in terms of passenger capacity) when it launches the 3rd June 2017, it will hold 5,700 passengers! The ship will be the biggest ship ever built by a European-based cruise line and is currently being built in the same shipyard as Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class ships.

Customer Review

Mrs West

The beds were really comfy and was great for the 4 of us to crash out at the end of the day. The shower was surprisingly powerful and hot given the numbers on the ship this was a bonus! The ship facilities were second to none. A really superb experience.

Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean

Destination: Short Break

Cruise Ship: Independence of the Seas