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- [Confident Four Seasons Yachts Doubles Ship Order](https://cruisington.com/four-seasons-joins-the-luxury-yacht-race/) - The holding company developing the cruise line branded by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has signed a $437-million contract with Italian shipyard Fincantieri to build a sister to a 95-suite ship that is due was delivered in the spring of 2026. There is a plan to eventually add a third ship to the fleet that
- [It's No Joke: Jay Leno is Carnival’s First Godfather](https://cruisington.com/jay-leno-is-carnivals-first-godfather/) - 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 at the June 14 renaming of Carnival Venezia in New York. The 4,200-guest ship built in 2019 for Costa Cruise
- [Why You'll Want to Play on Seven Seas Prestige](https://cruisington.com/why-youll-want-to-play-on-seven-seas-prestige/) - The shuffleboard is “supercharged" and the Pickleball and Padel courts are competition grade. There's an 18-hole golf putting course,an enclave for sunrise and sunset yoga, a full-size pool and all-day relaxation zones. For its first new ship in a decade, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is packing a full array of activities on the top deck
- [How Much Fun Can a Carnival Beach Handle?](https://cruisington.com/how-much-fun-can-a-carnival-beach-handle/) - The numbers are staggering. Carnival’s private Caribbean port Celebration Key can now dock four mega-ships a day and see over 13,000 guests a day hitting the beaches and attractions. Only open for a year, Carnival’s private beach attraction on Grand Bahama has just doubled the capacity of its pier. The expansion will add about 200
- [Celebrity Cheers Big Wins in Wine Awards](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-cheers-big-wins-in-wine-awards/) - Celebrity Cruises has scored a massive 25 honors at the 2026 Wine Spectator Awards. The haul backs up the cruise line's claim to the most awarded wine program at sea, bringing its impressive total to 165 awards over 14 consecutive years.The accolades span Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Series, Solstice Series, and Millennium Series ships, including two
- [Where’s the Hooghly? You’re About to Find Out](https://cruisington.com/wheres-the-hooghly-youre-about-to-find-out/) - Think you’ve seen it all? Leave it to Scenic Group to keep expanding the definition of exotic cruising.Their latest boutique ship, Scenic Aura, will be exploring a river that flows through India’s West Bengal along with land extensions for tiger viewing and visiting the Taj Mahal. If the Hooghly River doesn’t sound familiar, it’s because
- [Why is This Cruise Ship Under Arrest?](https://cruisington.com/troubled-cruise-ship-in-trouble-again/) - A cruise ship with a complicated history, Gemini is reported to have been arrested in Greece due to unpaid debts the owner owes to a Turkish financial institution.The ongoing dispute has meant the 34-year old ship is not carrying passengers, but media reports say the ship is running out of fuel and provisions for the
- [Discovering Celebrity’s Hidden Foodie Paradises](https://cruisington.com/discovering-celebritys-hidden-foodie-paradises/) - I’ve got a dinner date in Eden and an evening of grand dining in a four-star rated restaurant. And they’re both on a cruise ship. Le Voyage on Celebrity Ascent rates four stars among restaurants around the world in the latest Forbes Travel Guide’s global dining list. It’s a remarkable achievement for an eatery at
- [Wintertime’s the New Time  for Cruising in Europe](https://cruisington.com/wintertimes-the-new-time-for-cruising-in-europe/) - With global conflicts seemingly never-ending, more cruise lines are shifting winter itineraries away from the Middle East and Africa to offer guests the security of Europe. And they're seeing strong bookings because despite the cooler temperatures, the off-season promises a relief from tourist crowds. The shift is backed up by findings from insurance company Global
- [Italy’s Cinque Terre Offers Feasts for All the Senses](https://cruisington.com/italys-cinque-terre-a-feast-for-all-senses/) - Five villages on Italy's west coast that are isolated from the modern bustle attract romantics, trekkers and lovers of great food
- [Going to the Dogs on an Alaska Helicopter Tour](https://cruisington.com/going-to-the-dogs-in-alaska/) - An Alaska glacier adventure teaches the fine art of mushing a team of friendly sled dogs
- [Great Lakes Cruises Expanding to Halifax](https://cruisington.com/great-lakes-cruises-expanding-to-halifax/) - Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is expanding its Great Lakes cruise program with two new longer itineraries aboard the expedition ship HANSEATIC inspiration in 2027. For the first time, guests can experience all five Great Lakes together with the St Lawrence River on two 21-day voyages between Milwaukee and Halifax.Designed specifically for navigating narrow locks and shallow waterways,
- [5 Reasons to Bring the Olympic Games Back to Their Source](https://cruisington.com/5-reasons-to-bring-the-olympic-games-back-to-their-source/) - Katakolon Hosted the Original Olympiade for Centuries, Could It Do It Again?
- [You’ll Need a Map to Navigate This Cruise Suite](https://cruisington.com/youll-need-a-map-to-navigate-this-cruise-suite/) - It’s billed as the pinnacle of ultra-luxury at sea. A two-story, two-bedroom, $25,000-a-night Skyview Regent Suite on the new Seven Seas Prestige covers 8,794-square-feet--that’s-well over three times the size of the average home. As the largest luxury cruise ship suite in history, it comes with record-setting features. The suite’s principal bedroom will feature a seven-by-seven
- [7 Things You Must Know Now About Celebrity Ascent](https://cruisington.com/7-things-you-must-know-about-celebrity-ascent/) - Has Celebrity Cruises evolved to the point where the ship can be the destination? We’re about to find out on a cruise aboard the Celebrity Ascent, which offers a range of daily activities for every age and interest. But is it right for you? Here’s a look at the ups (and some downs) on the
- [Transcend Aims to Be the Go-To for Group Cruises](https://cruisington.com/transcend-aims-to-be-the-go-to-for-group-cruises/) - A sleek, dark blue ship with interiors by luxury yacht firm Tillberg Design of Sweden is about to start sailing on Europe’s rivers. Gorgeous, but you can’t just book a single cabin, you have to commit to the whole ship. The Transcend Connect is only the first of 12 ships planned by Transcend Cruises, that
- [Atlas Flipping the Globe for 2028 Arctic Cruises](https://cruisington.com/atlas-flipping-the-globe-for-2028-arctic-cruises/) - Atlas Ocean Voyages, a line more identified with South Polar exploration, is setting sights North for a highly anticipated 2028 Arctic Season, featuring 13 newly curated journeys ranging from seven to 17 nights. Sailing aboard World Navigator and World Voyager, the collection offers itineraries across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, and Eastern Canada, inviting guests to explore
- [Oceania Crafting a Ship Dedicated to Long Voyages](https://cruisington.com/oceania-crafting-a-ship-dedicated-to-long-voyages/) - Oceania Cruises will re-launch a ship as its dedicated world cruiser after a renovation designed to make it feel like a “home at sea.” Oceania Aurelia will be the new name of Nautica, a ship that has toured most corners of the world in a 26 year career. The new look will appear in late
- [It’s Shaping Up as a Great Lakes Future](https://cruisington.com/its-shaping-up-as-a-great-lakes-year/) - Cruisers choosing to stay close to home, repeat guests and smoother sailing have cruise lines planning a long future in the Great Lakes.Viking has just announced its 2028–2029 expedition voyages that include Great Lakes cruises are open for booking, Viking is looking ahead, expanding its offerings including unique Longitudinal World Cruises, which journey between the
- [MSC Gets Racier with Grand Prix Viewings](https://cruisington.com/msc-gets-racier-with-grand-prix-viewings/) - Leave it to MSC Cruises to create the ultimate pop-up event. It built a replica of its MSC Yacht Club “ship within a ship” to provide race fans a taste of the line’s seagoing hospitality.At the spring 2026 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix race, guests got commmanding views of the action from several ship-themed
- [Is This The Golden Moment for Great Lakes Cruises?](https://cruisington.com/is-this-the-golden-moment-for-great-lakes-cruises/) - Victory Cruise Line is seeing a spike in new bookings for its Great Lakes cruises and owner John Waggoner knows why.“I hear it every day: There’s a stalemate in Middle East and the airlines are raising fares and cutting flights.. People are cancelling plans for travel to places like Egypt or Jordan and they’re looking
- [Holland America Investing in Sweeping Fleet Upgrades](https://cruisington.com/holland-americas-invests-in-sweeping-fleet-upgrades/) - Building on record performance, Holland America Line plans a $500-million investment to reimagine six ships. Holland America Evolution is the most ambitious guest experience update in the company's 153-year history, to deliver a comprehensive bow-to-stern revitalization and add popular features of its Pinnacle Class ships across most of the fleet, the company says. The multi-year
- [Wind Star Reborn After 40 Years Under Sail](https://cruisington.com/wind-star-reborn-after-40-years-under-sail/) - The yacht that started it all has a fresh new look. When Windstar Cruises 148-guest Wind Star debuted 40 years ago, she helped pioneer a new kind of cruising, with automated sails, an intimate scale, and an experience that felt more like a private yacht than a traditional cruise.Now, Windstar has completed a full transformation
- [Cruise Execs Confident Despite Continuing Challenges](https://cruisington.com/cruise-execs-confident-despite-looming-challenges/) - With a war going on and fuel prices spiking, it’s a challenging moment, but cruise leaders remain optimistic about long-term growth. At the annual State of the Industry session at Seatrade Cruise Global meeting held in Miami in mid-April, the CEOs of the major cruise companies admitted the immediate forecasts are cloudy, but they expect
- [Master Cuisine Showcasing on Oceania’s Newest Ship](https://cruisington.com/master-cuisine-showcasing-on-oceanias-newest-ship/) - In a landmark collaboraton, Oceania Cruises has revealed details of La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France to debut aboard the brand’s next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata, coming in 2027..La Table is the first and only restaurant at sea to be launched with the prestigious approval of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, an internationally revered institution
- [MSC Reveals Shape of New Bahamas Private Island](https://cruisington.com/msc-reveals-shape-of-new-bahamas-private-island/) - From the air it almost looks like a multi-legged sea creature. From the seaside, it’s a multi-featured playground. MSC Group’s Cruise Division has revealed the look of Sandy Cay, a new private island destination alongside the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas. Due to open in 2028, it’s designed exclusively for MSC Cruises
- [Oceania’s Marina Launching Next Fleet Upgrades](https://cruisington.com/oceanias-marina-launching-fleet-upgrades/) - Oceania Cruises plans a transformation of its classic ship Oceania Marina.In a dry dock in October 2026, every stateroom will be redesigned, along with enhancements across all public spaces, ensuring that the ship reflects Oceania Cruises' signature blend of residential luxury understated elegance.This stem-to-stern enhancement of the 1,250-guest vessel is the first in a series
- [Cruises Steering Far from Middle East--If They Can](https://cruisington.com/cruises-get-caught-as-the-gulf-conflict-spreads/) - With no end in sight to the Middle East conflict, 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 cruise ships in the United Arab Emirates are still trying to escape after cancelling upcoming Middle East sailings.Celestyal Cruises’ Celestyal
- [Four Seasons Yachts Keeps Launch Low Key](https://cruisington.com/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 1961. Serving as godparents were Four Seasons legendary founder and Chairman Isadore Sharp and his wife Rosalie Sharp. But the
- [How to Save as Sea Cloud Expands its Routes](https://cruisington.com/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 in-depth itineraries across the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Northern Europe, including select voyages originating in Dublin exploring Ireland, Scotland and on
- [AmaSofia Joins the Fleet in Spectacular Style](https://cruisington.com/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 advisor community attending the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam. The evening included a spectacular 300-drone light show over the
- [A Luxury Opportunity to  Scratch Your Galapagos Itch](https://cruisington.com/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 2028. They include inner and outer loop sailings and extended experiences include opportunities to explore Quito, Ecuador, as well as
- [Scenic Adding 3 More Ships to Growing Fleet](https://cruisington.com/scenic-adding-3-more-ships-to-growing-fleet/) - Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Scenic Group has announced another fleet expansion, with three new luxury river ships to join its award-winning portfolio. This includes one new Emerald Star-Ship and two ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ships, extending their presence across Europe and Asia in 2027 and 2028. The new ships are part of Scenic Group’s broader growth strategy,
- [Classic Celebrity Takes the Stage With a New Look](https://cruisington.com/brightening-the-future-of-celebritys-solstice-ships/) - Celebrity Cruises is showcasing the bow to stern upgrades of its four Solstice Series ships in a $250-million modernization program. Guests on Celebrity Solstice will find eight new experiences, including four completely new public spaces, and many redesigned favorites. Bold, bow-to-stern innovations include reinvented outdoor spaces with enhanced views, new restaurants and entertainment. All staterooms are upgraded,
- [How a Cadet Rose to Captain on Star Clippers](https://cruisington.com/how-a-cadet-rose-to-captain-on-star-clippers/) - Eleven years after joining Star Clippers as a deck cadet, 36-year-old Vadim Novikov has become the youngest commanding officer in the sail cruise company’s history. As captain of Star Flyer, Novikov will oversee ship operations and guest experience, ensuring safety, professionalism on the four-masted sailing ship. Captain Novikov’s journey reflects Star Clippers’ long-standing commitment to
- [New Luxury Atlas Yacht will Sport Sails](https://cruisington.com/new-luxury-atlas-yacht-will-sport-sails/) - Atlas Ocean Cruises has revealed it’s building a new luxury expedition sailing yacht with sails and an eco-friendly hybrid propulsion system that can run almost silently. Atlas Adventurer will be purpose-built for global exploration, seamlessly balancing advanced technology with elevated comfort, the company says. The yacht features advanced marine systems and is equipped with three
- [Confessions of an Enchanted Cruise Time Traveller](https://cruisington.com/confessions-of-an-enchanted-cruise-time-traveller/) - What if every other day was 25 hours long? What if you could make an entire day vanish--or jump from one year to the next and back again? And what if you could fly home from halfway around the world and arrive before you left? Illogical you say? Well think again, because I’ve just come
- [Chicago in Focus in New Victory Cruise Tour](https://cruisington.com/chicago-in-focus-in-new-victory-cruise-tour/) - As the only cruise line to dock at downtown Chicago’s Navy Pier, Victory Cruise Lines is introducing a new, fully guided Navy Pier Culinary and History Collection for 2026. This walking and culinary experience explores the landmark in celebration of America250. Chicago remains a cornerstone of Victory Cruise Lines’ U.S. offerings, with multiple round trip
- [Wait for it—Cruise Ships Getting Ordered 10 Years in Advance](https://cruisington.com/wait-for-it-cruise-ships-getting-ordered-10-years-in-advance/) - Cruise ships getting ordered 10 years in advance
- [Why a 15-year Alaskan Dream Ended So Suddenly](https://cruisington.com/why-a-15-year-alaskan-dream-ended-so-suddenly/) - A small, niche cruise line sailing in Southeast Alaska has called it quits. “Effective immediately, Alaskan Dream Cruises has ceased business operations and will no longer be operating future sailings,” the cruise line announced on its website. The decision to cease operations was “essential and necessary," Jamey Cagle, one of the owners of Alaskan Dream
- [Explora’s Largest Ship Yet Becomes Its Own Destination](https://cruisington.com/exploras-largest-ship-yet-becomes-its-own-destination/) - Explora Journeys calls Explora III a destination in her own right. And she’s launching ahead of schedule in July, 2026 with a naming ceremony in Barcelona Aug. 1. Longer and with expanded public space compared to sister ships Explora I and II, she includes 463 suites, with a higher number of large Ocean Penthouses and
- [Designing New Worlds— Like Home, Only Better](https://cruisington.com/designing-new-worlds-like-home-only-better/) - If you were creating a spaceship to explore distant planets, you’d want it to be designed by people who build cruise ships. They’re self-sufficient floating worlds that imaginative designers create as unique, welcoming environments. In an ongoing series, The Cruisington Times takes a deep dive behind the scenes of innovative ship design. This is part
- [Celebrity Plans to Flood Europe with River Cruises](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-plans-to-flood-europe-with-river-cruises/) - Make that 20! Celebrity River Cruises has announced a commitment for 10 more new ships that will expand its European river cruise fleet to 20 vessels by 2031. All this while construction of the first of the fleet--Celebrity Compass—has just started. And it’s already a sellout. “Our inaugural 2027 Celebrity River Cruises season sold out
- [Every Space Tells a Story: Designing a Floating World](https://cruisington.com/every-space-tells-a-story-designing-seven-seas-prestige/) - Think of cruise ships as planets. They’re self-sufficient floating worlds that imaginative designers create into unique environments. Read the first part of this exclusive story here. In this second part of an interview with Wallace Immen of The Cruisington Times, Yohandel Ruiz describes the challenges and rewards of creating a unique new class of luxury
- [As The World Churns, Cruises Sail Around Trouble](https://cruisington.com/as-the-world-churns-cruises-sail-around-trouble/) - Cruises get planned years in advance, but ship itineraries can be changed overnight. So there's some comfort behind the turmoil of the past few weeks that’s seeing cruise lines hastily alter course. Officials are hoping there will be smoother sailing in the Caribbean following the air and sea disruptions caused by the U.S. strike on
- [Oceania Reveals More of Sonata, Its Ship of the Future](https://cruisington.com/oceania-teases-a-peek-at-its-ship-of-the-future/) - Oceania Cruises is pulling back the curtain and opening bookings on Oceania Sonata, the first in a new class of ship it calls a New Era of Luxury at Sea. Set to debut in 2027, the vessel will be the first of four 1,390-guest luxury ships in a new Sonata Class. After a series of
- [Oceania’s Most Luxurious Yet Sets Sail](https://cruisington.com/oceanias-most-luxurious-yet-sets-sail/) - Oceania Cruises' inewest boutique ship Oceania Allura. The 1,200-guest ship features many upgrades from her sister ship Oceania Vista. “Oceania Allura is our most innovative and luxurious ship to date. She represents our bold vision for an entirely new generation of luxury travel experiences. As always, at the heart of this beautiful ship is an
- [Opa! Celebrity Xcel Creates New Festivals for Europe](https://cruisington.com/opa-celebrity-xcel-creates-new-festivals-for-europe/) - New routes mean it's time for new immersive experiences as Celebrity Xcel shifts to a summer season in the Mediterranean. The newest ship from Celebrity Cruises has a foursome of new festivals in its unique onboard Bazaar designed to enhance the sights, sounds and flavors of the ports Xcel will be visiting. The Bazaar—which
- [Discovering an Adventurous New Galaxy of Intimate Ships](https://cruisington.com/discovering-an-adventurous-new-galaxy-of-intimate-ships/) - It seems everyone got the same idea at the same time: there's an untapped demand for a small ship that can explore the far corners of the globe in the luxury you expect at the world’s finest hotels or resorts. And suddenly there's a flotilla of small, ultra-posh yachts arriving this year. They include three
- [Add It Up: Big New Ships Offer More Than Ever](https://cruisington.com/add-it-up-big-new-ships-offer-more-than-ever/) - No matter how popular their ships are, cruise lines expanding their fleets aren’t content with just more of the same. The big new cruisers launching in 2026 are invariably a little larger than their sisters and packed with inventive added features, options and fun twists to get attention. Aside from bragging rights to be the Immen No matter how popular their ships are, cruise lines expanding their fleets aren’t content with just more of the same. The big new cruisers launching in 2026 are invariably a little larger than their sisters and packed with inventive added features, options and fun twists to get attention. Aside from bragging rights to be the
- [What a Croc! Discovering Laws of the Jungle in Costa Rica](https://cruisington.com/what-a-croc-discovering-laws-of-the-jungle-in-costa-rica/) - You can’t help but be awed by the beauty of the lush Costa Rican coast. And somehow things get more awe-inspiring as you go into the uplands and jungles. We're about to experience a panorama of the country’s tropical nature and the plethora of wildlife that calls it home on a tour from Seabourn Encore
- [Silversea Acquires Crystal's  Expedition Ship](https://cruisington.com/silversea-acquires-crystals-expedition-ship/) - Silversea Cruises has become the new owner of the polar adventure ship left in limbo with the bankruptcy of Crystal Cruises. Silver Endeavour will enter service in November 2022, replacing Silver Explorer for the 2022/2023 Antarctica season—including the ship’s highly popular Antarctica Bridge sailings.“One of the most luxurious expedition ships afloat, Silver Endeavour will accelerate
- [Ultra Yachts  Making their Long-Awaited Debuts](https://cruisington.com/ultra-yachts-making-their-long-awaited-debuts/) - First it was Ritz-Carlton. Now hotel groups Four Seasons and Orient Express are joining the race to have the most luxurious and personal yachts at sea. It’s a story that’s been simmering for years, with Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s latest ship, Luminaria joining two other 450-guest ships in 2025. Four Seasons 1 is finally launching in
- [China Meets Europe with new Danube River Ship](https://cruisington.com/china-meets-europe-with-new-danube-river-ship/) - Century Cruises is expanding into Europe with a new Danube River ship, Century Star.The Chinese line which has specialized in ships touring the Yangtze River is launching a 78- luxury -cabin ship, being designed and built in the Dutch yard Concordia Damen with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2026 to begin cruising on the
- [Amazing: Crystal Names its New Ship Grace](https://cruisington.com/amazing-crystal-names-its-new-ship-grace/) - Crystal Cruises’ first new ship in a quarter of a century, Crystal Grace, promises to live up to her name said Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group who announced the name choice. “It reflects the effortless elegance, generous spirit, and sense of tranquility that define the Crystal experience. Crystal Grace is the embodiment of
- [Dream of Owning a Home at Sea? Not So Fast](https://cruisington.com/dream-of-owning-a-home-at-sea-not-so-fast/) - Crescent Seas, a start-up company planning to sell condos on cruise ships is backing out of a high-profile charter of two well-known ships and pushing plans for offering homes at sea far into the future. Even though real estate magnate Russell Galbut had announced the plan to turn Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ ships Seven Seas
- [Why You'll Want to Become a Star Seeker with Windstar](https://cruisington.com/how-windstar-aims-higher-with-star-seeker/) - Think of cruise ships as planets. In an ongoing series, Designing New Worlds, The Cruisington Times explores behind the scenes as ingenious designers create self-sufficient floating worlds.Windstar’s first new ship in a decade, Star Seeker is a fresh take on Windstar’s classic yachts. The yacht-like ship making her debut this winter, features a new specialty
- [It’s a New Uniworld with Record Fleet Expansion](https://cruisington.com/its-a-new-uniworld-with-record-fleet-expansion/) - Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is making the largest expansion in its history, with three new Uniworld ships, a partnership with Aqua Expeditions and six new itineraries debuting in 2027.The new vessels include three Super Ships, the S.S. Audrey, S.S. Marlene and S.S. São Rafael, as well as exclusive voyages aboard the expedition yacht Aqua Blu,
- [First sailing in 2028 and Already Sold Out?](https://cruisington.com/first-sailing-in-2028-and-already-sold-out/) - With a secret announcement to insiders, Scenic Group revealed its latest luxury exploration ship Scenic Ikon, will join the Scenic Discovery Yacht Fleet for its inaugural season in 2028. And its inaugural voyage from Venice in April 2028 is apparently already sold out. The second cruise is booked solid as well, with only a handful
- [Windstar’s Newest Making Europe Her Home Year-Round](https://cruisington.com/windstars-making-europe-her-home-year-round/) - Want a unique winter experience? How about sailing from Barcelona to Rome –in January. Or, trading ski season for a cruise in the Greek Isles?. While most cruise ships migrate to warmer oceans in the winter. Windstar is joining a new homing trend with plans to sail its newest ship, Star Explorer year-round in Europe.
