Queen Victoria Dining Options Refreshed with New Verandah

A new alternative dining venue, The Verandah, opened aboard Cunard Line's Queen Victoria for her St. Petersburg & Baltic Explorer cruise, which departed Southampton on June 2013

The Duchess of Cambridge Names Royal Princess

In a ceremony today in Southampton, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull.

QM2 recalls the maiden arrival of the Queen Mary into new York 77 years ago

*QUEEN MARY 2 RECALLS THE MAIDEN ARRIVAL OF THE ORIGINAL QUEEN MARY INTO NEW YORK
- 77 YEARS TO THE DAY*

Cunard's Queen Victoria to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Aquitania

A highlight of Cunard Line‘s 2014 Voyage Programme will be the overnight stay of the intimately luxurious Queen Victoria in Liverpool, England, in May - the first two-day call in Cunard’s spiritual home made by a Cunard ship in almost 50 years.

Viking confirms ocean cruise ship order

Viking Cruises yesterday confirmed an order for two ocean-going vessels to be launched in 2015.

Windstar Cruises Introduces New Yacht and Voyage Collection

Windstar Cruises announced the debut of its new all-suite yacht, Star Pride, and the 2014 Pride Voyage Collection. The new voyages open for sale today, and feature four new itineraries exclusive to the all-suite yacht, including Windstar's new itinerary through the Black Sea

Regent Announces NEW itineraries for autumn 2014

Southampton, 14 May 2013 - Today, Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced changes to its autumn 2014 itineraries for Seven Seas Mariner® and Seven Seas Voyager®.

Windstar Name Their New Ship

Windstar Introduces Star Pride!

Windstar Announces Name of First Power Yacht as Star Pride

Windstar Cruises has announced the name for the first of its three new, all-suite, power yachts as Star Pride. Star Pride, launching in May of 2014, will spend its first season in Europe offering exciting new voyages which open for bookings on May 14, 2013.

Crystal Adopts Non-Smoking Environment

Effective with the first cruises in 2014, Crystal Cruises will eliminate smoking in all indoor areas, except for its Connoisseur Club smoking lounge. Outside smoking will be allowed in a limited number of designated spaces.

Welsh Operatic star to perform on P&O Cruises short breaks

P&O Cruises are pleased to announce that KATHERINE JENKINS will be performing on two new short break cruises.

Silversea Offers 11 Wine Voyages

Silversea Cruises is rolling out a new Wine Series collection of 11 voyages this year designed for wine enthusiasts.

Seabourn Announces New Penthouse Spa Suites

Seabourn is enhancing its spacious, all-suite accommodations with the introduction of Penthouse Spa Suites on its trio of intimate ships.

QE2 Dry-docking in Dubai

We know that many of you, like us at Sovereign, are huge fans of the Queen Elizabeth 2. The good news is that QE2 is looking resplendent after her recent dry-docking, prior to her voyage to the Far East.

The Duchess of Cambridge to Name Royal Princess

Princess Cruises announces that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will name Royal Princess, the newest addition to the line's fleet. The ceremony at which The Duchess will name the ship will take place in Southampton on Thursday, June 13, and will be the highlight of week-long inaugural celebrations to welcome the vessel into service.

Seabourn Announces New Culinary Offerings in The Restaurant

Seabourn has expanded the dining menus in The Restaurant aboard the line's ships.

Azamara Launches AzAmazing Evenings

Marking another ‘first’ for Azamara Club Cruises, the destination-immersion cruise line inaugurates its new industry-differentiating inclusive program AzAmazing Evenings, authentic, exclusive and bespoke night touring events that are inclusive for all guests aboard every Azamara voyage.

Fincantieri Launches Regal Princess

The Regal Princess was launched today at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for spring 2014, while its sister ship, the Royal Princess, launched last August, and will be delivered this spring.

New Private Car Excursions with Crystal

Due to guest demand, beginning this spring, Crystal Cruises' travellers have a new and flexible private option for exploring Europe: their own car and driver, with local, English-speaking guide.

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth Meets Queen Mary for Historic Royal Rendezvous

Amidst fireworks and much fanfare yesterday, Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth met Queen Mary for an historic Cunard Royal Rendezvous. Cunarders and maritime enthusiasts alike gathered along the shores of Long Beach Harbour and more than two thousand people were aboard Queen Mary for a celebration that began with a series of whistle salutes between the two ships. Joining these maritime icons high above was the famed Goodyear blimp, the Spirit of America.

