This Summer Only: Kids Sail Free Aboard Virgin Voyages As the summer sun beams down (well at least in some parts) and school terms wrap up, Virgin Voyages has announced an irresistible offer that will make waves: for a limited time, kids sail free! And by “kids,” we mean those adventurous spirits aged 18-26. Richard Branson’s award-winning cruise line is inviting families to set sail together on an unforgettable multi-generational holiday. Whether you’re just about to embark on university life, dive into the job market, or turn 21, Virgin Voyages is offering you the perfect getaway before thos ..read more

Princess Cruises gets ‘pizza the action’ with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Winning Title for ‘World’s Largest Pizza Party’ in Partnership with 13-Time World Pizza Champion Chef Tony Gemignani Princess Cruises has just smashed a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the “World’s Largest Pizza Party” in celebration of their partnership with the legendary Chef Tony Gemignani. Recognised for having the Best Pizza at Sea, Princess Cruises hosted this epic event across multiple venues on their fleet of Love Boats, where guests devoured over 60,000 slices of freshly baked pizza. Chef Gemignani, a 13-time Wo ..read more

Essential Packing Tips for an Expedition Cruise What should you pack for your expedition cruise? Image: Alice Donovan Rouse on Unsplash “There is no such thing as bad weather - only unsuitable clothing” — Alfred Wainwright When it comes to cruising, you may think you pretty much have it sorted. Your packing list is dog-eared and crumpled from overuse, and you have your favourite outfits plus multiple pairs of shoes that always accompany you on-board. However, packing for an adventure to the far reaches of the globe takes more forward planning - and those gold sandals just aren’t going to cut ..read more

What’s Special About Regent Seven Seas Cruises? Observation Lounge Regent Seven Seas Cruises® (RSSC) is the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, delivering ‘The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience®’ for over 30 years. Carrying between 496 and no more than 850 guests, the line’s spacious and stylish ships form The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®. Exploring more than 550 immersive destinations globally and offering Unrivalled Space at Sea®. The Regent Seven Seas Cruises Fleet The fleet includes six (soon to be seven) small, luxury ships: Seven Seas Explorer®, Seven Seas Grandeur®, Seven Seas Mari ..read more

Some of the GHA Luxury Hotels If you are a discerning traveller, and nothing other than the best will do, you will be familiar with the most luxurious hotel brands in the world. What you may not be aware of is the fact that many of these come under the umbrella of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). GHA have recently partnered with premier cruise brand Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) to bring you The Concierge Collection What is the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA)? Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) brings together a diverse collection of independent hospitality brands with GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand ..read more

The Ultimate Luxury Travel Experience with Regent Seven Seas Cruises® and Global Hotel Alliance Unveiling Iconic European Destinations, Exclusive Benefits and Unrivalled Experiences Hotel Café Royal, London - one of The Concierge Collection hotels Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, and Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the largest alliance of independent hotel brands, have announced the exciting next phase of their landmark partnership, almost a year after their successful collaboration began. Introducing The Concierge Collection Regent Seven Seas Cruises and ..read more

Oceania Cruises Floats Out New Ship Allura at Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, Italy New Oceania ship, Allura is floated out in Italy on 1 July 2024. Image: Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, has reached a significant milestone in the construction of its latest ship, Allura. The 1,200-guest vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, near the historic port city of Genoa, Italy. This marks a major step towards the ship’s completion as it moves from the dry dock to the fitting-out berth, where work will begin on it ..read more

Discover the World’s Hidden Wonders Top Expedition Cruise Destinations Explore the globe on an expedition cruise. Image: Unsplash I don’t know about you, but I yearn to explore new, relatively uncharted waters, instead of the oh-so familiar places that I keep returning to. I’m at an age that means my travelling days are finite, and I want to use them wisely. That’s why I am being drawn to expedition cruise itineraries; but where to start? Embarking on an expedition cruise is a unique way to explore some of the world’s most remote and breathtaking destinations. These cruises are not your typic ..read more

Celestyal Expands Fleet and Itineraries in the Arabian Gulf and Beyond from 2025 Celestyal Cruises has announced a significant expansion of its fleet and itineraries for 2025, 2026, and early 2027, promising a 30% increase in capacity compared to the previous year. This includes the introduction of new ‘Iconic Arabia’ cruises and 21 Adriatic cruises over the next two years. From 2025, the newest addition to the fleet, Celestyal Discovery, will join Celestyal Journey in offering year-round Arabian Gulf sailings. The Celestyal Discovery will take over the winter sun season, starting from Novembe ..read more

See Croatia VIP Style on your own Luxury Yacht Croatia. Coastline. Have you ever yearned to sail the Adriatic on your own private ship? Well now that dream can become a reality with Unforgettable Croatia (although you will have to return it at the end of your trip). Unforgettable Croatia is offering its fleet of six luxury ships for private charters, providing an exclusive and personalised way to explore the stunning Croatian coastline. These 38-guest vessels, departing from Split or Dubrovnik, are designed to offer a bespoke travel experience tailored to your desires with the help of the Unf ..read more