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Fred Olsen's Balmoral sails for Italian festival
Posted on 1:41pm Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Fred Olsen’s Balmoral will sail from Southampton on July 16, on a 16-night cruise, which coincides with one of Italy’s great celebrations.
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Putting the fizz in Southampton ship naming
Posted on 12:02pm Wednesday 23rd March 2011
In a celebration of all things British, P&O Cruises, has chosen the Balfour Brut Rosé from Hush Heath Estate for the naming ceremony of its newest ship, Adonia, in May.
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Independence of the Seas looks forward to 2012 voyages
Posted on 2:17pm Wednesday 16th March 2011
Royal Caribbean International is maintaining many prices for new cruises on board Independence of the Seas in 2012.
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Tasty changes to Oriana, Adonia and Arcadia
Posted on 2:03pm Wednesday 16th March 2011
P&O Cruises has announced that when Oriana is transformed into a ship exclusively for adults in November this year, the ship will feature a different select dining restaurant, Ocean Grill by Marco Pierre White.
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Biggest ship yet for Princess Cruises
Posted on 10:57am Wednesday 16th March 2011
As the first steel plate was cut marking the official start of construction of Princess Cruises' next ship, the line unveiled the vessel's profile, released preliminary details about some of its features, and revealed its name -- Royal Princess.
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The Fleet's In!
Posted on 4:42pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
P&O Cruises has announced details of “The Grand Event” on July 3, 2012, when the entire fleet of seven ships will be docked together in its home port of Southampton for the first time in the company’s history.
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Fast growth for MSC
Posted on 4:21pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
MSC Cruises UK has experienced unprecedented growth for the month of February, with bookings more than 80% up year-on-year.
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The plot thickens!
Posted on 3:52pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Easter cruise to Iberia and Morocco, aboard Balmoral, leaving from Southampton on April 23, will be something very special. To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Agatha Christie, the cruise is themed, in conjunction with Agatha Christie Limited.
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New Itineraries from Southampton
Posted on 3:37pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
Celebrity Cruises has announced their bumper summer 2012 itineraries for UK-based Celebrity Eclipse. Be one of the first to join Celebrity Eclipse on the brand new 14-night Iceland & Fjords cruise-only from £1,599.00 per person (based on two people sharing an inside stateroom).
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CaptainHammy is now on Twitter
Posted on 3:33pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
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Another first for Celebrity Cruises
Posted on 3:24pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
Celebrity Cruises has introduced another industry-first by offering its guests premium kosher meals.
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Adonia to be named in city
Posted on 9:30am Friday 7th January 2011
The newest addition to P&O Cruises’ Southampton based fleet, Adonia, will be named in the city on Friday, May 20, later this year. Adonia, at present sailing as Royal Princess, will enter service after the withdrawal of Artemis from the company’s fleet.
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Shipping editor Keith Hamilton traces cruise industry growth
Posted on 9:12am Thursday 6th January 2011
Daily Echo shipping editor Keith Hamilton traces the inexorable growth of the cruise industry over recent years in Southampton.
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Captain's dream sinks in Singapore
Posted on 10:58am Tuesday 8th December 2009
Okay, I’ll own up! It was me who crashed Ventura into the docks at Singapore.
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The ultimate dream holiday
Posted on 2:41pm Saturday 21st November 2009
For many a world cruise is still the ultimate dream holiday. KEITH HAMILTON explores two, unique, global voyages from Southampton.
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A journey of adventure from Southampton to Alaska and back
Posted on 2:37pm Saturday 21st November 2009
It will be a voyage that will take 72-nights. Keith Hamilton details P&O Cruises’ journey of adventure from Southampton to Alaska and back
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The new Queen Elizabeth
Posted on 2:29pm Saturday 21st November 2009
Construction of the new, Queen Elizabeth, is gathering pace. KEITH HAMILTON looks at some of the attractions on this latest Cunarder
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Strictly for passengers
Posted on 2:26pm Saturday 21st November 2009
P&O Cruises has launched a major dance competition on its Southampton ships. KEITH HAMILTON puts his best foot forward.
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Three chefs, six restaurants, six ships
Posted on 2:22pm Saturday 21st November 2009
Three chefs, six restaurants, six ships – that’s the boast of Southampton based P&O Cruises. KEITH HAMILTON takes a look at the menus
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Captain Chris Wells will bring Queen Elizabeth to Southampton
Posted on 3:42pm Wednesday 14th October 2009
One of Southampton’s most respected master mariners, Captain Chris Wells, will be in command of Cunard’s brand new, Queen Elizabeth when the ship makes her first, historical arrival in the city next year.
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A sneak preview aboard Azura
Posted on 3:20pm Wednesday 14th October 2009
Azura, P&O Cruises’ newest ship will arrive in Southampton next spring. Keith Hamilton has a sneak preview of what’s in store for families afloat.
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TOGs and Terry on Queen Victoria
Posted on 3:15pm Wednesday 14th October 2009
Britain’s favourite radio presenter and television personality, Sir Terry Wogan will be joining Cunard’s Queen Victoria when she sails from Southampton in May next year.
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On board P&O Cruises’ ship Aurora
Posted on 3:36pm Wednesday 14th October 2009
Take a trip behind-the-scenes on board the Southampton based P&O Cruises’ ship Aurora. Keith Hamilton finds it’s hot stuff in the galley.
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