Spectacular nightlife revealed on Royal Princess

The entertainment on board Royal Princess lights up after sunset! Whether you‘re dancing at the vibrant new Club 6, playing your favorite games of chance in the electrifying Casino, tasting the refreshing drinks at Bellini’s, or rocking out to live bands on the Top Deck, it's all highlighted in the latest Royal Princess video!

New South America Land Program for Silversea in Galapagos

Silversea Expeditions has introduced new multiple-day land excursions to complement voyages to the Galápagos Islands aboard Silver Galapagos, the expedition ship set to debut in late September, featuring 50 ocean-view suites, gourmet cuisine, and the personalized service of a butler.

Seabourn Announces 2014 Europe Program

Seabourn Cruise Line has announced its 2014 European summer season, featuring nearly 100 departures to more than 150 different destinations on cruises from seven to 21 days in length, from the Arctic and the fjords of Norway to the Greek and Dalmatian isles and the Black Sea.

Windstar Completes Purchase of Three Seabourn Ships

Windstar Cruises announced today that its owner, Xanterra Parks & Resorts, has reached an agreement with Seabourn, a cruise company that operates six luxury cruise ships, to purchase three of their ships: Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Legend, and Seabourn Spirit.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Summer 2014 Collection

Free business class air for penthouse suites and higher on European voyages.

Celebrity Announces 2013 Excite the Senses Sailings

Celebrity Cruises is reprising its indulgent and engaging “Excite the Senses” cruises this year.

Cunard Line Now Offering Behind the Scenes Tours

Cunard Line is now offering Behind the Scenes Tours to passengers.

Oceania Cruises introduces an extensive new menu

Oceania Cruises has announced the successful completion of an extensive new menu rollout featuring 85 new dishes for its Grand Dining Room on the line's newest ship, Riviera. The remainder of the Oceania Cruises fleet will incorporate the new menus over the next three months.

ON THE TRAIL OF LEGENDS—THE HISTORICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE

In August 2013, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will be offering a Northwest Passage itinerary on the only 5-star expedition vessel in the world, the MS HANSEATIC. The HANSEATIC's cruise will be guaranteed bilingual, departing Kangerlussuaq, Greenland on August 16, 2013 for a 24-night voyage starting in Greenland and cruising north of the Arctic Circle and ending in Nome, Alaska on September 9. It is one of the most famous sea routes in the world and has been both a myth and challenge for centuries.

2014 Japan Deployment for Princess Cruises

Diamond Princess joins Sun Princess to sail roundtrip from Japan for historic two ship deployment! ON SALE NOW

Oceania Rolls Out New Menu for its Dining Room

Oceania Cruises announced the successful completion of a new menu rollout featuring 85 new dishes for its Grand Dining Room on the line's newest ship, Riviera.

Silversea Grand Voyages for 2013

Silversea Cruises has rolled out 10 exquisitely tailored “Grand Voyages” for 2013.

QE2 'saved' by Asian investors

Former Cunard flagship QE2 is to be rescued by Asian investors after languishing in Dubai for five years.

24-Hour Live Sports Channel for Cunard and P&O

Sport never stops and nor will sports coverage on board Cunard or P&O Cruises ships with the arrival of the 24-hour live sports channel ‘Sport 24’ across both fleets.

Cunard 2013 Speaker Program

Renowned for its award-winning Cunard Insights on board enrichment program, Cunard Line has announced that leading luminaries in their fields - author Bill Bryson, business guru Lord Digby Jones and eminent Professor of Science and Society Lord Robert Winston - are among the featured speakers aboard Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth beginning this spring.

QE2 Back to the UK?

Various media reports are now suggesting after the threat of the Queen Elizabeth 2 being sold to China or scrapped, the classic vessel may be headed home to the UK as a hotel ship.

SeaDream Yacht Club appoints Pamela Conover as Chief Executive Officer

London, January 2, 2013 - SeaDream Yacht Club announces the appointment of Pamela Conover as its Chief Executive Officer effective January 2, 2013.

Superb Seabourn Enhancements

Seabourn have announced some exciting new product enhancements and as their Largest Independent Agent Globally, we at Sovereign wanted you to be the first to know. Some enhancements have already been introduced, others will follow throughout 2013 & 2014.

5 REASONS TO VISIT ALASKA WITH REGENT

Southampton, 7 December 2012 - Nowhere else is mother-nature more dramatic than in the ‘Great Land’ itself and there is no better way to experience its coastal beauty than from the deck of a cruise ship. Adventurers looking to become one with this great, outdoor wilderness need look no further than Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the ultra-luxury line's collection of Alaskan voyages. Here are five reasons to choose to explore Alaska, with Regent.

