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AmaWaterways

Low Water Turns River Cruises Into Adventures

Soaring temperatures and drought in Europe are forcing cruise lines to adapt, with what some guests are calling “magical mystery cruises.”While the worst of the heat wave appears to be subsiding, an extended drought and [...]
Cruise Lines

Crystal for Kids? This New Ship Expands Options

A luxurious new cruise ship is adding attractions for the next generations of cruisers. New youth and teen centers, a shallow pool and new family spaces are part of Crystal Cruises’ additions to the new [...]
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival’s Planning to Ace its New Destiny

With an unprecedented number of outside suites and more than four acres of glass, Carnival’s new Ace Class ships are designed to redefine the guest experience. And the first of the mega-ships that will carry [...]
Caribbean

Celebrity’s at it Again, Polishing Up its Reflection

Celebrity Cruises is adding 13 new spaces in a sweeping modernization of its popular Celebrity Reflection.As the second Solstice Series ship to be made new again, the transformation arriving in March, 2027, introduces 13 new [...]
Cruise Lines

Emerald Gets Ready for an Invasion of Normandy

Emerald Cruises & Tours celebrated the ceremonial launch of Emerald Lumi, a ship designed specifically to cruise the Seine River and sail right into the heart of Paris. The new ship measures just 110 meters [...]

Divers from Star Flyer Drop In on a Fishy Orgy in Costa Rica

by Wallace Immen in Central America Comments Off on Divers from Star Flyer Drop In on a Fishy Orgy in Costa Rica

It’s party time along the coast of Costa Rica. Beneath the waves, the action is as hot and heavy as it can get at Spring Break time above water on the beaches of Cancun or [...]

Eight Ways Seabourn Has Elevated Its Cruise Experience

September 22, 2021 1

Seabourn Cruises was busy during its time off, innovating and improving the guest experiences aboard. Its all -inclusive, all-suite boutique fleet is setting sail again with new onboard features and enhanced services. “We are always […]

Nobu’s Back on Relaunched Crystal Cruises

March 15, 2023 Comments Off

It will be back to the future when the relaunched Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony set sail for their inaugural seasons later this year. The range of restaurants will include popular UMI UMA by Nobu […]

Uniworld to Sail Two Former Crystal River Ships

October 12, 2023 Comments Off

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is adding two new Super Ships, the S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth, to begin sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Uniworld will take over the ships from Seaside Collection […]

Scenic Expands in South East Asia

November 17, 2015 Comments Off

Scenic, the luxury European river cruise operator, has expanded into the heart of South East Asia with eight brand new itineraries to Mekong River destinations in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Along the delta between […]

Newest Celebrity Ship Will be Able to Flex its Fuels

April 1, 2023 Comments Off

Innovative engines that can run on three different types of fuel, including clean-burning methanol, will power a fifth Edge-class ship being built for Celebrity Cruises. “By incorporating tri-fueled engines, we are ensuring that as alternative, […]