Arena Travel

UK-based, Norwegian-owned cruise shipping line Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines hosted 250 D-Day veterans along with their caretakers and companions on a poignant pilgrimage around the UK and Normandy, France on The Royal British Legion’s ‘D-Day 75 Voyage of Remembrance’ aboard Boudicca, from 2-9 June 2019. Fred. Olsen’s Boudicca set sail from Dover on 2 June […]

Following its takeover last year by Arena Travel, River Cruise Line has unveiled its latest line-up of new itineraries with the launch of its 2019 brochure which, compounded by seven fresh itineraries and five new ships, looks like it is the most packed yet.

Arena Travel has announced the re-branding of Diamond Rail Holidays, which will now trade as Arena Rail Holidays.  The changes follow Arena Travel’s acquisition earlier this year of the River Cruise Line and Diamond Rail Holidays brands.   Managing director of Arena Travel, Steve Goodenough, said: “The programme of great value escorted holidays by rail […]

Arena Travel has announced that it has acquired The River Cruise Line and Diamond Rail Holidays brands from Diamond Shortbreak Holidays. The announcement follows confirmation yesterday from ABTA that Market Harborough-based Diamond Shortbreak Holidays Ltd had ceased trading due to “financial difficulties”. “The acquisition was supported by the cruise lines who operate the popular Lady […]