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Britain set for booming cruise holiday season

2012-05-30T09:09:40+00:00

This year will see increased numbers of cruises sailing from UK ports as the appeal of basing ships in Britain grows. CruiseBritain reports that initial estimates of cruise embarkations for 2012 show a rise of 17 per cent year-on-year.

Royal Caribbean to boost China presence

2012-05-29T14:00:06+00:00

Royal Caribbean has confirmed it will boost its capacity in China in June 2013, when it deploys the 3,114-passenger Mariner of the Seas to replace the 1,800-passenger Legend of the Seas. Legend of the Seas, which has operated from Singapore and Shanghai for the past three years, will reposition to Europe.

Liverpool receives cruise tourism boost

2012-05-28T10:41:25+00:00

Government officials have confirmed cruise vessels will be allowed to begin and end their voyages in Liverpool. At present cruise liners are only permitted to make ‘stop off’ visits to the city.

City Cruises prepares for Diamond Jubilee flotilla

2012-05-28T08:42:27+00:00

City Cruises is to play a prominent part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee pageant on June 3rd with its full fleet of 15 boats taking part in the river procession. In one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river Thames, City Cruises will be carrying approximately 2,000 passengers on boats that will both be moored and taking part in the historic sail down the Thames.

Jubilee fever: How cruise lines plan to celebrate

2012-05-27T03:00:07+00:00

The red, white and blue bunting will be out and the Champagne corks popping at sea as well as ashore over the weekend of June 2-5, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Cruise Critic explains how the cruise lines plan to mark the occasion.

Celebrity Reflection to debut new conference centre and ballroom

2012-05-26T03:00:45+00:00

Whether planning a wedding, private cocktail party, or business meeting for a corporate incentive trip or conference, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Reflection will offer an inviting new series of options for hosting and entertaining large and small groups alike in modern luxury style.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises showcases wellness tips from around the World

2012-05-25T03:00:32+00:00

From antioxidant-rich Mediterranean cuisine to ancient healing rituals of India, the experts at Canyon Ranch have teamed with Regent Seven Seas Cruises to develop wellness tips culled from ports around the world to help travelers maintain and enhance their health and well-being while cruising.

Titan-Micoperi outline Costa Concordia refloat plan

2012-05-23T09:25:34+00:00

Italo-American consortium Titan-Micoperi has presented its plan to remove the wreck of Costa Concordia from the coast of the Isle of Giglio. Following a conference convened by the commissioner, during which the relevant authorities provided the necessary permits, the work will begin in a few days and is expected to last about 12 months.

Norwegian Cruise Line expands fleet fitness programme

2012-05-23T03:00:43+00:00

Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its fitness programme by offering the one-of-a-kind fitness experience, TRX Suspension Training® classes, across its fleet of Freestyle Cruising® ships.

CruiseWise announces WiseGuide: A free custom travel guide for download

2012-05-22T18:00:45+00:00

CruiseWise announces the launch of the WiseGuide - a free, personalised cruise travel guide now available for download on the website. This new service allows users to create a custom travel guide instantly on CruiseWise.com with details specific to any selected cruise itinerary.