- [No Dull Moments Allowed on Celebrity’s Xcel](https://cruisington.com/no-dull-moments-allowed-on-celebritys-xcel/) - Celebrity Xcel features the line’s widest variety of entertainment, with some of it steered by guests. With three brand-new theatre productions, two interactive club shows, music experiences, high-energy dance parties, interactive activities and surprises in between, every moment onboard will spark connection and delight from morning to night, Celebrity Cruises promises.An industry-first program, Celebrity Cruises'
- [Inside Story: How Royal Caribbean Delivers WOW](https://cruisington.com/inside-story-how-royal-caribbean-delivers-wow/) - Did you know that Royal Caribbean Cruise Line came within hours of being bought by its rival, Carnival? Know what made them decide to cut ships in half? Or why the Swedish Air Force was ready to shoot down a thrill ride planned on the Oasis of the Seas? Cliffhangers like these are just a
- [Bye Bye Black Tie? Cruise Lines Keep Relaxing Dress Codes](https://cruisington.com/decoding-the-new-dress-codes-as-cruise-lines-continue-to-go-casual/) - What do Elegant Casual, Formal Optional and Smart Casual Really Mean?
- [Cunard Celebrates Fashion on the High Seas](https://cruisington.com/cunard-celebrates-fashion-on-the-high-seas/) - Iconic fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie and Julien’s Auctions will join Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week voyage aboard flagship Queen Mary 2 this fall. Following Paris Fashion Week, this extraordinary journey will celebrate the world of fashion and style on the high seas. During the seven-night Atlantic crossing departing New York on Oct. 31, guests
- [Victory Won; Can They Do it Again in 2026?](https://cruisington.com/victory-won-can-they-do-it-again-in-2026/) - John Waggoner is taking a Victory lap. The CEO of Victory Cruise Lines says its inaugural season on the Great Lakes was a race run from a literal standing start, but Victory lived up to its name. He’s confident lessons learned this year will make the 2026 season even stronger. It was a great year,
- [AmaWaterways Plans Exceptional Fleet Expansion](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-plans-exceptional-fleet-expansion/) - AmaWaterways is going all in with plans to add eight new ships to its s European river fleet by2030. With these additions, the company’s global fleet will grow to more than 40 vessels – doubling its vessel count since 2020. Demand for AmaWaterways’ immersive river cruise experiences is surging, said Catherine Powell, new CEO of
- [Oceania Vista’s Sista Has Tastes of Her Own](https://cruisington.com/oceania-vistas-sista-has-tastes-of-her-own/) - Looks can be deceiving. While Oceania Cruises newest ship Allura is a near twin of fleet-mate Vista, she’s got a personality of her own. That's especially evident in the innovative cuisine on board. From the new Creperie serving sinful ice cream waffles, to a six-course lunch option with wine pairings and from a new Jacques
- [First River Ship Dedicated to Solo Cruising](https://cruisington.com/first-river-ship-dedicated-to-solo-cruising/) - Riviera Travel is taking a singular approach with one of its European river ships. Beginning in 2027, its MS George Eliot will exclusively sail solo departures on the Danube, Rhine and Moselle rivers, marking the first time a cruise ship has devoted its entire season to solo guests. Each guest will get their own double
- [Your World Included Now Means More on Oceania](https://cruisington.com/crew-gratuities-mean-the-most-to-oceania-guests/) - Oceania Cruises is expanding the included amentities in its Your World Included fares just a year after taking some away. For bookings on or after September 17, 2025, guests can choose one of two additional amenities: a shore excursion credit or complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner restaurant hours. This is in addition
- [Celebrity Reveals Edgy European River Cruisers](https://cruisington.com/celebritys-aiming-to-revolutionize-river-cruising/) - A long-held secret is out! With open decks and elevated spaces, Celebrity Cruises plans to transform the shape of cruising on the Rhine and Danube rivers.Two new ships due to arrive in 2027 will combine the iconic designs of Celebrity’s Edge Series ocean ships with European charm, and feature industry-leading design that offers more space
- [Three New Emeralds Will Join a Growing Fleet](https://cruisington.com/three-new-emeralds-will-join-a-growing-fleet/) - In a sign of surging demand for ultra cruising, Emerald Cruises is set to more than double its ocean-going luxury yacht fleet. Parent company Scenic Group has announced the inaugural season of Emerald Kaia, launching in April 2026. Meanwhile, it celebrated the start of construction for another yacht, Emerald Raiya, aiming to debut in June, 2027
- [Turning Up the Tastes on a Tall Ship](https://cruisington.com/turning-up-the-tastes-on-a-tall-ship/) - Talk about a Big Fish Fry! The grill tonight features a grouper so massive it’s almost larger than any of the cooks who are grilling it. But it will somehow vanish like magic into scrumptious filets over the course of a sunset dinner on the Sea Cloud Spirit. It’s just one taste of why dining
- [Discovering Luxury Cruising’s Best-Kept Secret](https://cruisington.com/discovering-luxury-cruisings-best-kept-secret/) - In a fantastic daily choreography, teams of skillful deck hands climb rope ladders to do tightrope walks along spars and unfurl sails by hand. We’re suddenly sailing in stillness, beneath dozens of huge white sails that billow from three tall masts.We slip through time and space aboard Sea Cloud Spirit, a barque-rigged sailing yacht whose
- [The Star of the Seas is More Than a Sister Act](https://cruisington.com/the-star-of-the-seas-is-more-than-a-sister-act/) - Dare we say super star? Royal Caribbean’s biggest-ever ship promises even more of the “adventures for all ages” than her sister in the fleet. At the gala inaugural of the 5,600-guest Star of the Seas in Port Canaveral, enthusiastic Floridians lined the shores to see her embark on a maiden preview voyage. After a christening
- [Celebrity Opening Booking for Innovative River Cruises](https://cruisington.com/a-big-splash-celebrity-launching-river-cruises/) - Celebrity Cruises is aiming to shake up European river cruising with a plan to build 10 new ships with Edge Class features and service “The Celebrity Way.” Celebrity River Cruises is opening bookings starting Sept. 3, 2025 for cruises due to start in Europe in 2027. Guests can secure exclusive early access to 2027 sailings
- [Seabourn Slims Fleet with Another Ship Sale](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-slims-fleet-with-another-ship-sale/) - Seabourn Cruises says it will have one of the youngest fleets at sea with the sale of Seabourn Sojourn. The ship will continue to sail for Seabourn until May, 2026 as a charter from new owner Mitsui Ocean Cruises, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Sojourn is still scheduled to do a 126-day Ring of
- [Uncertainty Creates Winter Cruises in the Med](https://cruisington.com/uncertainty-creates-winter-cruises-in-the-med/) - In a significant shift, Costa Cruises has cancelled the Middle East program of Costa Toscana due to ongoing uncertainty in the region, and another line is closely watching the political situation. Meanwhile other cruise lines are avoiding the Red Sea and Suez Canal and it’s is creating an unprecedented winter cruise season in the Mediterranean.
- [Aman Defines its Ultra-Luxury Cruise Concept](https://cruisington.com/aman-defines-its-ultra-luxury-cruise-concept/) - Aman Resorts which has 36 hotels on land is about to head to sea. The pioneering luxury brand has finally released its concepts for the inaugural vessel Amangati, scheduled to launch for the 2027 summer season. Amangati is based on Aman’s hallmarks – a signature sense of peace. unparalleled service and a minimalist design DNA
- [A Classic Hotel with an Ultimate View in Venice](https://cruisington.com/a-classic-hotel-with-an-ultimate-view-in-venice/) - What to gondoliers do in their time off? I had a unique chance to glimpse behind the scenes of the daily lives of those ultra-fit boat jockeys from my quintessential room with a view in Venice. The Hotel Monaco and Grand Canal overlooks the busy main gondola dock for San Marco square. The windows of
- [Get off the Grass: It’s a Celebrity Thing to Do](https://cruisington.com/get-off-the-grass-its-a-celebrity-thing-to-do/) - A long-running experiment in green roofs is coming to an end. Like a growing A-list of Hollywood celebrities who have ripped out real grass and gone to synthetic lawns around their homes, Celebrity Cruises is phasing out the half-acre lawns on upper decks of its Solstice Class ships in favor of high-tech artificial turf. It's
- [Got Cruise Plans for 2028? Hapag-Lloyd Already Does](https://cruisington.com/got-cruise-plans-for-2028-hapag-lloyd-already-does/) - What are you doing for Christmas in 2027? Been thinking about the Caribbean in 2028? Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is encouraging guests to look far ahead in exchange for savings on adventurous voyages on their luxury ships. They’ve just released 28 new luxury and expedition routes across its fleet, bookable now for travel from October 2027 to
- [U.S. Border Crackdown Targets Cruise Crews](https://cruisington.com/u-s-border-crackdown-targets-cruise-crews/) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have removed and apparently plan to deport crew members from at least four ships cruising the Great Lakes and others on ships sailing from U.S. ports, even though they held valid work visas, according to industry sources. Among the latest in what CBP has called a “cruise ship crackdown”
- [How You Can Shape Celebrity’s Newest Ship](https://cruisington.com/how-you-can-shape-celebritys-newest-ship/) - How’d you like to design your dream cruise ship? Take this simple quiz: Would you rather your surroundings include colorful natural greens and blues or vibrant tropical reds and yellows? Next, would you like to see a playful sculpture by the pool--or one that’s abstract and thought-provoking?And, on board would you rather learn how to
- [Victory Cruises Tell a Tasty Great Lakes Story](https://cruisington.com/victory-cruises-tell-a-tasty-great-lakes-story/) - A crowd on shore waves and cheers as we sail out of the Welland Canal into Lake Erie. This ship that’s cruising to all five of the Great Lakes is rare sight in itself. And our Victory1 has the retro lines of a passenger ship that might have plyed these inland seas a century ago.
- [Windstar Goes All-in, But You Need to Act Fast](https://cruisington.com/windstar-goes-all-in-but-you-need-to-act-fast/) - Windstar Cruises is dialing up the indulgence with a Travel is Better When You’re All-In promotion. A complimentary all-inclusive upgrade on select voyages is available for cruises through March 31, 2026, but only if booked through September 30, 2025 The upgrade covers beverages, gratuities and wi-fi, valued at $99 per guest, per night in addition
- [More Ports Charging Daily Fees for Cruise Visitors](https://cruisington.com/more-ports-charging-daily-fees-for-cruise-visitors/) - Add Greece to a growing list of destinations charging fees for cruisers to visit on a day in port. Mykonos and Santorini are charging 20 euros per passenger for the summer season from July 1 to Sept. 30. The tax goes down to 12 euros in October and just 4 euros in the winter months.
- [Sparing the Change: The New Travel Money Realities](https://cruisington.com/sparing-the-change-the-new-travel-money-realities/) - “I have a friend who just returned from a month in Thailand, China and Vietnam and she dealt exclusively with cash. Brought a wad of C-notes and paid on the spot. Used safes in the hotels for passport, and a belly bag for the day’s cash. Is this something I should do on my coming
- [Japan Meets Peru in Oceania’s Red Ginger Menu](https://cruisington.com/japan-meets-peru-in-oceanias-red-ginger-menu/) - Oceania Cruises is expanding the menu of its Pan-Asian restaurant Red Ginger with a flavorful Japanese-Peruvian twist. Twelve new menu items recently debuted aboard Oceania Vista and will be available on the line’s newest ship, Oceania Allura, launching in July. The new Nikkei dishes will be added to the rest of the fleet by early
- [AmaWaterways Christens Pioneering Colombia Cruises](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-new-frontier-is-colombia-with-an-o/) - AmaWaterways officially christened of the first luxury river cruise ship to navigate the iconic Magdalena River. AmaMagdalena marks a historic milestone not only for the company but also for the development of sustainable tourism in Colombia. “Today’s christening ceremony in Mompox marks a powerful moment not just for AmaWaterways, but for the future of river
- [Expedition Deals for Canadians from Atlas Ocean Voyages](https://cruisington.com/expedition-deals-for-canadians-from-atlas-ocean-voyages/) - Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering Canadian residents an immediate incentive to go exploring in the Arctic, Europe or Antarctica with 15 per cent savings on select expedition voyages. From viewing polar bears and icebergs in the Arctic to penguins and glacial vistas in Antarctica, the voyages offering immersive experiences designed for culturally curious and adventure-driven
- [Spoiler Alert: Carnival Ships Slash Food Waste](https://cruisington.com/spoiler-alert-carnival-ships-slash-food-waste/) - Viewing the vast arrays of food on offer in buffets on Carnival Cruise Line ships, you may not realize the world’s largest cruise company has managed to cut food waste by 44 per cent in the past five years. The secret is an ongoing Less Left Over food management strategy focused on finding smart ways
- [Libya: Memories of a Country Outsiders Can't Visit](https://cruisington.com/libya-what-could-and-should-be/) - During a brief thaw in relations wih Libya, passengers aboard Silversea Cruises received a warm welcome and visited remarkable archaelolgical treasures.
