March 2017 – Page 4 – Cruise Bulletin

A New Chapter For Cunard Ship After £34 Million Makeover

Posted by Bulletin Editor | | Cunard, News | 0

Cunard have revealed they are investing over £34 million in the refit of Queen Victoria, scheduled for June 2017. The elegance of Queen Victoria’s art deco past will remain, while enhancements will usher a new and updated chapter for the vessel. Senior Vice President of the line, Simon Palethorpe, stated: ‘This investment in Queen Victoria just goes to demonstrate Cunard’s passion for delivering an experience that exceeds guests’ expectations in luxury travel by the sea. ‘For the first time on Queen Victoria, guests can enjoy an elevated experience with large, well-appointed balcony staterooms in prime locations and the new Britannia...

The ‘Trump Effect’: Are There Better Days Ahead For Cruising?

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At a conference last week, Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, spoke of the ‘Trump effect’. He stated: ‘Customers are happy, the economy is doing well- we’ve had the ‘Trump effect’- the stock market is at an all-time high. We’ve not had an external shocks to the system. All systems are go and I think all of us are seeing that in bookings and pricing- it’s going to be a great year’. ‘In terms of the so-called ‘Trump effect’, the stock market is up nearly 20% since Trump’s election- 13% since the beginning of...

8 Insider Cruise Hacks For Unlimited Free WIFI At Sea

Posted by Bulletin Editor | | Feature, Tips & Guides | 0

It seems that checking your emails when you’re on a cruise is becoming almost as controversial a subject as tipping or smoking these days and the Cruise.co.uk team have noticed that cruisers tend to fall into two camps on this issue. There are those that would never check emails or Facebook when they’re on holiday and will, in fact, leave their phones in their suitcases (while moaning about anyone else that doesn’t). Then there are those for whom getting online, to keep in touch with friends, family (and dare we say it…work) is an important part of their cruise...

Oceania Sails Into History And Breaks Record For Cuba

Posted by Bulletin Editor | | News, Oceania | 0

Oceania Cruises made history last week as the first major North American brand to travel to Cuba. The luxury liner was on a 14-day sailing after departing from Miami on March 7th with an itinerary leading on to Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama Colombia, and the Cayman Islands. Marina carried 1,250 guests as she pulled into Sierra Maestra cruise terminal in Havana. Onboard was Bob Binder, co-founder and CEO of Oceania Cruises, and Frank Del Rio, Cuban born-founder of Oceania and CEO of parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, LTD. Once docked, Mr Del Rio addressed international media regarding...

An Exclusive Glimpse Of Celebrity Edge, The Ship Promised To Transform Expectations

Posted by Bulletin Editor | | Celebrity, News | 0

Take a look at our Celebrity Edge shipyard hyperlapse tour! www.CRUISE.co.uk have an exclusive glimpse at Celebrity Edge, the ship to transform expectations. Take a look at our exclusive image taken today at the shipyard in France!… It has been designed completely in 3-D, features the work of A-list global architects and designers and its dramatically expanded staterooms, ship-climbing Magic Carpet platform and stunning suites intends to set a new standard for ship design. The 2,918-guest vessel aims to make discerning global travellers re-define how they experience the world and how intimate a cruise can be. ‘Celebrity Edge is one...