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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 [...]
AmaWaterways

Cruises Steering Far from Middle East–If They Can

With no end in sight to the Middle East conflict, cruise lines are scrambling to avoid disruption and planning far ahead to steer clear of an epic storm. Some were caught in the crosshairs. Four [...]
Canada

Four Seasons Yachts Keeps Launch Low Key

The long-awaited Four Seasons I has begun her inaugural season, a Mediterranean voyage,coinciding with the 65th anniversary of Four Seasons Hotels and the opening of its first hotel on the first day of spring in [...]
Caribbean

How to Save as Sea Cloud Expands its Routes

Sea Cloud Cruises is adding immersive routes for its elegant sailing ships in 2027 and 2028 and you can save by booking now. Modern sailing yachts Sea Cloud Spirit and Sea Cloud II are plotting [...]

Celebrate the Holidays Creole Style

by Wallace Immen in News Comments Off on Celebrate the Holidays Creole Style

Christmas market river cruises have become a tradition in Europe, now American Queen Steamboat Company is promoting holiday season cruises on its American classic river ships in November and December at savings of up to [...]

Cooking Up Fun on an Epicurean Expedition

August 20, 2024 1

A table is heaped with a colorful cornucopia of luscious fresh vegetables and fruits, perfectly cooked pasta and exotic garnishes that include a bowl of roasted meal worms. Yes, worms. But keep reading. Your mission– […]

Victory Cruises Tell a Tasty Great Lakes Story

June 30, 2025 1

A crowd on shore waves and cheers as we sail out of the Welland Canal into Lake Erie. This ship that’s cruising to all five of the Great Lakes is rare sight in itself. And […]

Thiiptara restaurant at Bangkok Peninsula

The Peninsula, a Serene Retreat from the Bustle of Bangkok

February 26, 2015 1

I always love it when I know even before I step into the lobby of a hotel that my stay is going to be a special occasion. By the time our limousine drives through acres of […]

Virgin Voyages Crew will Sport Hard to Miss Uniforms on Scarlet Lady

September 14, 2019 Comments Off

Virgin Voyages certainly wants its crew to stand out. Tradition-breaking uniforms by maverick British fashion designer Gareth Pugh will be the on-board look for the cruise line’s first ship Scarlet Lady, coming in 2020. The […]

5 Reasons to Bring the Olympic Games Back to Their Source

September 16, 2015 Comments Off

The brochures for Holland America’s shore excursion in Katakolon, Greece say it’s an opportunity to re-live what it was like to participate in the ancient Olympiade. Well not exactly re-live it, because the athletes then did […]