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Master Cuisine Showcasing on Oceania’s Newest Ship

In a landmark collaboraton, Oceania Cruises has revealed details of La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France to debut aboard the brand’s next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata, coming in 2027..La Table is the first and only [...]
Carnival Cruise Line

Cruise Execs Confident Despite Continuing Challenges

With a war going on and fuel prices spiking, it’s a challenging moment, but cruise leaders remain optimistic about long-term growth. At the annual State of the Industry session at Seatrade Cruise Global meeting held [...]
Caribbean

MSC Reveals Shape of New Bahamas Private Island

From the air it almost looks like a multi-legged sea creature. From the seaside, it’s a multi-featured playground. MSC Group’s Cruise Division has revealed the look of Sandy Cay, a new private island destination alongside [...]
Cruises

Oceania’s Marina Launching Next Fleet Upgrades

Oceania Cruises plans a transformation of its classic ship Oceania Marina.In a dry dock in October 2026, every stateroom will be redesigned, along with enhancements across all public spaces, ensuring that the ship reflects Oceania [...]
Caribbean

So Long Middle East; How About the Med Next Winter?

Explora Journeys has joined a roster of cruise lines changing course from the Middle East and sailing throughout the winter in the Mediterranean. MSC Cruises, and Windstar Cruises are also rerouting to sail in Europe [...]

Royal Caribbean Reveals Adults-Only Hideaway

by Wallace Immen in Caribbean Comments Off on Royal Caribbean Reveals Adults-Only Hideaway

Royal Caribbean International revealed details of Hideaway Beach – its private adults-only beachfront escape zone at Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Opening in January, it’s timed to debut with the arrival of the [...]

Will Bermuda be Able to Weather a Surging Tide of Cruise Ships?

July 14, 2019 Comments Off

There was a time not long ago when your cruise ship might be the only one visiting Bermuda on any given day. The tiny mid-Atlantic island strictly limited the number of cruise ships allowed to […]

Happy Hour Lifts Spirits on Avalon Waterways

October 12, 2022 Comments Off

From prost to santé to egészségedre, nothing says cheers like included drinks and guests’ next cold one is on Avalon Waterways. Beginning in 2023, the river cruise company will lift the spirits of guests on […]

8 Classic Tastes of Cuisine in Lyon, the City Where Dining is a Passion

February 6, 2018 Comments Off

In the restaurants of Lyon, generations of experience and meticulous preparation consistently turn humble ingredients into magical dishes. And the choices are daunting. There are over 4,000 restaurants in France’s second-largest city, including 15 kitchens that […]

A new Spirit for Sea Cloud Fleet

November 20, 2018 Comments Off

It’s always a special event when a new tall ship hits the waves and Sea Cloud Cruises has the Spirit. Sea Cloud Spirit, a new sailing ship with 43,000 square feet of sail area will […]

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 […]