All Ocean Cruising articles
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GLT AwardsGTO winner making memories in the Mediterranean
Mary Gotts, GTO of the Year winner in 2023 and group organiser for Gott 2 Travel, runs through the highlights of a packed cruise itinerary that she booked using her prize money.
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NewsHolland America: Mediterranean cruises among 2026 highlights
Four ships will take guests to 35 countries across the Mediterranean, northern Europe and transatlantic, on Holland America Line’s voyages in 2026 which range from seven to 42 days, visiting more than 175 UNESCO world heritage sites.
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NewsFred. Olsen prepares for first mystery cruise since 2019
The cruise line will take guests on a secret itinerary for the first time in more than five years, with group bookings open for two further mystery cruises scheduled to set sail in 2025.
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NewsCruises to focus on protecting marine life and conservation
Ambassador Cruise Line has renewed its partnership with marine conservation charity, ORCA, to provide 21 dedicated cruise itineraries scheduled to take place across 2025/26.
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Reader ClubA warm welcome for groups with Ambassador Cruise Line
Rob Yandell joined readers aboard Ambience as Ambassador Cruise Line showcased its flagship’s facilities and group appeal.
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GLT Awards20 years with Fred. Olsen and how group cruises have changed
Hayley Walker, a 2024 Excellence Award finalist, on her favourite cruise destinations, tips for first-timers and more.
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NewsFred. Olsen invites groups behind-the-scenes of a cruise ship
Groups will be able to explore areas of three Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ships that are usually off limits to passengers.
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NewsIncredible ocean cruises include solar eclipse sailing
Highlights of the new itineraries with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours include a solar eclipse voyage, wellness sailings to Panama and Christmas in Antarctica.
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NewsNo-fly sailings to Europe with Carnival Cruise Line
Groups will be able to sail out of Dover with Carnival Cruise Line to destinations across Europe including Portugal, Spain, Iceland and Italy.
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Reader ClubSample the Ambassador Cruise experience on a fam visit
(APPLICATIONS CLOSED) We’ve partnered with Ambassador Cruise Line to offer readers the chance to tour its flagship, Ambience to see what it offers groups, before sitting down to a delicious lunch onboard.
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NewsGreece and Adriatic itinerary on Riviera’s new set of cruises
Riviera Travel has added to its 2025 ocean cruise programme with a new sailing aboard Celestyal Journey.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: the situation on cruise ships
Group travel organisers who book cruises for their members may also face the challenge of single supplements for solo-occupied cabins. We find out more.
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NewsVisit all seven continents with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its new cruise programme for 2025/26, featuring sailings where guests can embrace local life, see native wildlife and witness natural wonders.
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NewsIntroducing Icon of the Seas… the largest and most elaborate cruise ship ever
Icon of the Seas is now welcoming passengers on board. It has more than 40 restaurants, 28 types of accommodation, seven swimming pools, eight ‘neighbourhoods’ and much more.
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NewsScenic’s Olympic-themed cruises and new Danube river itineraries
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is hosting Sir Steve Redgrave and Daley Thompson on a Sporting Legends river cruise to celebrate the Paris Olympics.
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FeaturesMoselle and Rhine river cruise boasts stunning views and alluring history
Jane Archer joins Riviera Travel for a cruise to remember along the serene Moselle and Rhine rivers.
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GLT AwardsGTO of the Year® judge on the 2023 finalists and the importance of the award
Alan Rennie, Ambassador Cruise Line’s business development manager, was one of the judges for the 2023 Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award®. He shares his experience.
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GLT AwardsCruising the Greek islands with GTO of the Year prize money
Sue Shapland, Exmoor Extroverts, won the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award® in 2019. She used her £2,000 prize money for a six-day Classical Greek cruise with Variety Cruises.
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GLT AwardsGTO of the Year winner spends prize money on Scandinavian cruise
Dave Hartle, Dave’s Trips, won the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award® in 2022 and used his £2,000 prize money for a Scandinavian cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
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NewsPortsmouth International Port welcomes first cruise ship to new terminal
The terminal at Portsmouth International Port has been built to accommodate a growth in cruise ships which could mean an additional 250,000 passengers a year.