Cruise Blog

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’

From 12 October 2025, the EU started phasing in the Entry/Exit System (EES) across its external borders. It replaces manual passport stamps with a digital record and biometric checks for non-EU visitors, including Brits. Full rollout is due by 10 April 2026. In plain English: on your first post-launch entry to the Schengen Area you’ll have your passport scanned, fingerprints taken and a photo captured. After that, future trips should be quicker. For cruisers, what actually h

Big news just dropped: MSC Cruises ha s officially launched sales for its second Alaska season, opening up a fresh way to explore the...

Big news: TUI River Cruises has just unveiled its first purpose‑built ship, TUI Luzia, for the Douro in Portugal. It’s set to launch in...

Big news for P&O Cruises fans – holidays for all generations just got even better. From December 2026, two of the line’s most elegant...

Big news just dropped: P&O Cruises will send Iona to sail in the Caribbean for the winter 2027‑28 season - the first time this ship joins...

MSC Cruises has confirmed that its world cruise in 2027 will feature Yacht Club amenities for the first time by retrofitting MSC...

Cunard has announced a significant update to Queen Elizabeth’s deployment plans. After a full review, the line has taken the difficult...

Sometimes cruise itineraries need to be adjusted, and unfortunately that does mean changes for a couple of upcoming P&O Cruises sailings....

Big news from Princess Cruises: Star Princess has been officially delivered by Fincantieri and is about to start her maiden season. If...

Virgin Voyages has just made one of the biggest updates to its pricing since launch, introducing VoyageFair Choices – a new way to book...

We know this isn’t the kind of update anyone wants to see, especially if you were already dreaming of crisp autumn days sailing to Spain...

If you’re planning a Princess Cruises holiday in 2026, there are a few important updates you’ll want to know about. Princess has recently...

P&O Cruises has introduced a new way for families to plan their cruise holidays - and it’s already getting people talking. From July...

If you’re a music lover setting sail with Cunard , there’s a new reason to get excited – and it’s one for the playlist. This autumn,...

Marella Cruises launches Piccadilly’s – a new all-inclusive gastropub restaurant serving British classics with a twist across the fleet from June 2025. Cruise Escapes – Helping you cruise smarter.

If you’ve got a cruise booked with P&O and recently heard about cancellations, you’re not alone. A few upcoming sailings have been...

We’ve just heard something paw-sitively exciting – and we couldn’t wait to share it… P&O Cruises is trialling a brand-new programme that...

Thinking of cruising around Scotland soon? Well, you might want to know about a potential new charge that could be coming into play - a...