All Ocean Cruising articles – Page 3
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NewsWildlife spotting, stargazing and historical highlights among Fred. Olsen’s cruise experiences
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled five new Signature Experiences to celebrate the ‘joy of the journey’ on board each of its sailings.
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FeaturesWhat my group love about cruise holidays… and where we want to go next
We caught up with GTO of the Year® 2021 Elizabeth Hodgson, Barnet U3A, during National Cruise Week about why cruises are great for groups, where they’ve visited and where they’ll be sailing in the future.
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GLT AwardsGTO of the Year® winner Christine spends her prize money on Greek islands cruise
Christine Bennett, who runs Deaf Group Holidays, won the 2020 Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award® and was finally able to spend her £2,000 prize money this year on a Greek Island cruise. Here, Christine shares some of the highlights of the trip.
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NewsCroisiEurope’s 2023 itineraries feature hiking cruises and unique canal sailings
Cruise operator CroisiEurope has launched its 2023 holidays with more than 170 river, canal and ocean itineraries on board 55 ships.
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NewsScenic Group sees rise in groups wanting to travel overseas
The opening up of international travel this summer has delivered a ‘dramatic increase’ in group bookings according to The Scenic Group which is renewing its focus on groups.
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NewsStar Clippers resumes full sailing programme for the first time in over two years
Cruise operator Star Clippers now has all three of its tall-ships back in service, kick starting its Mediterranean itineraries following a halt in operations due to the pandemic.
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FeaturesAmbience is christened and sets sail with pomp, ceremony and an Olympic champion
Former British athlete and Olympian Sally Gunnell OBE officially named the first ship sailing for the group-friendly Ambassador Cruise Line, which is in turn the first new British cruise line to launch in more than a decade.
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NewsCelebrity Cruises adds more luxury and innovation as fleet expands
Celebrity Beyond features innovative design from leading architects and interior designers, fine dining experiences from Michelin starred chefs, fine art, cutting-edge entertainment and luxury brand retailers.
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NewsNorwegian Fjords and Midnight Sun sailings among Fred. Olsen’s summer 2023 highlights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has released a programme of cruising for summer 2023, offering a range of scenic sailings and cultural discoveries timed to coincide with special events ashore.
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FeaturesMaking a splash: cruise operators reveal hotspots for 2023 and beyond
As the cruise industry continues to open up across the world, we asked a handful of cruise operators to reveal which destinations are proving popular for groups and why cruises are more popular than ever.
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NewsCunard adds to its fleet with ‘luxurious’ Queen Anne cruise ship
Cruise operator Cunard has officially named its newest ship Queen Anne, welcoming the boat to its fleet and reporting that it will set the benchmark for luxury ocean travel.
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NewsFred. Olsen teases Adriatic and Arctic sailings in summer 2023
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has offered a first look at its summer 2023 programme with the early release of two cruises venturing to hot and cold climates.
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News'Milestone moment' as Scenic unveils sailing itineraries on Discovery Yachts
All-inclusive cruise line Scenic has announced its 2023/24 sailing programme and destinations for an expanded fleet of Discovery Yachts including the introduction of Scenic Eclipse II.
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NewsViking ship to debut in November with Mediterranean cruise itinerary
Viking Neptune will spend its maiden season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean before a 2023-2024 world tour from Fort Lauderdale to London, that spans 28 countries and overnight stays in 11 cities.
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FeaturesA Croatian island cruise for the Exmoor Extroverts – at last
GTO of the Year® 2019 and organiser of the Exmoor Extroverts, Sue Shapland navigated the legal red tape to take her group on a Croatian Island cruise in September. She reports back.
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NewsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Bolette makes inaugural sailing
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Bolette has set sail on its first voyage from Southampton, hailing its inaugural season of sailing from the city.
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ColumnCruising - the true meaning of ‘luxury’
Clare Dudley shares her experiences and thoughts about what luxury really means having returned from a recent cruise.
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NewsEmerald Cruises launches two voyages with new group benefits aboard its latest superyacht
In the run up to the launch of Azzurra, Emerald Cruises has unveiled two new itineraries in the superyacht’s 2022 schedule, both taking guests on a voyage which includes Saudi Arabia.
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NewsVirgin Voyages reveals plans for UK debut of new ship
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady, the cruise line’s second ship in its ladyship series, will set sail from Portsmouth in March 2022.
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NewsP&O Cruises’ new ship Iona sets sail marking ‘a momentous milestone for travel’
Iona sets sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton to its namesake island in Scotland, with a fireworks display the highlight of the celebrations.