Sovereign Wins The Seabourn Agent of The Year Award – Again!

Seabourn Cruise Line today announced that their coveted “Agent of the Year Award” for 2012 has been won, for a record breaking fifth successive year, by The Sovereign Cruise Club.

Sovereign Triumphs at the UK Cruise Awards

The Sovereign Cruise Club has won two exceptional Awards at the UK Cruise Awards, including the coveted Cunard Line Top Global Independent Agent Award.

Princess adds two Asia itineraries for 2013

Two new Asia itineraries have been introduced by Princess Cruises from Singapore in autumn 2013.

Cunard’s Behind the Scenes Ship Tour

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the day to day running of an Ocean Liner? With our new Behind the Scenes Tours, guests now have the chance to see the back of house operation and meet the Senior Officers on board all three Cunard Queens.

We recently joined the tour on board flagship Queen Mary 2, which took us to areas some crew members have yet to visit!

Azamara Quest Exits Dry-dock with Refreshed Spaces and New Blue Hull

Azamara Quest, the first of Azamara Club Cruises' twin boutique ships to undergo refurbishment, emerged today from an eight-day dry-dock - complete with a refresh of all public spaces and staterooms and a new “Azamara Blue” hull.

Princess Reveals Royal Princess Sanctuary and Retreat Pool

When Princess Cruises‘ new Royal Princess debuts next June, passengers will find that two of the line’s signature features have been enhanced to provide passengers with relaxation. Both The Sanctuary and the line's popular adults-only pool also will offer private cabanas for the first time.

Silversea Galapagos Voyages Open for Booking

Silversea has opened the books for its 2013 and 2014 Galápagos programs.

SILVERSEA INTRODUCES NEW SILVER PRIVILEGE FARES

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- November 1, 2012) Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is rolling out new Silver Privilege fares on all voyages, effective today.

New Seabourn 2013 – 2014 Brochure Features New Suites

The new Seabourn Cruise Collection 2013 - 2014 was released today, featuring Seabourn's widest ever selection of exotic destinations.

Silversea To Set Sail with Silver Galapagos

Silversea Cruises has announced that its newly acquired ship will be called the Silver Galapagos. Built in 1990 as the Renaissance 3, the 100-passenger vessel is currently sailing as the Galapagos Explorer II.

QE2 To Be Scrapped?

According to reports coming out of the UK and Dubai, where she is berthed, the Queen Elizabeth 2 may be scrapped.

SeaDream Yacht Club Announces Asia debut in 2013/14 Season

SeaDream Yacht Club has just announced that, for the first time, they will deploy one of their twin mega-yachts, SeaDream II to Asia for the winter season 2013/14 after the completion of her advertised summer 2013 Mediterranean season.

Crystal Announces Full Year 2014 and Early 2015

Crystal Cruises has announced and opened for booking, its full year of worldwide voyages for 2014, plus itineraries up to mid-April 2015. New 7- to 89-day cruises in 2014 are among the 61 sailings aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, with 16 maiden calls, 194 total ports and 68 countries - including a World Cruise. Early 2015‘s global calendar offers 15 exotic cruises and a 20th World Cruise, as well as nine maiden calls and a return to ports Crystal hasn’t visited in more than a decade.

P&O Cruises promises new ship will be a 'modern classic'

The first moves towards construction of P&O Cruises' biggest cruise ship, due for delivery in 2015, has started at an Italian shipyard.

Azamara gets even ‘more inclusive’ for 2013

Azamara Club Cruises has some great news for your guests. Our amazing packed fare policy will be getting even better, just in time for Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey‘s next European season (starting 27 March and 15 May 2013, respectively). Here’s a small taste of what's new.

Three Silversea Ships Meet in Corfu

For the first time in the 18-year history of Silversea Cruises, three of the line's ships -- Silver Cloud, Silver Wind and Silver Spirit -- called in the same port on the same day. The historic convergence of the three ships took place today in Corfu, a Greek island.

Princess Cruises Reveals Top Deck Features Aboard Royal Princess

Princess Cruises today unveiled additional details about the outdoor entertainment features that will be found on the top deck of the new Royal Princess, including the dramatic SeaWalk, the pool areas, an evening light show and a 30 percent larger Movies Under the Stars poolside theatre.

