All posts by raphael.giacardi@realresponsemedia.com (Raphael Giacardi)

  • April 12, 2025
  • raphael.giacardi@realresponsemedia.com (Raphael Giacardi)

We’re up for an award: thank you for your support

We’re not popping the Champagne yet, but we’re excited to be nominated for Video Content of the Year – New for 2025 at the Professional Publishers Association (PPA) Awards.  This nomination comes only a few weeks after we wrapped...

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  • April 6, 2025
  • raphael.giacardi@realresponsemedia.com (Raphael Giacardi)

New luxury cruise lets you witness solar eclipse at sea

The cruise, aboard the 148-guest Wind Spirit, will depart from Rome on 6 August 2026 for a seven-night journey through the Mediterranean. The itinerary includes stops at Bastia and Calvi in Corsica, Alghero in Sardinia and Mahon in Menorca,...

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  • March 29, 2025
  • raphael.giacardi@realresponsemedia.com (Raphael Giacardi)

Cruise insiders share thoughts on new Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Aqua, the third ship in NCL’s Prima Plus class, is packed with exciting features, including a mini-golf course, interactive darts, a three-storey wellness facility and the Aqua Slidecoaster, the first waterslide-rollercoaster hybrid at sea. Our sister publication, Cruise...

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  • March 22, 2025
  • raphael.giacardi@realresponsemedia.com (Raphael Giacardi)

Unveiled: Cunard’s new-look Queen Elizabeth

The Grills Terrace | Credit: Cunard Cunard has updated several areas of the 2,000-guest ship, including the Commodore Club, Queens Room, Garden Lounge and The Pavilion. The Queen Elizabeth’s outdoor spaces have also been updated with more sun shades...

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  • March 17, 2025
  • raphael.giacardi@realresponsemedia.com (Raphael Giacardi)

Drew Barrymore announced as MSC World America godmother

Barrymore will perform the time-honoured ritual of breaking a champagne bottle against the ship’s hull at the world’s largest cruise terminal. Her co-star in MSC Cruises’ recent “Let’s Holiday” campaign, Orlando Bloom, will also be at the ceremony. “I...

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  • March 9, 2025
  • raphael.giacardi@realresponsemedia.com (Raphael Giacardi)

Jetline Holidays goes bust after cruise lines cancel bookings

UK travel company Jetline Holiday has ceased trading as an Atol holder after Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Cunard cancelled future bookings made through the company. While travellers booked with Jetline Holidays will be justifiably worried, thankfully, most...

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  • February 18, 2025
  • raphael.giacardi@realresponsemedia.com (Raphael Giacardi)

New report: cruising too expensive, consumers say

Cruise continues to be perceived as a more expensive holiday option to land-based alternatives, according to a new report from Cruise Trade News produced in partnership with Mail Metro Media. Around 1,000 yet-to-cruise and experienced cruise customers were surveyed...

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  • February 14, 2025
  • raphael.giacardi@realresponsemedia.com (Raphael Giacardi)

Just in: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Valentine’s Day sale

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just launched a three-day Valentine’s Day sale, saving £100 per booking on all 2025 cruises of five nights or more. If you’ve left this year’s gift to the last minute, a cruise will score...

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  • January 31, 2025
  • raphael.giacardi@realresponsemedia.com (Raphael Giacardi)

Celebrity Cruises to launch river cruises in 2027

Bookings will open later this year, offering travellers a chance to experience the brand’s take on river cruising across Europe. Parent company Royal Caribbean Group says the move reflects growing demand. CEO Jason Liberty stated that half of the...

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