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The latest news for your next cruise
Healthy start
OCEANIA Cruises has launched its first new ship in a decade. Oceania Vista focuses on wellbeing through healthy choices at Aquamar Kitchen and treatments at Aquamar Spa, plus wellness-themed classes. Ten-day Greek Isles Odyssey departs Athens on June 1, from £4,329 pp ( oceaniacruises.com, 0345 505 1920).
Have a laugh
COMEDIANS Julian Clary, Ed Byrne Paul Merton and Suki Webster headline Sky Princess’s Scandinavia Cruise on July 1. The Southampton round-trip stops in Kristiansand, Copenhagen, Skagen and Oslo. From £699 pp ( princess.com, 0344 338 8663).
F1 access all areas
MSC Cruises’ partnership with Formula 1 has been extended until 2026 so passengers can watch Grand Prix races as part of all- access hospitality packages. MSC Virtuosa sails from Civitavecchia port in Rome to Abu Dhabi on November 6 for the final round of the 2023 F1 season on November 26. A 17-night cruise is £999 pp, plus four-night F1 cruise/hospitality fare from £730 pp. Flights extra ( msccruises.co.uk, 0203 426 3010).
Designs on Venice
THE interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen joins Uniworld’s river ship La Venezia for an eight-day exploration of the Veneto region on October 29. ‘I will be sharing my black book to revel in a Venice known only to true insiders,’ says Laurence. Prices from £2,199 pp ( rivercruising.co.uk, 0800 810 8234).
Going the distance
SAGA is extending its free return chauffeur service from 250 miles up to 300 miles from 2024, while new itineraries include 22-night ‘Athens and the Greek Islands’ with a maiden call to Hydra. Allinclusive Spirit of Adventure departs Portsmouth on April 17, 2024, from £6,521 pp ( travel.saga.co.uk, 0800 096 0079).
Circumnavigate Africa
SEABOURN’S first Grand Africa Voyage calls in at 26 countries including Kenya, Madagascar and The Seychelles. Go on safari, see spiritual ceremonies and visit spice markets during the 90- day voyage from Barcelona on November 30, 2024. All-inclusive fares start at £ 32,799pp ( seabourn.com, 0344 338 8615).