Some of you might have considered the idea of booking a cruise during Christmas, others of you might not have. There are so many reasons why a Christmas cruise is such a good idea. We’ve put together a list of what we think are the top 5 reasons to book a Christmas cruise

Princess Cruises is one of many cruise lines which is rapidly expanding, bringing a whole host of exciting changes and improvements to its fleet along with a number of new exciting cruise ships launching over the next seven years.

Tony Roberts who is the Vice President of Princess Cruises in the UK & Europe has kindly agreed to take part in this exclusive CRUISE Q&A interview for Cruise Cotterill to talk more about Princess Cruises and some of the new ships which will be joining the fleet over the coming years.

Celebrity Edge is arguably the most anticipated new cruise ship which is set to launch this year, featuring a whole host of design innovations and industry firsts! 

Jo Rzymowska who is the Vice President and Managing Director for Celebrity Cruises in the UK & Ireland and Asia accepted our invitation to take part in this exclusive Q&A interview all about Celebrity Cruises and the exciting new Celebrity Edge.

Voyages To Antiquity is a unique cruise line operating just one small cruise ship, the Aegean Odyssey. The cruise line’s experience is designed for travellers who want to learn more about the history, culture and natural wonders of the ancient world.

The size of the ship is part of what makes cruising with Voyages To Antiquity so different. The ship is perfectly suited to visit places which larger ships cannot, therefore offering more destination-rich cruise itineraries. 
 
The cruise line’s Managing Director, Jos Dewing accepted our invitation to take part in this exclusive CRUISE Q&A interview so we could learn more about Voyages To Antiquity and its unique small ship, Aegean Odyssey.

Voting for the Wave Awards 2019 has officially opened and we’re beyond thrilled to be listed as one of the nominees for ‘Favourite Cruise Blogger of the Year’.
 
The Wave Awards are the most prestigious accolades in UK cruising and you have the chance to vote in many other categories including voting for your favourite cruise lines, travel agents, destinations and of course your favourite cruise blogger.

The world is full on superstition on dry land, be it seeing a black cat, a lone magpie or walking underneath a ladder. What about superstition on the high seas?
 
We’ve put together the following list for you to read and consider next time you’re on a cruise…
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MSC Cruises currently has the largest number of new cruise ships on order of any cruise line in the world, a total investment worth more than €10.5 billion! The cruise line definately has ambition growth plans and that includes the United Kingdom.

Antonio Paradiso, who is the Managing Director for MSC Cruises in the UK & Ireland was kind enough to take part in this CRUISE Q&A interview with us and talks about his ambitious plans to make MSC Cruises one of the top three cruise lines in the UK.

P&O Cruises has announced the name of its largest and most exciting cruise ship yet which is due to launch in 2020. The new ship will be named Iona. The announcement was officially made on 24 May 2018.

The announcement was as a result of a competition ran last year, when the cruise line invited members of the public to suggest a suitable name for the ship. Over 30,000 submissions were received and a panel of experts made the final decision.

There’s no getting away from the celebrations of the Royal Wedding no matter where you are in the world and that includes being at sea on a cruise. Many cruise lines are celebrating the big day on board their ships with some offering special extras.

Richard Twynam is the Managing Director of Azamara Club Cruises in the UK and Ireland and has held the position since January 2014. Richard took a moment to chat with us about the exciting new ship joining the fleet, Azamara Pursuit and its multi-million pound refurbishment taking place in Belfast, Northern Ireland.