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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 [...]

More than a Slogan: 7 Unique Factors that Make Crystal’s Luxury Personal

by Wallace Immen in 10 Best Lists 1

Editors’ note: Crystal Cruises is being relaunched in 2023 under new ownership. Its renovated ships are being operated by Abercrombie & Kent with many of the same luxury features and senior staff. From the [...]

Shaq Takes Carnival Safety Seriously

October 16, 2019 Comments Off

Taking safety seriously while making it fun, Carnival Cruise Line is debuting an entertaining and creative new safety briefing video featuring the line’s Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal. Produced with the important goals of getting […]

Windstar’s Trio of Star Class Ships to get a Big Stretch and an Eco-Boost

November 16, 2018 Comments Off

Windstar Cruises is about to puff up its capacity with an ambitious program to lengthen and significantly enhance its three Star Class ships. The $250-million Star Plus Initiative will expand the capacity of each ship […]

Royal Caribbean Raises Curtain on Even Grander Symphony of the Seas

October 14, 2017 1

It’s no surprise that the Symphony of the Seas will be the biggest cruise ship yet. Royal Caribbean International makes sure that each sister of the famous Oasis of the Seas gets at least a […]

Marina Refresh to Complete Oceania’s Upgrading

November 21, 2023 Comments Off

Oceania’s Marina will get an all-encompassing refurbishment that will add three new dining options. Aquamar Kitchen, the wellness-focused dining venue which debuted on Vista is coming, along with a poolside ice cream parlor serving flavors from […]

Oceania Expands Free Land Experiences Program

April 19, 2023 Comments Off

Oceania Cruises is expanding its Free Land Programs offer to include 2024 cruises. Pre- or post-cruise land programs are included at no extra cost on select sailings, in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East . […]