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Great news for P&O passengers – daily discretionary service charges will be cut across the fleet of seven ships from May.

The charge is currently €8pp per day and a line spokesman said: “By removing the daily discretionary service charge, P&O Cruises will make enjoying a cruise holiday an effortless experience, knowing that great service comes as standard.” pocruises.com

■ Three Norwegian ships – Breakaway, Sun and Star - are back at sea after major dry dock refurbishments as part of the Edge programme of revitalisation. New features include a refresh for cabins plus new upscale Mexican restaurant Los Lobos Cantina, adults-only zone Spice H2O and American rock ‘n’ roll bar Syd Norman’s Pour House. ncl.com