03 Dec
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for Australians & New Zealanders
Starting 8 January 2025, Australian and New Zealand passport holders will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom. At Flat Beds Tour + Cruise, we want to ensure our valued clients are informed and well-prepared for this new requirement. Key Details
01 Jul
Viking Named “World Best” For Oceans, Rivers and Expeditions
Viking Cruises have once again been named World Best Small-ship Ocean Cruise Lines of 2024 in Travel + Leisure’s World Best Awards. This is the second year in a row Viking has come out on top of the list with the 189-cabin expedition style ships which deliver on all the
30 Jun
Unparalleled Luxury with Brand New APT River Ships
APT recently announced two new river cruise ships, the APT Solara and APT Ostara to be launched in 2025, sailing along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Guests will travel in unparalleled luxury; both ships have been designed by award-winning Melbourne architects Hecker Gutherie who created a contemporary vessel with
24 Jun
Explora Journeys Launches Explora II
Explora Journeys second ship Explora II is ready for its maiden voyage after the completion of successful sea trials. Setting sail from Barcelona will cruise the western Mediterranean featuring stops at iconic ports such as Portofino, Porto Cervo, Saint-Tropez, Calvi, Mahon, Monte Carlo and more. Itineraries start at seven nights
17 Jun
New Ship Alert: Silversea Silver Ray
New ship alert: Silversea Silver Ray! Set to embark on its maiden voyage this June it will mark a major milestone for Silversea as their second Nova-class Ship geared towards a younger generation of passengers. The new Silver Ray is part of a longer term play for Silversea to cater
03 Jun
Regent Seven Seas Unveils Seven Seas Prestige
Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils the first look at their next generation ultra-luxury ships, the Seven Seas Prestige. Once again settings the standard for luxury vacations with more space, new suite categories and dining experiences. Seven Seas Prestige, which will be completed in 2026 is Regent’s first new ship class
20 May
Viking Floats Out New Nile River Ship, Viking Sobek
Viking has announced the float out of its newest Egypt ship Viking Sobek. The 82-guest Viking Sobek will be Viking’s sixth ship to cruise the Nile, sailing Viking’s popular 12-day ‘Pharaohs & Pyramids’ itinerary. The float out was completed at Massara shipyard in Cairo, and will now see the ship
13 May
Viking Opens 2026 Bookings With New Ship Viking Vesta
Having already sold-out 2024 and 2025 departures, Viking has now announced ocean-going voyages aboard its latest ship, Viking Vesta, which is set to join the fleet in July 2025. With the ocean ships designed to mirror the layout of each other, the Scandinavian elegance can be expected to carry through
28 Mar
First Look Inside The Four Seasons Yachts, Launching In 2026
Four Seasons, who have long set the standard for luxury accommodations on land, are now reaching for the seas. In a groundbreaking move, Four Seasons Yachts, in collaboration with March-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd and the esteemed Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, will be venturing into luxury sea travel. Four Seasons Cruise Itineraries
14 Mar
Scenic Reveals Next-Generation Submarine For Scenic Eclipse II
Scenic Eclipse is one of the few cruises offering the service of a state-of-the-art submarine, of which they have just announced will be taken to the next level. The new Scenic Neptune II submersible will be deployed for Scenic Eclipse II’s upcoming voyages across the South Pacific, Australia and East
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