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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 [...]
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 [...]

Oceania Vista’s Sista Has Tastes of Her Own

by Wallace Immen in Cruise Lines Comments Off on Oceania Vista’s Sista Has Tastes of Her Own

Looks can be deceiving. While Oceania Cruises newest ship Allura is a near twin of fleet-mate Vista, she’s got a personality of her own. That’s especially evident in the innovative cuisine on board. From the [...]

Seuss-We-Am on Carnival Cruises

March 10, 2014 Comments Off

Green eggs and ham breakfasts are just one feature of Carnival Cruise Lines’ fleet-wide partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Now on Carnival Splendor and soon to come fleet-wide are youth and family dining and entertainment […]

Prima Impressions: A First Look at Norwegian’s Future

November 30, 2022 1

Prima means first in Italian, excellent in German and best friend in Spanish. So far so good. But does Norwegian Prima really live up to its name? We’re on a cruise from Miami to find […]

Atlas Ocean Launches Exclusive Excursions by Afar

February 27, 2024 Comments Off

Atlas Ocean Voyages is teaming up with Afar Recommends, to offer an exclusive collection of cultural shore excursions on 2024 sailings in Europe, the Caribbean and South America. From meeting with the chief historian of […]

Why You’ll Want to Become a Star Seeker with Windstar

November 9, 2025 Comments Off

Think of cruise ships as planets. In an ongoing series, Designing New Worlds, The Cruisington Times explores behind the scenes as ingenious designers create self-sufficient floating worlds. Windstar’s first new ship in a decade, Star […]

Silver Origin Christened for Galapagos Exploration

March 2, 2022 1

Silversea Cruises, christened Silver Origin with an expedition-themed ceremony in the Galápagos Islands. The long-awaited ship that is purpose built for sustainably exploring the unique islands off the coast of Ecuador was named by its […]