- [Viking's on a Roll—Record Bookings and Innovative Ships](https://cruisington.com/vikings-on-a-roll-solid-bookings-and-innovative-ships/) - Viking’s got good news and that could mean you’ll have a tough time finding available space on one of their ships. But there's more on the way and its fleet will soon top 100 ships.Viking reports advance bookings for the 2025 season are 21 per cent higher than the 2024 season at the same point
- [Newbies Leading Surge to Cruising, Trend  Study Reveals](https://cruisington.com/newbies-leading-surge-to-cruising-trend-study-reveals/) - First-time cruisers are driving fast growth in cruising, with 31 per cent of passengers in the last two years being new to cruise. But there’s also a rising tide in repeat cruising, the annual report of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) finds.The State of the Cruise Industry report highlights what the industry calls unprecedented demand
- [Can you make Perfect Badder? Royal’s Going to Try](https://cruisington.com/can-you-make-perfect-badder-royals-going-to-try/) - Bigger, badder, bolder. Those are the lofty goals Royal Caribbean wants to hit with its massive new destination for its cruises to Mexico. Perfect Day Mexico in Costa Maya will be Royal Caribbean’s largest private water park development, featuring the tallest water slides in the Americas, a river more than a mile long and six
- [The Wright Thing to Do on Victory Cruises](https://cruisington.com/the-wright-thing-to-do-on-victory-cruises/) - Small ship Great Lakes cruise company Victory Cruise Lines is partnering with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for educational tours of the architect’s works in Chicago, Detroit and Muskegon. Guests embarking on a Great Lakes cruise from Chicago’s Navy Pier can visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s designed Unity Temple, recognized by UNESCO and a designated National
- [Crystal’s Offering Even More of the World in 2028](https://cruisington.com/crystals-offering-even-more-of-the-world-in-2028/) - Crystal Cruises is planning its longest-ever world cruise ever--spanning 39 countries with 84 destinations in 150 days.Titled Treasures of the Tides, the journey features first-time calls in Huahine, French Polynesia; multiple inaugural ports in Australia; along with Nha Trang, Vietnam and Mangalore, India. World Cruise passengers will enjoy a series of exclusive events, including special
- [Regent’s Dramatic New Ship Celebrates Past and Future](https://cruisington.com/regents-dramatic-new-ship-celebrates-past-and-future/) - They call the atrium Starlight and its design swirls into the heavens. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is taking inspiration from the past and looking to the future with the showy interiors of its newest ship Seven Seas Prestige. In a dramatic fly-through reveal of the ship that’s due in 2026, Regent says that the design
- [Can Vista Claim to Have the Finest Cuisine at Sea?](https://cruisington.com/can-vista-claim-to-have-the-finest-cuisine-at-sea/) - A surf and turf burger in the Waves Grill tops a thick patty of wagyu beef with medallions of lobster. A spicy salad in Red Ginger stacks strips of crispy duck with succulent cubes of watermelon and cashews. And wherever you go there are decadent pastries that are tiny works of art. Oceania Cruises has
- [The Next River Cruise Frontier: North Vietnam](https://cruisington.com/the-next-river-cruise-frontier-north-vietnam/) - Pandaw Cruises is building a new ship to expand its roster of ten-day river expeditions through North Vietnam’s Red River and Halong Bay region.Pandaw says it is seeing increasing interest in the Red River route, which is beyond the reach of typical river tour boats. The itinerary takes travellers from the limestone karsts of Halong
- [Windstar's Plotting Another Cruise to Mystery Ports](https://cruisington.com/windstar-cruise-itinerary-will-remain-a-mystery/) - Where are we going? Your guess is as good as mine. A secret cruise to mystery ports has proved its appeal to guests of Windstar Cruises. An inaugural President’s Mystery Cruise on Star Legend in the Mediterranean was so popular the line is doing another 2026. The sold out journey from Athens in April, 2025 featured
- [Florida’s Port Competition Keeps Heating Up](https://cruisington.com/floridas-port-competition-keeps-heating-up/) - Who’s number one? It depends who you ask as Florida’s big cruise ports keep going for records. Greater Miami and Miami Beach have just branded the city the Cruise Capital of the World to celebrate milestones that include the opening of the world’s largest cruise terminal and the arrival of several huge new cruise ships.
- [Victory's Splash Launches Great Lakes Cruising](https://cruisington.com/victorys-splash-launches-great-lakes-cruising/) - While Champagne’s traditional, it was premium Canadian whisky anointing the Great Lakes cruise ship Victory 1. In a christening ceremony at the Port of Toronto, Godmother Emily Coleman broke a bottle across the bow of the first of two ships offering round trips between Toronto and Chicago. The April launch of Victory Cruise Lines is
- [Crystal's Canada Cruise Headlines Gloria Gaynor](https://cruisington.com/crystals-canada-cruise-headlines-gloria-gaynor/) - Legendary performer Gloria Gaynor is making an encore on board a Crystal Serenity round trip from New York to Canada in October. Following the success of her 2024 exclusive performance on Crystal Serenity, the two-time Grammy Award-winning artist will perform on stage during the Oct. 7 cruise and interact with guests in onboard events. Ms. Gaynor
- [Massive Upgrades Aim to Finally Make Stirrup Cay Great](https://cruisington.com/massive-upgrades-aim-to-finally-make-stirrup-cay-great/) - There are a lot of things to love about Norwegian Cruise Lines’ private Bahamian island, but getting ashore from a ship has never been one of them. For guests of Oceania’s Vista eager to hit the white sand for a day of fun on Great Stirrup Cay, on a recent visit it was hurry up
- [Victory's Got a New Take on Great Lakes Cruising](https://cruisington.com/victorys-new-take-on-great-lakes/) - The reborn Victory Cruise Lines is launching with a new partnership for enrichment programs and is offering unique culinary experiences for its new cruises on the Great Lakes. Victory is partnering with the National Museum of the Great Lakes for a program of lectures and discussions with LakeLorians who will lead lectures, host discussions and
- [Can Oceania Make Even Me a Star in the Kitchen?](https://cruisington.com/could-oceania-make-me-a-star-in-the-kitchen/) - Caution: Don’t take a course in Oceania Cruise’s Culinary Centre on a full stomach. You’ll learn why soon enough. I'm just a guy whose past culinary achievements have been grilling burgers at barbecues and frying eggs at breakfast. But I’d signed up weeks in advance of this cruise on Oceania Vista for today’s lesson in
- [Why Classic Cruise Ships are Moving to New Lives](https://cruisington.com/why-classic-cruise-ships-are-moving-to-new-lives/) - With cruise lines busy christening a new generation of ships, older members of their fleets are moving on to new roles. On the same week in April that Norweigan Cruise Line showcased its shiny new 3,600-guest Norwegian Aqua, it announced that veteran fleet-mates Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun are going to be transferred to Cordelia
- [A Sneak Peek at Windstar’s Newest Yacht](https://cruisington.com/windstars-newest-yacht-floats-out/) - The first of a new class of ships for Windstar Cruises will arrive with uniquely yacht-like features when she enters service in December 2025. If the Star Seeker looks familiar, she’s a cousin of a series of ships built by the shipyard for Atlas Ocean Voyages. But the new Windstar Star Class ship will have a
- [Why You Need to Sprint to the Sand in Grand Turk](https://cruisington.com/why-you-need-to-sprint-to-the-sand-in-grand-turk/) - Since when did finding a spot to lay down a beach towel on an island made of sand become a competitive sport? We’re about to find out on a day docked at the only cruise port in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The view from Sun Princess seems so peaceful. The water ripples in tones
- [Could a Cruise Really Go on Forever?](https://cruisington.com/could-a-cruise-really-go-on-forever/) - It’s so easy to settle into a cruise that you might wonder: what would it be like to live at sea? Forget days, or even weeks. Cruise lines are planning voyages that last for two and three seasons. One is selling a year of sailing and there are even companies turning ships into globe-circuiting floating
- [Join Seabourn Experts in Quest for Alaska Adventure](https://cruisington.com/join-seabourn-experts-in-quest-for-alaska-adventure/) - An expedition leader who sailed around the world at age 13; another who became a certified ship captain at 19, and an expert in whale behavior are among the elite expedition team on board as Seabourn Quest embarks on its maiden season in Alaska and British Columbia.The luxury Seabourn Cruises ship fresh from a winter
- [Mystery Solved! Why Captain McCue Jumped Ship](https://cruisington.com/solving-the-mystery-of-captain-mccues-exit/) - It seemed a bafflingly abrupt end to a brilliant career at sea when long-time well-known Capt. Kate McCue announced she was retiring from Celebrity Cruises after a groundbreaking 22 -year career. The first American woman to take the helm of a large cruise ship, announced her departure with only a cryptic explanation: "Are my sailing
- [Atlas Ocean Whips Up a Gourmet Season](https://cruisington.com/atlas-ocean-whips-up-a-gourmet-season/) - Atlas Ocean Voyages is expanding its roster of Epicurean Expeditions led by notable chefs and culinary experts.Guests exploring Europe in 2025 will be immersed in each destination’s culture, cuisine, and wines aboard the Atlas yachts that carry fewer than 200 guests. Visiting boutique and iconic ports across the region, culinary demonstrations and tastings onboard will
- [Celestyal Turns 10 with 88 Cruise Deals](https://cruisington.com/celestyal-turns-10-with-88-cruise-deals/) - Boutique cruise line Celestyal is showcasing newly upgraded ships to celebrate a decade of sailing. Two-for-one specials are on offer across 88 sailings in the Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf. Celestyal started sailing in March 2015 from Athens to the Greek Islands. Its original fleet of two ships have been succeeded by the current fleet, featuring
- [MSC Ready to Reveal a New World in the Caribbean](https://cruisington.com/mscs-ready-to-reveal-a-new-world-in-the-caribbean/) - The countdown is in the final hours for what MSC Cruises is promising is a world of new experiences on its biggest ship yet--MSC World America.As its name implies, the 22-deck tall ship featuring 2,614 staterooms is aimed for the interests and tastes of North Americans. And it offers seven onboard districts designed to help
- [Uniworld's Beefing Up its Super Ship Fleet](https://cruisington.com/uniworlds-beefing-up-its-super-ship-fleet/) - The Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is expanding, with three brand new river cruise ships due to start sailing in 2027, completing the line’s transformation to an all Super Ship fleet.Uniworld revealed that the as-yet-unnamed ships will be new builds featuring custom fabrics, hand-carved wood and marble floors. They’ll be inspired by prominent figures with
- [Can You Cut It on an Oceania Gourmet Tour?](https://cruisington.com/can-you-cut-it-on-an-oceania-gourmet-tour/) - How hard is cider in Halifax? How do you forge a Japanese knife worthy of Kobe beef? They’re among the insights you can gain in an expanded range of Culinary Discovery Tours from Oceania Cruises. The globe-spanning experiences are among 46 available on 2025 cruises of Oceania’s four larger ships, Marina, Riviera, Vista, and Allura,
- [Should You Pay Up to Dine Around the New Love Boat?](https://cruisington.com/should-you-pay-up-to-dine-around-the-new-love-boat/) - Imagine if R2D2, the cute little droid from Star Wars, retired and got a job as a waiter. “Your order is here: please wait to be served,” the happy little robot chirps as he (it?) rolls up to our table on Sun Princess , loaded with comfort food. I half expected a natty C3PO to Are the specialty restaurants on Sun Princess truly worth the premium price?
- [Cruise Lines Spicing Up Vegan and Veggie Menus](https://cruisington.com/cruise-lines-spicing-up-vegan-and-veggie-menus/) - In the not-too-distant past, asking for a vegan or vegetarian option on a cruise might have been greeted with a choice of a plate of steamed vegetables or a green salad. But increasingly, cruise lines are rolling out daily vegetarian menus and many are including vegan options for each course. On the Scenic Eclipse yachts,
- [No Chain Saw Required for Windstar's Bamboo](https://cruisington.com/new-dining-option-spicing-up-windstar-fleet/) - What's a wood ear? You'll find out as Windstar Cruises whips up new tastes with its new complimentary Asian/Mediterranean specialty restaurant Basil + Bamboo. The new concept is taking the place of Cuadro 44 restaurant across the line’s fleet in 2025. It's first on Star Breeze in February 2025, and will debut as the new
- [Fast-growing AmaWaterways Adds Executive Strength](https://cruisington.com/fast-growing-amawaterways-adds-executive-strength/) - Family-owned AmaWaterways has been expanding so quickly the founders are bringing in new talent to boost the leadership team. Former Disney and hospitality industry executive Catherine Powell will join AmaWaterways as President, working alongside well-known co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst.Powell was chosen to complement the existing leadership team and contribute to the company's future
- [Holland America Making Waves with History](https://cruisington.com/holland-america-making-waves-with-history/) - Holland America Line is teaming up with A+E’s The HISTORY Channel to create custom itineraries and shore excursions designed to reveal not only the sights and landmarks of ports but the stories of the civilizations that shaped them.Through the partnership , guests can enjoy dozens of shore excursions ranging from Gold Panning & Underground Mine
- [Yoga and Champagne Blend on AmaWaterways](https://cruisington.com/yoga-and-champagne-mix-on-amawaterways/) - Champagne and yoga anyone? AmaWaterways is launching specialized Celebration of Wellness River Cruises, offering travelers transformative experiences focused on physical health and mental well-being while having fun exploring Europe’s rivers. With excursions tailored for active travelers, including hiking, biking, and guided runs, guests can have an experience that enhances their bodies and minds. Onboard, they
- [Is the New Sun Princess Too Large to Love?](https://cruisington.com/is-the-new-sun-princess-too-large-to-love/) - Nearly as long as four football fields and carrying up to 5,000 guests on 19 decks, Sun Princess is the biggest Love Boat ever. She's a floating city filled with entertainment, and more restaurants and bars than anyone can reasonably be expected to discover in a full week on board. And yet, since the debut
- [A Day With the Cruise Gang at the Cozu-mall](https://cruisington.com/a-day-at-the-cozu-mall/) - The Goddess of Fertility Resides Here: Grab a Margarita and Check the Price of Viagra
- [More French Treats Arriving on Oceania](https://cruisington.com/more-french-treats-arriving-on-oceania/) - Oceania Cruises is expanding its long-time relationship with celebrity French chef Jacques Pepin with new menus and the addition of signature Jacques restaurants to its newest ships.Pepin was the line's first executive culinary director, partnering with Oceania in 2003. And he has had a long career as a chef, restaurateur, author, PBS television personality and
- [Ponant Conquers the World with Surprise Move](https://cruisington.com/ponant-conquers-world-with-surprise-move/) - In an unexpected but very strategic move, Ponant Explorations Group, is buying majority stake in small adventure ship line Aqua Expeditions to expand its range to South America and Asia. Aqua Expeditions operates small ships in ecologically diverse areas including the Galápagos, Indonesia, the Mekong River and the Peruvian Amazon.It fills a gap in Ponant’s
- [Getting Spellbound in Spirited Style on Sun Princess](https://cruisington.com/getting-spellbound-in-spirited-style-on-sun-princess/) - I didn’t expect to find myself in handcuffs for ordering a cocktail aboard the new Sun Princess. But then there were a lot of things I didn’t anticipate about an evening of mystery and illusion on my Caribbean cruise. We’d just had a magical meal in a secret corner of the ship’s Sanctuary dining room,
- [More Signs That the Future is Bullish for Cruises](https://cruisington.com/more-signs-the-future-looks-bullish-for-cruises/) - If you’re still unsure whether the cruise industry is on track to set new records, look no further than the latest announcement from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. They named a new team to lead a multi-billion-dollar fleet expansion and upgrading program for the ultra-premium and luxury cruise brands. Jason Montague gets the title Chief Luxury
- [Is Bigger Better? We're About to Find Out](https://cruisington.com/cruises-have-bigger-stories-to-tell-in-2025/) - Some of the biggest ships ever built are beckoning in 2025 as cruising attracts record bookings. Many new arrivals are sisters of ships that were already the largest ever when they made their debuts. Even new small ships are bulking up.Here’s a look at notable new choices you’ll want to consider: Norwegian makes a splash
- [Sleuths are Finally Ranking Cruise Cuisine](https://cruisington.com/sleuths-are-finally-ranking-cruise-cuisine/) - Forbes Travel Guide, a global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises is expanding its ratings to cruise restaurants. Considered a cruise industry first, the 2025 ship ratings and restaurant accolades will be released on Feb. 12 as part of its annual Star Ratings, which include hotels, restaurants, and spas in more
- [Make it Fast: MSC Sponsors Formula 1 Races](https://cruisington.com/make-it-fast-msc-sponsors-formula-1-races/) - MSC Cruises is gearing up to be the title sponsor of three Formula 1 World Championship Grands Prix in 2025. The cruise line’s name will be in the titles of the Austrian Grand Prix in Jue, the United States Grand Prix in October and the São Paulo Grand Prix in NovemberMSC Cruises says the collaboration
- [We’ll Always Have Paris; Getting There from a Cruise is the Trick](https://cruisington.com/well-always-have-paris-getting-there-from-a-cruise-is-the-trick/) - Shore Excursions Require Travel Time, but they’re Worth the Effort
- [Half Moon Plus More Equals RelaxAway](https://cruisington.com/half-moon-plus-more-equals-relaxaway/) - What do you get when you add another half to Half Moon Cay? You get a private island complex big enough for both Carnival and Holland America ships to comfortably visit daily, says Carnival Corp. which owns both cruise lines. The planned expansion of the private island previously used only by Holland America will feature
- [Want a Cruise Deal? Hurry and be Ready to Wait](https://cruisington.com/want-a-cruise-deal-hurry-and-be-ready-to-wait/) - Looking for a deal on a cruise getaway in the Caribbean this winter? A record number of other people have the same idea and that’s created an unprecedented demand. While the plethora of Black Friday and upcoming January Wave Month cruise sales offer(ed) some amazing deals, many came with a catch--they're for cruises a year
