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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to sail from Belfast Harbour in 2013

31 January 2012

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will make tweo sailings from Belfast Harbour in 2013, with the 880-guest Boudicca making two turnaround visits in October 2013. More...
History made as Silver Explorer guests set foot on Elephant Island

28 January 2012

The Silver Explorer and its expedition team have accomplished a first in the ship’s history, landing guests at Point Wild, Elephant Island where survivors of the Shackleton Expedition lived under two lifeboats for more than four months while hoping for rescue. More...
Costa offers Concordia survivors €11,000 compensation

27 January 2012

Costa Cruises has offered all surviving Costa Concordia passengers a minimum of €11,000 in compensation in the wake of the catastrophe that left the cruise liner wrecked off the Tuscan coast of Italy two weeks ago. More...
Carnival UK’s customer Care programme wins recognition

27 January 2012

Carnival UK has been rewarded for going the extra mile in helping passengers and crew when things don't go according to plan. More...
Struggling economy leads P&O Cruises to abandon Azura’s 2013 world cruise

26 January 2012

P&O Cruises has taken the "difficult decision" to cancel Azura's 2013 world cruise. More...
Costa amends Mediterranean programme in wake of Costa Concordia crisis

26 January 2012

As a result of the Costa Concordia accident, Costa Cruises has changed the planned itineraries of Costa neoRomantica and Costa Magica to continue offering one of its most popular seven-night itineraries. More...
Michelin-star chef Paul Rankin replaces Worrall-Thompson on MSC cruise

25 January 2012

Antony Worrall Thompson will no longer be performing a series of culinary demonstrations on board MSC Splendida next month. More...
Oceania and Regent to hold day-of-departure muster drills on all cruises

24 January 2012

Muster drills will in future take place on the day of departure of all Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas voyges, with immedaiate effect. More...
Costa marketing chief defends line against “unfounded” allegations

23 January 2012

Costs Cruises is offering guests who are having second thoughts about already booked cruises in the wake of the Costa Concodia catastrophohe the opportunity to cancel without penalty. More...
Crystal Cruises’ fast-track check-in takes stress out of embarkation

23 January 2012

Crystal Cruises, known for its ultra-hands-on service, has announced a first-of-its kind check-in process that will ease embarkation procedures for all guests. More...