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Bye Bye Black Tie? Cruise Lines Keep Relaxing Dress Codes

Dressing up for dinner is something that’s always been special about cruising. Ships are their own floating worlds and every night can be a party where people are dressed in their best. Now, even the [...]
Cruise Lines

Cunard Celebrates Fashion on the High Seas

Iconic fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie and Julien’s Auctions will join Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week voyage aboard flagship Queen Mary 2 this fall. Following Paris Fashion Week, this extraordinary journey will celebrate the world [...]
Canada

Victory Won; Can They Do it Again in 2026?

John Waggoner is taking a Victory lap. The CEO of Victory Cruise Lines says its inaugural season on the Great Lakes was a race run from a literal standing start, but Victory lived up to [...]
AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways Plans Exceptional Fleet Expansion

AmaWaterways is going all in with plans to add eight new ships to its s European river fleet by2030. With these additions, the company’s global fleet will grow to more than 40 vessels – doubling [...]
Cruises

First River Ship Dedicated to Solo Cruising

Riviera Travel is taking a singular approach with one of its European river ships. Beginning in 2027, its MS George Eliot will exclusively sail solo departures on the Danube, Rhine and Moselle rivers, marking the [...]

Royal Caribbean Lets Guests Create a Unique Perfect Day at CocoCay

by Wallace Immen in Caribbean Comments Off on Royal Caribbean Lets Guests Create a Unique Perfect Day at CocoCay

Royal Caribbean has officially opened the first of what the cruise line envisions will be a collection of islands that let guests create their optimum beach experience. Perfect Day at CocoCay is the result of [...]

Marina Refresh to Complete Oceania’s Upgrading

November 21, 2023 Comments Off

Oceania’s Marina will get an all-encompassing refurbishment that will add three new dining options. Aquamar Kitchen, the wellness-focused dining venue which debuted on Vista is coming, along with a poolside ice cream parlor serving flavors from […]

The Ups and Downs of Funky Funchal on a Crystal Cruises Tour

December 16, 2013 Comments Off

So let me get this straight: two skinny guys are going to steer us safely down that steep hill on this makeshift toboggan? They look a lot like gondoliers in Venice with their jaunty straw […]

Viking’s Out to Conquer Oceans

April 19, 2017 Comments Off

Viking Ocean Cruises has signed an agreement with Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard to build two more ships, with an option for two more. The first two ships are expected to enter service in 2021 and 2022 […]

Fun with Lava: Hovering over Hawaii’s Big Smoke

November 13, 2014 Comments Off

Even inside the cabin of a helicopter, the heat reaches blast furnace intensity as we hover over the mouth of Hawaii’s dramatically active volcano. It was a phenomenal opportunity to be able to fly over Kilauea and follow its […]

Klutz Meets Creativity and Discovery in Enriched Princess Youth Programs

January 23, 2017 Comments Off

Create a solar system; learn how to survive in the Alaskan wilderness; make decorative cakes or Klutz crafts. These are just a few of the challenging activities being added to expanded and enriched youth programs […]