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Master Cuisine Showcasing on Oceania’s Newest Ship

In a landmark collaboraton, Oceania Cruises has revealed details of La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France to debut aboard the brand’s next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata, coming in 2027..La Table is the first and only [...]
Carnival Cruise Line

Cruise Execs Confident Despite Looming Challenges

With a war going on, fuel prices spiking and even some ships stuck in port, it’s a challenging moment, but cruise leaders remain optimistic about long-term growth. At the annual State of the Industry session [...]
Caribbean

MSC Reveals Shape of New Bahamas Private Island

From the air it almost looks like a multi-legged sea creature. From the seaside, it’s a multi-featured playground. MSC Group’s Cruise Division has revealed the look of Sandy Cay, a new private island destination alongside [...]
Cruises

Oceania’s Marina Launching Next Fleet Upgrades

Oceania Cruises plans a transformation of its classic ship Oceania Marina.In a dry dock in October 2026, every stateroom will be redesigned, along with enhancements across all public spaces, ensuring that the ship reflects Oceania [...]
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 [...]

Scenic Tsar Turns Passengers’ Unexpected Free Day into a Party on the Volga

by Wallace Immen in Europe Comments Off on Scenic Tsar Turns Passengers’ Unexpected Free Day into a Party on the Volga

We’re dead in the water. And the ghosts seem to be rising as glimmering wisps of mist rise from the water all around us. Overnight the temperature has dropped and the cold damp air over [...]

Cunard Reveals Gourmet Additions to Queen Anne

August 9, 2023 1

Double Michelin-starred chef, Michel Roux will set the tone for a pub on Cunard’s coming Queen Anne, as well as planning an exclusive gala menu for the Queen’s Grill. Roux will be working alongside Cunard’s […]

Many Moods of the Mekong River Revealed on AmaWaterways’ New Star

April 18, 2017 Comments Off

The ancient Mekong is a fascinatingly changeable river. Sometimes, the water looks as blue as the intense tropical sky. At other times it’s the muddy brown of the load of silt it carries from as […]

The Steep Learning Curve as Albania Re-opens to Tourism

May 25, 2022 1

Even the tour bus driver got lost. It’s easier than you think to get lost on Albania’s twisting mountain roads. On a shore excursion during a rare cruise visit to Albania, our driver had to […]

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 […]

Celebrity Apex Delivered Virtually

March 30, 2020 Comments Off

Despite the cruise shutdown, Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of its newest ship—this one a virtual handover via video conference with officials of the French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique. Celebrity Apex, with capacity for 2,900 […]