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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 [...]
Asia

Confessions of an Enchanted Cruise Time Traveller

What if every other day was 25 hours long? What if you could make an entire day vanish–or jump from one year to the next and back again? And what if you could fly home [...]

Explora Journeys is Catering to All Ages

by Wallace Immen in Canada Comments Off on Explora Journeys is Catering to All Ages

Explora Journeys, the new kid in the cruise market, is promising a special welcome to families, with a dedicated program that caters to multi-generations travelling together.Guests on Explora 1 can choose from 78 interconnecting suites [...]

Celebrity’s Tasty Treats for Suites

January 20, 2015 Comments Off

Celebrity Cruises has revealed details of an exclusive restaurant for it top-level Suite Class guests—those booking Sky Suite and higher accomodations. The new Luminae dining room is part of a package of services for suite […]

Chef Michel Roux Charts Cunard Cruise Residencies

January 4, 2024 Comments Off

Cunard will bring back an exclusive series of Le Gavroche residencies at sea this year as two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux brings his iconic London restaurant to guests on Queen Anne and Queen Mary 2. […]

What’s the wi-fi on Norwegian?

October 5, 2018 Comments Off

What’s the wi-fi? It’s one of the main concerns for millennials who account for about a quarter of all passengers of Norwegian Cruise Line. Tech-savvy guests are the company’s fastest growing segment. The new Cruise […]

Atlas Ocean Guests Can Now be Citizen Scientists

January 11, 2024 Comments Off

Atlas Ocean Voyages has created a new collaboration with ORCA, a pioneering marine conservation charity dedicated to the study of ocean habitats and protection of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Dedicated ORCA Ocean Conservationists will sail […]

Stupendous Stupas Accent Ama’s Entry into Myanmar Cruising

May 18, 2014 Comments Off

There’s no sight quite like the endless vista of ancient Buddhist stupas in the valley of Bagan at sunset as the light plays off the domed roofs topped with gilded spires that have been here […]