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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 [...]

Royal Caribbean’s Newest Heading to China

by Wallace Immen in News Comments Off on Royal Caribbean’s Newest Heading to China

It may be a shocker to passengers used to seeing the newest ships cater to the U.S. market, but Royal Caribbean International sees a way to cash in on a trend by making Shanghai its [...]

Getting a Crow’s Eye View of Sails and Sky on a Climb Up Star Flyer’s Mast

February 17, 2013 Comments Off

Don’t look down! The crowd on deck was ribbing me as I hung precariously from a rope ladder halfway up one of the masts of the sailing ship Star Flyer. It was a highlight of […]

Star Legend: Longer, Sleeker Yet it’s Still Like a Private Yacht

April 5, 2022 2

We’ve all seen them in the harbors of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Sleek perfectly tended private yachts with uniformed crew who know just how guests would like their relaxing days to unfold. Windstar Cruises […]

China Meets Europe with new Danube River Ship

November 30, 2025 Comments Off

Century Cruises is expanding into Europe with a new Danube River ship, Century Star. The Chinese line which has specialized in ships touring the Yangtze River is launching a 78- luxury -cabin ship, being designed […]

Going to the Dogs on an Alaska Helicopter Tour

June 8, 2011 1

It’s probably easier to get high in Juneau than anywhere in the world. Holland America’s Volendam docked in Alaska’s capital right next to the entrance of a cable car that in minutes can whisk visitors […]

AmaWaterways Keeping Ahead of River Cruise Trends

December 7, 2023 1

For the first time, luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways will begin its European river cruising season in February, with two ships on the Danube and Rhine rivers. It’s a direct response to the increased demand […]