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Europe

How Well Do You Know Your European Landmarks?

On Saturday 13 May 2023, the UK will be hosting the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 25 years, and we’re sure you’re as excited as we are! The glitz, the glamour, the catchy bops and the nul points – it’s a major calendar event for us. To mark the return of the iconic event…

Cruise Nation Team2 min read
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Croatia

5 European Music Festivals in Cruise Port Locations

Tiny bottles of fizz, plastic cups of Aperol Spritz and bumbags at the ready, we’re gearing up for music festival season. Here’s 5 of the best in Europe…

Cruise Nation Team6 min read
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Mediterranean

9 Must-See Mediterranean Beaches

Feel the white sand under foot and enjoy crystal clear ocean water in no time with our list of the very best postcard-worthy beaches in the Mediterranean…

Cruise Nation Team6 min read
Lanzarote Beach
Caribbean

5 Ports That Must Be On Your Bucket-list When Cruises Resume

Although cruise holidays are temporarily suspended around the world due to the pandemic, there’s nothing to stop you looking for some inspiration and planning where you’ll visit when cruises resume. We’ve put together a list of some of the best port destinations on earth that simply have to be on your bucket-list!

Cruise Nation Team7 min read
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Dubai

Top Six Shopping Destinations for Cruisers

Shopping abroad has a glamour that can’t be matched by pounding the pavements of your local high street. In these heavenly shopping hubs, you’ll want to browse and barter your way from gleaming mega-malls and exclusive designers to late-night markets. And the best and most convenient way to visit these destinations is to book a…

Cruise Nation Team5 min read
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Far East

How to Spend 24 Hours in Hong Kong

“You can leave Hong Kong, but it will never leave you.” – Nury Vittachi Never mind New York, Hong Kong is truly a city that never sleeps. A glittering metropolitan city, set against majestic mountains, aching with tradition yet with an undeniably modernity, Hong Kong has something for everyone. There is always something going on…

Cruise Nation Team5 min read
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Did You Know

What Entertainment Is There On board A Cruise?

On a cruise ship, entertainment is always guaranteed. Whether it’s for the kids, strictly adults-only or something the whole family can enjoy, there’s always going to be plenty of options to keep everyone happy. On the biggest ones, it’s part and parcel of any cruise line’s offering, up there with lively swimming areas and incredible…

Cruise Nation Team9 min read
MSC Meraviglia
Cruise & Maritime

The Cruise Ship of the Future – AI, Captain!

When it comes to new technology, the Cruise Ship industry is catching up very quickly, especially when it comes to their newer ships, plenty of which are being built at this very moment.

Cruise Nation Team4 min read
panama canal
South America

5 Shore Excursions on a Panama Canal Cruise

We recently named the Panama Canal as our cruise destination of the month thanks to its fascinating voyage through the isthmus connecting North and South America as well as the rich and varied culture that a Panama Canal cruise encompasses. Travelling from America’s Floridian east coast, through the Caribbean and Central America before landing on…

Cruise Nation Team4 min read
panama canal
South America

Cruise Destination of the Month: Panama Canal

Separating North America from South America, the Panama Canal is one of the most impressive engineering feats in the world. Often dubbed the “Crossroads of the World”, the famed isthmus was transformed into a canal to allow easier passage, with the digging begun in 1880 by the French and completed by the US, opening for…

Cruise Nation Team3 min read
Cruise Nation HQ News

Happy Employee Appreciation Day!

In honour of Employee Appreciation Day, we decided to give you an insight of what it is like to be a Cruise Nation member of staff… Getting up in the morning can be like Groundhog Day for some workers – it is the same routine of get up, get ready, go to work and get…

Cruise Nation Team3 min read

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