- [Hey Crypto Bros: Could This be Your New Crib?](https://cruisington.com/hey-crypto-bros-heres-your-new-crib/) - Virgin Voyages is inviting freebooting entrepreneurs who can work from anywhere to make the company’s Lady-ships their home by buying a year-long pass. And they can pay in crypto. “For $120,000 US, you and a guest can swap on-land living expenses for up to 365 days of sailing any of our epic itineraries — in
- [Windstar Going Even Bigger on Canada](https://cruisington.com/windstar-going-even-bigger-on-canada/) - Windstar Cruises is adding a new itinerary in 2026 to its popular Canada & New England season of sailings, which are fall travel favorites thanks to the line’s ability to visit many smaller, scenic ports where big ships don’t go. The line’s 312-guest motor yacht Star Pride sails in the region during the prime fall
- [A Piece of the World is Missing on Cruise Charts](https://cruisington.com/a-piece-of-the-world-is-missing-on-cruise-charts/) - It’s clear that cruise lines expect the Suez Canal, Red Sea and the Holy Land to be too conflicted to risk sailing around for a long time to come. How long? Even newly announced 2027 World Cruises are steering far away from the entire Middle East. Winter world circuits that traditionally cross the Pacific to
- [Been there, done that? We doubt it](https://cruisington.com/plan-ahead-to-snag-these-unique-exotic-cruises/) - No matter how many cruises you've done, it’s time to shake things up and broaden your horizons beyond the usual suspects. Cruise lines are plotting a plethora of innovative out-of-the-ordinary cruise options to one-up the growing competition. They’re exotic experiences you haven’t been able to have before and are destined to be remembered for years
- [It’s Rum Time with Holland America’s Beachbum](https://cruisington.com/its-rum-with-holland-americas-beachbum/) - Holland America Line’s exclusive Rum Ambassador program is rolling out the barrels on all sailings of its seven ships in the Caribbean. It’s developed in collaboration with world-renowned beverage experts and historians David Wondrich and Jeff "Beachbum" Berry. Guests can immerse themselves in the rich history and flavors of rum through tastings and seminars led
- [How Swan Hellenic is Reinventing Expedition Cruises](https://cruisington.com/how-swan-hellenic-is-reinventing-expedition-cruises/) - Ever been to Kalso, Kinsale or Kilwa Kivinje? How about Hermanus or the Abrolhos Archipelago? Neither has any cruise line before Swan Hellenic added them to their coming itineraries. The storied brand has been reborn with new owners and a fleet of new eco-friendly expedition ships. In a discussion with The Cruisington Times, Eric Bacon, Swan
- [Camels and a Profusion of Colors on the Road to Marrakesh](https://cruisington.com/camels-and-a-profusion-of-colors-on-the-road-to-marrakesh/) - Guests on Oceania Cruises Experience the Traditions of the Moroccan Desert
- [A Dock in Venice for Sea Cloud Spirit](https://cruisington.com/a-dock-in-venice-for-sea-cloud-spirit/) - The sailing yacht Sea Cloud Sprit is one of the few small cruise ships still entitled to dock in the Grand Lagoon Canal of Venice. To celebrate, the new full-rigged ship built from a century -old design will sail four nine-night round trips in the summer of 2025 that include a night aboard the ship
- [Seabourn Sub Dive Solves 110-Year Mystery](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-sub-dive-solves-110-year-mystery/) - A submersible from Seabourn Cruises’ expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit made a historic discovery during a dive off the coast of Alejandro Selkirk Island in Chile. On October 14, 2024, the sub carrying guests aboard the ultra-luxury line’s newest purpose-built expedition ship, found the wreck of the Titania, a German supply ship lost for 110 years
- [Nice Beach, But There’s So Much More to Nice](https://cruisington.com/nice-beach-but-theres-so-much-more-to-nice/) - Le jazz was hot. The band rocked sets that ranged from Abba to Zappa. Bubbly and sangria were the drinks of choice. The party on the roof overlooking Promenade des Anglaise had the electric chic of a music video and the location was the most sybaritic on the French Riviera. The guests of World Traveller
- [Food Trucks and Calypso at Carnival’s Celebration Key](https://cruisington.com/food-trucks-and-calypso-at-carnivals-celebration-key/) - Food trucks and snack shacks will join four sit-down restaurants and 12 bars on Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s new private beach destination on Grand Bahama opening in July, 2025. Guests will find a variety of food trucks with self-ordering kiosks in the Calypso and Starfish lagoons. The food trucks will feature classics like chicken
- [Silversea Building Hotel at the Tail of the World](https://cruisington.com/silversea-plans-hotel-at-the-tail-of-the-world/) - Silversea is developing an unrivaled experience with a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost city on Earth for guests on Antarctic cruises. The new 150-room hotel will be built in partnership with a consortium of Chilean investors with completion scheduled for the end of 2025. It's designed to facilitate a frictionless journey to the
- [Mellow Birds: Cruises Flock to Two Very Different Canaries](https://cruisington.com/mellow-birds-cruises-flock-to-two-very-different-canaries/) - Lush Tenerife and Volcanic Lanzarotte are Fascinating Dots in the Atlantic Ocean
- [Get Ready to Eataly and More on World America](https://cruisington.com/get-ready-to-eataly-on-world-america/) - Eataly is joining a myriad of international restaurant options on MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World America.The famous Italian-style eatery will debut among 19 onboard restaurants, buffets and on-the-go food options that blend the cruise line’s European heritage with experiences tailored to the American market, says Bernhard Stacher, vice- president of global hotel operations for
- [Will Record Flooding Sink Danube River Cruising?](https://cruisington.com/will-record-flooding-sink-danube-river-cruising/) - The damage is severe as torrential rains from a storm called Boris that had the Danube peaking at a 10-year high and saw water lapping at the steps of Hungary’s Parliament building in Budapest. It’s meant there’s not enough space for ships to sail under bridges on the central part of the river.A few river
- [East or West? 5 Factors to Weigh in Planning a Caribbean Cruise](https://cruisington.com/east-or-west-5-factors-to-weigh-in-planning-a-caribbean-cruise/) - There are Typical Routes to The Sun and They Offer Different Experiences Depending on Your Preferences
- [6 Must-Sees on a Ramble over the Cobblestones of Old Tallinn](https://cruisington.com/6-must-sees-on-a-ramble-over-the-cobblestones-of-old-tallinn/) - Walled City Still Looks Very Much as It Did in the Middle Ages
- [Explora Journeys Raises Three Cheers as Fleet Expands](https://cruisington.com/explora-journeys-raises-three-cheers-as-fleet-expands/) - Explora Journeys celebrated three times at a shipyard in Italy, as one ship of the luxury line was delivered and two more reached milestones in their construction.EXPLORA II was delivered by Fincantieri shipyard to become the second ship to join the luxury travel brand of the MSC Group that is slated to grow to six
- [Quark Pioneers Remote Arctic Air Exploration](https://cruisington.com/quark-pioneers-remote-arctic-air-exploration/) - Axel Heiberg is the 32nd largest island in the world and so remote hardly anyone has ever reached it by sea or seen it air. Yet a Quark Expeditions Arctic voyage not only broke ice to reach it, but gave guests the opportunity to fly over its forbidding landscape by helicopter. The expedition ship Ultramarine
- [Oceania Going Bigger in Alaska with Riviera](https://cruisington.com/oceania-going-bigger-in-alaska-with-riviera/) - Oceania Cruises is offering an enhanced gourmet taste of the Last Frontier, sailing a bigger ship with more than a dozen immersive explorations in Alaska in 2025The 1,250 guest Riviera is replacing the smaller Regatta for its first Alaska season, with itineraries ranging from seven to 12 days and depart from Seattle, Whittier and Vancouver.Riviera
- [Tales of the Unexpected on Seabourn's Arctic Adventure](https://cruisington.com/tales-of-the-unexpected-in-canadas-fast-changing-arctic/) - Even the ground beneath your feet can’t be trusted any more, says Mia Otokiak, describing how her husband was almost swallowed up by a giant sinkhole. Riding a four-wheel drive ATV, he stopped just in time when a big section of the main trail out of Cambridge Bay became a deep crater. Soil that had
- [Ready, Sète, Oh! Epicures Indulge When the Market is Down](https://cruisington.com/ready-sete-oh-epicures-indulge-when-the-market-is-down/) - We’re ready to devour the scrumptious catches of one of France’s seafood capitals. The small size of our cruise yacht World Traveller gives us the advantage of docking an easy stroll from the middle of Sète, a gorgeous southern French city that larger ships never visit.And the guests heading out for an Epicurean Expedition market tour
- [Windstar Adding New ships, New Itins to its Fleet](https://cruisington.com/windstar-expanding-with-2-new-high-tech-ships/) - Windstar Cruises is expanding its fleet with two all-suite motor yachts, Star Seeker and Star Explorer. The first of the two ships, Star Seeker is due in December, 2025. Star Explorer will join in December, 2026. The additions will mean Windstar can return to Alaska and Japan, while Star Breeze will sail full-time in Tahiti.
- [Ritz-Carlton Grows Its Yacht Collection](https://cruisington.com/ritz-carlton-grows-its-yacht-collection/) - The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is now officially a fleet, adding Ilma, its second ultra-luxury ship. “It is with immense pride and excitement that we welcome Ilma to our growing fleet,” said Jim Murren, executive chairman and CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. “Since Evrima’s debut in 2022, we have been steadfast in our pursuit of
- [Crystal Adds Triple Michelin Starred Chef](https://cruisington.com/crystal-adds-triple-michelin-starred-chef/) - Crystal has scored a groundbreaking collaboration with world-renowned chefs Massimiliano Alajmo-- the youngest chef ever to be awarded three Michelin stars-- and his equally talented brother Raffaele, to bring their unparalleled expertise to specialty dining venue Osteria d’Ovidio on both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. Alajmo who has retained his three stars held for an
- [Cooking Up Fun on an Epicurean Expedition](https://cruisington.com/cooking-up-fun-on-an-epicurean-expedition/) - A table is heaped with a colorful cornucopia of luscious fresh vegetables and fruits, perfectly cooked pasta and exotic garnishes that include a bowl of roasted meal worms. Yes, worms. But keep reading.Your mission-- if you choose to accept it-- is to assemble an artistic pasta salad that will win the praise of a team
- [How to be the Biggest Yacht in the Harbor](https://cruisington.com/how-to-be-the-biggest-yacht-in-the-harbor/) - Wallace Immen We’re docked amid the massive yachts of the super-rich, who compete to have the biggest and flashiest water toys. But sorry, boys, we have you beat. We’re aboard the impressive new mega-yacht World Traveller, 126 meters long and 7 decks tall. Like all good yachts she can sail into practically any port deemed worthy of We’re docked amid the massive yachts of the super-rich, who compete to have the biggest and flashiest water toys. But sorry, boys, we have you beat. We’re aboard the impressive new mega-yacht World Traveller, 126 meters long and 7 decks tall. Like all good yachts she can sail into practically any port deemed worthy of #
- [Cocktails with Cruella on Disney’s Destiny](https://cruisington.com/cocktails-with-cruella-on-disneys-destiny/) - There will be plenty of heroes and even places to be entertained by friendly villains on the newest Disney Cruise Line ship. Disney Destiny will feature a first-of-its-kind dining experience inspired by The Lion King, and a confectionary themed to Pixar's 'The Incredibles. Hercules will be the main production show. There’s also a piano lounge
- [Why No One Ever Sees Italy's Invisible City](https://cruisington.com/why-no-one-ever-sees-italys-invisible-city/) - Everyone's been there, but hardly anyone's ever seen it. You’ve visited Civitavecchia if you’ve ever cruised to Rome, but I'll bet it left no impression as you hit the highway for the hour’s ride to the Eternal City. Yet Civitavecchia is a destination that’s worth exploring for a taste of Italian life before mass tourism.
- [A Date with Venus on the Incredible Italian Riviera](https://cruisington.com/a-date-with-venus-on-the-incredible-italian-riviera/) - You can’t make up a place like Portovenere. Its confection of tall pastel-colored homes and ancient stone walls lining a sparkling blue harbor dedicated to Venus has inspired generations of romantic poets and artists. Visitors and locals mingle on narrow streets that stay shaded and naturally cool in the summer heat. Staircases built of lava
- [How MSC Plans to Dominate the Young Cruise Market](https://cruisington.com/how-msc-plans-to-dominate-the-young-cruise-market/) - Young travellers are driving a cruise boom, according to the Cruise Lines International Association’s 2024 State of the Cruise Industry report. Its surveys find that 88 per cent of Millennials and 86 per cent of Gen-X who have taken a cruise are planning to cruise again.And the surge is particularly strong in Canada, says Ian
- [Is Crystal Still a Top Choice for Cruise Cuisine?](https://cruisington.com/is-crystal-still-a-top-choice-for-cruise-cuisine/) - Is Crystal Symphony still a top choice for cruise cuisine. We put the ship's gourmet restaurants Watereside, Umi Uma and Osteria de Ovivio to the test
- [8 Reasons Why Crystal Symphony is Better Than Ever](https://cruisington.com/8-reasons-why-crystal-symphony-is-better-than-ever/) - You can’t keep a winner down. On her return to service, the classic Crystal Symphony has a strikingly fresh new look, with the verve and determination to make new magic. The ship is attracting a new generation of cruisers and long-time regulars are seeing her with a fresh eye. Here are eight ways sailing with
- [Will Greece Finally Rein In Growing Cruise Herds?](https://cruisington.com/will-greece-finally-rein-in-growing-cruise-herds/) - Let’s add it up: As Crystal Symphony with 600 aboard sailed into Mykonos harbor, she’s joined by Odyssey of the Seas carrying about 4,100 and Celestyal Journey, with another 1,260. Several tourist ferries are also unloading throngs eager to squeeze shoulder-to-shoulder along the narrow laneways of white-stucco Mykonos Town. The result was gridlock and this
- [Ritz-Carlton Ramps Up for Coming Superyachts](https://cruisington.com/ritz-carltons-next-superyacht-aces-sea-trials/) - Ilma is the Maltese word for water, and the name of the newest superyacht in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which just proved her prowess at sea. The second ship in the Ritz-Carlton fleet has completed sea trials and is into final preparations for her maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome on Sept. 2. The
- [How Oceania Cruises is about to Make Tahiti Hotter](https://cruisington.com/how-oceania-cruises-is-about-to-make-tahiti-hotter/) - Oceania Cruises is making the 2025 season in the South Pacific its most expansive yet. Two ships, Nautica and Regatta are plotting unique itineraries in fascinating corners of Tahiti during the winter and summer seasons. Regatta and Nautica, carrying a maximum of 670 guests each, are ideally suited to explorations in the region, featuring more
- [When Crystal Cruises New Generation Will Arrive](https://cruisington.com/when-crystal-cruises-new-generation-will-arrive/) - Crystal Cruises has made it official, signing an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build two classic ocean-going ships. The first 690-guest ship is expected in the Spring of 2028, with the second delivery to be announced. The new ships, similar in size to Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, will feature a host of amenities Crystal Cruises has made it official, signing an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build two classic ocean-going ships. The first 690-guest ship is expected in the Spring of 2028, with the second delivery to be announced. The new ships, similar in size to Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, will feature a host of amenities
- [10 Reasons to Cruise to the Astonishing Roof of the World](https://cruisington.com/10-reasons-to-plan-a-cruise-to-the-roof-of-the-world/) - Immen Immen Breaching whales, polar bears on the prowl, other-worldly landscapes and cultures whose traditions date back to pre-history. No summer travel destination can give you an entirely new view of the world like an Arctic experience. I can vouch for that because a Northwest Passage crossing I did on the luxury expediton ship Seabourn Venture last summer 10 reasons to plan an Arctic Cruise
- [American Queen Stops Churning in Bankruptcy](https://cruisington.com/american-queen-stops-churning-in-bankruptcy/) - The lingering effects of the pandemic have claimed another victim. A storied American cruise company, American Queen Voyages made the unexpected decision to anchor all its ships and declare bankruptcy as its parent company was sold to an investment firm.The adventure cruise line best known for its big Mississippi river paddlewheeler American Queen blamed the
- [AmaLilia: A Stylish New Girl on the Ancient Nile River](https://cruisington.com/amalilia-a-stylish-new-girl-on-the-ancient-nile-river/) - As the allure of the enigmatic monuments and history of Egyptian empires attract increasing numbers of tourists, AmaWaterways has doubled its Nile River fleet. The luxurious new AmaLilia, featuring 41 staterooms, including 13 suites is welcoming guests as part of an 11-night cruise and land experience.“Few countries grip the imagination quite like Egypt, with its
- [How Atlas Ocean is Pairing up with Penguins](https://cruisington.com/how-atlas-ocean-is-pairing-up-with-penguins/) - Yacht expedition specialist Atlas Ocean Voyages is pairing up with the Global Penguin Society, an internationally recognized organization dedicated to the conservation of the world´s penguin species and the oceans they inhabit. Available on select Antarctica expeditions beginning with the November 22, 2024 expedition of World Navigator, guests will gain insight into penguin rookeries and the
- [8 Luxury Regent Seven Seas Ideas to Hijack for Your Bathroom](https://cruisington.com/8-luxury-regent-seven-seas-ideas-to-hijack-for-your-bathroom/) - By LISA STEPHENS Sliding into the tub and looking around at the extensive detailing of the bathroom in an elegant suite on Regent's Seven Seas Explorer reveals a host of exclusive and steal-able design tips for creating a dream space in your own home. Sure, marble is wonderful if you can afford it, as are
- [A&K Going Further with Worldwide Cruising Choices](https://cruisington.com/ak-expanding-worldwide-cruising-choices/) - With a new adventure yacht and a world focus, Abercrombie & Kent has announced its broadest range of cruise choices and experiences. The 2025 Luxury Expedition Cruise portfolio includes 24 cruises across seven continents and 33 countries. Headlining is the new Ultimate Galapagos Expedition aboard the adventure yacht Theory from Ecoventura, which has become part
