Oceania Insignia

I have recently come back from a day visit to see the luxury Oceania Insignia.  Insignia is 1 of three ships Oceania Cruises have in their fleet at the moment, and the Marina which will be Oceania's latest ship will be joining them in 2011.  The Insignia is 30,277 gross tons and holds 684 passengers ( double occupancy).  

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Oceania Winter Offers

I am off to see the Oceania Insignia for the day on Friday this week and thought it would be an idea to share these amazing offers Oceania have on at the moment.  Oceania is offering these cruises at less than half the normal selling price. 

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Safety at Sea

I have recently heard that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) have recently announced that a comprehensive package of amendments to the international regulations affecting new passenger ships has gone into force on 1st July 10.  There is an increased emphasis in place to reduce the chance of accidents occurring and to bring the concept as the ship as 'its own best lifeboat'.

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Queen Elizabeth Song and Dance

When the Queen Elizabeth sets sail in October this year passengers will be able to take a trip on the London Underground.  The Piccadilly Line, which is set in the shell of a Tube train carriage will be one of the regular production shows in the ship's Royal Court Theatre.  There will be 29 singers, dancers, actors and musicians in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company. 

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Ice Bar on NCL Epic

After experiencing the Ice Bar on the NCL Epic a couple of weeks ago I thought I would give you more of an insight into this very different Bar at sea.  The Ice Bar was inspired by the original ice bars and ice hotels in Scandinavia and one of only 14 ice bars in the world. 

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Star Clippers. Who are they?

Have you ever travelled with Star Clippers?  Who and What are they you may ask yourself?   Star Clippers are sailing ships.  They are the largest true fully-rigged sailing ships in the world.  Inspired by the legendary Tall Ship, Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only 5 masted sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched in the last century. 

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