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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 [...]
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 [...]

Atlas Ocean Voyages Crafts Vegan Menu

by Wallace Immen in Atlas Ocean Voyages Comments Off on Atlas Ocean Voyages Crafts Vegan Menu

Recognizing the growing demand for vegan cuisine, Atlas Ocean Voyages has curated a menu that celebrates the abundance and flavors of plant-based ingredients. From gourmet appetizers to main courses and indulgent desserts, the vegan menu [...]

Get into the Kitchen with Carnival

November 15, 2019 Comments Off

Carnival Kitchen is a new treat aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s latest ship. Led by chefs, guests on on Carnival Panorama will be able to try their hand at cooking up everything from tuna tartare to […]

Crystal Serenity’s Guests Discover Times Gone By in Casablanca

January 25, 2014 Comments Off

You must remember this…but it ain’t necessarily so. In the classic movie, Hollywood imagined Casablanca as a quaint village of whitewashed villas whose life seemed to revolve around a piano bar run by a dapper, worldly-wise […]

On Oceania, an Alaska Fish Story Where They Don’t Get Away

July 2, 2015 Comments Off

What do Alaska fishing guides do after a long day of helping visiting anglers catch hard-fighting king salmon? They go fishing. Taylor and Zane are local Alaska boys who pretty much live on their fishing […]

American Eagle is the first of 12 Coastal Cats

August 1, 2023 Comments Off

American Eagle, is the first of an ambitious plan to build 12 American-flagged coastal cruise ships. The 100-guest American Cruise Lines catamaran passed sea trials with flying colors and was delivered on schedule by Chesapeake […]

Including All Amenities on a Cruise is a Growing Trend

April 19, 2021 1

In a welcome trend, more cruise lines are joining the shift toward including all the amenities in their fares. Holland America Line‘s new Have It All package includes shore excursions, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi […]