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AmaWaterways

Cruises Steering Far from Middle East–If They Can

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. 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 [...]
Caribbean

How to Save as Sea Cloud Expands its Routes

Sea Cloud Cruises is adding immersive routes for its elegant sailing ships in 2027 and 2028 and you can save by booking now. Modern sailing yachts Sea Cloud Spirit and Sea Cloud II are plotting [...]
AmaWaterways

AmaSofia Joins the Fleet in Spectacular Style

AmaWaterways showcased the new colors and branding of its river fleet with the gala christening of its newest ship, AmaSofia.AmaSofia was christened during a ceremony on the Rhine attended by 1,200 members of the travel [...]
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 [...]

5 Ways Symphony of the Seas Makes the Biggest Ship Yet Still Feel Intimate

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Even though Royal Caribbean Cruise Line once again has bragging rights with its newest ship, there isn’t much emphasis on the fact it’s the largest in the world. Instead, the first impression of Symphony of [...]

It’s No Joke: Jay Leno is Carnival’s First Godfather

June 14, 2023 Comments Off

All ships have a Godmother, but for the first time, Carnival Cruise Line has named a Godfather. Late night talk show legend Jay Leno did the naming honors as well as performing a comedy routine […]

Capping the Top 10 Cuisine Awards, Silversea Takes Best in Show Trophy

December 23, 2015 Comments Off

Drum roll please. When we recently announced the choices for The Cruisington Times Top 10 Cuisine Experiences at Sea, there were conspicuously only nine selections on the roster. That’s because we had a tie for restaurants […]

All Packed Up and (Suddenly) There’s No Place to Cruise

January 12, 2022 1

Wallace Immen was booked on a mid-January cruise from St. Maarten aboard Windstar’s Star Legend –until… I was feeling great after finishing packing for a Caribbean getaway and a flight to get away from the […]

Holland America Expands its Menu of Long Voyages

March 9, 2023 Comments Off

Holland America Line is expanding its menu of long cruises to commemorate its historic 150th anniversary in 2023 . The cruise line is introducing extended Legendary Voyages. ranging from 25 to 59 days, to compliment […]

What’s Next for Oceania Cruises: Riviera Charts a New Course

December 3, 2019 Comments Off

There’s more buzz than usual in the Horizons Lounge on Riviera at a cocktail party hosted by the captain. More than half of the guests on this Caribbean cruise on Riviera are repeaters who love […]