- [Cruise Lines are Getting Racy in Europe](https://cruisington.com/cruise-lines-are-getting-racy-in-europe/) - Explora Journeys is getting into race mode to celebrate the arrival of Explora II, its second luxury ship this summer. The new small-ship ocean travel brand is the Global Partner of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, that takes place in the waters off Barcelona.Meanwhile, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One
- [Been There, but Have You Cruised the Great Lakes?](https://cruisington.com/been-there-but-have-you-cruised-the-great-lakes/) - You can actually take a cruise from Duluth, Minnesota, all the way to Antarctica. And the ports along the route include Thunder Bay, Parry Sound, Windsor, Cleveland and Toronto.There’s never been a cruise itinerary like it before, and the 71-day cruise that starts in Lake Superior in September is only one of a series of
- [Cunard Ramps Up  Pomp for Queen Anne's Christening](https://cruisington.com/cunard-ramps-up-pomp-for-queen-anne-naming/) - Cunard is honoring its long history by naming its newest ship Queen Anne in its spiritual home, Liverpool. The gala event including a performance by legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli will take place on the world-famous Mersey waterfront on June 3 during a celebratory lap of honor voyage around the British Isles. Cunard’s first new cruise
- [Shocker on the Rivers: Paddle-wheelers Bound for Scrap Heap](https://cruisington.com/shocker-on-the-mississippi-paddle-wheelers-heading-to-scrap-heap/) - Can the big wheels keep on turning? A well-known fleet of paddle-wheelers that evoke the Proud Marys and Showboats that plied the rivers of early America face being cut up for scrap after a bankruptcy sale that has the cruise industry abuzz. American Queen, the largest paddlewheel steamboat ever built, is among four river cruise
- [Silversea Doubles Down on Its New Ship Class](https://cruisington.com/silversea-doubles-down-on-new-ship-class/) - Silversea has taken delivery of Silver Ray, the second ship in its innovative Nova Class. Storied maritime traditions, including flag-changing and signing ceremonies, commemorative speeches, and a celebratory toast marked the handover of the new ship at Meyer Werft shipyard. Silversea’s Nova Class marks a new take on luxury at sea, introducing an unparalleled openness
- [Seabourn Adds Sunny Mediterranean Flair to Dining](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-adds-sunny-mediterranean-flair-to-dining/) - Seabourn Cruises has launched its new Solis dining experience in style. The new fine dining restaurant celebrates Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the places visited by the line’s luxury ships and will feature light, modern cuisine bursting with color and character, prepared fresh daily. Solis is available on Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn
- [AmaWaterways Expands Gluten-free Cruise Program](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-expands-gluten-free-cruise-program/) - Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways is expanding its partnership with Celiac Cruise, an exclusive provider of gluten-free cruise vacations. Living with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity poses significant challenges. Individuals affected by the autoimmune disorder often find it difficult to enjoy travel due to fear of gluten exposure and other potentially serious health implications. Through
- [Red Alert: Why Africa’s the Next Hot Cruise Destination](https://cruisington.com/red-alert-why-africas-the-next-hot-cruise-destination/) - Quick: where’s Banjul? How about Cotonou or Lome? Suddenly, places along the west and east coasts of Africa that are likely to have even veteran travellers doing where in the world? Google searches are being asked to quickly arrange docks and shore excursions for multiple cruise ships. Sailing the Gulf of Aden, Suez Canal and
- [National Geographic to Guide Celestyal Guests](https://cruisington.com/national-geographic-to-guide-celestyal-guests/) - Celestyal has launched a series of National Geographic Day Tours, available on cruises in Greece and Croatia. The one-day and half-day tours are led by National Geographic-trained guides and are built on the storytelling, special access and expert knowledge that are the company’s forte. In Athens, the theme is the Olympic Games. From the birth
- [Holland America Puts Spotlight on Alaska's Glaciers](https://cruisington.com/holland-america-goes-big-on-alaska-glaciers/) - Holland America Line is debuting Glacier Days on its Alaska cruises with expanded We Love Alaska on-board experiences. HAL’s six ships doing cruises from Vancouver and Seattle are featuring more cultural enrichment and culinary and cocktail specialties designed to foster a deeper connection to the people and history of Alaska, the company says. And a
- [Royal Caribbean Cancels More Calls at Labadee](https://cruisington.com/royal-caribbean-cancels-calls-at-labadee/) - Caution is in order due to surging unrest in Haiti, so Royal Caribbean Group has extended the suspension of cruise visits to Labadee. The company's private beach resort is on a peninsula of Haiti that the company has leased from the government of Haiti since 1985. The suspension through September follows continuing gang violence and
- [What Happens When Your Cruise Ship Can’t Sail?](https://cruisington.com/what-happens-when-your-cruise-ship-cant-sail/) - The Alaska cruise season from Vancouver has launched, but one ship was left at the starting gate. Royal Caribbean International cancelled the April 26 sailing of Radiance of the Seas after 1,900 passengers had already boarded. The company announced after a day of trying to fix a propulsion issue that the cruise was no longer
- [New Ship to Explore Peru’s Amazon in Style](https://cruisington.com/new-riverboat-to-explore-perus-amazon/) - A new riverboat described as a floating boutique hotel will start exploring the Amazon in 2025 as Abercrombie & Kent’s first South American ship. Featuring 10 double cabins and two single cabins, the as-yet unnamed ship is being built of local materials in collaboration with Galapagos expedition yacht company Ecoventura.The three and four-night itineraries will
- [Penguins or Wallabies? A Dilemma on an Aussie Island](https://cruisington.com/penguins-or-wallabies-a-dilemma-on-an-aussie-island/) - Decisions, decisions. On a visit to Australia’s Philip Island on a Seabourn Cruises voyage down under, two evening shore excursions were both listed as must-sees.One tour promised us an unforgettable avian airshow as thousands of seabirds fly in feathery clouds back to their nests at sunset as part of a spectacular hike along one of
- [New Optimism, New Ships as Cruises Celebrate a Rebound](https://cruisington.com/new-optimism-new-ships-as-cruises-celebrate-a-rebound/) - Big ship orders and a buoyant future for cruising were the buzz at Seatrade Cruise Global, the cruise industry’s biggest confab of the year, held in the second week of April in Miami. Record levels of early booking for 2025 are not a result of left-over demand from the shutdowns of the pandemic era, but
- [Cruises Detour by the Dozen to Avoid Red Sea Unrest](https://cruisington.com/cruises-detour-by-the-dozen-to-avoid-red-sea-unrest/) - This is a developing story being updated as new information is available Cruise lines are scrambling to re-route around the Red Sea due to ongoing attacks on commercial ships. It’s costing them a bundle and leaving thousands of guests in the lurch, but in some cases, entire cruises are being cancelled with ships sailing empty.
- [Better Watch Out Santa: We’re Coming to Visit You at the Pole](https://cruisington.com/dear-santa-were-coming-to-visit-you-at-the-pole/) - Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn’t go? An 18-night icebreaking voyage all the way to the North Pole in July is among Abercrombie & Kent’s innovative new small-ship expeditions for 2024. There will be a cocktail party at 90 degrees north and a toast to Santa Claus. (Of course, it’s a myth he and his elves
- [9 Passenger Submarine Joins Scenic by Air](https://cruisington.com/9-passenger-submarine-joins-scenic-by-air/) - If you saw it coming at you on the highway, you’d think it was the biggest slickest SUV you’ve ever seen. But this new sports car is at home in the deep sea and it arrived there by air.Civilian submersible company Triton Submarines has just delivered its latest tech wonder, a nine-passenger Triton 660/9 AVA
- [Newest Celebrity Ship Will be Able to Flex its Fuels](https://cruisington.com/newest-celebrity-ship-is-able-to-flex-its-fuels/) - Innovative engines that can run on three different types of fuel, including clean-burning methanol, will power a fifth Edge-class ship being built for Celebrity Cruises. “By incorporating tri-fueled engines, we are ensuring that as alternative, low-carbon-based solutions become more viable, our ships will be ready to adapt and drive the industry forward to a more
- [Celestyal is Getting Racey on Arabian Gulf Sailings](https://cruisington.com/celestyal-is-getting-racey-on-arabian-gulf-sailings/) - Celestyal Cruises has tailored three new Arabian Gulf cruises to coincide with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix races in late 2024.A three-day grandstand race ticket, which includes complimentary transfers to and from the ship, will be available to purchase for every guest booking the Formula 1 schedule and sailing onboard the 1260-guest Celestyal
- [It’s a Luxury Yacht Race as Aman Heads to Sea](https://cruisington.com/its-a-yacht-race-as-aman-heads-to-sea/) - Top luxury hospitality group Aman is joining other luxury resort brands in heading out to sea. A steel cutting ceremony in Genoa, Italy marked the start of construction of the luxury motor yacht Aman at Sea. A joint venture with Cruise Saudi, the 50-suite ship is scheduled to launch in 2027.The start of construction is
- [Firewater, Brimstone, Beaches: Must-dos in a Day on St. Kitts](https://cruisington.com/firewater-brimstone-beaches-must-dos-in-a-day-on-st-kitts/) - Signs along the narrow, winding road up Brimstone Hill caution Drive Slowly. You hardly need to be reminded, because the steep up this hill that should be called a mountain is strenuous even for the local goats. We’re fortunately in a van whose driver, Asim Liburd, regularly does the drive up to the spectacular fortress
- [Can this BVI Beach Really Claim to be The Ultimate?](https://cruisington.com/can-this-bvi-beach-really-claim-to-be-the-ultimate/) - The Ultimate Beach Day at Long Bay was a bold claim on the menu of shore excursions for the day Celebrity Ascent docked in Tortola. Could it really be the ultimate stretch of sand in the Caribbean? It was a challenge I just had to take upWhen my cruises in the past have visited the
- [Oceania's Newest will Cruise Around the World in 180 Days](https://cruisington.com/oceanias-newest-will-cruise-around-the-world-in-180-days/) - Oceania Cruises is charting a 180-day round the world course for its newest ship Vista in 2026. One of the longest world cruises ever, the circumnavigation will visit 101 ports across 43 countries on a 1,200-guest ship that sets a new standard for comfort and convenience. Setting sail from Miami on Jan. 6, the six-month
- [Atlas Ocean Launches Exclusive Excursions by Afar](https://cruisington.com/atlas-ocean-launches-exclusive-excursions-by-afar/) - Atlas Ocean Voyages is teaming up with Afar Recommends, to offer an exclusive collection of cultural shore excursions on 2024 sailings in Europe, the Caribbean and South America. From meeting with the chief historian of the Evita Museum in Buenos Aires to exploring the twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades in the Azores, the travel
- [Chasing the Races in Antigua Options Grow](https://cruisington.com/chasing-the-races-in-antigua/) - 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 bashes including parties and peerformances along with lots of action on the water. From land or sea, spectators are able
- [New Ship Orders Signal Rising Cruise Optimism](https://cruisington.com/another-sign-of-optimism-carnival-orders-new-ship/) - In a signal that cruising has finally recovered, Carnival Corp. has inked its first order for a new ship since before the pandemic. The fourth Excel-Class ship for Carnival Cruise Line will be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard and be delivered in 2027.And the company confirmed rumors reported in Seatrade Cruise News they are
- [All Aboard: Utopia of the Seas Includes a Dining Car](https://cruisington.com/all-aboard-utopia-of-the-seas-includes-a-dining-car/) - “You’ve never been on a cruise ship like this,” Royal Caribbean promises about the coming Utopia of the Seas. Well, you have, if you’ve cruised on any of the five sister ships in the Oasis Class. And yet each of the ships has its own personality. Utopia will feature eight distinct neighborhoods, 21 dining options,
- [Atlas Expands its Menu of  European Explorations](https://cruisington.com/atlas-expands-its-menu-of-european-explorations/) - Atlas Ocean Voyages, known for extensive Antarctic voyages, is expanding its roster of in-depth explorations in the Mediterranean, including many rarely visited and intriguing ports. A 2025 European season features Epicurean Expeditions, featuring immersive culinary and wine experiences, and Cultural Expeditions to Northern Europe, visiting the British Isles, Iceland, and the coastal regions of northern
- [Will Ships Sailing Full Scuttle Cruise Deals?](https://cruisington.com/will-ships-sailing-full-scuttle-cruise-deals/) - Cruise lines are riding the crest of an enormous wave. Could it wash away your options for a cruise getaway? Carnival Corp. reports that almost two-thirds of the capacity of its fleets for 2024 is already booked, with occupancy on its ships over 100 per cent. Holland America Line had the biggest sales day in
- [Carnival Unlocks Portals for its New Celebration Key](https://cruisington.com/carnival-unlocks-portals-for-its-new-celebration-key/) - A new cruise destination is coming into focus as Carnival Cruise Line revealed details of Celebration Key, an exclusive destination on Grand Bahama designed to offer guests “a key for unlocking their slice of paradise.” Development of the cruise attraction on the south side of Grand Bahama Island, has been underway since 2017 and is
- [Winter Cruising in the Mediterranean Heating Up](https://cruisington.com/winter-cruising-in-the-mediterranean-heating-up/) - A quick pivot to replace cruises in the Middle East has opened a new opportunity for winter cruising in the Mediterranean. Windstar Cruises has received so much demand it’s decided to keep Star Legend in Europe for a second winter with more varied itineraries. It’s part of a trend that is seeing MSC Cruises operating
- [Setting Sail in Style on the Elegant Sea Cloud Spirit](https://cruisington.com/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 deck below, a ballet begins as other sailors have to use all their weight to manually pull sail lines taut
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- [Atlas Ocean Guests Can Now be Citizen Scientists](https://cruisington.com/atlas-guests-can-be-citizen-scientists/) - Atlas Ocean Voyages has created a new collaboration with ORCA, a pioneering marine conservation charity dedicated to the study of ocean habitats and protection of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Dedicated ORCA Ocean Conservationists will sail onboard the World Navigator to Antarctica on 2023/2024 expeditions. These specialists will focus on raising awareness, collecting vital scientific data,
- [Lindblad Offering Fly-Direct Antarctic Cruises](https://cruisington.com/lindblad-offering-fly-direct-antarctic-cruises/) - While everyone has dreamed of visiting the penguins and experiencing the otherworldly landscapes of Antarctica, cruising there from South America across the unpredictable the Drake Passage for two days can sometimes be less than dreamy. That’s why Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has launched two new itineraries that let guests fly direct to or from the White
- [Grand Case Beach Club: A Unique St. Martin Getaway](https://cruisington.com/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 Corniche. The resort’s imposing entrance gate features a flagpole flying the French tricolor, as it should on this overseas outpost
- [Chef Michel Roux Charts Cunard Cruise Residencies](https://cruisington.com/chef-michel-roux-charts-cunard-residencies/) - Cunard will bring back an exclusive series of Le Gavroche residencies at sea this year as two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux brings his iconic London restaurant to guests on Queen Anne and Queen Mary 2.The esteemed chef will close the popular Mayfair restaurant and oversee four Le Gavroche residencies across four Scandinavian fjords voyages in
- [New Ships of 2024 Boast More of Everything](https://cruisington.com/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 newcomers will be among the world’s largest, including an Iconic record-breaker with room for more than 7,000 guests. There’s also
- [It’s Christening Season for Growing Cruise Families](https://cruisington.com/its-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 at some splashy namings in the news: Emerald Cruises christens second luxury yacht Emerald Sakara was officially named in a
- [AmaWaterways Keeping Ahead of River Cruise Trends](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-anticipates-river-cruise-trends/) - For the first time, luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways will begin its European river cruising season in February, with two ships on the Danube and Rhine rivers. It’s a direct response to the increased demand for new off-season travel options, but it’s only part of a significant evolution of river cruising preferences, the company that’s
- [Dining Feels Gala Every Evening on Explora 1](https://cruisington.com/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, enjoy a sushi platter or find a specialty topped with caviar, and it’s all included. On Explora Journeys' new ship,
- [Exploring from Explora: Braving Antigua's Devil’s Bridge](https://cruisington.com/antigua-from-explora/) - Bring Your Super Sunscreen on a Shore Excursion to This Island’s Whitest Beach
- [Exploring Explora, the Newest Luxury Cruise Line](https://cruisington.com/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 check-in at the Port of Miami, where attendants took care of getting our bags on the ship, we’re greeted at
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- [Discovering Antigua, Where the 21st Century Hits a Time Warp](https://cruisington.com/carnival-breeze-discovers-antigua-where-the-21st-century-hits-a-time-warp/) - A New Cruise Dock is Changing St. John’s but Life Maintains its Stately Colonial Pace
- [AmaWaterways Expands Soulful Experiences](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-expands-soulful-experiences/) - AmaWaterways is expanding on a well-received inaugural season of Soulful Experiences, river and land packages celebrating Black history and culture along the rivers its ships sail.The luxury river cruise line announced a new addition to the 2024 lineup sailing though Portugal from November 13 to 23, 2024. It includes a three-night pre-cruise land package in
- [Norwegian Aqua Will be Prima With a Plus](https://cruisington.com/norwegian-aqua-will-be-prima-with-a-plus/) - Norwegian Cruise Line revealed the evolution of the Prima Class with the new Norwegian Aqua. The first of an expanded Prima Plus Class sets sail in April, 2025.Bookings are open for Norwegian Aqua’s first voyages to the Caribbean with seven-day itineraries departing from Port Canaveral. Itineraries include calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, St.
