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, […]
Tips & Advice
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 […]
Cruise Lines
Jimmy’s Gone, but Key West Just Keeps on Partying
It’s Five O’clock Somewhere and even though it may only be 11 a.m. in Key West, the crowds at Margaritaville and Sloppy Joes have A Lot of Drink About. Florida’s furthest-south island, that attracted Hemingway […]
Canada
Northwest Passage: an Ultimate Experience on Ship and Shore
Everything moves more slowly in Arctic. The seasons are condensed in Canada’s far north as nature takes advantage of a few fleeting months of light and hibernates in the long dark months. There’s a timelessness […]
Azamara Cruises
No, Barcelona Hasn’t Banned Cruise Ships
Barcelona closes port to cruise ships: Many of the headlines on social media have been breathless. But let’s take a deeper breath. While, yes, the city pier called Muelle Barcelona Norte and another small commercial […]
Alaska
Northwest Passage: Impossible Dream Becomes a Reality
Are you ready for an adventure that will make history? We’re about to sail across the top of the world, to explore the fabled Northwest Passage and set foot on places few people have ever […]
Cruise Lines
Norwegian Creates Expanded Range of Solo Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line is adding nearly 1,000 dedicated solo staterooms open for booking across its full 19-ship fleet. There are three new solo stateroom categories: Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview and Solo Balcony available for future […]
Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Reveals Adults-Only Hideaway
Royal Caribbean International revealed details of Hideaway Beach – its private adults-only beachfront escape zone at Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Opening in January, it’s timed to debut with the arrival of the […]
American Cruise Lines
Speedy Cruise Internet Reaches Far Corners of the World
It wasn’t that long ago that exploring remote areas of the globe could put you out of touch with the outside world for weeks. Until recently, cruises near either of the poles and even to […]