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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 [...]

Major Fleet Upgrade for Silversea

by Wallace Immen in News Comments Off on Major Fleet Upgrade for Silversea

How do you make some of the most opulent ships afloat even better? We’re about to find out as Silversea Cruises embarks on a $170-million fleet-wide refurbishment program, the biggest in its history. Silver Whisper [...]

Ritz-Carlton Ramps Up for Coming Superyachts

May 21, 2024 Comments Off

Ilma is the Maltese word for water, and the name of the newest superyacht in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which just proved her prowess at sea. The second ship in the Ritz-Carlton fleet has completed […]

Twiggy is Emerald’s Godmother

March 6, 2014 Comments Off

Iconic supermodel Twiggy will be the godmother of two ships being launched by Europe’s newest river cruise company, Emerald Waterways. Like Twiggy, the ships are sleek, stylish and trend setting, the company says. The new […]

Confident Four Seasons Yachts Doubles Ship Order

June 20, 2023 2

The holding company developing the cruise line branded by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has signed a $437-million contract with Italian shipyard Fincantieri to build a sister to a 95-suite ship that is due was […]

5 Innovations that Make Silver Muse a Game Changer in Luxury Cruising

June 4, 2019 1

Where do you go after you’ve sold your personal yacht? For one couple aboard Silver Muse who have sailed around the world on their own luxury plaything, Silversea Cruises’ new ship became a perfect alternative. […]

Inside View of the Newly Restored Beauty of Ancient Ephesus

August 20, 2023 1

I’ve toured the fascinating ruins of ancient Ephesus many times on visits that have spanned more than two decades, and each time I’ve been amazed by how many discoveries are still being made regularly. In […]