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Mystery Solved! Why Captain McCue Jumped Ship

Capt. Kate McCue is resigning from her role as captain at Four Seasons Yachts and intends to spend more time with her family. She shared the decision in an Instagram video in which she says [...]
Carnival Cruise Line

Think Cruising isn’t Sustainable? Carnival Begs to Differ

Carnival Corporation is defending the sustainability of cruising, saying not only has it met targets for cutting emissions early, it is raising its eco-friendly goals and will achieve them sooner. The world’s biggest cruise company, [...]
Caribbean

Sugar Beach: MSC’s Sweet New Caribbean Destination

There’s a new name on the cruise map for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys in the Caribbean. Catalina Sugar Beach is the newest private island destination off the coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic.Set to [...]
AmaWaterways

Low Water Turns River Cruises Into Adventures

Soaring temperatures and drought that’s led to record low river levels in Europe are forcing cruise lines to adapt, with what some guests are calling “magical mystery cruises.”As a heat wave continues, an extended drought [...]
Africa

Is This the Most Intensive Expedition Cruise Ever?

A four-month voyage planned on Atlas Ocean Cruises’ newest ship promises to explore the cultures and tastes of places even the most seasoned travellers haven’t visited. Atlas Adventurer, the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht [...]

Exclusive Gene Simmons Interview: Why KISS Has Its Own Navy

by Wallace Immen in Caribbean Comments Off on Exclusive Gene Simmons Interview: Why KISS Has Its Own Navy

The KISS Navy is due to form again for a KISS Kruse 2023. It’s part of a growing industry trend in music-based theme cruises. There are more than a dozen jazz, country, soul, rock and [...]

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 […]

7 Strategies for the Tastiest Dining Experiences on Oceania’s Sirena

September 29, 2016 Comments Off

Let’s begin with escargots in Burgundy garlic butter with rosemary, then a salad of assorted greens with orange wedges. For the entrée, tamarind-glazed black cod with sweet ginger sauce and vegetable ragout. And for dessert, the chocolate […]

Princess Taps into Puppet Silliness

October 22, 2019 Comments Off

Jim Henson’s Inspired Silliness–created by the legendary puppeteer and revived by The Jim Henson Company and director John Tartaglia–will entertain audiences of all ages onboard the new Sky Princess in 2019 and Enchanted Princess in […]

5 Ways to Escape the Crowds in Prague Spring–or Any Season

April 1, 2014 Comments Off

The narrow streets were packed with pedestrians. Not surprising for Prague, even in November. Throughout the year this bustling city that never seems to sleep maintains its fasciation for visitors young and old. This civilized European city […]

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 […]