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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 [...]
AmaWaterways

Cruises Steering Far from Middle East–If They Can

With no end in sight to the Middle East conflict, cruise lines are scrambling to avoid disruption and planning far ahead to steer clear of an epic storm. Some were caught in the crosshairs. Four [...]
Canada

Four Seasons Yachts Keeps Launch Low Key

The long-awaited Four Seasons I has begun her inaugural season, a Mediterranean voyage,coinciding with the 65th anniversary of Four Seasons Hotels and the opening of its first hotel on the first day of spring in [...]

Dame Helen Mirren is Chosen as Godmother for Scenic Eclipse

by Wallace Immen in News Comments Off on Dame Helen Mirren is Chosen as Godmother for Scenic Eclipse

Scenic has lured a legend to christen its ground-breaking expedition ship. Academy Award winner Helen Mirren is the Godmother for the discovery yacht, Scenic Eclipse and will christen the ship in a ceremony in New [...]

Celebrity Beyond Propels Shows to New Heights

March 16, 2022 1

Celebrity Cruises has raised the curtain and brings down the house with new live shows and interactive experiences on Celebrity Beyond. A team of creators who have collaborated on major productions from Las Vegas and […]

River Ships Target New Audiences and Cruise Less-Known Routes

January 30, 2018 1

From ships designed specifically for Millennials to new cruises on the Nile, the upper Mekong and the Zambezi River, there are no cookie cutter arrivals this year as the choices in river cruising keep expanding. […]

Oceania’s Most Luxurious Yet Sets Sail

July 10, 2025 Comments Off

Oceania Cruises’ inewest boutique ship Oceania Allura. The 1,200-guest ship features many upgrades from her sister ship Oceania Vista. “Oceania Allura is our most innovative and luxurious ship to date. She represents our bold vision […]

It Will Take Lots of Effort to Create Peace of Mind When Cruising Resumes

June 2, 2020 Comments Off

Temperature screening, distancing, deep cleaning and the end of self-service buffets are watchwords for the new era of cruising. Norwegian Cruise Line became the first major line to reveal details of the health and safety […]

Yoga and Champagne Blend on AmaWaterways

January 31, 2025 Comments Off

Champagne and yoga anyone? AmaWaterways is launching specialized Celebration of Wellness River Cruises, offering travelers transformative experiences focused on physical health and mental well-being while having fun exploring Europe’s rivers. With excursions tailored for active […]