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Where’s the Hooghly? You’re About to Find Out

Think you’ve seen it all? Leave it to Scenic Group to keep expanding the definition of exotic cruising.Their latest boutique ship, Scenic Aura, will be exploring a river that flows through India’s West Bengal along [...]
Cruise Lines

Why is This Cruise Ship Under Arrest?

A cruise ship with a complicated history, Gemini is reported to have been arrested in Greece due to unpaid debts the owner owes to a Turkish financial institution.The ongoing dispute has meant the 34-year old [...]
Celebrity Ascent

Discovering Celebrity’s Hidden Foodie Paradises

I’ve got a dinner date in Eden and an evening of grand dining in a four-star rated restaurant. And they’re both on a cruise ship. Le Voyage on Celebrity Ascent rates four stars among restaurants [...]
Celestyal Cruises

Wintertime’s the New Time for Cruising in Europe

With global conflicts seemingly never-ending, more cruise lines are shifting winter itineraries away from the Middle East and Africa to offer guests the security of Europe. And they’re seeing strong bookings because despite the cooler [...]
Canada

Great Lakes Cruises Expanding to Halifax

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is expanding its Great Lakes cruise program with two new longer itineraries aboard the expedition ship HANSEATIC inspiration in 2027. For the first time, guests can experience all five Great Lakes together with [...]

Silver Nova Aims for Ultra-Elegance with Sustainablity

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Silversea Cruises promises its new ship Silver Nova will be a revolution in ultra-luxury cruising. Construction has begun on the 728-guest ship that will offer among the most personal space and personalized services of any [...]

Electric Ship Designed for Pollution-free Cruising

September 12, 2022 3

There’s a green shift happening in exploration cruising and a new cruise company wants to lead the pack with an innovative electric ship. Norway has mandated a ban on fossil fuel-powered ships from its world-heritage […]

Celestyal Journey Makes Auspicious Debut

September 5, 2023 Comments Off

A new name in cruising, Celestyal Journey has set sail following a multi-million dollar refurbishment. Celestyal Cruises says the name of the ship embodies the sense of wanderlust adventure and exploration of its customers. The […]

Silver Nova Will Revolutionize Cruise Ship Design

July 21, 2023 Comments Off

A revolutionary asymmetrical design—a first for the cruise line—will help Silver Nova offer guests an unprecedented openness to destinations, Silversea Cruises promised as it took delivery of its 12th ship in the Netherlands. The 728-passenger […]

8 Reasons Why Crystal Symphony is Better Than Ever

July 10, 2024 1

You can’t keep a winner down. On her return to service, the classic Crystal Symphony has a strikingly fresh new look, with the verve and determination to make new magic. The ship is attracting a […]

National Geographic to Guide Celestyal Guests

May 5, 2024 Comments Off

Celestyal has launched a series of National Geographic Day Tours, available on cruises in Greece and Croatia. The one-day and half-day tours are led by National Geographic-trained guides and are built on the storytelling, special […]