Ahoy fellow cruisers and travellers

Today it’s Zuleika’s turn to be in the spotlight

Zuleika has been working in the travel industry for 3 years, but has travelled extensively, having done 15 cruises and lived in Canada for 12 months.

Let’s get to know Zuleika a little bit better with some quick-fire questions:

Ahoy Mateys

Today’s meet the Cruise Factor Team is shining the spotlight on Vanessa

With over 20 years experience in the travel industry, Vanessa will have no problem helping you book a fantastic holiday for yourself or your family.

We have asked her a few questions to get to know her and get her best travel tips

Ahoy fellow cruisers, welcome to this weeks edition of Cruise News.

This week we are starting a little differently with some Cruise Factor news

Cruise Factor is running a competition for the month of November and we need your fantastic ideas. We are looking for a Cruise Blog mascot and would love your help. Up for grabs is a $100 Prezzie card, Cruise Factor bag and lanyard for the winning idea AND the chosen idea will be turned in our new blog mascot. Check out our Facebook page, like it, tag a friend that loves cruises and add your idea .

Ahoy Cruisers

We here at Cruise Factor thought it was about time we introduced ourselves. First up is Alison – Cruise Factor Manager.

We have asked her a few questions to get to know her and find out some of her best holiday tips and tricks

Stay tuned over the next few days for posts introducing Vanessa, Zuleika and Don

Ahoy Fellow Travellers, this weeks edition of Catch up on Cruising is packed full of the latest cruise news!!

Cunard returns to Alaska for 2019

For the first time since 1997 a Cunard Queen will be sailing in Alaskan waters in 2019. Queen Elizabeth will leave Tokyo in May heading to Vancouver and she will sail a short season of 4 Alaska return voyages in May & June 2019, starting and finishing in Vancouver and stopping in a fantastic selection of Alaskan ports. You will be able to add pre & post cruise excursions, hotel stays or land tours, such as the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer. Fares go on sale on November 1st and cabins will go fast so if you have been thinking about a cruise to Alaska why not think about a Cunard Queen in 2019.

Ahoy cruise lovers and welcome to this weeks edition of Catch up on Cruising.

Oceania Cruises releases 2019 Itineraries for Europe and the US

Oceania Cruises has released details of its Europe and The Americas 2019 itineraries. These go on sale in New Zealand on October 19th. There are 104 itineraries with 80 being new and including 40 which are new to the Mediterranean, 18 in the Baltic, Scandinavia & Northern Europe, five in Alaska, six in Canada and New England and 10 in the Tropics. With itineraries ranging from seven to 44 nights and more than 85 overnights and evening departures there is definitely an itinerary that will appeal to everyone!

Ahoy cruise lovers and welcome to this weeks edition of Catch up on Cruising.

Celebrity Cruises Modernisation

Celebrity have revealed plans for a $400m upgrade of its entire fleet through to 2023. Staterooms will be redone to maximise cabin storage and new cashmere mattresses will be added. Suite guests will have the added benefit of a new sundeck. There will also be a new Oceanview Cafe added to the Constellation, Infinity, Millennium and the Summit.

Azamara is to purchase its third ship which will be called Azamara Pursuit.