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‘Vista’s Sista’ Makes Waves
It’s amazing just how quickly a section of a cruise ship the size of an apartment building can slide down the skids from a dry dock into its new watery home. With a mighty roar, […]
Articles by Wallace Immen
Cruise Lines
Holland America Charts a Lyrical Course with Stylish Koningsdam
A sensuous chrome sculpture that evokes the silver strings of an ethereal harp swoops around three-decks of the atrium. Up above, at the Crow’s Nest, a sailing ship whose hull is a glorious double bass sprouts full rigging and square […]
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AmaWaterways’ Newest Ship Baptized
In a celebration fueled by German beer, Serbian wine and triumphant fireworks, AmaWaterways’ newest arrival was baptized in a gala shipyard ceremony. A beaming Kristin Karst, executive vice-president and co-owner of AmaWaterways broke a traditional […]
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6 Tips for Chilling Out on Cruising’s Most Hectic Afternoon
You must be tired after your trip here. But, smile, we need to take your photo. You need something from the suitcase you just left with the porters? Your bags will be delivered to your […]
AmaWaterways
From Melk to Krems: Dazzling Attractions on a Danube Cruise
No cruise on the Danube River is complete without a visit to the monastery at Melk, but be sure to bring your sunglasses, both to protect against glare on a river cruise and for admiring […]
News
It’s Quads for Carnival’s Family
Carnival Corp. has finalized contracts with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. to build five new cruise ships. They include two that will be built for Costa Asia for deployment in China, two ships for Princess Cruises […]
News
Your Own Party on SeaDream!
It’s always been the best ongoing cocktail party at sea and increasingly it’s becoming the seagoing choice to charter for celebrating milestone events with a 100 or so of your best friends. SeaDream Yacht Club […]
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Abandoning Ship: 5 Safety at Sea Trends To Know Now
Mandatory lifeboat drill: Yum. It’s the first activity on the program of any cruise. And it’s probably everybody’s least favorite thing about their vacation at sea. Maybe you’ve been to the drills so many times […]
News
Making Pride of America Greater
The only U.S.-flagged cruise ship, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America, is back in service nearly new after an extended dry dock. The ship received stem-to-stern enhancements including new public spaces and venues and refreshed […]
Caribbean
Norwegian’s New Harvest Caye: An Island You Can Call Your Own
Think you’ve got a problem finding a parking space? Try figuring out where to tie up a cruise ship as long as a football field at a popular Caribbean island and then finding beach space […]