Thursday January 23

It has been yet another busy week in the world of cruising - not least in bookings according to P&O Cruises and Cunard who claim a successful WAVE period so far: read here

And there was more good news from the UK cruise industry as we released our own stats on the growth of cruise numbers showing numbers at a new high - you can read here from Travel Weekly.

Staying with Travel Weekly there was a great piece from Peter Shanks on why UK travel agents need to seize the moment and embrace cruise selling: read here

Meanwhile TTG reported on the future potential huge surge in demand in cruise holidays - anticipated at a 74% growth - you can read here

And of course one of the reasons for that growth in cruising is the HUGE investment in new ships - so much that it almost makes your eyes water! Read here

Talking of new ships - Cruise News reports on the big new ship news last week - Norwegian Getaway - read here; though the launch is of course extensively covered across all trade media.

And as if we hadn't talked about new ships enough this week - here is the announcement by P&O Cruises of new livery design on Britannia: read here

Finally - over in the States, the new President of Crystal Cruises tells of her desire for 7 new ships... quite an ambition! Read here.