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Regent Plans More Space for Fewer Guests

Regent Seven Seas is thinking bigger with a reimagination of accommodations aboard its Explorer Class ships. Creating suites, a new suite category along with reduced ship capacities Regent says it will deliver an even more [...]
Cruises

Explora is Halfway to its Dream Fleet

Now there are three out of six. Explora Journeys has taken delivery of Explora III, marking a significant milestone in the growth of the luxury ocean travel brand. Explora represents MSC Group’s investment of more [...]
Abercrombie & Kent

Egypt Gears Up for a Nile Cruise Boom

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities has launched a new Digital Visa-on-Arrival System to simplify entry procedures for international travelers. The pilot phase of the new system has begun at Cairo International Airport, and [...]
AmaWaterways

Low Water Turns River Cruises Into Adventures

Soaring temperatures and drought that’s led to extremely low river levels 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 [...]
Cruise Lines

Victory Locks in Regional Flavors with Culinary Curator

Victory Cruise Lines is making a commitment to regional Canadian and American cuisine with a new Culinary Curator. James Beard Award winner and television personality Michelle Bernstein has been named Chef Partner.Working alongside the company’s [...]

Expedition Ships Coming from Viking

by Wallace Immen in News Comments Off on Expedition Ships Coming from Viking

Viking Cruises announced they will be joining expedition cruise market, with two planned ships designed for the Great Lakes along with polar cruising. Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises calls the concept “the thinking person’s” [...]

Koningsdam’s Tasteful Dining Options Offer Flavors Fit for a King

January 29, 2020 Comments Off

Decisions. Decisions. There are so many restaurant options on Holland America‘s Koningsdam that every evening of a week on board can be a different dining experience curated by seven internally known master chefs on its Culinary […]

Carnival Unlocks Portals for its New Celebration Key

January 30, 2024 1

A new cruise destination is coming into focus as Carnival Cruise Line revealed details of Celebration Key, an exclusive destination on Grand Bahama designed to offer guests “a key for unlocking their slice of paradise.” […]

The Catch: Chef Rudi’s Seafood Coming to Princess Cruises

April 11, 2023 Comments Off

Princess Cruises is reeling in a new specialty seafood restaurant, The Catch by Rudi, a joint partnership with Chef Rudi Sodamin, head of culinary arts for Princess and for Holland America Line. The Catch by […]

AmaWaterways Boasts a Green Fleet

June 2, 2020 Comments Off

AmaWaterways has announced that 18 river cruise ships in its European fleet have earned a prestigious Green Award certification. The Green Award program is an independent certificate of safety and environmental standards for ocean and […]

The Steep Learning Curve as Albania Re-opens to Tourism

May 25, 2022 1

Even the tour bus driver got lost. It’s easier than you think to get lost on Albania’s twisting mountain roads. On a shore excursion during a rare cruise visit to Albania, our driver had to […]