- [Northwest Passage: an Ultimate Experience on Ship and Shore](https://cruisington.com/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 to the land that has never been altered by roads or development. Learning to appreciate this is the essence of
- [Cruise Lines Reroute to Avoid Israeli Ports](https://cruisington.com/cruise-lines-reroute-to-avoid-israeli-ports/) - From cancelling cruises from Ashdod and Haifa to hasty departures as bombs were falling, cruise lines have had to quickly retreat from Israel due to the sudden eruption of a devastating war. Here’s a look at what we know so far: Celebrity Apex skipped planned calls in Haifa and Ashdod and the ship's future cruises
- [Art Will be Everywhere on Seven Seas Grandeur](https://cruisington.com/art-will-be-everywhere-on-seven-seas-grandeur/) - The new Seven Seas Grandeur will showcase a 1,600-piece collection that took nearly two years to curate. As an added first at sea, Regent Seven Seas Cruises will be introducing a digital art tour, Art Experience, available through the new Regent Mobile App, which provides an interactive experience with the artwork and the artist who
- [No, Barcelona Hasn’t Banned Cruise Ships](https://cruisington.com/no-barcelona-hasnt-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 dock will no longer be available for cruise ships to book, Barcelona’s large and best-known port complex is actually going
- [An Unexpected Treat on an Unexpected Day in Tarragona](https://cruisington.com/an-unexpected-treat-on-an-unexpected-day-in-tarragona/) - Barcelona’s Less-Known Sister City Has a Lot to Offer Cruise Visitors
- [Where to Chill after the Thrills on Norwegian Prima](https://cruisington.com/where-to-chill-after-the-thrills-on-norwegian-prima/) - Racing around three decks on racing karts, a virtual reality zone, escape room, competitive darts and even beer pong: there's so much ship to explore and so many options for action aboard Norwegian Prima you can be busy all day long. But what if you’re on your cruise to get away from traffic and looking
- [Northwest Passage: Impossible Dream Becomes a Reality](https://cruisington.com/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 been.For decades, Canada’s high Arctic remained terra incognita, a fascinatingly dangerous obsession that drove explorers to commit to three years
- [Uniworld to Sail Two Former Crystal River Ships](https://cruisington.com/uniworld-to-sail-two-former-crystal-river-ships/) - Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is adding two new Super Ships, the S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth, to begin sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Uniworld will take over the ships from Seaside Collection under a three-year bareboat charter agreement for each ship and plans to operate them with an all-Uniworld staff with the
- [What Can Polar Bears Do in an Arctic Without Ice?](https://cruisington.com/what-can-polar-bears-do-in-an-arctic-without-ice/) - There’s a polar bear on our starboard side! The first of what would be many encounters with the Arctic’s iconic ice bears woke everyone up early on Seabourn Venture’s Northwest Passage voyage. Guests rushed to the observation decks and trained binoculars on a polar bear on the prowl, regularly raising his head to sniff the
- [Norwegian Creates Expanded Range of Solo Staterooms](https://cruisington.com/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 sailings starting Jan. 2, 2024. With pricing and availability dependent on the destination and demand, solo travelers can expect to
- [New Shows Enhance Regent’s Seven Seas Grandeur](https://cruisington.com/new-shows-enhance-regents-seven-seas-grandeur/) - To highlight the launch of its trend-setting new ship, Regent Seven Seas Cruises revealed four innovative entertainment shows that will debut on Seven Seas Grandeur launching in November 2023. The new productions celebrate the legacy of Broadway and its influence on at-sea entertainment-- showcasing the talents of world-class performers along with breathtaking choreography. The shows
- [Holland America Pledges Really Fresh Fish](https://cruisington.com/holland-america-pledges-really-fresh-fish/) - Holland America Line is launching a global fresh fish program by engaging a network of 60 ports to source and serve 80 types of fresh fish in all its restaurants. And incredibly they're promising the catch will go from port to plate in less than 48 hours.HAL had already pledged to be the first cruise
- [Explora Journeys Adding 2 Hydrogen-Powered Ships](https://cruisington.com/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 2050 by investigating additional new and advanced environmental technologies for its luxury ships. EXPLORA V and EXPLORA VI will have
- [Royal Caribbean Reveals Adults-Only Hideaway](https://cruisington.com/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 new Icon of the Seas. The all-day experience will feature a private beach and pools, new dedicated spots for drinks
- [Speedy Cruise Internet Reaches Far Corners of the World](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-boosts-wi-fi-on-expedition-ships/) - 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 lesser-populated islands were well out of contact for satellite services. Or, if available, they cost the price of a meal
- [Diving into Another World in Canada’s Arctic](https://cruisington.com/diving-into-another-world-in-canadas-arctic/) - It’s life, but not as we know it. Sea angels, sea butterflies and jolly jelly fish glimmer in vivid colors all around us, even though we can see right through them. The ultimate experience on a momentous expedition across Canada’s famed Northwest Passage aboard Seabourn Venture is the unique opportunity to dive into unexplored icy
- [Dining gets New Glamor on Seven Seas Grandeur](https://cruisington.com/dining-gets-new-glamor-on-seven-seas-grandeur/) - Guests aboard Seven Seas Grandeur will enjoy a choice of over 130 new dishes and guest favorites in seven dining venues. The ship that debuts in November is being reimagined for the future of cruising, Regent Seven Seas Cruises says. Highlights of the new dishes and refined recipes include 13 new dinner dishes to be
- [Explora Journeys Celebrates Double Ship Milestones](https://cruisington.com/explora-journeys-celebrates-double-milestones/) - While orders of new cruise ships have been in a lull recently, MSC Group is saying full speed ahead with its new Explora Journeys series of luxury ships. Just two months after the delivery of EXPLORA I, in July, the brand celebrated milestones for two more of four planned ships during a double event at
- [Celestyal Journey Makes Auspicious Debut](https://cruisington.com/celestyal-journey-makes-auspicious-debut/) - A new name in cruising, Celestyal Journey has set sail following a multi-million dollar refurbishment. Celestyal Cruises says the name of the ship embodies the sense of wanderlust adventure and exploration of its customers. The ship originally built for Holland America Lines as the Ryndam and later operated by P&O Australia has added balcony suites
- [An Icy Disko Party with Whale Tails in Greenland](https://cruisington.com/an-icy-disko-party-with-whale-tails-in-greenland/) - Spouting and snorting and flipping its enormous tail, it was almost as though a humpback whale was giving us an escort to his glittering ice cave as it emerged from the waves alongside our boat. Towering walls of ice surrounded us as we entered Disko Bay on a small boat tour from a town clinging
- [A Polished Crystal Symphony Returns  with New Features](https://cruisington.com/a-polished-crystal-symphony-returns-with-new-features/) - Crystal Symphony has re-entered service with larger, revamped suites and a new roster of specialty dining restaurants. Following an extensive refurbishment after being purchased by A&K Travel Group, the luxury ship now accommodates just 606 guests, joining sister ship Crystal Serenity in a new chapter for the Crystal Cruises brand. More than 80 per cent
- [Reykjavik: Unique Cultural Experience or Tourist Trap?](https://cruisington.com/reykjavik-unique-cultural-experience-or-tourist-trap/) - You can visit the world’s biggest penis collection, dance until dawn and take a quick jaunt to an active volcano and a steaming Blue Lagoon.What‘s not to love about Iceland’s capital city with its clean, walkable streets of quaint shops painted in vivid colors that could have been imagined by a theme park set designer?
- [Rugged Breed of New Exploration Ships Plans a Polar Rush](https://cruisington.com/rugged-breed-of-new-exploration-ships-plans-a-polar-rush/) - An unprecedented 15 new expedition vessels able to cut through ice floes have hit the seas to meet what is predicted to be a surge in demand for polar and off the beaten track exploration. There are at least that many more exploration ships in development for the future.They’re small—with guest counts in the hundreds
- [Inside View of the Newly Restored Beauty of Ancient Ephesus](https://cruisington.com/an-inside-view-of-the-newly-restored-beauty-of-ancient-ephesus/) - Archaeologist Are Coming Closer to Solving the World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle in ancient Ephesus and tips on visitinng it from a cruise
- [Insider’s Tips for Seeing Istanbul’s Big 5 in a Single Visit](https://cruisington.com/insiders-tips-for-seeing-istanbuls-big-5-in-a-single-day/) - Historic Constantinople’s Prime Attractions are Close and Can be Less Crowded With a Tour Strategy
- [Regent Grandeur’s Spa will be Grand Indeed](https://cruisington.com/regent-grandeurs-spa-will-be-grand-indeed/) - Regent Seven Seas has added groundbreaking treatments to its menu for the new Seven Seas Grandeur’s Serene Spa & Wellness. Guests on the ship that debuts in November, 2023, can book a Hot Mineral Body Boost to alleviate muscular pain and remove toxins, while the Poultice-Powered Muscle Releasework relieves sore, aching muscles with an invigorating
- [Atlas Ocean Voyages Crafts Vegan Menu](https://cruisington.com/atlas-ocean-voyages-crafts-vegan-menu/) - Recognizing the growing demand for vegan cuisine, Atlas Ocean Voyages has curated a menu that celebrates the abundance and flavors of plant-based ingredients. From gourmet appetizers to main courses and indulgent desserts, the vegan menu showcases a fusion of international flavors and innovative culinary techniques and is available on all three of the line’s expedition
- [Chef Bonacini to Mix it Up on Emerald Sakara Cruise](https://cruisington.com/chef-bonacini-to-host-emerald-sakara-cruise/) - Emerald Cruises is again partnering with Canadian celebrity chef Michael Bonacini, for an eight-day Caribbean Culinary Journey aboard the newly launched, 100-passenger luxury yacht, Emerald Sakara. Sailing round trip out of San Juan on March 30, 2024, the itinerary will call on small ports like Culebra, known for its active reef, and Vieques with its
- [Cunard Reveals Gourmet Additions to Queen Anne](https://cruisington.com/cunard-reveals-gourmet-additions-to-queen-anne/) - Double Michelin-starred chef, Michel Roux will set the tone for a pub on Cunard’s coming Queen Anne, as well as planning an exclusive gala menu for the Queen’s Grill. Roux will be working alongside Cunard's culinary development chefs to create a new menu for the Golden Lion pub that will be rolled out fleet-wide. Cunard
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- [American Eagle is the first of 12 Coastal Cats](https://cruisington.com/american-eagle-is-the-first-of-12-coastal-cats/) - American Eagle, is the first of an ambitious plan to build 12 American-flagged coastal cruise ships. The 100-guest American Cruise Lines catamaran passed sea trials with flying colors and was delivered on schedule by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, which is already building four more for delivery in late 2023 and 2024. Eventually the line plans to have
- [Seabourn Pursuit Will Explore Down Under in Depth](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-pursuit-will-explore-down-under-in-depth/) - Seabourn Cruises' newest expedition ship will stay in the Southern Hemisphere after her inaugural Antarctic season. The company took delivery of its second expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit at an official handover maritime ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy at the end of July. "I am honored to share this incredible moment with Seabourn Cruises' newest expedition ship will stay in the Southern Hemisphere after her inaugural Antarctic season. Seabourn Cruises' newest expedition ship will stay in the Southern Hemisphere after her inaugural Antarctic season. The company took delivery of its second expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit at an official handover maritime ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy at the end of July. "I am honored to share this incredible moment with
- [Le Voyage: A Culinary Discovery on Celebrity Beyond](https://cruisington.com/le-voyage-a-culinary-discovery-on-celebrity-beyond/) - Star Trek meets Morocco as you enter the fascinating Le Voyage, an exclusive restaurant on Celebrity Beyond. The restaurant's angular doors that automatically open are so seamlessly hidden in the ship’s Grand Plaza that you have to know they’re there and just walk toward the wall until they open. From the moment you step inside
- [7 Things to Seek Out on Celebrity’s Most Extravagant Ship Yet](https://cruisington.com/7-things-to-seek-out-on-celebritys-most-extravagant-ship-yet/) - There’s a gorgeous red love apple in Eden, but it’s so tucked away you may not find it on your first or even second visit to the most hidden bar and restaurant zone on Celebrity Beyond. It’s a symbol of the temptation that awaits as you board Celebrity Cruises’ biggest and most spacious ship yet.
- [Celebrity Beyond Propels Shows to New Heights](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-beyond-expands-shows-to-new-levels/) - Celebrity Cruises has raised the curtain and brings down the house with new live shows and interactive experiences on Celebrity Beyond. A team of creators who have collaborated on major productions from Las Vegas and the West End to the Olympics have dreamed up concepts guests will be talking about long after they return home.
- [How do You Solve a Problem Like Santorini?](https://cruisington.com/how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-santorini/) - It’s official, Santorini ranks as the most popular tourist destination in Europe, which is destined to make it even more impossibly crowded. “Famous for its golden sunsets, warm temperatures and jaw-dropping scenery, it comes as no surprise that Santorini ranks so highly as a must-visit hotspot,” said British holiday rental company CV Villas (which of It’s official, Santorini ranks as the most popular tourist destination in Europe, which is destined to make it even more impossibly crowded. “Famous for its golden sunsets, warm temperatures and jaw-dropping scenery, it comes as no surprise that Santorini ranks so highly as a must-visit hotspot,” said British holiday rental company CV Villas (which of It’s official, Santorini ranks as the most popular tourist destination in Europe, which is destined to make it even more impossibly crowded. “Famous for its golden sunsets, warm temperatures and jaw-dropping scenery, it comes as no surprise that Santorini ranks so highly as a must-visit hotspot,” said British holiday rental company CV Villas (which of
- [Silver Nova Will Revolutionize Cruise Ship Design](https://cruisington.com/silver-nova-is-a-reimagination-of-cruise-ship-design/) - A revolutionary asymmetrical design—a first for the cruise line—will help Silver Nova offer guests an unprecedented openness to destinations, Silversea Cruises promised as it took delivery of its 12th ship in the Netherlands.The 728-passenger ship that begins sailing Aug. 14 from Venice features a unique outward-facing pool deck; an al fresco dining zone and a
- [Crystal’s New Look Features Fewer Guests, Grander Spaces](https://cruisington.com/crystals-new-look-features-fewer-guests-grander-spaces/) - It’s been a year in the making, now Crystal Cruises is being relaunched with an upgraded look to appeal to long-time fans of the line back and attract a new following of luxury cruisers. From redesigned public spaces and modern guest rooms and suites to refined in-room amenities and exclusive linens designed for royalty, the
- [Euro Cruise Ships Top Eco Rankings—But LNG in Question](https://cruisington.com/euro-ships-top-enviro-rankings-but-lng-in-question/) - A niche fleet in Norway is gaining world attention by scoring better than any other cruise line in a global ranking of environmental sustainability. The German environmental organization NABU ranked Havila Voyages in a tie at the top of its cruise ranking for 2023, based on the company's efforts towards sustainablity and reduced carbon emissions.
- [Slice of Luxury: A Sneak Peek Inside Cunard’s Queen Anne](https://cruisington.com/slice-of-luxury-a-peek-inside-cunards-queen-anne/) - Cunard has released a retro-style cutaway image of its coming ship, Queen Anne, paying homage to the luxury cruise line's uniquely rich heritage. Designed by artist Dominik Bulka in the style of Cunard's iconic advertising posters from the 1920s it offers a playful glimpse inside the ship's interiors.The cutaway includes the iconic Grand Lobby and
- [Atlas Adds Shortcut Expeditions to Antarctica](https://cruisington.com/atlas-adds-shortcut-expeditions-to-antarctica/) - Two new seven-night Antarctic expeditions are being added to the winter season of Atlas Ocean Voyages as it adds a third ship to its fleet. The shorter voyages departing Dec. 9 and 19 on the World Voyager bypass the Drake Passage by flying guests to King George Island on the Antarctic peninsula to join the
- [Looking Beyond: Celebrity Reveals its New Ascent](https://cruisington.com/looking-beyond-celebrity-reveals-its-ascent/) - Celebrity Cruises revealed first details of what guests can experience on board the line’s newest resort at sea, Celebrity Ascent, when it sets sail this December from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.The fourth ship in the cruise line’s Edge Series, Ascent will visit many of the Caribbean’s popular destinations like the Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Puerto
- [Spas Rethought in Return of Crystal Cruises](https://cruisington.com/spas-rethought-in-return-of-crystal-cruises/) - An inspiring design and a vast menu of treatments sets the scene for what Crystal Cruises is calling an Exceptional Wellness Experience at Sea.Inspired by the Goddess of Dawn, Aurōra, a newly redesigned spa concept is a feature of both Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony making their inaugural sailings this summer. A collaboration between Crystal
- [Cruises Launch on a New River: The Tennessee](https://cruisington.com/cruises-launch-on-a-new-river-the-tennessee/) - You’ve probably danced the Tennessee Waltz, but it’s not likely you’ve ever had a chance to sail the Tennessee River. American Cruise Lines is inaugurating eight-day cruises on a river seldom explored with new eight-day Tennessee River cruises between Nashville and Chattanooga. Guests will visit towns in the winding Tennessee Valley through the Appalachian Mountains.
