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Cunard is turning up the heat in 2026 with a series of Culinary Residencies, bringing some of the world’s most celebrated chefs onboard for limited-time dining experiences. Think speciality restaurant takeovers, exclusive menus you won’t find on a standard sailing, and the chance to see the talent behind it all through live demos, Q&As and book signings. In this guide, we’re focusing on the standout residency for foodies sailing Queen Anne: The Norwegian Fjords with Michel Ro

Cunard has launched a new way to pre-book your onboard essentials in one go, with the Cunard Signature Packages. Instead of buying drinks, Wi-Fi and a bit of extra dining spend separately (and usually at onboard prices), you can bundle them at the time you book and save up to around 30% compared to buying Wi-Fi and the drinks collection onboard.  These packages go live for booking from 18 December 2025 and apply to new bookings on voyages sailing from March 2026.  What ar

Planning a cruise as a family of five can be a bit of a juggling act, but P&O Cruises has just made things much easier. Three of their most popular ships now offer five-berth cabins, and two of their smaller ships will welcome children on selected holidays. It all adds up to more choice, more flexibility and more chances to book the perfect family break. Here’s everything you need to know. Five-Berth Cabins: Families of Five Can Now Share One Space If you’ve ever had to split

Several of P&O Azura’s upcoming Canary Islands sailings have been updated, bringing a fresh mix of ports and a bigger focus on Morocco. These changes affect selected cruises from October 2026 through February 2027. If you’re booked on one of the impacted voyages, here’s a clear breakdown of what’s changed, why it’s happened, and what your options are. Which Azura Cruises Are Changing P&O has confirmed updates to the itineraries on the following sailings: A641C, A642, A642A, A

From late October 2025, P&O Cruises will be introducing new pricing for their drinks packages. The good news is that the contents of each package aren’t changing – only the prices. Here’s what you need to know. New Drinks Package Prices The updated daily rates will vary slightly depending on the length of your cruise. Those sailing for 15 nights or longer will pay slightly less per day compared to shorter sailings. Package 5–14 Nights (On Board) 15+ Nights (On Board) Pre-Crui

If you’re gearing up for a voyage with Virgin Voyages, here’s something you’ll want to know before you sail. The cruise line has recently introduced a redesigned, fully updated app - and if you still have the old one, it’s time to make the switch. In this blog we’ll walk you through what’s changed, how to use the new version effectively, and why it matters for your next cruise. What’s changed with the Virgin Voyages app The “Original Sailor App” is being retired Virgin Voyage

VIVA Cruises has just released its brand-new 2027 river cruise programme, and it’s packed with fresh routes, returning favourites, and the debut of its VIVA Boutique brand on the River Po and the Seine. What’s New for 2027 VIVA Cruises is continuing to expand its European offering with a blend of off-the-beaten-track destinations and iconic river routes. Here are some of the key highlights from the 2027 release: VIVA MOMENTS introduces two new routes – sailing from Basel to B

Exciting news for horizon chasers: P&O Cruises has unveiled its longest ever world cruise for 2028, and it’s sailing on P&O Arcadia. At a mammoth 124 nights, Arcadia’s “Epic World Explorer” stretches further and lingers longer, giving you serious time to see the world in one go. Here’s what’s been announced, where it’s going, and what Arcadia is like as your home at sea. What’s been announced P&O Cruises has confirmed a 124-night world voyage in 2028 on Arcadia, billed as the

Big news for no-fly fans. P&O Cruises has confirmed Britannia will be homeported in Southampton year-round from winter 2027/28, with a programme that spans the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Atlantic Islands. Pre-registration has opened and general sale follows shortly, so here’s a quick, practical run-through of what’s coming and the itineraries already on sale.  What’s been announced Year-round Southampton base: It’s the first time since Britannia launched in 2015 that she’