Repositional Cruises

Everything You Need to Know About the MSC Meraviglia

8th September 2017

Find out more about the ‘wonder of the Mediterranean’… the MSC Meraviglia.

The MSC Meraviglia launched in June 2017 and it was one of the most eagerly anticipated cruise ships to enter the industry. It’s something of a flagship for MSC Cruises, who have integrated the latest technology into its design. It’s been nicknamed the ‘wonder of the Mediterranean’ and it is easy to see why with its focus on delivering mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired dining, alluring Mediterranean itineraries and a wide variety of entertainment and activities to keep cruisers of all ages occupied.

The ship is packed with technology, from the two F1 simulators to the 482 sqm LED …

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Jane McDonald cruises on the MSC Meraviglia

Cruising with Jane McDonald on the MSC Meraviglia

7th September 2017

The MSC Meraviglia is set to star in Cruising with Jane McDonald – the hit TV series from Channel 5!

Jane McDonald, who is a cruise legend herself, will board the MSC Meraviglia to discover the ‘wonder’ of the Mediterranean.

After the huge success of Cruising with Jane McDonald earlier this year the cruising legend is back for series two where she is set to explore more amazing ships and exotic destinations. The four-part travel show will see Jane set sail for a second time with MSC Cruises, the world’s largest family-owned cruise line, this time to explore the sights and scenery of the Mediterranean …

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Norwegian Bliss in Alaska rendering

Everything You Need to Know About the Norwegian Bliss

31st August 2017

Find out all about the Norwegian Bliss from Norwegian Cruise Line in our blog guide below.

Set to launch in June 2018, the Norwegian Bliss is the 16th ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. Cruisers hoping to travel on the Bliss can enjoy Caribbean and Alaska itineraries with selected sailings along the Mexican Riviera.

The ship has been designed to incorporate many of the features that Norwegian cruise line are known for that promote a sense of freedom and flexibility onboard.

Ship Stats

Gross Tonnage: 167,800
Guest Capacity: 4,004 guests
Overall Length: 329.8m  (1,082ft)
Cruise Speed: 23.2 knots
Max Beam (wide …

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Carnival Cruise Ship Funnel

10 Things We Love About Carnival Cruise Line

14th August 2017

Find out why Carnival is the funnest cruise line at sea!

Here at Cruise Nation, we pride ourselves on having helped thousands of people book their first ever cruise. Because we specialise in new-to-cruise bookings, we think it’s important to help our customers decide which is the right cruise line for them. With this in mind, we’ve created a Top 10 series to tell you 10 of the things we love best about each cruise line we work with, so you can find out a bit more about them.

To kick things off, who better to start with than the funnest cruise line at sea… Carnival! Here’s our …

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Taking pictures in Europe

Our Next Big Project – Bringing Destinations To Life

8th August 2017

Find out how we gave three lucky film and media students from NPTC Group of Colleges the work experience of a lifetime!

Some of you may already know that we’re currently working on our very own in-house TV Studio, with which we hope to bring you live streams of our special offers, interviews with travel gurus and footage of destinations and cruise ships that we’ve captured whilst exploring ourselves.

Using our TV Studio as a platform, we aim to inspire our customers and help them to make more informed decisions about where they travel to and which cruise line they travel with.

To start our journey of …

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MSC MasterChef at Sea

Cruisers Can Compete to Become ‘MasterChef’ Onboard MSC Cruises

24th July 2017

MSC has announced the launch of MSC MasterChef at Sea as part of a new collaboration with the popular TV show.

 

MSC MasterChef at Sea mirrors the globally-recognised TV show; guests will have the opportunity to put their culinary prowess to the test as they take part in a competition competing against one another to claim the title. The competition is designed as part of a move to create more enriching and immersive onboard activities for MSC cruisers. MSC has linked up with Endemol Shine Group who hold the licensing for the MasterChef brand.

Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises commented: “One of the key distinguishing features of an …

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