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We're Going to Antarctica! Join Us for Our Biggest Adventure Yet

If you'd told us when we stepped aboard our very first cruise together in 2018 that one day we'd be preparing to stand on the White Continent, we probably wouldn't have believed you. Fast forward a fe...

7 Aug 2026

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Beyond Bora Bora: Discovering the Real French Polynesia on Aranui 5

There aren’t many cruise ships where you’ll watch a helicopter being craned onboard one day, swim with sharks the next, and end the week throwing flowers into the Pacific Ocean as an island disappears...

5 Jul 2026

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Day One, Done Right: Kicking Off 2026 from Miami to the Caribbean

A deliberate start to 2026 This trip hasn’t happened yet — but the intention behind it is clear. Tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Day one of 2026. And rather than easing into the year gently, we’re startin...

31 Dec 2025

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Loyalty just got easier across Royal Caribbean Group brands

Starting in early 2026, Royal Caribbean Group will make it easier than ever for travellers to earn and use loyalty points across its cruise lines. A new initiative called Points Choice will allow gues...

29 Oct 2025

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Recognising Real Change: Celebrating Inclusion at the Sailawaze Excellence Awards 2025

Cruising has always been about discovery—new places, new people, new perspectives. So it feels only right that the industry itself continues to evolve, becoming more inclusive, more representative, an...

16 May 2025

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Norwegian Aqua Maiden Voyage: Southampton to Boston

We’re setting sail on Norwegian Aqua’s maiden voyage—NCL’s first Prima Plus Class ship. Departing Southampton on 28 March 2025, this seven-night transatlantic crossing will take us to Boston, with all...

13 Mar 2025

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Old Name, New Ship: Why Legend of the Seas Feels Like Coming Home

Some names carry history. Some names evoke nostalgia. And some—like Legend of the Seas —manage to do both. For us at Vitamin Sea, this one is personal. Royal Caribbean has just announced the name of i...

18 Feb 2025

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Beyond the Danube: River Cruises You Might Not Have Considered

When you think of river cruising, it’s easy to picture the grand waterways of Europe—the romantic Seine, the historic Rhine, the culture-rich Danube. But beyond Paris, Budapest, and Vienna, there’s a ...

7 Feb 2025

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Making a Splash

There’s something undeniably special about being part of an inaugural cruise. The excitement, the fresh-off-the-yard feel, and the buzz of experiencing a ship before anyone else—it’s the perfect mix f...

4 Feb 2025

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Little Britain

It does exactly what it says on the tin – a little floating Britain at sea. If your idea of holiday heaven involves waking up to the smell of proper English bacon, dunking a Tetley tea bag in your mug...

1 Feb 2025

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Disrupting the Current: Celebrity Cruises Joins the River Scene

Celebrity Cruises has always held a special place in our hearts here at Vitamin Sea UK. Their chic, modern ships, award-winning service, and emphasis on creating unforgettable moments have made them o...

28 Jan 2025

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Short and Sweet?

So, you’re curious about short cruises – those 3 to 4-night taster voyages that offer a little slice of cruising without a commitment that’s longer than your weekend plans. The kind of getaway that pr...

24 Jan 2025

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