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Travel is constantly evolving and never more so than during the Covid pandemic. Find out the latest cruise news and what it means for your cruising plans and holidays abroad. We've got everything you need to know about traffic light system changes, Government guidance, cancelled cruises as well as cruise line updates, from P&O cruise news to Princess Cruises news. We've also got cruise ship travel advice, ship reviews, destination inspiration, celebrity interviews plus guides to cruise lines' food and drink. You'll also find our latest cruise competitions here.
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A shared humanity: SOS for SS United States
Eviction for the SS United States is fast approaching and no-one has come up with a better solution than simply sinking the national icon. For shame, America. SOS.
SS United States set to become artificial reef
It’s pretty much a done deal. SS United States – one of the finest cruise liners ever built – will now end her days as an artificial reef off the Florida coast
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P&O Cruises announces new partnership with Southampton FC
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Windstar Cruises marks 40 years of small ship sailing
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Gary Barlow and P&O Cruises team up to launch talent competition
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Seabourn reshapes spring 2025 season to avoid Red Sea
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The July/August issue of World of Cruising is out now
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Shortlist announced for the 2024 Wave Awards
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Win a four-night escorted group tour to Iceland with Saga
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Celebrity Cruises announces first president’s cruise for Norwegian fjords
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Competition: Win a seven night European river cruise for two
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Meghan Trainor named godmother of Utopia of the Seas
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Competition: Win a seven-night Fjordland cruise for two with Ambassador Cruise Line
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Competition: Win a 15-day Svalbard Line voyage for two with Hurtigruten
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Competition: Win a Regent Seven Seas Cruises limited edition globetrotter suitcase
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Competition: Win a luxury food hamper worth £500
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Travel companions enjoy five consecutive voyages on new Cunard ship Queen Anne – who only started sailing in May
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Sail Croatia adds two more ships to its fleet
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Competition: Win a case of Champagne
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Competition: Win an 'Aegean Gems' cruise with Marella Cruises for two
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Celestyal to expand in the Arabian Gulf with a second ship
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Regent Seven Seas unveils first ship in new Prestige class