Cruise news

Escorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has boosted its US collection with three new itineraries, including Tennessee’s musical heritage with Elvis’s Gulf Coast. From £2,465 per person for nine nights with flights. newmarket holidays.co.uk

Keen on Loreen? Get on board Royal Caribbean’s Anthem, Explorer, Oasis and Odyssey of the Seas in May for four Eurovision-themed cruises.

The line is an official partner of the song contest for 2024 and 2025, and the Mediterranean and Northern Europe voyages will feature special entertainment experiences, curated menus, drinks and one-off surprises.

Fans can also head to the ships’ Studio B ice arena and the Music Hall to watch the final broadcast live from Malmö, Sweden, on May 11 to find out who will take the crown from last year’s winner, Loreen.

A spokesman said: “These sailings give fans the chance to unite and celebrate the world’s largest live music event in a way they never have before while adventuring around Europe.”

The trips depart Barcelona (May 5),

Civitavecchia (May 5), Southampton (May 10) and Ravenna (May 11) with prices from £376 per person for two nights. royalcaribbean.com

Book by February 29 for reduced single supplements of 30% with Celestyal. The Athens-based line also has half-price Celestyal Plus+ Experience packages, £150 per person shore excursion credit, 25% off at the Grill Seekers & Pink Moon speciality restaurants, and cruises come with gratuities and wi-fi. celestyal.com

The UK’S ongoing economic challenges are not stopping Brits going on holiday. Research for travel subscription firm edreams ODIGEO shows eight out 10 of us highlight the importance of travel within the household budget.