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AmaWaterways

Cruises Steering Far from Middle East–If They Can

With the Middle East conflict spreading at an epidemic rate, 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 [...]
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 [...]

AmaWaterways Christens Pioneering Colombia Cruises

by Wallace Immen in AmaWaterways 1

AmaWaterways officially christened of the first luxury river cruise ship to navigate the iconic Magdalena River. AmaMagdalena marks a historic milestone not only for the company but also for the development of sustainable tourism in [...]

Aiming for a Love Boat Record

August 7, 2019 Comments Off

Cue The Love Boat theme song! Princess Cruises will attempt to host the largest renewal of vows ceremony at sea in hopes of setting a world record onboard a Valentine’s Day cruise in 2020. Gavin […]

Kempinski Opens Havana’s Grandest

February 7, 2017 Comments Off

A Havana landmark has become the first Kempinski hotel in Cuba. The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana has opened its doors within a UNESCO World Heritage site in the heart of Old Havana. The building […]

Libya: Memories of a Country Outsiders Can’t Visit

May 14, 2011 Comments Off

Shadows of mistrust. The legacy of a defiant dictator. Mass destruction after years of horrific civil war. Corruption and warnings about violence and crime. Libya has one of the most turbulent histories of modern times […]

Classic Celebrity Takes the Stage With a New Look

March 3, 2026 1

Celebrity Cruises is showcasing the bow to stern upgrades of its four Solstice Series ships in a $250-million modernization program. Guests on Celebrity Solstice will find eight new experiences, including four completely new public spaces, and many […]

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 […]