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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 [...]
AmaWaterways

Cruises Get Caught as the Gulf Conflict Spreads

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. Three [...]
Celebrity Cruises

Classic Celebrity Takes the Stage With a New Look

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 [...]

Royal Caribbean Plans Bahamas Beach Club

by Wallace Immen in Cruise Lines Comments Off on Royal Caribbean Plans Bahamas Beach Club

Royal Caribbean International, has received planning approval for the development of the first Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The 17-acre destination experience at the western end of Nassau will create a [...]

Record-breaking Astronaut Christens Scenic Eclipse II

June 5, 2023 1

A ship designed for exploration of the seas was christened by the first woman to walk in space. Accompanied by Scenic Group owners Glen and Karen Moroney, NASA Astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan christened one of […]

Hot! Katy Perry is the Godmother of Norwegian Prima

March 17, 2022 Comments Off

Norwegian Cruise Line can Roar about scoring Katy Perry as godmother of the first of a new class of ships: Norwegian Prima. As godmother, Perry will not only fulfill the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing […]

3 Fascinating Ports in Japan’s North that Deserve to be Better Known

June 19, 2019 Comments Off

Banging a taiko drum is harder than it looks. Flail away on the three-foot tall drum head with big sticks using just your arms and you’ll tire out immediately. The trick is to use your […]

Silversea Acquires Crystal’s Expedition Ship

July 18, 2022 Comments Off

Silversea Cruises has become the new owner of the polar adventure ship left in limbo with the bankruptcy of Crystal Cruises. Silver Endeavour will enter service in November 2022, replacing Silver Explorer for the 2022/2023 […]

Can you make Perfect Badder? Royal’s Going to Try

May 20, 2025 Comments Off

Bigger, badder, bolder. Those are the lofty goals Royal Caribbean wants to hit with its massive new destination for its cruises to Mexico. Perfect Day Mexico in Costa Maya will be Royal Caribbean’s largest private […]