- [Record-breaking Astronaut Christens Scenic Eclipse II](https://cruisington.com/record-breaking-astronaut-christens-scenic-eclipse-ii/) - A ship designed for exploration of the seas was christened by the first woman to walk in space. Accompanied by Scenic Group owners Glen and Karen Moroney, NASA Astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan christened one of the world’s most technologically advanced ultra-luxury yachts, Scenic Eclipse II in Málaga, Spain.Dr. Sullivan, an American geologist and oceanographer and
- [MSC Celebrates Delivery of Greenest Ship Yet](https://cruisington.com/msc-celebrates-delivery-of-greenest-ship-yet/) - MSC Cruises may still have only the third-largest cruise fleet in the world, but it keeps expanding in grand fashion. At a ceremony in France, the cruise division of MSC Group took delivery of its 22nd ship, MSC Euribia. It’s the final evolution of the line’s popular Meraviglia class and the second ship for MSC
- [Most Dining Choices Ever on Icon of the Seas](https://cruisington.com/most-dining-choices-ever-on-icon-of-the-seas/) - Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas will give guests more than 20 ways to dine when it enters service in January 2024, including a new supper club and a multi-stall food hall. From restaurants to walkup windows, casual to upscale, live music to chefs who put on a show, the ship is featuring an
- [Crystal Charting a Future of Globe-Trotting Cruises](https://cruisington.com/crystal-charting-future-of-globe-trotting-cruises/) - The new Crystal is setting a global course for 2024, planning extended cruises to iconic and off-the-beaten-track destinations around the world while almost never repeating a port. The luxury line’s two ships will both be globe-trotters, highlighted by a 141-night world cruise on Crystal Serenity as well as a series of unique Grand Journeys ranging
- [It’s Wine Time Again on AmaWaterways](https://cruisington.com/its-wine-time-again-on-amawaterways/) - With over 60 hosted river cruises each year devoted to wine and culinary experiences, AmaWaterways is adding a new Saône River vineyards itinerary to its collection and bringing on a roster of eminent wine hosts.“Since the debut of our Celebration of Wine River Cruises in 2010, we’ve continued to see increasing demand for these epicurean
- [Exclusive Gene Simmons Interview: Why KISS Has Its Own Navy](https://cruisington.com/exclusive-interview-with-gene-simmons-reveals-kiss-has-its-own-cruise-navy/) - The KISS Navy is due to form again for a KISS Kruse 2023. It's part of a growing industry trend in music-based theme cruises. There are more than a dozen jazz, country, soul, rock and nostalgia cruises scheduled at sea this year. This interview with Gene Simmons from 2015 explains the origins of what become
- [Explora Journeys is Catering to All Ages](https://cruisington.com/explora-journeys-is-catering-to-all-ages/) - Explora Journeys, the new kid in the cruise market, is promising a special welcome to families, with a dedicated program that caters to multi-generations travelling together.Guests on Explora 1 can choose from 78 interconnecting suites in three categories: Ocean Suites, Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences. These onboard apartments give families all the privacy they require.The
- [Look Forward to Reverse: The Cruise Ship of the Future?](https://cruisington.com/look-forward-to-reverse-the-cruise-ship-of-the-future/) - It’s so sleek it cuts effortlessly through waves and headwinds. It’s powered by emission-free fuel cells and wind turbines, while photo cells in its glass produce more than enough juice for all the ship’s electrical needs.It’s called Reverse, but it’s a look far into the future by engineers at Germany’s Meyer Group working on ideas Look forward to Reverse a concept of a cruise ship that's completely self sufficient
- [Windstar Rolling out Vegan Menus on All Ships](https://cruisington.com/windstar-rolling-out-vegan-menus-on-all-ships/) - Windstar Cruises has partnered with the National Health Association to create a new vegan menu on board all six of the small ship line’s yachts. The offerings are not only plant-based but also prepared without added salt, oil, and sugar and are gluten-free. Windstar has begun training its culinary team on the new menu that’s
- [Oceania Expands Free Land Experiences Program](https://cruisington.com/oceania-expands-free-land-experiences-program/) - Oceania Cruises is expanding its Free Land Programs offer to include 2024 cruises. Pre- or post-cruise land programs are included at no extra cost on select sailings, in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East .Valued at up to $5,000 per stateroom, these Land Programs in 2023 explore coveted places like the Cape Winelands, Taj Mahal,
- [Scenic Eclipse II Expands Luxury Exploration Choices](https://cruisington.com/scenic-eclipse-ii-expands-luxury-exploration-choices/) - Scenic Eclipse II has launched its debut season with a cruise from Lisbon. The addition of the 114-suite ship to the fleet doubles Scenic’s capacity in the luxury exploration cruise market. The yacht is a near-identical sister-ship to Scenic Eclipse, launched in 2019. For the first two months of her career, Scenic Eclipse II will
- [Emerald Sakara Gets a Yacht-Worthy Godmother](https://cruisington.com/emerald-sakara-gets-a-yacht-worthy-godmother/) - Emerald Cruises has chosen Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), as godmother of Emerald Sakara, the line’s second ocean-going luxury yacht, due to launch in August. Emerald Sakara will join sister-yacht Emerald Azzurra sailing the Mediterranean and Adriatic, as well as the Caribbean. Carrying only 100 guests, the 361 foot
- [The Catch: Chef Rudi’s Seafood Coming to Princess Cruises](https://cruisington.com/the-catch-chef-rudis-seafood-coming-to-princess-cruises/) - Princess Cruises is reeling in a new specialty seafood restaurant, The Catch by Rudi, a joint partnership with Chef Rudi Sodamin, head of culinary arts for Princess and for Holland America Line.The Catch by Rudi will replace Bistro Sur la Mer on Enchanted Princess in April and will appear soon on three more of the
- [Ready to Enter Explora Journeys' Ocean State of Mind?](https://cruisington.com/ready-to-enter-explora-journeys-ocean-state-of-mind/) - The lobby of Explora 1 evokes comparisons to the luxury of a grand European hotel. The itineraries speak of extraordinary adventures with whimsical names like Glacier Carved Islands or the Valley of Mischievous Trolls. Explora Journeys is unlike any cruise line you’ve sailed on before, says Chris Austin, chief sales officer of the new line
- [Silversea Rents an Island for a Gala Party](https://cruisington.com/silversea-rents-an-island-for-super-party/) - Talk about an exclusive event: Silversea Cruises rented an entire island in the Philippines to host an unforgettable event for World Cruise guests aboard Silver Shadow. Two years in the making, the day-long immersive event on Kalanggaman Island—nestled between the Cebu and Leyte in the Visayan Sea--showcased the talents of more than 500 residents of
- [Cruising is Surging Back as Hong Kong Reopens](https://cruisington.com/cruising-is-surging-back-as-hong-kong-reopens/) - You can’t keep a good dragon down. Hong Kong is aiming to reach new heights now that it has fully reopened, and officials at a cruise conference promised cruise passengers will find more than ever before when they visit. “Hong Kong is stronger than ever,” said Kenneth Wong, general manager for meetings, incentives and cruise
- [Hey Gang, Let’s Go Sand Surfing in Dubai!](https://cruisington.com/hey-gang-lets-go-sand-surfing-in-dubai/) - Catch a wave and you're sitting on top of the world. Surfing is a must-do on a visit to Dubai, but with apologies to the Beach Boys, we're doing it on sand, miles from the nearest water. Instead of a surfboard, we’re riding in a 4X4 SUV specially tricked out to be able to keep Let's go sand dune surfing in Dubai! What could go wrong?
- [More than a Slogan: 7 Unique Factors that Make Crystal’s Luxury Personal](https://cruisington.com/more-than-a-slogan-7-unique-factors-that-make-crystals-luxury-personal/) - Crystal Cruises' Ships and Pampering Service Always Make You Feel at Home
- [Can Cruises Keep Up with What You Want to Eat?](https://cruisington.com/can-cruises-keep-up-with-what-you-want-to-eat/) - Imagine managing floating cities full of different restaurants and having to plan shopping lists for what diners are going to be ordering a year from now. That’s the challenge facing cruise lines as they look ahead at the ever-changing trends in food and beverage on their ships. Better plan for more regional specialties, more sustainable
- [Nobu’s Back on Relaunched Crystal Cruises](https://cruisington.com/nobus-back-on-relaunched-crystal-cruises/) - It will be back to the future when the relaunched Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony set sail for their inaugural seasons later this year. The range of restaurants will include popular UMI UMA by Nobu Matsuhisa Restaurant and Sushi Bar. Guests will again be able to dine on signature entrees such as Nobu-Style Black Cod,
- [Royal Caribbean Plans Bahamas Beach Club](https://cruisington.com/royal-caribbean-plans-bahamas-beach-club/) - Royal Caribbean International, has received planning approval for the development of the first Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The 17-acre destination experience at the western end of Nassau will create a combination of experiences on a long narrow point of land with beaches on both sides. “The Bahamas has been a
- [Holland America Expands its Menu of Long Voyages](https://cruisington.com/holland-america-expands-its-menu-of-long-voyages/) - 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 their World and Grand Voyages with itineraries that feature enriched experiences in each destination.Three of the Legendary Voyages are new
- [Carnival Cracks Down on Cruisers Behaving Badly](https://cruisington.com/carnival-cracks-down-on-cruisers-behaving-badly/) - Fun is fun, but don’t let yours spoil someone else’s good times, Carnival Cruise Line is warning spring breakers. “You will be sailing with us during Spring Break, which is traditionally a period of high occupancy,” a letter being sent to passengers says. “As part of our commitment to create the best environment to provide
- [Port Canaveral Now the Busiest in the World](https://cruisington.com/port-canaveral-now-the-busiest-in-the-world/) - Move over Miami, Port Canaveral has climbed to number one as the world's busiest cruise port for the first time ever, New figures from the Florida Ports Council rank the port 45 miles from Orlando as number one, with 4.07 million passengers coming to or from cruises in 2022. That compares with 4.02 million for
- [Carnival Transforming ex-Costa Ships to American Tastes](https://cruisington.com/carnival-transforming-ex-costa-ships-to-american-tastes/) - What does it take to turn a ship designed for European tastes into a ship that feels like home for a mainly American crowd? Everything from new electrical sockets to burgers and pizza needed a rethink as Carnival Cruise Line renovates two ships built for Italy’s Costa Cruises to join the Carnival fleet sailing from
- [California Port Discourages Visits by Cruise Ships](https://cruisington.com/california-port-discourages-visits-by-cruise-ships/) - Hoping to persuade cruise lines decide to anchor elsewhere, the city council in Monterey, California has voted to take away city services for handling passengers arriving at the city’s dock. In a report to the council, city manager Hans Uslar wrote “It is my hope that this step will signal to the cruise ship industry
- [6 Splurges Worth Making on Sky Princess](https://cruisington.com/6-splurges-worth-making-on-sky-princess/) - I’m writing this from a padded lounge chair in The Sanctuary, a personal hideaway at the top of Sky Princess. On a ship that can carry more than 3,600 passengers, two attendants are at my beck and call and there are no other guests in sight. As Princess ships have grown, so have the options
- [A&K  Charting a Course to the North Pole](https://cruisington.com/ak-charting-a-course-to-the-north-pole/) - As interest in small-ship expedition cruising continues to grow, Abercrombie & Kent is adding a luxury icebreaker to its fleet for 2024. The exclusive charter of Ponant Cruises’ ship Le Commandant Charcot will allow it to offer an expedition to the North Pole in July 2024.“A&K is known for taking our guests to the ends Abercrombie & Kent is expanding its expedition fleet to add the North Pole to his cruise destinations in 2024
- [Relaxing in Roatan, in Search of the Perfect Beach](https://cruisington.com/relaxing-in-roatan-in-search-of-the-perfect-beach/) - Sparking blue waters line a beautiful wave-free beach of fine white sand. Palm trees sway in a gentle breeze while friendly bartenders offer up as many cool drinks as you want. It’s the picture that appears in your mind’s eye whenever you think of an idyllic day on a Caribbean beach. That mental ideal seldom
- [Interpreting la Dolce Vita on a Costa Cruise](https://cruisington.com/interpreting-la-dolce-vita-on-a-costa-cruise/) - With the best pizza, pasta and coffee at sea and parties that last late into the night, cruising to exotic locales on Italy’s Costa Cruises is an immersion into European style, tastes and customs.It’s a line you might not have considered in the past, because it doesn’t sail from North American ports. But Costa is
- [Crystal on Course for Shinier than Ever Comeback](https://cruisington.com/crystal-on-course-for-shinier-than-ever-comeback/) - The relaunch of Crystal Cruises, to be known as simply Crystal, will see bigger rooms for fewer passengers. Opening bookings for Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, new owners A&K Travel Group said many staterooms on the ships are being significantly enlarged, in some cases three former rooms becoming one suite. Serenity will see capacity shrink
- [Abu Dhabi: Born Yesterday and Dressing to Impress](https://cruisington.com/abu-dhabi-born-yesterday-and-dressing-to-impress/) - At every port on a cruise in the United Arab Emirates, it’s obvious that each of the Arab sheikdoms are playing top this with their newly built soaring skylines, their supersized yachts and their over-the-top palaces. So, by the time we reached Abu Dhabi and were promised a tour of presidential palaces old and new,
- [Orient Express Joining Luxury Cruise Race](https://cruisington.com/orient-express-planning-to-set-dramatic-sails/) - A brand long known for trains and hotels is getting into luxury cruising in a unique way. AccorHotels’ Orient Express brand is building what it claims will be the world’s largest sailing ship when it debuts in 2026. The 54-suite Silenseas will feature three SolidSail rigid sails able to rotate 360 degrees on tilting masts
- [Hangers-on Detour Cruise Ships Down Under](https://cruisington.com/cruise-ships-scramble-to-scrub-fouled-hulls/) - New Zealand has turned away eight ships this season for having too much sea life growing on their hulls. The issue was caused by long layups during the COVID-19 pandemic, Biosecurity New Zealand told industry publication Seatrade Cruise News.Biofouling is the accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animals on a ship’s hull that can
- [Is an Expedition on Seabourn Venture Right for You?](https://cruisington.com/is-an-expedition-on-seabourn-venture-right-for-you/) - The sex lives of seahorses are even racier than you could imagine. And believe it or not, the global intrigues that led to what became known as the Guano Wars are more fascinating than any spy novel.These are among the many surprising things you can learn in talks from experts on a cruise aboard Seabourn
- [Country Club Lima: An Oasis of Calm and Timeless Elegance](https://cruisington.com/country-club-lima-an-oasis-of-calm-and-timeless-elegance/) - Note: U.S. Canadian and British governments are currently cautioning against non-essential travel to Peru due to political unrest, particularly in Lima, Machu Picchu and border areas. A uniformed doorman is waiting at the end of a red carpet to handle our bags as we arrive at the columned Spanish colonial entrance of the Country Club
- [Scoop from the Poop Deck: How to Cruise With Your Dog or Cat](https://cruisington.com/scoop-from-the-poop-deck-how-to-cruise-with-your-dog-or-cat/) - Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is Expanding its Trans-Atlantic Kennel Program
- [Splashy New Ships Show Confidence is Back in 2023](https://cruisington.com/splashy-new-ships-show-confidence-is-back-in-2023/) - It seemed that 2022 was year of catch-up, getting ships that were due to arrive during the lockdown finally christened and launched on their careers. So this year is the first time in three years where we can confidently board ships that are brand new and hopefully are not postponed because of restrictions or shortages.
