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Drifting along the Douro on Riviera Rose. Relax on Riviera Travel’s newest ship.

06/09/2026 by .
Marion Ainge goes drifting along the Douro aboard Riviera Travel's newest ship Riviera Rose, the princess of Portugal's Douro river.

Marion Ainge goes drifting along the Douro aboard Riviera Travel’s newest ship Riviera Rose, the princess of Portugal’s Douro river.

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QUANTUM OF THE SEAS. WORLD’S FIRST SMARTSHIP ARRIVES IN THE UK

Quantum of the Seas is poised to offer passengers never seen before technology on board including super fast internet connectivity, new boarding process technology to allow 10 minute checking in, robotic bartenders and digital shows on Roboscreens.

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Celebrity Cruises launches teenage family shore excursions for more family friendly options. CEL 3D Equinox 2

Celebrity Cruises launches teenage family shore excursions. Great news for families.

Celebrity Cruises launches teenage family shore excursions for more family friendly options.

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Norwegian Cruise Line acquires Prestige Cruises

In a deal worth around $3 billion the world’s third largest cruise operator, Norwegian Cruise Line is close to buying Prestige Cruises which owns the high luxury Oceania and Regent Seven Seas brands. In all, Prestige owns 6 ships providing 6,500 beds and this new acquisition will see Norwegian Cruise Line expanding its high end offering significantly.

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Celebrity Cruises wins wine awards once again sweeping up no less than ten victories in the Wine Spectator 2014 Restaurant Wine List Awards.

Celebrity Cruises wins Wine Awards for its impressive wine lists.

Celebrity Cruises wins wine awards once again sweeping up no less than ten victories in the Wine Spectator 2014 Restaurant Wine List Awards. Ten of 12 prestigious honours in the cruise category were awarded to Celebrity Cruises for its impressive wine lists that are featured on-board each of its 11 ships.

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P&O Cruises gets cheesy with Charlie Turnbull

P&O Cruises gets cheesy with Charlie Turnbull

P&O Cruises gets cheesy with Charlie Turnbull. P&O Cruises has enhanced its speciality culinary offering on new ship Britannia with the introduction of international cheese judge and expert Charlie Turnbull.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL WOW SALE CRUISE OFFERS

Summer has finally arrived and to celebrate Royal Caribbean International has launched a sale to ensure everyone gets to have some fun in the sun. The Royal Caribbean International WOW sale cruise running until Monday 30 June, will give holidaymakers the chance to grab some fantastic bargains on cruises departing in 2014. Those booking holidays from the […]

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