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SANTORINI AT SUNSET — BEAUTIFUL, BUSY AND COMPLETELY UNFORGETTABLE. 🇬🇷Would this be the port you plan every minute aroun...
07/10/2026

SANTORINI AT SUNSET — BEAUTIFUL, BUSY AND COMPLETELY UNFORGETTABLE. 🇬🇷

Would this be the port you plan every minute around, or would you escape the famous viewpoints and find a quieter village?

Tell us your perfect Santorini cruise day.

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SANTORINI IS GETTING A DIFFERENT KIND OF CRUISE DAY. 🇬🇷Royal Caribbean announced a Royal Beach Club experience for Santo...
07/10/2026

SANTORINI IS GETTING A DIFFERENT KIND OF CRUISE DAY. 🇬🇷

Royal Caribbean announced a Royal Beach Club experience for Santorini, designed to combine time at the island’s volcanic beaches with visits to famous sights and villages. It reflects a wider trend: cruise lines are creating more organised destination experiences beyond the ship and traditional excursion.

For passengers, the key question is whether convenience justifies the cost. A packaged day can simplify transport on a busy island, but independent exploration may offer more freedom and a more local experience. Always check exactly what a pass or excursion includes before booking.

Which would you prefer in Santorini: organised beach day or independent island adventure?

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FORMAL NIGHT: A HIGHLIGHT OR A HASSLE? 🥂Some cruisers love the photographs, atmosphere and excuse to dress properly. Oth...
06/10/2026

FORMAL NIGHT: A HIGHLIGHT OR A HASSLE? 🥂

Some cruisers love the photographs, atmosphere and excuse to dress properly. Others would rather keep the whole holiday relaxed and leave the jacket at home.

Where do you stand — dress up, smart casual, or no dress code at all?

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QUEEN ANNE PROVES THAT ‘TRADITIONAL’ DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN OLD-FASHIONED. 👑Queen Anne entered service in May 2024 as the ...
06/10/2026

QUEEN ANNE PROVES THAT ‘TRADITIONAL’ DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN OLD-FASHIONED. 👑

Queen Anne entered service in May 2024 as the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, creating a four-ship fleet alongside Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth.

Her identity mixes Cunard signatures — afternoon tea, the Queens Room, formal evenings and polished service — with lighter contemporary interiors and newer entertainment spaces such as the Bright Lights Society. Her 2026 programme includes short breaks, European voyages and Canary Islands sailings.

Would you embrace the dressing-up and ceremony, or is a relaxed cruise atmosphere more your style?

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BUILD YOUR PERFECT SEA DAY — PICK THREE. 🌊Pool time • a long breakfast • theatre show • spa treatment • trivia • reading...
05/10/2026

BUILD YOUR PERFECT SEA DAY — PICK THREE. 🌊

Pool time • a long breakfast • theatre show • spa treatment • trivia • reading with an ocean view • cooking demonstration • afternoon nap • speciality dinner

You only get three. What makes your list?

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MSC WORLD ATLANTIC IS HEADING FOR PORT CANAVERAL IN 2027. 🌎🚢MSC World Atlantic will become the fourth ship in MSC Cruise...
05/10/2026

MSC WORLD ATLANTIC IS HEADING FOR PORT CANAVERAL IN 2027. 🌎🚢

MSC World Atlantic will become the fourth ship in MSC Cruises’ World Class and is scheduled to begin Caribbean sailings from Port Canaveral in winter 2027. MSC describes the concept as a meeting point between European design and American comfort, with food and entertainment intended to appeal across generations.

For cruisers, the bigger story is choice from Florida. Port Canaveral is no longer simply an alternative to Miami; it is becoming a major home for the newest generation of mega-ships.

Would you travel for the ship itself, or does the itinerary always come first?

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PRIVATE-ISLAND RESORT OR A REAL LOCAL PORT? 🏝️⚓One gives you an easy day of beaches, pools and organised facilities. The...
04/10/2026

PRIVATE-ISLAND RESORT OR A REAL LOCAL PORT? 🏝️⚓

One gives you an easy day of beaches, pools and organised facilities. The other gives you local food, history and the chance to discover somewhere completely new.

If your itinerary could include only one, which would you choose — and why?

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S FIRST ROYAL BEACH CLUB IS NOW OPEN. 🏝️Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opened in The Bahamas in Januar...
04/10/2026

ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S FIRST ROYAL BEACH CLUB IS NOW OPEN. 🏝️

Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opened in The Bahamas in January 2026. Unlike a complimentary private-island stop, the experience is sold through day passes and combines beaches with pools, swim-up bars, dining, cabanas and organised activities.

That difference matters when comparing cruise prices: the ship may visit Nassau, but access to the beach club is an optional extra rather than an automatic inclusion. It could suit guests who want a polished resort day without arranging transport and facilities independently.

Would you pay for a fully organised beach-club day, or explore Nassau on your own?

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YOU’VE JUST STEPPED ONBOARD. WHAT DO YOU DO FIRST? 🚢Drop the bags, find lunch, explore every deck, check the cabin, book...
03/10/2026

YOU’VE JUST STEPPED ONBOARD. WHAT DO YOU DO FIRST? 🚢

Drop the bags, find lunch, explore every deck, check the cabin, book the shows — or go directly to the pool with a drink?

Your first-hour ritual says a lot about your cruise style. Tell us yours.

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STAR PRINCESS IS MORE THAN A BIGGER PRINCESS SHIP. ⭐Star Princess entered service on 4 October 2025 as the second Sphere...
03/10/2026

STAR PRINCESS IS MORE THAN A BIGGER PRINCESS SHIP. ⭐

Star Princess entered service on 4 October 2025 as the second Sphere Class ship, following Sun Princess. Her design centres on larger, light-filled public spaces, including The Dome — a glass-enclosed venue inspired by Santorini — and the multi-level Piazza.

She also carries Princess traditions such as relaxed service, destination-focused itineraries and adults-only retreat options, but packages them inside a much newer resort-style ship. In 2026, Star Princess added Alaska to her programme after completing her first Panama Canal transit.

Does this blend of traditional cruising and contemporary ship design appeal to you?

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