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The Captain is a Lady on Sea Cloud
The first Canadian female captain of a cruise ship has been named by Sea Cloud Cruises. Kathryn Whittaker has taken the helm of Sea Cloud II, a sailing ship that accommodates 94 guests. Her path […]
Articles by Wallace Immen
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5 Ways Symphony of the Seas Makes the Biggest Ship Yet Still Feel Intimate
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 […]
Cruise Lines
Subs Becoming the Must-Have Toys for Yachties and Expedition Cruises
James Bond had one. Every billionaire with a yacht aspires to one these days. And now you can join an elite corps of people who can take the plunge into the ocean depths in a […]
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Avalon to Explore India’s Ganges
As part of its ongoing diversification, Avalon Waterways is exploring a new river: The Ganges. Starting in 2019, the 56-passenger Ganges Voyager will offer six-night cruises from Kolkata, visiting the cities of Kalna, Matiari, Murshidabad, […]
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Royal Caribbean Investing Big to Amp Up Features Across its Entire Fleet
Amp it up. Royal Caribbean knows how important it is to add “wow” features on its new ships. And many of the features they’ve added to their newest ships are so popular, they’re going to […]
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Christening Will be First for Antwerp
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will hold the naming ceremony for the HANSEATIC inspiration— its expedition ship geared for the English-speaking market–in the Belgian port city of Antwerp. It’s the first time in the city’s history that an […]
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5 Ways Holland America’s Enhancing Cuisine and Personal Explorations
No one has more experience navigating the world than Holland America Line. Celebrating its 145th year, the company is using that savvy to launch a new international Culinary Council to plan menus and experimenting with […]
Celebrity Cruises
On the Edge of Temptation: Celebrity Reveals its Next Generation Cuisine
Celebrity Cruises has been letting out tantalizing details of the coming next-generation ship Celebrity Edge in small doses to keep everyone coming back for more. Now, as the big launch gets closer, the picture is finally […]
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Seven Seas Mariner’s New Look Completes Regent’s Transformation
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is completing its fleet-wide refurbishment with an extensive renovation of Seven Seas Mariner. The ship that was the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony cruise ship will emerge with new decor and dramatic […]
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Crews Deserve Gratuities; So Why is Tipping Cruising’s Hidden Secret?
The recommended daily gratuity for crews is on the rise again. The latest in the news are Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and sister line Celebrity Cruises which are hiking the crew gratuity automatically added to the […]