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Posted at 1:41pm Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Fred Olsen's Balmoral sails for Italian festival
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.
Posted at 12:02pm Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Putting the fizz in Southampton ship naming
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.
Posted at 2:17pm Wednesday 16th March 2011
Independence of the Seas looks forward to 2012 voyages
Royal Caribbean International is maintaining many prices for new cruises on board Independence of the Seas in 2012.
Posted at 2:03pm Wednesday 16th March 2011
Tasty changes to Oriana, Adonia and Arcadia
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.
Posted at 10:57am Wednesday 16th March 2011
Biggest ship yet for Princess Cruises
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.
Posted at 4:42pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
The Fleet's In!
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.
Posted at 4:21pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
Fast growth for MSC
MSC Cruises UK has experienced unprecedented growth for the month of February, with bookings more than 80% up year-on-year.
Posted at 3:52pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
The plot thickens!
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.
Posted at 3:37pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
New Itineraries from Southampton
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).
Posted at 3:33pm Tuesday 15th March 2011
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