All Ocean Cruising articles – Page 2
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InterviewAmbassador Cruise Line’s CCO tells us about its group appeal
Promoted as Britain’s premium value no-fly cruise line, chief commercial officer, Phil Gardner gives us the lowdown on Ambassador’s rapid rise.
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FeaturesOn board Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition for Newcastle launch
Groups remain a key focus for Ambassador Cruise Line as it launches its second ship, Ambition. GLT were among the first on board - here’s what we thought.
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Video‘Godmother’ Nicole Scherzinger performs as P&O Cruises’ Arvia is named in Barbados
Global star Nicole Scherzinger and chart-topper Olly Murs were among the performers at the beach-side naming ceremony of P&O Cruises’ ship Arvia in the Caribbean.
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NewsFred. Olsen’s cruising programme includes natural wonders and native wildlife
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its 2024/25 holidays, featuring specially timed sailings so groups can uncover history, wildlife and nature across the globe.
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FeaturesTravel in 2023: uncovering what and where is popular for groups
We speak to tour operators, attractions and cruise lines about what they’re seeing from group enquiries and bookings for this year.
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NewsSingle supplements reduced on popular Scenic and Emerald cruises
The Scenic Group has cut the additional fees on a range of its river and ocean sailings saying customers “have a right not to feel aggravated by high supplement charges”.
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NewsGTOs are invited on board to sample Ambassador’s cruising experience
Ambassador Cruise Line is inviting group travel organisers on board its two ships with a series of visits in a selection of UK ports.
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FeaturesPushing the boat out: luxury yachting for groups in Croatia
Most groups are used to being driven around, but what if the transport wasn’t a minibus or a coach, but a 49-metre yacht? Sarah Holt shares her experience of a very luxurious cruise.
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NewsWildlife spotting, stargazing and historical highlights among Fred. Olsen’s cruise experiences
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled five new Signature Experiences to celebrate the ‘joy of the journey’ on board each of its sailings.
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FeaturesWhat my group love about cruise holidays… and where we want to go next
We caught up with GTO of the Year® 2021 Elizabeth Hodgson, Barnet U3A, during National Cruise Week about why cruises are great for groups, where they’ve visited and where they’ll be sailing in the future.
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GLT AwardsGTO of the Year® winner Christine spends her prize money on Greek islands cruise
Christine Bennett, who runs Deaf Group Holidays, won the 2020 Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award® and was finally able to spend her £2,000 prize money this year on a Greek Island cruise. Here, Christine shares some of the highlights of the trip.
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NewsCroisiEurope’s 2023 itineraries feature hiking cruises and unique canal sailings
Cruise operator CroisiEurope has launched its 2023 holidays with more than 170 river, canal and ocean itineraries on board 55 ships.
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NewsScenic Group sees rise in groups wanting to travel overseas
The opening up of international travel this summer has delivered a ‘dramatic increase’ in group bookings according to The Scenic Group which is renewing its focus on groups.
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NewsStar Clippers resumes full sailing programme for the first time in over two years
Cruise operator Star Clippers now has all three of its tall-ships back in service, kick starting its Mediterranean itineraries following a halt in operations due to the pandemic.
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FeaturesAmbience is christened and sets sail with pomp, ceremony and an Olympic champion
Former British athlete and Olympian Sally Gunnell OBE officially named the first ship sailing for the group-friendly Ambassador Cruise Line, which is in turn the first new British cruise line to launch in more than a decade.
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NewsCelebrity Cruises adds more luxury and innovation as fleet expands
Celebrity Beyond features innovative design from leading architects and interior designers, fine dining experiences from Michelin starred chefs, fine art, cutting-edge entertainment and luxury brand retailers.
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NewsNorwegian Fjords and Midnight Sun sailings among Fred. Olsen’s summer 2023 highlights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has released a programme of cruising for summer 2023, offering a range of scenic sailings and cultural discoveries timed to coincide with special events ashore.
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FeaturesMaking a splash: cruise operators reveal hotspots for 2023 and beyond
As the cruise industry continues to open up across the world, we asked a handful of cruise operators to reveal which destinations are proving popular for groups and why cruises are more popular than ever.
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NewsCunard adds to its fleet with ‘luxurious’ Queen Anne cruise ship
Cruise operator Cunard has officially named its newest ship Queen Anne, welcoming the boat to its fleet and reporting that it will set the benchmark for luxury ocean travel.
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NewsFred. Olsen teases Adriatic and Arctic sailings in summer 2023
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has offered a first look at its summer 2023 programme with the early release of two cruises venturing to hot and cold climates.