February/March 2020

Cruise International

The independent magazine for cruise holidaymakers.

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Editor’s Letter
Where are you dreaming of escaping to this year? Inspired by the fabulous Tutankhamun exhibition, the Nile is definitely No 1 on my wishlist – and in this issue you’ll find countless ideas for your best holiday ever, including the Top 20 Luxury Cruis
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Cruise News
Viking has expanded its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of Viking Expeditions, which will begin sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes.
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River Cruise News
Viking has unveiled more details about its four new river cruise ships which are custom built to navigate the Seine. The four new identical vessels, which will debut in May 2020, are inspired by the design of the award-winning Viking Longships, and w
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Shopping
Channel the growing terracotta trend with this gorgeous Sofia Chevron tote bag. It's the ideal size for packing everything you need for a day at the beach (£45, oliverbonas.com). The limited edition C6 Anthropocene watch retains all the range’s inn
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MARY BERRY'S Simply Suppers
SERVES 4–6 This is my version of one of the nation’s favourite curries. It’s a little fiddly to remove the pods of the cardamom seeds, but you then get all the flavour and none of the green husk left in the curry sauce when serving. Give the pods a
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Top 20 Luxury Cruises
treasurer Sanctuary’s Yangzi Explorer prides itself on being a step above other ships of the imposing Chinese river. It is much smaller (only 124 passengers), has the largest rooms, all with private balconies, the highest crew-to-passenger ratio (one
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Cruise Well
The Senses Spa on board new luxury ship Scenic Eclipse offers a range of therapeutic and holistic treatments designed to reset mind and body, including the standout Scenic Revive, an uplifting, mood enhancing therapy which uses revitalising essential
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NEW SHIPS Coming Room
Egypt is one of the hottest cruise destinations of the moment and, with its finger on the pulse, Viking is launching a new river ship at the end of 2020 designed for the Nile. Viking Osiris will host 82 guests, and feature the clean, elegant Scandina
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Class ACT
I am beside myself with excitement. A long-held dream of mine has been to sail on Queen Mary 2, and now here we are, surrounded by regal splendour, making the legendary transatlantic voyage from New York to Southampton. We are an incredible 61 differ
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Going GREEN
Cruise ships are sailing into a bright new future. Blue skies are joined by a vivid green ethical outlook which is turning cruising into a holiday that isn’t a drain on the planet. As exploring the farthest reaches of our world by ship becomes more a
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MEDITERRANEAN Magic
We’re sailing out of Santorini, following the most beautiful sunset I’ve ever seen in my life. I’m watching from my suite’s balcony, but I bet there isn’t one person on board not entranced by the sun as it slowly sinks to meet the calm horizon, turni
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Essential tips for NEW TO CRUISE
If you’re new to cruise, you may think all cruise lines are the same. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s a wealth of them out there, all offering different onboard atmospheres, from the family-friendly feel of Norwegian Cruise Line
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WATERWAYS Of The TSARS
As something of a magpie, I am easily attracted to shiny, sparkly things. But the Fabergé eggs on display at the Kremlin Armoury in Moscow are something else. There are other royal treasures to marvel at – including ball gowns with hand-span waists,
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Win A VIKING RIVER CRUISE FOR TWO
Exploring the Moselle, Rhine and Main from the comfort of a Viking Longship is the ultimate way to discover the many wonders of these three iconic rivers, and we’ve got together with award-winning cruise line Viking to offer you and a guest the oppor
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KEEP ON running
Eyeing the stack of bikes I’m starting to feel rather apprehensive at the 12-mile ride that lies ahead of us when the guide pulls one out and wheels it over. ‘Is it electric?’ I ask hopefully, conscious that my legs are still throbbing from an arduou
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SQUAD Goals
Whether you’re planning a multi-gen family trip or arranging a special holiday for your club or association, cruises are superb getaways for groups – and it’s no surprise this is one of the fastest growing travel trends. First of all, they are remar
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SEATTLE City guide
Nestling on a narrow strip of land between the salt waters of Puget Sound and the fresh waters of Lake Washington, and surrounded by lush forests and snow-topped mountains, Seattle has always done things a little differently. The city’s fascinating h
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The blue PLANET
Glaciers, shimmering turquoise and white; fields of penguins, louder than you can possibly imagine; and the intrepid allure of expedition cruising. As a truly unspoiled wilderness, it’s no wonder so many of us dream of sailing around Antarctica. “The
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The Insider
As there’s such a huge choice of cruise lines, ships, itineraries and destinations available, navigating the many cruise holidays on offer can be daunting. With this in mind, here are some top tips on how to book a cruise that’s suits you. From ocean
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Dame Darcey Bussell
My family and I went to Mozambique several years ago, and it was one of the best holidays we’ve ever been on. From Pemba we travelled south by car to Ilha de Mozambique, which has beautiful Portuguese architecture and an extraordinary fort. The Portu
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Julie Peasgood
Are you familiar with the term OBC? Do you know your port side from your leeward? And what on earth should you do if you’re experiencing a little resfeber, or even worse a bout of eleutheromania? I have always been intrigued by language, and, like ev

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