Cruises are a past time favourite among many with around 2.3 million people from the UK and Ireland embarking on a cruise in 2023. Cruise ships are a floating oasis where everything is taken care of and offer a range of activities for all ages.

When it comes to the best destinations for these cruises, the top three included the Mediterranean (35%), Northern Europe (29%), and the Caribbean (12%). There has been a rapid growth in demand for cruise tourism lately with many spoiled for choice when it comes to cruise liners which feature onboard entertainment, inviting pools and comfortable lounges and dining areas which continually improve. One cruise line making the most of its new features includes Princess Cruises which sails the Mediterranean and has a host of exciting changes which are enough to lure any intrepid traveller.

Princess Cruises' Sphere Class will be expanded thanks to the launch of Star Princess. This new vessel, which will be operational in October 2025, will be one of the largest in Princess Cruises’ fleet with the use of Liquified Natural Gas being used to help ensure an even cleaner navigation. The new vessel will also feature a whopping three-story dining room which will serve mouth-watering multi-course meals in a fashion synonymous with the cruise’s elegance.

The newly designed dining space will feature dining options to suit every mood, allowing for a total capacity of 1,931 guests. Unique dining experiences are available at Love by Britto, which fea.