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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 [...]

Into Hells and Back on an Un-Cruise Jet Boat Adventure in Idaho

by Wallace Immen in Cruises Comments Off on Into Hells and Back on an Un-Cruise Jet Boat Adventure in Idaho

The water appears to boil as swirling whitecaps rise up over jagged rocks that lurk barely below the surface. “Hang on! I’m going to be doing some really fast turns,” cautions the pilot of our [...]

Finale of a ballet gala for Scenic Tsar guess in Russia

A Time for Encores, Tears and Smiles as Scenic Tsar’s Russian Voyage Ends

December 1, 2012 Comments Off

Our Russian river journey ended as Scenic Tsar docked in St. Petersburg, but the trip was far from over. As they had all through the two week experience, Scenic’s staff had exclusive surprises for us. […]

Uniworld Offers Program to Bid for Upgrades

March 11, 2022 Comments Off

Your dream stateroom on a river cruise can be a reality with a new Category+ bid program from Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Uniworld guests will be invited to browse staterooms and suites still available on […]

Glass Terminal in Miami is a Sustainable Icon

January 31, 2022 Comments Off

Call it a pearl, call it a jewel, a glittering new terminal at the port of Miami is a landmark. The new Terminal B for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ships has also become the […]

6 Additions that Make Oceania’s Remastered Sirena Sparkle

September 22, 2016 Comments Off

It’s always a treat sailing away past the magical skyline of Venice. And Sirena’s crew makes it even more special with trays heaping with fresh-made Italian-inspired treats they’re almost begging us to sample. From the […]

Holland America’s Tour in Turkey Visits Sites Seldom Seen

August 19, 2020 2

Hopefully it won’t be long until we can again enjoy carefree cruising. European cruising is resuming and Turkey which had been off the cruise map for a while is back on itineraries in 2021. To […]