Choosing Cruising Blog

There is rising speculation that Dubai World could be selling off the QE2 that they bought from Cunard in 2007 (for £64 million) because of current debts.  At the time they held plans to transform her into a luxury floating hotel.

Plans for the QE2 floating hotel in Dubai might not pan out

Giulio Libutti, MSC Cruises’ UK and Ireland Managing Director comments, “Ex UK cruising is becoming ever more desirable and popular and we are delighted to be working with Southampton Port in 2011″.

Ex UK cruising makes for a hassle-free getaway; UK passengers can take as much luggage as they can carry and buy gifts while holidaying, without the worry of strict baggage allowances, often associated with flying. 

MSC Opera will call at Southampton for a total of 13 cruises with a choice of 8 and 10 night itineraries including Norwegian Fjords, Baltic Cities and Mediterranean cruises. Details of the cruises are yet to be announced.

Naked cruising is expected to take off in 2010 according to a travel report released by ABTA. The cruise sector is currently booming despite the global recession and is reportedly hoping to target the naturist community in a bid to encourage a new type of customer to take to the high seas.

Nude cruising

The trends report said: ‘Naked cruising has been tipped to sweep the sector, as cruise companies continue in their efforts to attract new cruisers.

Naked cruising currently exists in the US with Texas-based http://www.bare-necessities.com/  chartering various vessels since 1991

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Countries that manage Antarctica are considering new controls on ships visiting the frozen continent to reduce the growing threat of human and environmental disasters posed by exploding numbers of tourists, an official said Wednesday.

Antarctica

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The Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu will sail with the Queen Mary 2 between Port Louis and Cape Town next March as part of the ship’s world cruise.

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One of the UK’s most loved performers Lulu will be onboard Fred Olsen this year.

see Lulu "shout" onboard Fred Olsen cruise

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More cruise companies are considering joining ABTA, after news MSC Cruises has become a member.

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The German holiday company TUI now offer a refund of fares to honeymoon brides who become pregnant on their cruises.

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