Cruise news

Save more than 40% on gate prices at Spain’s Portaventura and Ferrari Land theme parks when they open on February 9. Attractiontickets.com has day entry from £42 adult/£37 child and £3 more gets a second day. The sites are one hour southwest of Barcelona.

The world is opening up in summer 2025 for Virgin Voyages with new ports to meet passenger demand.

Sir Richard Branson’s line has announced 21 fresh calls across Iceland, Italy, Scotland, Ireland and the Caribbean. Among the first time visits for Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady and

Resilient Lady are Reykjavik, Naples, Dublin, Istanbul, Porto, George Town in the Cayman Islands and Oman’s capital Muscat.

Scarlet will sail six- to 15-night voyages around the western Mediterranean and also return to Portsmouth for itineraries to the likes of Iceland, Norway, France, Ireland and Scotland. Currently based down under, Resilient will reposition to the Eastern Med for 10- and 11-night sailings and the Caribbean beckons for Valiant with four and five-night routes to the beaches of Grand Turk and Grand Cayman. A spokesman said: “Our loyal Sailors (passengers) have asked for more choices – so we’ve listened. While 2025 may feel like an ocean away, we’re excited to announce almost two dozen fresh itineraries to some incredible destinations.” Act swiftly to get 70% off second Sailor fares, plus up to $600 bar tab on trips through to November 2, 2025 – the offer closes on January 31. virginvoyages.com

Summer flights to cooler Arctic Circle destinations in Finland, Norway and Sweden are now available for travellers looking to escape any extra-hot weather. Services are timed for easy connections in Helsinki leaving Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh. Fares start at £238 return. finnair. com