A new cruise travel agency is looking for cruisers to test their website before it's big launch. In return for your help they're offering generous discounts to Cruise Lowdown readers for a few minutes of your time.
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Two incidents involving cruise ships happened at sea this week, but only one hit the press. Does only bad news make good news headlines?
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Sea Princess came to the rescue of three sailors who were forced to take to a life raft after their boat sank in the south Caribbean last night.
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If you are considering taking your first cruise, it is likely that you have many questions. In this post we will try to answer the most usual queries raised by first-time cruisers.
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Travel + Leisure, the largest travel magazine brand in the U.S., has voted Viking Cruises the world’s number one ocean cruise for the fourth year running.
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If there is anyone who still believes cruising is boring and for the unadventurous, read this post about the latest innovation from Princess Cruises.
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The much anticipated Naming Ceremony of Saga’s Spirit of Discovery took place in Dover recently, when the ship was christened by her godmother, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.
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What can you expect from an Azamara Cruise? What are the public spaces like onboard Azamara? Azamara cabins, dining and more.
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Saga announces the Godmother of its newly built boutique cruise ship, Spirit of Discovery
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As she is floated out, Saga Cruises have confirmed that their new ship, Spirit of Discovery, will sail proudly flying the Red Ensign.
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A frequent criticism of cruises (by non-cruisers of course) is that you don’t get to really know the countries visited.
Well this definitely can’t be said of Emerald Waterways new 15-Day Splendours of Europe river cruise.
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Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, the new adult-by-design cruise ship setting sail in 2020, has already booked voyages with sailors from all over the United States…
except one!
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Today, Virgin Voyages announces a series of exciting updates for its irresistible 2020 sailings. The brand has enlisted Mark Ronson to curate unique and extraordinary on-board entertainment. Expect exclusive performances at the Beach Club at Bimini next year from Mark himself plus a range of leading artists including the legendary Diplo.
What’s more, the glamorously designed ship, the Scarlet Lady, is set to hit UK shores in 2020 offering an opportunity for budding sailors to experience exclusive events in Dover and Liverpool before setting sail to her new home in Miami.
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If you have yet to experience a river cruise, what better opportunity than to combine it with a National celebration in a beautiful country with a leading river cruise company.
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Summer is nearly upon us and London has lots to offer as the mercury rises. If you are visiting between May and September why not check out some of London’s secret roof gardens to grab some refreshment with a side of amazing views?
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While we wait to learn about what the signature cocktail of Virgin Voyages might be, I decided to research a namesake of their first ship, Scarlet Lady.
My search turned up several different cocktails with the same name, but this one from Ocean Spray seemed to hit the spot.
What better way to get your #VitaminSea!
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What Can we expect?
Rather than unveiling the whole shebang at once, Virgin Voyages have decided to tantalise us by choosing only to reveal details gradually - a sort of Scarlet Lady burlesque! However, I’ve joined the party late, so she’s nearly down to her undies! Here’s some of what she has on offer...
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Princess announces largest ever USA west coast deployment for 2020-2021, to destinations including Hawaii, the California coast and Mexico.
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Crown Princess has arrived in Southampton to begin its spring and summer season in the UK and will be sailing around the British Isles on a series of 12-night voyages. ⠀⠀
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Want all the facts at your fingertips? All you need to know about MSC Meraviglia at a glance.
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