One of the brilliant things about the cruise industry is that it’s never static! Cruise lines are always thinking of new and exciting ways that they can push the boundaries of what’s possible on board a ship. Whether that’s more entertainment, more beautiful ships, or more rooms, cruise lines are always asking, “How can we…
Family holidays are an incredibly special opportunity to spend quality time together, which means that getting it right is so important. Whether your children are still little or a bit more grown up, being able to travel together means you can make some great memories while discovering a new part of the world. When it…
Delve into the inspiring history of MSC, from its humble beginnings as a family-run shipping company to its current position as one of the world’s top cruise companies.
Many cruise lines have introduced temporary terms that provide much greater flexibility for your travel plans. These new policies are designed not only to protect guests who have already booked a cruise, but also to give you the confidence to go ahead and book your cruise, with the peace of mind that you won’t lose out, should you decide to reschedule your travel plans for any reason. These plans are being updated frequently and can change at any time. We are monitoring these closely and will aim to give you the most up to date advice.
Over the last few months, cruise lines around the world have suspended many of their sailings for 2020 and some even beyond that. They have however also been preparing to put in place various safety measures to ensure the safest environment for all customers and crew on their ships. We’ve put together a handy guide of the latest safety measures that are being put in place by the cruise lines.
Whether you’re looking for cruises from Southampton, Eastern Mediterranean Cruises or a whole host of other destinations, here are some of our top picks of cruise lines to consider when booking taster cruises. Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is a European experience that is primarily geared toward Brits and Europeans. Costa Cruises is well-known for its…
The Problem We Face In the final episode of the BBC’s ground-breaking wildlife documentary Blue Planet II the true scale of man’s impact on the planet was laid bare. Sir David Attenborough warned that the world’s oceans are turning into a ‘toxic soup’ of industrial waste and plastic, putting the future of humanity at risk.
MSC Cruises is the largest privately-owned cruise line in the world, and the 4th-biggest overall cruise line. The line is also rapidly expanding and has one of the youngest fleets, with a ship on order every year until 2026.
MSC Seaview is the second of MSC’s Seaside Class of ships and will launch in June 2018. The 160,000-ton, 5,179-passenger ship will offer Western Mediterranean cruises, homeporting in Marseille, Genoa, and Barcelona and also calling in at Malta, Naples, and Messina in Sicily.
Renowned for not only their excellent value cruises but also their fantastic itineraries around the Mediterranean, it’s no surprise that MSC are a cruise line known and loved by seasoned cruisers around the world. That’s why we’ve chosen to name MSC as our first Cruise Line of the Month and to highlight some of the…
Find out more about the MSC Belissima in our blog guide below. The second of MSC’s Meraviglia Class ships, the 4,500 passenger MSC Bellissima is due to launch in March 2019, following sister ship MSC Meraviglia which debuted earlier this year. Set to include many of MSC Meraviglia’s most popular features, Bellissima will wow guests…