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Here at Flat Beds Tour + Cruise, we are passionate about delivering an exceptional travel experience from the time you start your trip. This also involves keeping you updated on cruise industry news, such as new cruise ships, amazing tours and all in between. From cruise reviews on popular cruise lines such as Viking, Seabourn, or Explora Journeys, to our own personal cruise ship reviews, we aim to inform you as much as possible before your journey.

Viking Expands Its Fleet With 10 New Ships

Viking, the award winning cruise company across ocean, river and expedition categories, is reacting to a huge market demand for European river cruises by expanding its fleet. Viking expands its…

Sir Richard Branson Welcomes Resilient Lady To Australia

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson has welcomed his cruise ship, Resilient Lady by Virgin Voyages, into Sydney Harbour for the first time. Branson drove a slick wooden speedboat beside the ship…

Norwegian Cruise Line Launches Viva Ship

Norwegian Cruise Line launched Viva, their second ship in the Prima class, with a splash earlier this August. They first-welcomed guests aboard to set sail from Venice, Italy, through to…
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Releases All The Details Regarding Its New Ship

NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) has announced its latest Prima Plus Class ship, the Norwegian Aqua. The Norwegian Aqua is set to be larger than both sister ships, the Norwegian Prima…
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Silversea Unveils the Latest Culinary Revelation to Australian Cruisers – S.A.L.T.

Luxury cruise line Silversea, introduces an all inclusive hands on food experience - S.A.L.T. (standing for Sea And Land Taste) to all cruisers aboard their latest ship Silver Nova. Heading…

Uniworld Reveals 2024 Offerings + New Ship

Uniworld has revealed its latest offerings for 2024, along with unveiling their newest ship, the S.S. Victoria, debuting at the start of the season in Amsterdam. Additionally, the brand is…

Viking Adds 23 New Ships To Challenge The World’s Largest

Viking will expand its fleet with 23 new ships by 2030 in a major drive to cement its position as the world’s leading cruise line. Aiming to add 13 new…

Uniworld Acquires Two Former Crystal Ships

Uniworld River Cruises has announced the addition of two new Super Ships, the S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth, set to begin sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025 respectively.  Uniworld…

Norwegian Cruises Solo Cabins Added To Its 19 Ships

Solo travel is on the rise and we are seeing many cruise lines slowly adapting to this new trend, with Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) recently announcing the roll out of…

Explora Journeys Confirms Order For Two More Ships

Explora Journeys has confirmed that it will be adding two more ships to its fleet, both running on hydrogen power. This will bring the total number of ships up to…

Crystal Unveils Exotic 2025 Voyages

Luxury cruise line Crystal, unveils exotic 2025 voyages with newly refurbished ships Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Sailing to 112 countries and 281 ports, these exotic voyages set for 2025…

Viking Announces Additional Egypt Nile Cruise Through 2026

The Viking Sobek will join Viking's growing fleet, set to debut in 2025. This will be Vikings sixth ship completing the Egypt Nile Cruise on the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids…

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