December/January 2019

Cruise International

The independent magazine for cruise holidaymakers.

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Editor’s Letter
I was delighted to welcome Baroness Floella Benjamin OBE as host of the British Cruise Awards 2018 at the House of Lords last month. We received over 80,000 votes for this year’s awards, making the results a fantastic resource for anyone choosing, bo
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CRUISE News
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed that Spanish artist Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, is creating the hull artwork for the fourth and final ship of its Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Encore, debuting in Miami in November 2019. “We are well-known for our icon
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RIVER CRUISE News
Viking has opened bookings for 2020 sailings on one of its most sought-after itineraries‚ Portugal’s River of Gold‚ which was highly commended at this year’s British Cruise Awards, and expanded its fleet on the legendary river to four ships. Wendy At
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Cruise Well
Holland America won the Best for Wellbeing award at the British Cruise Awards 2018 (see page 49)‚ and we love The Greenhouse Spa on board their ships‚ with its calming and therapeutic mild sauna and steam grottos. Their spa menu includes wonderful re
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Azamara Pursuit
From the moment you step on board Azamara Pursuit, the atmosphere is one of laid back boutique chic, with thickly carpeted public areas in a sophisticated palette of rich cream and muted earth tones, delicate trellised staircases with brass handrails
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Star Bakes
MAKES 40–60 SLICES (ONCE ICED) Madeira has more of a chew than a Victoria sandwich sponge and is the best kind to use as the basis for a celebration cake. Cakes for special occasions are often decorated beautifully but the cake inside can often be d
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PUTTING ON The Glitz
As the sun sets over Barcelona, one half of a jazz duo strums on a guitar while the other sings passionately in Spanish. A string of fairy lights twinkle overhead, mirroring the stars in the night sky. We’re on the rooftop of Casa De Les Punxes, an h
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Celebrity CRUISE secrets
“I love that every day on a cruise offers an endless wealth of new experiences both on board and on shore. Being somewhat of a wine enthusiast, I was really excited to try the onboard offering and it certainly didn't disappoint. I loved having the op
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Rule Britannia
Iʼs said that nobody pushes your buttons in quite the same way as your mother because she put them there herself. Thatʼs certainly true of my much-loved but occasionally infuriating mum, Adriana. Everybody else thinks that she is utterly delightful,
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Introducing Le Lapérouse
Winner of Best Boutique Cruise Line at the British Cruise Awards 2018, and highly commended in the coveted Best Expedition Cruise Line category, French luxury line Ponant also launched brand new expedition ship Le Lapérouse this year. As the first sh
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The British Cruise Awards 2018
Headline sponsor Supported by 2018 marks an exceptional fifth win in a row for Princess Cruises in the Best Cruise Line category. You love the glamour of Princess ships, with their sparkling atriums and innovative features such as Movies Under the
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Feel FREE
With their cutting edge design and onboard attractions, Norwegian Cruise Line is renowned for offering some of the most exciting holidays at sea. Their Premium All Inclusive offering makes cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line fantastic value, too, and
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Which Marella Ship Is For You?
Marella Cruises won Best Value for Money cruise line at the British Cruise Awards 2018, and with a fleet of six exciting ships, itineraries to destinations such as Singapore and Panama, and the fact that all Marella ships will be all inclusive from s
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Going Solo
Whether you enjoy a little independence when you travel, or simply prefer your own room when travelling with friends, Saga Cruises’ small ships are ideal. Saga ships are renowned for their sociable atmosphere and they always give solo guests a very s
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The EDGE of Glory
Jo, you’ve been in the cruise industry for 14 years. What have been your highlights so far? I joined Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd from a non-cruise background and had never cruised before. Working with Royal Caribbean, Azamara and Celebrity Cruises,
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5 Of The Best Itineraries For 2019
New to cruise? This taster from Southampton on Celebrity Silhouette is the perfect opportunity to discover the delights of cruising while sailing to and from Amsterdam (departs 4 May 2019. Prices from £499pp). Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwi
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Tales From The River
I’ve always been a keen sailor, and I love water, so when I had the opportunity to experience a Viking river cruise I wondered if being on the river would be anything like sailing a small boat bobbing around on the ocean. Of course, it could not have
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Floating BEAUTY
Known as La Serenissima, the most serene, Venice did for artistry what Greece did for democracy. With its surfeit of beauty, this is a truly special city and fascinating to explore. Ideally fused with its watery element, the implausible setting, with
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Win A NORWEGIAN FJORDS CRUISE FOR TWO
As a thank you for being voted ‘Best Cruise Line’ at the British Cruise Awards, for a fifth year in a row, Princess Cruises is offering readers the opportunity to win a seven-night sailing on board Sapphire Princess. One lucky winner and their guest
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Hong Kong
Vibrant, cosmopolitan and densely-populated, and known throughout the world as a global financial hub, Hong Kong first started showing up in historical records during the Ming Dynasty, around 1,500 years ago. Originally a group of sleepy fishing vill
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TOP 10 Expedition Cruises 2019
Celebrity Flora joins the Celebrity fleet in 2019 and will be the first ship of its kind to be designed specifically for the Galápagos Islands. This might be an expedition ship but it’s also extremely comfortable, with gourmet dining, premium beds in
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Ask The Experts
We love the idea of a cold cruise. Which itineraries would you recommend? Julie Peasgood is a travel expert, TV presenter and Contributing Editor for Cruise International Cold cruises are growing in popularity and can offer spectacular scenery a
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The Insider
This issue Andy predicts his top cruise trends for the year ahead: As the cruise industry looks to attract even the most discerning of travellers, cruise lines have been taking a leaf from the book of hotel interior designs. P&O Cruises announced
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Baroness Floella Benjamin, OBE
It was an honour to host the British Cruise Awards. Cruising is my favourite way to travel. Iʼve got so many cruise brochures at home and I go on the internet to research cruises. I know a lot about cruising. I would love to do a cruise to the Ant

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