Antigua
Chasing the Races in Antigua Options Grow
You don’t have to be a sailor to enjoy the festivities of Antigua Sailinig Week. And the 2024 event lasting more than a week from April 25 to May 4 is the biggest ever, with […]
Caribbean
British Virgin Islands
5 Unique Charms of Life on Sea Cloud’s Mega-Yacht
On St. Bart’s in season, the theme is if you’ve got it flaunt it! The French Caribbean harbor is packed with imposing yachts that are the toys of people constantly looking for ways to one-up […]
British Virgin Islands
Setting Sail in Style on the Elegant Sea Cloud Spirit
Scrambling up the masts of one of the world’s largest sailing ships on rope ladders, crew members gingerly balance on tightrope-like lines to untie knots and let her huge sails unfurl in the wind. On […]
Caribbean
Grand Case Beach Club: A Unique St. Martin Getaway
Are we in the south of France–or the Caribbean? It can be deceiving on St. Martin. Navigating the steep hills and winding roads to reach secluded Grand Case Beach Club resembles driving on the Grand […]
AmaWaterways
New Ships of 2024 Boast More of Everything
Cruise lines are reporting record bookings and that has them expanding their fleets with ever-larger ships. There’s a bumper crop arriving in 2024, each of which seems to offer more features than ever before. Two […]
Caribbean
It’s Christening Season for Growing Cruise Families
Breaking a bottle of Champagne against the hull, getting blessings from a godmother (or godfather) and making a gala sail-away. It seems there’s a new ship getting christened every few days lately. Here’s a look […]
Caribbean
Dining Feels Gala Every Evening on Explora 1
On any evening, you can find succulent fois gras, classic Dover sole, fresh Maine lobster and Black Angus prime beef on a menu on the new Explora 1. You can head to an oyster bar, […]
Caribbean
Exploring from Explora: Braving Antigua’s Devil’s Bridge
One of many explanations for the island of Antigua’s name is that when Christopher Columbus first saw it he commented that it was “anti-agua”–the island that has no water. That’s ironic because most of the […]
British Virgin Islands
Exploring Explora, the Newest Luxury Cruise Line
A bubbly check in This is a ship that runs on Champagne. Just kidding. But the corks keep popping from the moment you step on board Explora Journeys’ new ship Explora 1. After a smooth […]
Caribbean
Explora Journeys Adding 2 Hydrogen-Powered Ships
Explora Journeys signaled confidence in the future by confirming its orders for two hydrogen-powered ships to complete its fleet of six. And it pledged to continue its push towards a net zero-carbon emissions target by […]