Press Archive
Below is the archive of press releases from Ocean Village.
14/09/2007 - Ocean Village launches new 7 night sailings from Montego Bay for chill seekers and thrill seekers
Casual cruise company Ocean Village is launching two brand new, seven night Caribbean, Mexican and Latin Amercian options for its winter season.
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14/09/2007 - Bagpuss goes to sea aboard Ocean Village and Ocean Village Two
Bagpuss, the iconic pink cat from the acclaimed 1970's children's television series, is setting sail aboard both Ocean Village ships this month (September 2007), allowing adult passengers to enjoy a trip down memory lane and their children to make a close acquaintance with the enduringly popular character.
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25/05/2007 - Ocean Village scoops Travelmole's coveted website award
Ocean Village is today celebrating another victory after fighting off strong competition to win the ‘Best Cruise and Ferry website’ at the respected Travelmole Awards...
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14/05/2007 - Ocean Village's brand new Eastern Adventures
New for its inaugural Eastern Mediterranean season, Ocean Village introduces an all-new, jam-packed Action Ashore programme...
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28/04/2007 - The Meeting in Gibraltar
Today, sister-ships Ocean Village and Ocean Village Two met for the very first time as the casual cruise line's latest vessel, named Ocean Village Two by Jodie and Jemma Kidd on Tuesday, sailed to Gibraltar on its maiden voyage.
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16/04/2007 - Tuesday 24 April 2007 is UK's busiest cruise ship port day in history
Southampton hosts two of the world’s largest cruise ships and plays backdrop to the official launch and naming ceremony of Ocean Village Two...
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24/04/2007 - UK Maritime history is made as Jodie and Jemma Kidd launch Ocean Village Two
Ocean Village Two, the latest cruise ship from casual cruise company Ocean Village, became the UK’s first ship to boast two Godmothers when sisters Jodie and Jemma Kidd smashed the bottle today (Tuesday 24 April, 2007) in Southampton.
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16/04/2007 - Lonesome Londoners are bottom of UK friendship league
Lonely Londoners have the least friends of any region in the UK, according to a national study into friendship by cruise company Ocean Village...
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10/04/2007 - Ocean Village Two's Karma Spa - Blows competitors out of the water
Setting sail in April this year, Ocean Village Two’s two-storey, ocean-view spa features a number of industry firsts as well as being the largest afloat relative to the ship’s size.
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30/03/2007 - Ocean Village Two becomes first UK ship to be named by two Godmothers
Ocean Village Two is set to become the UK’s first ship to boast two Godmothers when sisters Jodie and Jemma Kidd smash the bottle on...
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9/02/2007 - Snuggling up wins hands down in the battle of the continental quilt
New research has found that on the most romantic night of the year, 14 February, 1 in 3 British couples will be arguing over who has nicked the duvet rather than...
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28/11/2006 - Ocean Village adapts to reflect changes in population trends
Ocean Village is refurbishing the latest addition its fleet, Ocean Village Two, to cater for changes in the family unit which show a shift towards the single parent family.
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13/10/2006 - Ocean Village crowned 'best cruise line'
Unconventional cruise line Ocean Village is celebrating a sensational victory after fighting off strong competition to be crowned ‘Best Cruise Line’ at the prestigious Guardian and Observer Travel Awards 2006.
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08/05/2006 - Va Va Voom in new Med season!
New for its 2006 Mediterranean season, which begins 9th May, Ocean Village is offering its customers the chance to become speed freaks and live out their F1 dreams with a tour of the legendary Grand Prix course at Circuit De Catalunya in Montmelo, Barcelona
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02/05/2006 - Ocean Village launches first ever Latin dance holiday
With a dance revival sweeping the UK, casual cruise company Ocean Village today announces the launch of its very own 'Dance Fever' themed cruise.
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31/03/2006 - Ocean Village makes a splash with Ocean Village Two
Today, casual cruising company, Ocean Village, unveils the name of its second ship, Ocean Village Two, and reveals itineraries and prices for the ship's inaugural Mediterranean season beginning April 2007.
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08/02/2006 - Love begins at 40 on Ocean Village
Love is in the air this month and casual cruise company Ocean Village is making it easy to spoil that special someone this February.
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25/08/2005 - A laugh on the ocean wave!
Tapping into the latest tummy-toning, stress-busting, happiness-enhancing craze to sweep the UK, casual cruise company Ocean Village today announces the launch of the first ever holiday devoted to laughter therapy the Laugh Alive cruise.
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04/04/2005 - Ocean Village announces AidaBlu as its second ship
Carnival Corporation & PLC, the parent company of Ocean Village, has announced today that the new ship to be added to the Ocean Village brand will be the current AidaBlu rather than the previously announced Regal Princess.
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21/05/2004 - Ocean Village gets in the party mood
Ocean Village: the casual cruising company - is really pushing the boat out to mark its first birthday this month by offering massive savings of up to 45 per cent on summer 2004 Mediterranean holidays.
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18/12/2003 - Ocean Village goes virtual
Ocean Village: the casual cruising company - has announced savings of up to 45 per cent on Mediterranean 2004 cruises, and re-vamped its website with a ground-breaking online virtual holiday tour.
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21/10/2003 - Ocean Village gets a big thumbs up
Top marks went to the cruise overall where 94% of passengers rated the experience as good or fab.
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28/04/2003 - Ocean Village Rocks the Boat
Hosting a party like no other, the ship's celebrations will include a stunning evening deck show featuring abseiling percussionists which will culminate in Ulrika Jonsson making a dramatic entrance on stage.
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30/01/2003 - Ship refit brings extra business to UK
Ocean Village, the new cruising concept from P&O, has awarded the contract for the refit of Arcadia, transforming it into the Ocean Village ship, to German shipyard Lloyd Werft.
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30/01/2003 - Ocean Village Grows Cruise Market
Fresh research reveals that new casual cruising company Ocean Village has also successfully managed to down-age its cruise customers and steal share from beach holiday operators.
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30/01/2003 - James Martin begins life on the ocean wave
'The Bistro', offering an a la carte menu blending the finest ingredients from the Mediterranean, Asia and Britain, will open for business on board Ocean Village when the ship sets sail on its maiden voyage in May 2003.
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06/11/2002 - Cruising beyond the conventions in the Caribbean
Ocean Village's new dress-down holidays take Caribbean cruising in a new direction with the launch of its new Caribbean programme today.
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21/08/2002 - Ocean Village redefines relaxation
Two out of every five UK holidaymakers, between the ages of 35 and 50 get bored during their summer holidays, and are redefining personal relaxation to reflect their lifestyles, according to a report released today.
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21/08/2002 - Ocean Village launches first fusion holiday brochure
With the release of its debut brochure on 1 July, Ocean Village's new 'fusion' holidays go on sale for the first time.
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