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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 [...]

Playing for a Deal on Carnival

by Wallace Immen in News Comments Off on Playing for a Deal on Carnival

Carnival Cruise Line has just partnered with Capri Casinos, Inc., to offer cruise benefits to players at 15 casinos in seven U.S. states. Based on their casino play, guests get points toward complimentary cruises, preferred [...]

Celebrity Mixes It Upscale

May 18, 2015 Comments Off

The new World Class Bar just installed on Celebrity Equinox promises to bring new spirit to the world of cocktails. The elegant new bar added during a recent refit has a staff of mixologists who […]

Woman Takes Command of Splendor

March 7, 2019 Comments Off

She first shipped out to sea at the age of 16 and now she’s master and commander. As part of a trend in women reaching the top jobs at sea, Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced […]

Italy’s Cinque Terre Offers Feasts for All the Senses

June 27, 2011 2

I’ve just had an overdose of quaint. On an all-day excursion from Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas in Italy, my tour to the picturesque Cinque Terre region was a day-long feast of views of […]

5 Unique Charms of Life on Sea Cloud’s Mega-Yacht

January 17, 2024 2

On St. Bart’s in season, the theme is if you’ve got it flaunt it! The French Caribbean harbor is packed with imposing yachts that are the toys of people constantly looking for ways to one-up […]

Windstar to Reinvent Barbecue

August 17, 2019 Comments Off

As part of a lengthening of a trio of sister ships, Windstar Cruises plans to add casual outdoor restaurants in partnership with global grilling authority Steven Raichlen. The Star Grill by Steven Raichlen will serve […]