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Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Nassau Demand for cruise holidays on the up

Demand for cruise holidays on the up

Demand for cruise holidays on the up

More people than ever are looking to book a cruise, with research showing a 10% increase in the number of holidaymakers in the market for a getaway at sea, compared to last year.

The survey, carried out by cruise specialist cruise.co.uk and completed by almost 8,000 respondents, asked how likely they were to book a sailing during the next 12...

Cruising set for a huge comeback in 2022 Travel

Cruising set for a huge comeback in 2022

After two summers of restricted travel and testing the world opening up again couldn’t be more welcome. With cruises allowing you to see big bites of the world in one trip, all while enjoying beautiful accommodation and amenities, they are set to return as the hot ticket for travel in 2022.

World cruises are set to be hugely popular next year - cruise lines are reporting incredible...

US is international cruise booking hotspot for UK holidaymakers Travel

US is international cruise booking hotspot for UK holidaymakers

As overseas travel continues to open up, the US has emerged as the most sought-after holiday destination for UK holidaymakers booking a cruise abroad.

The finding was revealed by cruise specialist cruise.co.uk , based on bookings taken during the past six months.

The Mediterranean is second on the list, with the Caribbean third and Canada fourth.

The US has always...

Ice crushing naming ceremony Hurtigruten Expeditions travel

Travel news: Hurtigruten Expeditions’ battery-hybrid powered MS Fridtjof Nansen has made history with naming ceremony for a passenger ship

Travel news: Named with ice ‘next to the North Pole’: Battery-hybrid powered cruise ship named in world’s northernmost ceremony

Hurtigruten Expeditions ’ battery-hybrid powered MS Fridtjof Nansen has made history with the northernmost naming ceremony for a passenger ship – at the location where expedition cruising began in 1896.

In spectacular surroundings at latitude 78˚ North in...

Cruise organised trips travel news

Most cruise holiday guests opt for organised rather than independent stays either side of their sailing

Cruise specialist cruise.co.uk has reported a notable increase in the proportion of guests booking its tailor-made land tour packages pre- or post-sailing, versus those who book independent arrangements.

* Organised packages range from shorter trips, which take place over a day, to more immersive experiences that are on offer for a week or more. A schedule is made on behalf of...