New P&O Cruises ship Iona will retain formal nights – and have its own gin distillery
Announcements made at special event in London
Angela Merkel attends keel laying of Crystal’s new polar expedition yacht
German chancellor says event is ‘a special moment’
‘Better than new’ – Oceania reveals details of $100million transformation for four of its ships
Restaurants, lounges and staterooms will be given a whole new look
Guest blog: What did two Britons make of a French-style cruise on a Portuguese river? A review of CroisiEurope on the Douro
By Rob and Anne England
NCL boss welcomes sixth ship to Europe – and says sending Norwegian Joy to China ‘wasn’t a mistake’
Spirit is coming to Southampton
Cruise blogger Emma, 24, to have her head shaved on a ship to raise funds for cancer charity
She will donate the hair to make wigs for children with the disease
Sir Richard Branson wants to show off his new Virgin Voyages ship Scarlet Lady in Southampton
Tycoon mulls over UK debut
From steel cutting to maiden voyage – the ten stages of building a cruise ship
A mix of ancient traditions and modern technology and publicity
Rocky Mountaineer – a brief photo journey from Vancouver to Banff
A taste of the beautiful scenery
Please vote! Shipmonk nominated in second cruise awards
‘I’m really grateful for your support’