08 Sep 2016
Ultimate checklist – what should you take on a cruise?
The dilemma unveiled The main thing before leaving for your holiday is packing your luggage. Now, there are those who enjoy packing, those who hate it and then of course there's those who just simply can't get it right!
Read More10 Apr 2019
THe Final 5: Oriana's Last Cruises
Oriana will be leaving the fleet in August 2019, but there’s still time for you to sail on her final five cruises, each of which visits unique ports that enchant and excite in equal measure. We count them down below. And of course, the fun continues on board, too – from deck parties to quizzes, we’re making sure we see this grande dame out in style.
Read More09 Jan 2019
Oceania Cruises Order Two New Cruise Ships
Oceania Cruises has announced an order for two new ships from Fincantieri. The ships will be delivered in 2022 and 2025. The two 67,000 gross ton Allura-Class ships will each accommodate approximately 1,200 guests. This new class of mid-size cruise vessels will retain all the warmth, popular design elements and signature amenities of the line’s award-winning Marina and Riviera while affording guests an additional level of comfort, convenience and many new luxury amenities.
Read More20 Dec 2018
The Benefits of Booking Your Summer Holiday in January
January is notoriously the dreariest month of the year – the festive season is over, the days are dark and the weather’s drawing in. Knowing that spring and summer is still out of our grasps, booking that summer holiday early will give you something to look forward to – and booking your holidays in January actually has many advantages, so let us share some of them with you…
Read More27 Oct 2018
Cruises For People Who Don't Do Cruises
Some people are adamant that they will never take a cruise. “It’s not for me.” “Why would I want to be stuck on a ‘boat’ for 7 days with thousands of people unable to get off?” Having been cruise specialists for over 20 years, we’ve heard plenty of excuses why people don’t like the thought of cruise holidays. Because of the years of expertise and knowledge in the cruise industry, we know there’s a cruise out there for everyone…even if you’re wanting to bring your pet! Here are just a few cruises you may not have thought of when you first think about taking a cruise holiday.
Read More18 Oct 2018
4 ultra-luxury cruise ships ordered by MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises has unveiled plans to enter the ultra-luxury cruise market with four brand new 500 cabin ships. Modelled off MSC Cruises respected Yacht Club 'ship-within-a-ship' experience, the first of the groundbreaking new ships will debut in spring 2023, followed by the launch of a new ship each year until 2026.
Read More14 Sep 2018
Celebrity Apex will sail UK season in 2020
Celebrity Cruises has announced that Celebrity Apex will sail a mini-season of cruises from the UK in spring 2020. The sister ship to Celebrity Edge, which will debut in a couple of months time, will operate a short season from Southampton, alongside Celebrity Silhouette in 2020.
Read MoreMr Stopes
Crystal Serenity is, we feel, our second home. We are familiar with the ship and many of the staff and crew know us well and make us feel extremely welcome.
Cruise Line: Crystal Cruises
Destination: Lisbon to Rome
Cruise Ship: Serenity
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