Cruise liner Hurtigruten have revealed their newest endeavours to reduce their carbon footprint. Cruises are notoriously bad for the environment, emitting sulphur oxide which damages the sea and atmosphere. Many companies have announced plans to remove plastic straws and single-use plastic on their ships in the next decade. Hurtigruten announced they planned to replace fuel […]
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Carnival’s newest ship is its biggest ever — take a closer look at the giant cruise liner (CCL)
Carnival Carnival Cruise Ships launched its latest addition to its fleet this year, with the Carnival Horizon taking sail on April 2, 2018. The Horizon is the most recent addition to Carnival’s line of “Vista class” ships, a new line that can carry over 133,000 gross tonnage. These ships feature IMAX theaters, themed staterooms and bars, […]
Eco-Friendly Backpacks: Truce Drop Liner, Mafia Deep Blue Bag
Tread gently on the planet with a versatile pack made mostly from recycled materials. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b3693211027fe1d7ddd17f3/master/pass/GL_h2hbags_web.jpg
Titanic brochure and intact ticket from doomed liner emerges for sale
The fascinating five-page booklet was produced exclusively for first-class passengers. The front cover is dominated by a picture of the awe-inspiring liner dwarfing other vessels. Inside, one page is devoted to the Louis XVI Restaurant where a la carte meals were served till 11pm, while another showcases the Cafe Parisien, setting of choice for late-night […]
Cruise secrets: Ship captain reveals this about life onboard a cruise liner
Cruise secrets that have been revealed over the years have opened up the world of the cruise holiday. From cruise crew parties to dirty cabins, many of the secrets may have been better to stay hidden. Yet with the cruise industry continuing to grow as more Britons take to the seas for their holiday, there […]
Is THIS the future of cruise ship travel? Giant luxury liner flies through the SKY
Cruise holidays have rapidly changed over the past century as technology has allowed for radical developments. Ships are now built to offer more luxury than ever, with many cruise lines pushing the boundaries when it comes to new features on board. From race tracks to rollercoasters, skydiving and mega slides, cruise ships in 2017 are […]
Cruise news: Is THIS luxury Nile liner the answer to Egypt’s struggling tourism industry?
The luxury cruise liner has taken to the Nile after a radical transformation. After 15 years sailing down the iconic Egyptian river, the Philae was bought by the Oberoi Group, a premium hotel chain in India. The rundown ship received a £8m million makeover and in late 2015 it took to the Nile’s waters again. […]
Cruise news: Saga Cruises reveals THIS is the name of NEW luxury liner due in 2019
Spirit of Discovery is the name chosen by the cruise operator for its brand new liner. Scheduled for delivery in summer 2019, the ship is the first new build vessel to be added to Saga’s fleet. Spirit of Discovery will carry 999 passengers with over 100 cabins for solo travellers. The chief executive of Saga […]