The ‘Jane McDonald effect’ helps boost UK and Irish cruise passenger numbers above 2million

Social media and millennials are also making it more mainstream, say industry chiefs

Numbers have doubled in 14 years

New venture sets sail in 2020

Filmed with permission

Project will be completed in 2022

New policy aims to give ‘more freedom and flexibility’

Grapes are grown in Kent

SeaDream Innovation will join existing two-strong fleet

25,000 bookings have already been made

Contains videos of Sophia Loren naming ceremony and Cirque du Soleil performance

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