Ovation of the Seas cruise ship

What We Really Thought About The Ovation Of The Seas

15th April 2016

Find out what we thought about Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas after our overnight ship visit.

On the 12th April we were given the privilege of attending a ship visit on the Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas. As we eagerly anticipated the visit in the days and weeks leading up to the 12th, we saw that chatter about the Ovation was simply everywhere across social media, the news and in cruise industry publications. But does the Ovation live up to its hype? Find out with our thoughts on each of the categories below and check out our photo album on Facebook.

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Celebrity Cruises XBOX Experience

Spaceships of the Sea: The Rise of Tech in Travel

14th April 2016

Should we be looking to the sea rather than the sky when it comes to the future of travel?

Turbine engines, robotic bartenders and wearable technology – no we’re not talking about the latest episode of ‘The Gadget Show’, we’re instead talking about cruise ships and the insatiable drive of the companies behind them to ensure each one is bigger and better than the last. One of the ways that cruise lines are ensuring that their ships leave a lasting impression, is their integration of technology into the guest experience. Let’s take a look at just some of the ways that cruise ships are leading the way for tech in …

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Carnival Magic BBQ by Guy Fieri

Guy Fieri Launches Pig and Anchor Barbecue Smokehouse on Carnival Magic

23rd March 2016

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri launches the Pig and Anchor BBQ and Smokehouse on the Carnival Magic.

Carnival are already a preferred cruise line for many cruisers who like to have a world of choice at the end of their knife and fork. With a dazzling selection of made to order pizzas, sushi, steakhouses, Italian, Mexican and Indian cuisine on board, it’s hard to think of what might just be missing from the array.

For those of you who’ve cruised with Carnival before, you’ll know that on sea days, a pop-up BBQ does appear, and the popularity of this coupled with the demand for Guy Fieri’s Burger Joint on …

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Carnival Live 2016

Is Carnival Live the Future of Festivals?

16th March 2016

Featuring some of the biggest names in music and comedy, is Carnival Live the future for festival-goers?

When you think of all the cruise lines, it’s probably unsurprising to learn that Carnival has been first to hone in on the idea of concerts at sea that will entertain the masses (their tag line is ‘Switch on Fun’ after all). With a procession of famous faces and names making their way across the Carnival Live stages, it’s no wonder that this entertainment feature has been a big hit with not only regular cruisers, but first-timers too for who the appeal to see their favourite artist in an entirely new setting …

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Special wellness menus for MSC

The New MSC Wellness Experience

4th March 2016

MSC cruise line have unveiled their new MSC Wellness Experience in collaboration with Technogym.

Announced yesterday on the 3rd March, the Swiss-based MSC cruise line announced that they are meeting the growing demand for wellness travel by launching an exclusive MSC Wellness Experience that’s been developed in partnership with Technogym.

MSC is the largest privately-owned cruise company and market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa and recently they’ve released a string of news announcements about their developing growth including the plans for new ships MSC Seaside and MSC Meraviglia, with a further two ships on order that have yet to be named. This latest …

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Harmony of the Seas from above

Why is Everyone So Excited About Harmony of the Seas?

24th February 2016

Find out why everyone wants to get on Harmony of the Seas…

If you’re a keen cruise enthusiast then it’s likely that you’ve heard lots about the eagerly anticipated Harmony of the Seas from Royal Caribbean which is set for launch this year.

As we write this, some 3,000 skilled engineers and builders are working away to ensure that this floating resort is ready for it’s maiden voyage that departs on the 20th May.

Currently the Harmony of the Seas is in the SFX Ship Yard in Saint-Nazaire. It’s the fourth Oasis Class cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet and like Oasis of the Seas it also features the theme of 7 identifiable …

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