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Wintertime’s the New Time for Cruising in Europe

With global conflicts seemingly never-ending, more cruise lines are shifting winter itineraries away from the Middle East and Africa to offer guests the security of Europe. And they’re seeing strong bookings because despite the cooler [...]
Canada

Great Lakes Cruises Expanding to Halifax

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is expanding its Great Lakes cruise program with two new longer itineraries aboard the expedition ship HANSEATIC inspiration in 2027. For the first time, guests can experience all five Great Lakes together with [...]
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5 Reasons to Bring the Olympic Games Back to Their Source

The brochures for s Celebrity Cruises shore excursion in Katakolon, Greece say it’s an opportunity to re-live what it was like to participate in the ancient Olympiade. Well not exactly re-live it, because the athletes then did [...]
Cruise Lines

You’ll Need a Map to Navigate This Cruise Suite

It’s billed as the pinnacle of ultra-luxury at sea. A two-story, two-bedroom, $25,000-a-night Skyview Regent Suite on the new Seven Seas Prestige covers 8,794-square-feet–that’s-well over three times the size of the average home. As the [...]
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7 Things You Must Know Now About Celebrity Ascent

Has Celebrity Cruises evolved to the point where the ship can be the destination? We’re about to find out on a cruise aboard the Celebrity Ascent, which offers a range of daily activities for every [...]

It’s a Wonder of the Seas and It’s the Biggest Yet

by Wallace Immen in Cruise Lines 1

Royal Caribbean International is doing it again. The latest addition is once again laying claim to be the world’s largest cruise ship and it’s coming to America, rather than China as originally announced.Wonder of the [...]

5 Memorable Food Trends Worth Making a Trip to Experience

September 24, 2015 Comments Off

You’re not likely to reminisce about the flight that got you there, but memories of great meals you have on a vacation can last a lifetime. A recent poll for Travelocity.ca found that 75 per cent […]

China Meets Europe with new Danube River Ship

November 30, 2025 Comments Off

Century Cruises is expanding into Europe with a new Danube River ship, Century Star. The Chinese line which has specialized in ships touring the Yangtze River is launching a 78- luxury -cabin ship, being designed […]

More French Treats Arriving on Oceania

January 21, 2025 Comments Off

Oceania Cruises is expanding its long-time relationship with celebrity French chef Jacques Pepin with new menus and the addition of signature Jacques restaurants to its newest ships. Pepin was the line’s first executive culinary director, […]

Seabourn Adds Sunny Mediterranean Flair to Dining

May 17, 2024 Comments Off

Seabourn Cruises has launched its new Solis dining experience in style. The new fine dining restaurant celebrates Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the places visited by the line’s luxury ships and will feature light, modern cuisine […]

Royal Caribbean Lets Guests Create a Unique Perfect Day at CocoCay

May 7, 2019 Comments Off

Royal Caribbean has officially opened the first of what the cruise line envisions will be a collection of islands that let guests create their optimum beach experience. Perfect Day at CocoCay is the result of […]