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AmaWaterways

AmaSofia Joins the Fleet in Spectacular Style

AmaWaterways showcased the new colors and branding of its river fleet with the gala christening of its newest ship, AmaSofia.AmaSofia was christened during a ceremony on the Rhine attended by 1,200 members of the travel [...]
Celebrity Cruises

A Luxury Opportunity to Scratch Your Galapagos Itch

The Galapagos Islands are always a wish-list destination and Celebrity Cruises is opening a new chapter of cruises on their purpose-built exploration ship Celebrity Flora. Bookings are open for more than 50 all-inclusive sailings in [...]
Cruise Lines

Scenic Adding 3 More Ships to Growing Fleet

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Scenic Group has announced another fleet expansion, with three new luxury river ships to join its award-winning portfolio. This includes one new Emerald Star-Ship and two ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ships, extending their [...]
AmaWaterways

Cruises Get Caught as the Gulf Conflict Spreads

With the Middle East conflict spreading at an epidemic rate, cruise lines are scrambling to avoid disruption and planning far ahead to steer clear of an epic storm. Some were caught in the crosshairs. Three [...]
Celebrity Cruises

Classic Celebrity Takes the Stage With a New Look

Celebrity Cruises is showcasing the bow to stern upgrades of its four Solstice Series ships in a $250-million modernization program. Guests on Celebrity Solstice will find eight new experiences, including four completely new public spaces, and many [...]

Celebrity Promises Safe and ‘Wonderfull’ Journeys

by Wallace Immen in Celebrity Cruises Comments Off on Celebrity Promises Safe and ‘Wonderfull’ Journeys

Celebrity Cruises launched its biggest global advertising campaign yet, urging people to reawaken their wanderlust and reconnect with the people and the world around them.The Journey Safe, Journey Wonderfull campaign highlights the transformative wonders of [...]

Seeing Rome in a Day: Six Sights from Piazza Navona

November 8, 2011 Comments Off

Salve! It translates literally as “hail,” and dates back to the days when they were wearing togas in the Forum. It’s still a standard morning greeting of Romans when they’re talking among themselves. You hear […]

Norwegian Reveals the Looks and Tastes of its New Prima Class

March 10, 2022 1

Norwegian Cruise Line is showcasing its future in a sneak peek at the first of six new Prima Class ships. A three-level atrium and seven new places to dine are among additions that will join […]

Windstar Goes All-in, But You Need to Act Fast

July 2, 2025 Comments Off

Windstar Cruises is dialing up the indulgence with a Travel is Better When You’re All-In promotion. A complimentary all-inclusive upgrade on select voyages is available for cruises through March 31, 2026, but only if booked […]

New Ship to Explore Peru’s Amazon in Style

April 17, 2024 Comments Off

A new riverboat described as a floating boutique hotel will start exploring the Amazon in 2025 as Abercrombie & Kent’s first South American ship. Featuring 10 double cabins and two single cabins, the as-yet unnamed […]

Hurtigruten Celebrates with Northern Lights Guarantee

March 19, 2022 Comments Off

By Liam P. Cusack In addition to onboard festivities on cruises celebrating 130 years of sailing on Norway’s coasts, Hurtigruten is offering a Northern Lights Guarantee again in 2023. It was July, 1893 when Captain Richard […]