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Asia

SeaDream is Finally Building a New Luxury Yacht

Sea Dream Yacht Club is ordering a new ultra-luxury ship that can take 200 guests around the world. It’s been a long time coming for the 25-year-old boutique ultra-luxury cruise line ,whose two ships carry [...]
Caribbean

Life Under Sail Just Got More Adventurous

There are quicker ways to cruise, but there’s nothing more romantic and intimaate than doing it the timeless way, under thousands of square feet of billowing sails. And two cruise lines that specialize in sailing [...]
Azamara Cruises

Split Decision: What’s The Dalmatian Coast’s Hottest Spot?

These massive walls have defended against centuries of conquests. Beautiful squares are filled with flowers, food and music. The medieval towns along the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic have been the fantasy settings for the [...]
Cruises

Scenic Teams Up with Master Canadian Chefs

Canadian culinary stars Chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk are teaming up with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for a culinary journey along Portugal’s Douro River. A Chef’s Culinary Adventure of Delightful Douro, sails round [...]
Asia

Oceania Wants You to Settle in for a Very Long Voyage

Oceania Cruises is stretching the definition of cruises to remarkable lengths. A new menu of options includes cruises that range from 31-day explorations to 180-day circumnavigations.Oceania’s fleet will be calling at more than 600 destinations [...]

Future’s a Gas as Cruises Green Up

by Wallace Immen in Carnival Cruise Line 1

Expect to hear a lot more about clean burning fuels, recycling and apps to eliminate paper work as cruise lines work to prove themselves more environmentally friendly in 2017. Cruise ships powered by liquefied natural [...]

Stupendous Stupas Accent Ama’s Entry into Myanmar Cruising

May 18, 2014 Comments Off

There’s no sight quite like the endless vista of ancient Buddhist stupas in the valley of Bagan at sunset as the light plays off the domed roofs topped with gilded spires that have been here […]

Silversea Acquires Crystal’s Expedition Ship

July 18, 2022 Comments Off

Silversea Cruises has become the new owner of the polar adventure ship left in limbo with the bankruptcy of Crystal Cruises. Silver Endeavour will enter service in November 2022, replacing Silver Explorer for the 2022/2023 […]

5 Unique Charms of Life on Sea Cloud’s Mega-Yacht

January 17, 2024 2

On St. Bart’s in season, the theme is if you’ve got it flaunt it! The French Caribbean harbor is packed with imposing yachts that are the toys of people constantly looking for ways to one-up […]

6 Additions that Make Oceania’s Remastered Sirena Sparkle

September 22, 2016 Comments Off

It’s always a treat sailing away past the magical skyline of Venice. And Sirena’s crew makes it even more special with trays heaping with fresh-made Italian-inspired treats they’re almost begging us to sample. From the […]

Too Popular Cruise Destinations Realize They Have to Set Limits

May 8, 2018 Comments Off

You, the night and a gondola. It’s a description of a popular evening excursion from cruise ships in Venice. And it certainly sounds appealing–until you realize that the blissfully romantic experience may actually be shared […]