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Virgin Voyages’ four ships to converge for ‘Sisters at Sea’ event


Virgin Voyages will unite all four ships in its fleet at sea for the first time in February 2027. Te ‘Sisters at Sea’ event will


see Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady converge at a fixed point in the Caribbean, 44 miles north of Nuevitas in Cuba, on February 16. Tere will be simultaneous


onboard events across all ships, including deck parties and a fleet-wide horn salute. Tree of the ships will be


operating sailings from Miami: Scarlet Lady a five-night cruise on February 15, from £976; Resilient Lady a seven-night sailing on February 14, from £1,244; and Brilliant Lady a 10-night voyage on February 8, from £1,794. Valiant Lady will depart on a


seven-night sailing from San Juan on February 13, from £1,262. virginvoyages.com


Scarlet Lady


Regent features three Grand Voyages in 2028-29 Legendary Journeys range


Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028-29 Legendary Journeys Collection, comprising three Grand Voyages of between 61 and 101 nights. The voyages include 14 overnight stays across destinations in Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. The 101-night Grand Pathways of Europe cruise on Seven Seas Mariner sails from Barcelona to Amsterdam on May 30, 2028. rssc.com/legendary-journeys


Looking back: Cunard’s then three-strong fleet meet in Liverpool in 2015


Oceania plots 180-day world


cruises on board Oceania Aurelia Oceania Cruises has opened bookings for two 180-day world cruises for 2028 and 2029 on the refurbished Oceania Aurelia. The 500-berth vessel will sail from Miami to New York on January 18, 2028, and from Los Angeles to New York on January 6, 2029. Also scheduled is a 78-day Grand Nordic & Baltic Discovery sailing in 2028. oceaniacruises.com


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Cunard to unite all four ships as part of 2028 programme


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Cunard has unveiled its programme for 2028, including a “landmark” Four Queens Celebration that will see the line’s four ships unite for the first time. Te 2028 schedule features 190 voyages, spanning


Riviera cuts prices for selected solo cabins


Riviera Travel has increased the availability of specially priced solo cabins for 2026 across four river cruise departures in August and September, and one yacht cruise sailing in June. The ‘Cruise the Heart of Europe: Journey along the Rhine, Main and Danube’ itinerary offers a solo saving of up to £2,950. Agents can book online or by phone. rivieratravel.co.uk


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36 countries and 125 ports from April to January 2029. Te four-ship fleet meet-up will take place in


Liverpool on May 16, 2028, with Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne coming together, giving passengers the opportunity to be on one of the Four Queens Celebration voyages. Te programme also features Queen-to-Queen


voyages, a collection of back-to-back sailings allowing passengers to combine voyages on board two, three or four Queens in one extended cruise itinerary. Queen Mary 2 will operate transatlantic crossings,


including its first-ever eastbound crossing from New York to Liverpool for the Four Queens Celebration. It will also offer voyages around the Mediterranean,


125Number of different ports of call across Cunard’s 2028 sailings


northern Europe, Canada and the Caribbean. Queen Victoria will focus on European itineraries


with round-trip sailings from Southampton, while Queen Elizabeth will explore the Mediterranean. Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, will begin its


2028 season in Scandinavia and northern Europe. Cunard World Club members will gain exclusive early


access to the Four Queens Celebration voyages from 2pm on May 18 and to all new voyages from 2pm on May 19. All cruises will go on general sale from 2pm on May 20. President Katie McAlister said: “We have curated


these voyages to give our guests more time in port, and the chance to explore the world with the signature elegance and sense of occasion that defines Cunard.” cunard.com


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