Cruise lines turning to Brooklyn for turn-arounds
David - Apr 21, 2025
Cunard’s decision to abandon Manhattan as a turn-around port for its Queen Mary 2 and turn instead to Brooklyn’s Red…
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ABTA signs up to global agents body
Phil Davies - Apr 21, 2025
ABTA is one of eight industry bodies who have signed up for a new global alliance. The World Travel Agents Associations…
New Liverpool-Dublin ferry launch
Phil Davies - Apr 21, 2025
A new Liverpool–based company is poised to launch a low cost fast-ferry service to Ireland. Irish Sea Express.com is to…
Profits up 8-fold for Stena
Ginny McGrath - Apr 21, 2025
Stena Line has posted its highest profits in nine years. The company reports profit of £8.5 million in 2004, up…
Liner hit by giant wave sets sail again
- Apr 20, 2025
A luxury liner than was damaged by a “huge” freak wave has set sail again after repairs – with dramatic…
70-foot-high wave strikes cruise ship
David - Apr 19, 2025
Passengers leaving the cruise ship that was struck by a seven-story-high wave compared it to the Titanic but scientists say…
Specialist cruise lines target discerning passengers
Phil Davies - Apr 19, 2025
Discerning holidaymakers are being targeted by a group of seven specialist cruise lines which place the emphasis on the destinations…
Princess Cruises names new ship
Phil Davies - Apr 18, 2025
Princess Cruises has named its next new vessel Emerald Princess. The 116,00-ton Grand-class vessel is due to enter service in…
Massive wave hits cruise ship
- Apr 18, 2025
A cruise ship had to be diverted for emergency repairs after it was hit by a massive “freak” wave that…
QE2 staff sacked after party vandalism
- Apr 18, 2025
Three staff members on the QE2 have reportedly been sacked after a party got out of hand and precious valuable…
18 Wardle Travel shops shut after sale
Phil Davies - Apr 15, 2025
Major regional travel agency chain Wardle Travel has been broken up after going into administration. Wardle and subsidiary company Sandbach…
Guest comment: The Great Online Holiday Hijack?
Ginny McGrath - Apr 14, 2025
Guest comment by Peter Matthews, managing director of Nucleus the brand experience consultancy, and online travel specialist. The internet and…
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