Silver Cloud Set for Refit at Fincantieri

Starting this November, the Silver Cloud will welcome guests to a stylishly renovated shipboard environment brimming with a host of new enhancements, according to Silversea.

Azamara Details 2014 Deployment

Offering more late-night and overnight stays in port, Azamara Club Cruises today announced the 2014 deployment of its twin boutique ships Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. Up-market travellers can choose among 72 new voyages, ranging from four to 17 nights and visiting 240 fascinating destinations in 66 countries throughout Europe, the Far East, Central and South America, the Caribbean and the Western U.S. coast.

Silversea 2014 World Voyage Details

Silversea Cruises has taken the wraps off its World Cruise 2014, a 113-day odyssey from Los Angeles to Barcelona aboard Silver Whisper, January 6 to April 30, 2014.

Further Details of Seabourn's Maiden Antarctic Voyages

We are really thrilled to be able to announce further details of a special series of four 21-24-night Antarctica Voyages for Winter 2013/14 onboard the Seabourn Quest - the only LUXURY ship to sail the White Continent!

Announcing Seabourn's First Ever Antarctica Cruises!

We are pleased to share some important breaking news with you from Seabourn.

Princess Cruises Announces Name of Next New Ship

Princess Cruises has marked the beginning of construction of the second of its new generation of ships with the official keel laying ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. At the same time the line announced that the ship's name will be Regal Princess.

Cunard Announces 2014 World Voyage Program

With visits to 85 unique ports of call in 40 countries, Cunard Line's 2014 World Voyage Program is sure to satisfy the most adventurous traveller with opportunities to explore South America, to circumnavigate Australia and to discover the excitement of Japan and Southeast Asia.

Royal Princess Launched at Fincantieri

The Royal Princess, the new flagship of the Princess Cruises fleet owned by the Carnival Group, the world‘s largest cruise ship operator, was launched today at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard.

Crystal Announces 2015 World Cruise

Crystal Cruises is looking far into the future, sans crystal ball, revealing early details of its 2015 World Cruise.

Plans for QE2 to become floating hotel revealed

Former Cunard flagship QE2 is to be converted into a floating hotel in Dubai.

Silversea Acquires Canodros - Galapagos Cruise Line with One Ship

The Silversea Group announced today that it has purchased Canodros S.A., the premier Ecuadorian tourism company that operates in the Galapagos Islands, and their upmarket expedition ship, Galapagos Explorer II, an ex-Renaissance ship.

The Queen Grants Royal Warrant to Hebridean Island Cruises

Luxury small ship cruising company Hebridean Island Cruises has unveiled a plaque on board Hebridean Princess to celebrate being granted a Royal Warrant by Her Majesty The Queen.

Sovereign Wins the Cunard Line Agent of the Year Award

Following on from recently winning the Seabourn Agent of the Year Award, The Sovereign Cruise Club has won two further Awards at the UK Cruise Awards recently held on board RMS Queen Mary 2, including the coveted Cunard Line Top Independent Agent Award.

Sovereign Wins The Seabourn Agent of The Year Award

Seabourn Cruise Line today announced that their coveted “Agent of the Year Award” for 2011 has been won, for the fourth successive year, by The Sovereign Cruise Club.

Sovereign Announces another Full Ship Seabourn Charter Voyage

The Sovereign Cruise Club further enhanced its reputation as the most successful and largest Seabourn agent globally today with the announcement of their second full ship charter of a Seabourn vessel for a private client.

Exclusive Sovereign Interview from the New Queen Elizabeth

Many of the Sovereign team used to work at Cunard Line and we have many friends that still work for Cunard both at sea and on land.

Sovereign Boat first to Welcome Queen Elizabeth

We are pleased to announce that The Sovereign Cruise Club charter boat was the first boat to welcome Cunard's illustrious New Queen Elizabeth on her Maiden Arrival into her homeport of Southampton early this morning.

Exclusive Sovereign Motor Cruiser to Welcome Queen Elizabeth

Southampton will welcome Queen Elizabeth for the first time on Friday 8th October, where she will berth alongside the Ocean Terminal at 09.00 am.

Sovereign Wins the Seabourn Agent of the Year Award Again!

The Yachts of Seabourn today announced that their coveted “Agent of the Year Award” for 2009 has been won by The Sovereign Cruise Club.

Sovereign Full Ship Seabourn Charter Voyage Departs

The Sovereign Cruise Club reached a new pinnacle in the provision of luxury voyages today, with the departure from the Port of Nice of its full ship charter of the luxurious m/v Seabourn Legend.