Innholdsfortegnelse for Planner 2025 i Cruise & Travel

With 2025 fast approaching, now’s the time to start thinking about your first cruise of the new year. Maybe you’re thinking of a fun-filled voyage around the Med or perhaps somewhere further afield? This special Planner 2025 guide will help you sort out your next trip, safe in the knowledge that you’ve done your homework before you spend a penny. Not only will it give you the low-down on all the wonderful ships coming your way in 2025 (p. 15) but it’ll also help you choose the right cruise line and ship to suit your holiday style (p.36) We’ve also discovered the cruise travel trends that will be making your next holiday one to remember – from chartering private ships to venturing out on a ‘hot’ expedition trip, 2025 is…

PRINCESS CRUISES GLAMOROUS SHIPS AND CREWS WITH CAN-DO ATTITUDES What a year it’s been for Princess. It’s not only overseen the launch of Sun Princess, its biggest ship to date, offering more places to eat, drink and play, but introduced an upscale Sanctuary Collection for suite passengers, which comes with exclusive access to a private sundeck, restaurant and lounge. It’s only on Sun for now, but will be on sister ship Star Princess, which launches in autumn 2025. The two vessels take the Princess fleet up to 17 ships; all of them popular with couples and families alike for their relaxed style and the touches of glamour that have become the line’s trademark. princess.com DISNEY CRUISE LINE SPLASH-TASTIC FUN AT SEA WITH MICKEY, MINNIE AND THE GANG With their…

PONANT INSPIRING VOYAGES ONBOARD A FLEET OF SMALL LUXURY EXPLORATION SHIPS Ponant now includes complimentary excursions on all cruises: guests can choose from a range of onshore experiences, with one excursion included per port of call. Luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot will sail to the Arctic in March before any other ship, ensuring total privacy, while Le Soléal will visit the Raja Ampat islands from Darwin in September – the only cruise line to sail from the Australian port. uk.ponant.com AE EXPEDITIONS PERSPECTIVE-ALTERING TRIPS TO THE PLANET’S MOST REMOTE PLACES Founded on the principles of adventure and endless exploration, AE Expeditions has pioneered small-ship experiential travel for more than 33 years. A Certified B Corporation, each curated voyage is a commitment to the protection and preservation of the planet.…

1 WARMER EXPEDITION JOURNEYS An expedition cruise may conjure up thoughts of Arctic temperatures, but increasingly expedition cruise lines are offering warm-weather sailings. Swapping polar gear and icebergs for sunshine and swimsuits not only offers the chance to visit exciting remote destinations by ship, but keeps sustainability in mind when exploring, given the ethos of the expedition lines. Akvile Marozaite, CEO of Expedition Cruise Network says, “In 2025, warm-weather destinations are sparking imaginations. The Galapagos remains a top expedition destination, while the Kimberley coast in Australia is growing in popularity, with new ships being added to the region. Some of our members who are known for polar trips are now also extending their portfolio into destinations such as Indonesia and the Mediterranean, while the South Pacific and the rivers of…

CRYSTAL LESS IS MORE ON NEWLY-REFURBISHED SHIPS Now part of A&K Travel Group, Crystal has put the ‘ultra’ back in its luxury offering by enlarging the suites on its two ships, Crystal Serenity and Symphony, thereby cutting capacity to a more intimate 740 and 606 respectively. It has also created new solo cabins, rejuvenated its spa, reopened Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Umi Uma in partnership with chef Nobuyaki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa and signed up chef brothers Massimiliano and Raffaele Alajmo to conjure up the cuisine for new Italian eatery Osteria d’Ovidio. For 2025, the ships will be sailing through the Med, Baltic region, Asia and Africa. crystalcruises.co.uk SEABOURN PERSONAL SERVICE IN ULTRA-LAVISH STYLE Fall foliage in Japan and a total eclipse off the coast of Spain are among a nature-based array of…

AVALON WATERWAYS ACTIVE CRUISES AND LARGE SUITES Avalon spearheaded cruises for passengers who like to stay fit on holiday. The line offers Active & Discovery sailings on the Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Rhône and Seine, which include biking, hiking and kayaking tours, keep-fit sessions and even archery lessons. With suites 30% larger than the industry standard, Avalon has 12 new cruises for 2025, including a festive sailing from Frankfurt to Budapest and an extended 21-night European Masterpiece itinerary along the Rhine, Seine and Rhône. avalonwaterways.co.uk AMERICAN CRUISE LINES CRUISES ALONG US RIVERS AND COASTS Two new 125-passenger vessels, American Patriot and American Pioneer, join America’s growing fleet of 21 small ships offering than 50 itineraries across 35 US states. Bookable through Fred. Holidays, it’s the only line offering residential cruises…

OCEAN SHIPS NORWEGIAN AQUA NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE NCL is making a splash – literally – with new ship Norwegian Aqua, as it unveils the first Slidecoaster at sea (think waterslide meets rollercoaster, twisting and turning over three levels around the funnel). NCL’s biggest ship to date, Aqua will hold 3,571 passengers, have the largest ship-within-a-ship Haven complex, feature new three-bedroom duplex suites and boast even more places to eat and drink. Planterie specialises in veggie bowls, Sukhothai is the line’s first Thai restaurant and oenophiles can indulge in the new Swirl Wine Bar. Norwegian Aqua is sailing the Caribbean from Port Canaveral starting in April 2025; prices start from £1,041 per person for seven nights. ncl.com STAR PRINCESS PRINCESS CRUISES A new star will be born next autumn as the…

OCEANIA CRUISES THE FINEST CUISINE AT SEA With one chef for every 10 passengers on each of its seven ships (eight with the July 2025 launch of Allura) and complimentary speciality dining, it’s no wonder Oceania styles itself as the leading foodie cruise line. Four ships are small, holding just under 700 passengers; the larger ones, for up to 1,250 guests, have more places to eat and cooking schools. Launched in 2023, Vista debuted Ember, a casual diner, and Aquamar for healthy cuisine. Both will be onboard Allura, along with a new crêperie. Introduced in late 2024, the Your World fares ended the drinks inclusion but still covers all tips. oceaniacruises.com AZAMARA CRUISES THE SMALL-SHIP PIONEER OF DESTINATION CRUISING It’s all about destination at Azamara, the line that introduced the…

APT & TRAVELMARVEL SMALL-SHIP CRUISES AND YACHTING Following the success of its Croatian yacht cruises on Lady Eleganza and Princess Eleganza, APT has introduced a series of 10 exciting and immersive itineraries onboard the MS Caledonian Sky. Accommodating an average of 100 passengers, the all-suite boutique vessel docks in the heart of destinations on sailings that include the Canary Islands, Istanbul and hidden gems of Portugal, Italy, Spain, and Greece. These are all new destinations for APT’s sister brand, Travelmarvel, which operates these cruises. aptouring.co.uk CROISIEUROPE CAPTIVATING CORSICA AND MORE French-owned CroisiEurope is the only line offering cruises around the entire coast of Corsica, mooring at different places each day to provide a real insight into this green and mountainous island, best-known as the birthplace of Napoleon. The line…