J'AIME May 2021

can relax knowing the cruise is based on all-inclusive.
Cruises continue into September, so the season is
longer than some of the other lines and already
proving popular. Prices start from £1,125 per person.
Transfers are included for those living within a 125-
mile radius of the departure port.
Disney Cruise Line
Like Virgin’s sailings, Disney’s will not be making
ports of calls. They will instead offer the chance to
experience the ship, entertainment and all-round
Disney Magic (which is also the name of the ship)
with two, three or four night taster cruises. They
have the additional attraction of setting sail from
Liverpool, Southampton, Newcastle or London
(Tilbury) between July and October. This is really
handy to help reduce driving time for families across
the UK. (Prices are yet to be confirmed).
(Scarlet Lady) and see the fresh, original design and
services Virgin Voyages will offer in the Caribbean
this winter. It’s a clever opportunity for the brand to
gain some attention and promote itself to a younger
audience.
Sailings start at £499 per person with meals, basic
drinks, gratuities and WiFi included. Whilst these
sailings won’t be calling into any ports, they are
offering great value for money for those who want to
sample the new ship or try out a cruise for the first
time.
For those who want to splash out, their RockStar
Quarters are huge suites and include extras such as
bottomless in-room bar, daily spa access and special
rooftop access.
Saga
Aimed at the over-50s market, Saga have four
departures on Spirit of Discovery (launched in
2019) and one on their new Spirit of
Adventure, their latest ship launching
this summer. These are proving very
popular as they are new ships and
only around 1,000 passengers.
Sailings begin on June 27 from
London Tilbury, Dover or
Southampton depending on which
cruise you choose and are offered
in five, seven, nine, 10 and 14-night
durations. As with other Saga
holidays, they emphasise interesting
ports of call around the UK and you
Fred Olsen Cruise Line
For fans of Fred Olsen, this is another unique
opportunity as they will be showcasing their two new
ships, Borealis and Bolette (around 1,400 guests).
The first is a three-night sailing onboard Borealis
from Liverpool to Scotland, a great way to sample
the new ship. Prices start from £549 per person.
There are longer itineraries too and each has
been designed to take in interesting ports of calls,
wildlife spots and special areas of interest such as
the uninhabited islets of Gáshólmur, Isles of Scilly
and Shetlands. Summer sailings continue up to
September11 and include meals (you can upgrade
to all-inclusive). If you are interested in wildlife,
culture, history and sightseeing these cruises are great
options.
Hurtigruten
Well known for their Norwegian coastal cruises,
Hurtigruten’s MS Maud (around only 530
passengers) is one of their more comfortable, stylish
ships and one of the first to run on biofuel.
The ship will sail from Dover on August 15 and
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