- [Sky Princess is a Love Boat Aiming for Much More](https://cruisington.com/sky-princess-is-a-love-boat-aiming-for-much-more/) - In the midst of dinner, the suave maitre’d at Sabatini’s restaurant grabs a silver bowl and a spoon as his instrument and breaks into a rendition of O Sole Mio. It’s a quintessential Love Boat moment that generations of guests on Princess Cruises have come to expect. On the same evening, the band entertaining outside
- [Thinking Outside the Lines: Flying Over Peru’s Nazca Plain](https://cruisington.com/thinking-outside-the-lines-flying-over-perus-nazca-plain/) - The desert in Peru that’s etched with geometric lines and sketches of plants, animals and birds has always been a head scratcher. Who filled the Nazca plain that hardly ever gets rain with giant doodles in the sand? Why did they make huge figures that can only be appreciated from the air at a time
- [Prima Impressions: A First Look at Norwegian’s Future](https://cruisington.com/prima-impressions-a-first-look-at-norwegians-future/) - Prima means first in Italian, excellent in German and best friend in Spanish. So far so good. But does Norwegian Prima really live up to its name? We’re on a cruise from Miami to find out. The 3,100 passenger Norwegian Prima that’s Norwegian Cruise Line's future is the first all right. Norwegian is planning to
- [MSC Welcomes New Flagship MSC Seascape](https://cruisington.com/msc-welcomes-new-flagship-msc-seascape/) - The fast-growing MSC Cruises fleet officially welcomed its new flagship MSC Seascape in a glittering ceremony in New York. The ship will use Manhattan Cruise Terminal as home port for cruises beginning in April 2023.One of the highlights of the traditional maritime ceremony was a stunning performance from international singer-songwriter Matteo Bocelli, hot off the
- [Oceania Expands its Roster of Grand Itineraries](https://cruisington.com/oceania-expands-its-roster-of-grand-itineraries/) - Oceania Cruises is adding another intensive journey to its roster of extended voyages for “time-rich” travelers. A newly announced immersive Grand Voyage itinerary on Marina departing from Venice Oct. 11, 2023 will embark on a 33-day immersion in the highlights of the Eastern Mediterranean and Holy Lands. It will call on will call on 28
- [Explora Promises to Pack on Entertainment](https://cruisington.com/explora-promises-to-pack-on-entertainment/) - From moonrise cocktails to a Bacchanal midnight dance, Explora Journeys is promising its first new luxury ship will provide unique entertainment on board as well as ashore. The company that starts sailing in 2023 has announced a program of on-board activities and enrichment “designed to stimulate the mind and feed the soul.”“We’ve adopted a new
- [Off With their Heads; Did Mayan Winners  Really Lose All?](https://cruisington.com/off-with-their-heads-did-mayan-winners-really-lose-all/) - Ruins of Kohunlich in Mexico Prove the Ancients were More Civilized than Their Reputation
- [Disney Cruises to Reimagine a Giant New Ship](https://cruisington.com/disney-cruises-to-reimagine-a-giant-new-ship/) - Disney Cruise Line has acquired a ship that will be among the largest in the world. The Walt Disney Co. became the highest bidder for the Global Dream, that was left half built when Genting Hong Kong, which also owned Crystal Cruises, declared bankruptcy. The ship will be completed by the same builder, German shipyard
- [5 Unique Attractions of Seabourn’s New Venture](https://cruisington.com/5-unique-attractions-of-seabourns-new-venture/) - The ship is sleek and painted an elegant money green. Boarding Seabourn Venture brings the same feeling of elegance, service and welcoming Champagne as arriving on any ship in Seabourn Cruises’ fleet. But this new Venture from Seabourn, is destined to be a game changer. Carrying a maximum of 280 guests, Venture is half the
- [Silversea Making a Dynamic Return to Asia](https://cruisington.com/silversea-making-a-dynamic-return-to-asia/) - Silversea Cruises is resuming sailing in Asia for the first time since the March 2020 pandemic shutdown, with four ships of the fleet doing cruises in the winter of 2023. Itineraries include Hong Kong, which until recently has only allowed cruises to nowhere by locals, starting in January. Silver Spirit will be doing a Hong
- [Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas Breaks Sales Records](https://cruisington.com/royal-caribbeans-icon-of-the-seas-breaks-sales-records/) - Royal Caribbean International saw its single largest booking day in its 53-year history when reservations opened for the cruise line’s first Icon Class ship. Icon of the Seas was unveiled as Royal Caribbean’s goal of combining the best of every vacation type in one ship: from the beach retreat to resort and theme park adventure,
- [Beyond the Big 3 Ports on Mexico’s Pacific Riviera](https://cruisington.com/beyond-the-big-3-ports-on-mexicos-pacific-riviera/) - Call it midnight blue, even at mid-day. Somehow the water on the Pacific coast of Mexico seems to come in darker hues than on Mexico’s more familiar Caribbean Gulf coasts. And as we head into ports, the white sand of the shores softens the blues to shimmering sapphires and turquoise. There are more opportunities than
- [Happy Hour Lifts Spirits on Avalon Waterways](https://cruisington.com/happy-hour-cheers-on-avalon-waterways/) - From prost to santé to egészségedre, nothing says cheers like included drinks and guests’ next cold one is on Avalon Waterways. Beginning in 2023, the river cruise company will lift the spirits of guests on its Suite Ships across Europe with a daily Happy Hour, offering free house beer, wine and spirits as well as
- [NCL Partners in New Alaska Native Dock at Whittier](https://cruisington.com/ncl-partners-in-new-alaska-native-dock-at-whittier/) - The Alaska Native village Huna Totem Corporation broke ground in October on an $80-million infrastructure project that will bring a second docking facility to the gateway of Prince William Sound, Whittier, Alaska. The privately funded project is being advanced through a partnership between Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and the Alaska Native corporation, a partnership that
- [Norwegian Prima Premieres in New York](https://cruisington.com/norwegian-prima-premieres-in-new-york/) - Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship Norwegian Prima made her debut in New York, along with a visit to Halifax, on the way to a premiere winter season sailing from Florida.The newest of NCL’s 18-ship fleet showcases exclusive features that will be only available on the ship and coming fleet-mates in a new Prima Class, including
- [Cruising Meets Exploration on Ocean Victory](https://cruisington.com/cruising-meets-exploration-on-ocean-victory/) - It may not win any beauty contest, but the new Ocean Victory from American Queen Voyages may be the adventure ship of the future.Docked between two looming monster cruise ships, our 180-guest ship with its high, rounded nose looks like it was designed in an animation studio for a cartoon about cute blue whales. But
- [Oceania Innovating  Drinks and Food on New Vista](https://cruisington.com/oceania-innovating-drinks-and-food-on-new-vista/) - Flavored smoke bubbles, Negronis aged in wooden barrels and a travelling Bubbly Bar are among the cocktail-craft trends to be introduced on Vista, the first of Oceania Cruises’ new Allura Class ships.The 1,200-guest ship due to start sailing May 20, 2023 will serve exclusive Champagne cocktails, and feature The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar, where guests
- [Must-see Drone Tour of Lindblad Expeditions' Newest](https://cruisington.com/must-see-drone-tour-of-national-geographics-newest/) - Lindblad Expeditions has just produced a spectacular new fly-through video of their newest ship in their fleet on a virtual tour unlike any other. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyv2yHPKDWU The video is taken by a mini-drone as it soars over, around, and through every nook and cranny of the new National Geographic Islander ll in Galapagos—from the welcoming indoor/outdoor
- [Here Comes the Sun Princess, a New Class of Ship](https://cruisington.com/here-comes-the-sun-princess-a-new-class-of-ship/) - Princess Cruises is looking ahead while honoring the past with Sun Princess, the first ship in a new Sphere Class, which will be the largest the line has ever built.The name goes back to the first Sun Princess-- where The Love Boat TV show was filmed --that sailed from 1974 to 1988. A second Sun
- [Avalon Waterways Charts Debut in Portugal](https://cruisington.com/avalon-waterways-charts-debut-in-portugal/) - Avalon Waterways will launch its first-ever sailings on Portugal’s Douro River with a new Suite Ship – the Avalon Alegria – in 2024. “We’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to add Portugal to our robust vacation portfolio and that day has finally arrived,” said Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways. “Inviting our guests to
- [Electric Ship Designed for Pollution-free Cruising](https://cruisington.com/electric-ship-designed-for-pollution-free-cruising/) - There’s a green shift happening in exploration cruising and a new cruise company wants to lead the pack with an innovative electric ship. Norway has mandated a ban on fossil fuel-powered ships from its world-heritage fjords from 2026. The 250-passenger Northern Xplorer will feature ABB’s fully electric propulsion system, including battery and hydrogen fuel cell
- [These Homes at Sea Come with Sky-High Price Tags](https://cruisington.com/these-homes-at-sea-comes-with-sky-high-price-tags/) - If you’ve got $10-million or so to spare, a new company called Ocean Residences would like you to check out a luxury apartment in their new eco-friendly floating home. Plans for Njord-- described as a carbon-neutral superyacht-- envision two- to six-bedroom residences priced starting at $8.5-million, with an annual maintenance fee projected to be about
- [Upside Down Over the Sea on MSC’s Robotron](https://cruisington.com/upside-down-over-the-sea-on-mscs-robotron/) - MSC Cruises stunning new thrill ride will take guests over the edge of the ship and flip them upside down. Robotron on the new flagship MSC Seascape is a robotic arm that seats three guests – flying them nearly 175 feet above the sea. The rollercoaster-like experience gives riders an unobstructed 360 degree view of
- [Another Piece of Crystal Finds a New Life](https://cruisington.com/another-piece-of-crystal-finds-a-new-life/) - Crystal Cruises' former exploration ship Crystal Esprit is now in service for Lindblad Expeditions with a new name and new look.National Geographic Islander II has been renovated into a 48-passenger, all-suite vessel for cruising around the Galapagos Islands that features its own Science Hub. There are 18 suites, four solo suites, and four larger Islander
- [Explora Journeys Reveals its Luxury Future](https://cruisington.com/explora-journeys-reveals-homes-at-sea-concept/) - New cruise line Explora Journeys is aiming to provide home-like luxury and culinary discovery. The first ship in the fleet, EXPLORA I coming in May, 2023, will have 461 ocean-front suites, penthouses and residences and will feature 18 culinary, bar and lounge options. “The innovative ship will seamlessly blend elegant Swiss precision with modern European
- [Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia Finally Ready for its Close-up](https://cruisington.com/barcelonas-la-sagrada-familia-finally-ready-for-its-close-up/) - It’s been a long time coming—almost a century—but the fantastic vision is finally set in stone. Even if you’ve seen La Sagrada Familia many times on visits to Barcelona, the final reveal is a revelation. The fences are down, the cranes have vanished and glorious light is beaming through multi-hued windows. It’s finally apparent that the
- [Norwegian Prima Debuts With a New Level of Luxury](https://cruisington.com/its-prima-and-its-not-destined-to-be-the-last/) - Norwegian Prima is making her debut, and heralding a new future for Norwegian Cruise Line. Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Italy handed over the first in a new class of ships that offer a premium level of luxury and space. "This is the first ship my team and I developed for Norwegian Cruise Line from scratch--
- [American Queen’s Pacific Riviera Cruise is Unique](https://cruisington.com/american-queens-pacific-riviera-cruise-is-unique/) - Whale watching, margarita lessons and local cuisine are attractions on a one-of-a-kind Pacific Coast sailing from San Diego to Costa Rica on American Queen Voyages’ new Ocean Victory and the line is offering free air from 30 cities. “Guests have given Ocean Victory rave reviews on her inaugural Alaska season, and our Pacific Coast sailing
- [Gnam, Gnam: Celebrity Food Tours Give Fresh a New Meaning](https://cruisington.com/gnam-gnam-celebrity-food-tours-give-a-new-meaning-to-fresh/) - I learned a happy phrase in Italian: gnam, gnam, gnam-- literally yum, yum, yum-- on gourmet explorations from our Mediterranean cruise on Celebrity Beyond. With dozens of shore excursions to choose from on this cruise along the coasts of France and Italy on Celebrity Beyond, the most exclusive of all are small group cuisine tours.
- [Seabourn Venture Begins Adventuring in Style](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-venture-begins-adventuring-in-style/) - Seabourn Venture has entered service on a Norwegian Arctic and the Svalbard Archipelago cruise as the first of two new ultra-luxury expedition ships from Seabourn Cruises. “Exploration has always been part of our brand legacy, but the launch of Seabourn Venture turns the page on a new chapter for us, offering our guests opportunities to
- [Romantic Roman Hotel with a Billion Dollar View](https://cruisington.com/romantic-roman-hotel-with-a-billion-dollar-view/) - Interested in a vacation home in Rome worthy of nobility? The Villa Aurora built by the ultra-powerful Boncompagni Ludovisi family complete with ceiling art painted by Caravaggio has just gone on the market. Even after a discount, the price is a little over $400-million and there’s a long list of millions of dollars worth of
- [Always Fresh: Dining Around the World on Oceania’s Insignia](https://cruisington.com/always-fresh-dining-around-the-world-on-oceanias-insignia/) - You could cruise on Insignia for half a year and never have the same meal twice. Credit a dedicated staff and experience for making Oceania Cruises’ world cruise ship a culinary destination.But there have definitely been challenges of late. If you think it’s tough keeping your pantry stocked these days as things can suddenly be
- [Carnival Bringing Costa’s Newest Ships to America](https://cruisington.com/carnival-bringing-costas-newest-ships-to-america/) - Carnival Cruise Line wants to bring sister brand Costa Cruises' Italian experience to North America by branding two new ships Costa by Carnival.In what may signal a softening of the cruise market in Europe, the two-year old Costa Venezia will join the Carnival fleet in 2023 sailing from New York. Meanwhile, the one-year old Costa
- [Cruising is Finally Back to Full Strength](https://cruisington.com/cruising-is-finally-back-to-full-strength/) - It’s a time for celebrations as cruise line fleets have finally returned to full strength after more than two years of having some ships laid up due to pandemic restrictions. Holland America Line celebrated the restart of the last of its 11 ships as Westerdam embarked passengers in Seattle for an Alaska cruise season that
- [Carnival Reveals Celebration's Gateway to the World](https://cruisington.com/carnival-reveals-celebrations-gateway-to-the-world/) - All aboard! Classic train stations and exotic ship terminals set the tone for The Gateway, a two-deck entertainment, dining and shopping neighborhood on Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration, arriving this fall. Located where the French Quarter is found on sister ship Mardi Gras, the new concept will include design and décor inspired by grand terminals, transportation
- [Journey to the End of the World in the Algarve](https://cruisington.com/journey-to-the-end-of-the-world-in-the-algarve/) - They won’t believe this selfie. Gotta lean back a little further and grin. A little more…whoa, that was close.Tumbling off the edge of Portugal’s End of the World would mean cannonballing a couple of hundred feet into swirling water and crashing waves so impressive that some ancient mariners believed the sea was boiling here. But
- [Where’s Klawock?  Alaska’s New Cruise Destination Opens](https://cruisington.com/wheres-klawock-alaskas-new-cruise-destination-opens/) - A tiny fishing village has become Alaska’s newest cruise stop. Oceania Cruises is adding the new cruise port on Alaska’s Panhandle that’s being developed by indigenous Alaska companies to its itineraries for 2023, and larger ships are expected to follow.The Tlingit village of Klawock, year-round population about 800, features sport fishing, wildlife viewing and a totem
- [The Steep Learning Curve as Albania Re-opens to Tourism](https://cruisington.com/the-steep-learning-curve-as-albania-re-opens-to-tourism/) - The Best in Cruises, Travel, Food and Fun Even the tour bus driver got lost.It’s easier than you think to get lost on Albania’s twisting mountain roads. On a shore excursion during a rare cruise visit to Albania, our driver had to stop and ask directions to an unmarked trail leading to a home where we were going to enjoy a typical lunch. It’s easier than you think to get lost on Albania’s twisting mountain roads.
- [An Insider’s Guided Tour of Middle Earth in New Zealand](https://cruisington.com/an-insiders-guided-tour-of-middle-earth-in-new-zealand/) - This tiny village of picturesque homes and shops could be a quaint backwater somewhere in rural England or northern France. But we’re halfway around the world from them. As our tender from Seabourn Cruises' Seabourn Encore arrived at the tiny, wooden pier of Akaroa, New Zealand, the greeting couldn’t have been heartier, no matter where
- [10 Hacks to Get the Most Out of the World’s Biggest Ship](https://cruisington.com/10-hacks-to-get-the-most-out-of-the-worlds-biggest-ship/) - Some people get the wrong idea when they hear that Wonder of the Seas is the biggest ship in the world. At 18 decks tall and six times larger than the Titanic, the ship able to host more that 6,000 guests at a time might sound overwhelming. But Wonder is really a ship full of
- [On Oceania’s World Cruiser You Can Settle in for Half a Year](https://cruisington.com/on-oceanias-world-cruiser-you-can-settle-in-for-half-a-year/) - Can you fall in love with a cruise ship? A lot of the guests on Insignia clearly have. We’ve just boarded, but striking up conversations with fellow passengers, it turns out many have already been aboard for months and some plan to be on for three more. And they’ve settled in like this before. Recently
- [Silver Nova Aims for Ultra-Elegance with Sustainablity](https://cruisington.com/silver-nova-aims-for-ultra-elegance-with-sustainablity/) - Silversea Cruises promises its new ship Silver Nova will be a revolution in ultra-luxury cruising. Construction has begun on the 728-guest ship that will offer among the most personal space and personalized services of any luxury ship. The ship will also be at the forefront of sustainable cruising to come. When delivered in July, 2023,
- [Kotor Dazzles Before You Even Arrive in Montenegro](https://cruisington.com/5-reasons-to-cruise-soon-into-kotor-montenegros-dramatic-old-port/) - A Walk Back in Time in a City Built of Stone City with a Fabulous View
- [Athens is Making an Olympic-Class Tourism Recovery](https://cruisington.com/athens-is-making-an-olympic-class-recovery/) - Squeezing through the massive crowds of shoppers waiting in queues to get into tony stores on Ermou Street or joining waves of tourists making pilgrimages to the Acropolis, it’s almost impossible to believe that five yeas ago Greece was broke and just two years ago, Athens he was in total lockdown because of the worldwide
- [6 Signs That You May Really be a Windstar Person](https://cruisington.com/6-signs-that-you-may-really-be-a-windstar-person/) - The contrast in cruise styles is clear as Star Legend arrives in port on the island of Madeira on a gorgeous spring day. Our small ship can dock along the convenient yacht jetty near the center of the city of Funchal. Meanwhile another cruise ship carrying 10 times more passengers has to tie up at
- [What Makes a Yacht Super? Emerald Reveals its Answer](https://cruisington.com/what-makes-a-yacht-super-emerald-reveals-its-answer/) - As Emerald Azzurra makes its long-awaited debut, Emerald Cruises is showcasing the new super yacht’s designer furnishings. The 100-guest yacht is the first of the brand’s two ground-breaking superyachts to join the award-winning Emerald Cruises fleet—Emerald Sakara will be the second when she launches in the Seychelles in early 2023. Featuring designer furnishings throughout, the
- [Star Legend: Longer, Sleeker Yet it's Still Like a Private Yacht](https://cruisington.com/star-legend-longer-sleeker-yet-it-still-feels-like-a-private-yacht/) - We’ve all seen them in the harbors of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Sleek perfectly tended private yachts with uniformed crew who know just how guests would like their relaxing days to unfold. Windstar Cruises aims for that kind of luxury on Star Legend, one of a family of what they call Star Plus Class
- [Windstar Offers Convenient All-In Package](https://cruisington.com/even-laundry-is-in-windstar-package/) - It’s all-in with a new package on Windstar Cruises. Guests who purchase the new all inclusive option receive unlimited wi-fi access, hotel and beverage gratuities, and the top shelf Captain’s Exclusive Beverage Package featuring all wines by the glass, all beer selections, all mini-bar beverages, and a broad assortment of cocktails — all for $89
- [Carnival Celebration Pays Homage to Miami](https://cruisington.com/carnival-celebration-pays-homage-to-miami/) - A Miami-themed vibe pays homage to Carnival Cruise Line's roots on its newest ship Carnival Celebration. A zone named 820 Biscayne, the address of Carnival’s original headquarters, will have vibrant colors and Instagrammable features like flamingoes on skateboards. "Miami has been our home for 50 years, and in bringing a brand-new ship to its port,
- [Hurtigruten Celebrates with Northern Lights Guarantee](https://cruisington.com/hurtigruten-celebrates-with-northern-lights-guarantee/) - By Liam P. Cusack In addition to onboard festivities on cruises celebrating 130 years of sailing on Norway’s coasts, Hurtigruten is offering a Northern Lights Guarantee again in 2023. It was July, 1893 when Captain Richard With took the helm of the steamer DS Vesteraalen, the first sailing of the Norwegian Coastal Express. Hurtigruten's ships remain
- [Hot! Katy Perry is the  Godmother of Norwegian Prima](https://cruisington.com/hot-katy-perry-is-the-godmother-of-norwegian-prima/) - Norwegian Cruise Line can Roar about scoring Katy Perry as godmother of the first of a new class of ships: Norwegian Prima.As godmother, Perry will not only fulfill the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming Norwegian Prima, the first of six vessels in the Prima Class but she will perform during the christening
- [Russia and Ukraine Ports Cancelled Due to Invasion](https://cruisington.com/russia-and-ukraine-ports-cancelled-due-to-invasion/) - Not surprisingly, cruise lines are all navigating away from Russia on planned Baltic itineraries and ports in Ukraine on Black Sea voyages. Within hours of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Atlas Ocean Voyages was the first to announce plans to drop St. Petersburg. World Navigator will now call at Kotka and Mariehamn, Finland
- [Silversea's New Silver Dawn Promises Leisure and Wellness](https://cruisington.com/silverseas-new-silver-dawn-promises-leisure/) - Silversea Cruises kept it intimate and promised leisure to come in a delivery ceremony for its tenth ship, Silver Dawn. Executives from the cruise line, Royal Caribbean Group and shipyard Fincantieri gathered to watch Silversea President and CEO Roberto Martinoli sign to take delivery of the ship.“Silver Dawn represents an evolution of luxury cruise travel;
- [Uniworld Offers Program to Bid for Upgrades](https://cruisington.com/uniworld-offers-program-to-bid-for-upgrades/) - Your dream stateroom on a river cruise can be a reality with a new Category+ bid program from Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Uniworld guests will be invited to browse staterooms and suites still available on their cruise in a higher category than they originally booked, and then place an offer through the Plusgrade system. Bids
- [Norwegian Reveals the Looks and Tastes of its New Prima Class](https://cruisington.com/norwegian-reveals-the-looks-and-tastes-of-its-new-prima-class/) - Norwegian Cruise Line is showcasing its future in a sneak peek at the first of six new Prima Class ships.A three-level atrium and seven new places to dine are among additions that will join a revamped main dining room concept and guest favorites such as Le Bistro and Cagney’s Steak House on Norwegian Prima coming
- [Norwegian’s Wine Series Orders Another Round](https://cruisington.com/norwegians-wine-series-orders-another-round/) - And keep ‘em coming is the consensus for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Meet the Winemaker series, now in its sixth year. The line once again teamed up with renowned wineries to create the seasonal program designed for wine enthusiasts and foodies at all skill levels. The cruises provide opportunities to engage with winemakers and other experts
- [Silver Origin Christened for Galapagos Exploration](https://cruisington.com/silver-origin-launching-new-galapagos-itineraries/) - Silversea Cruises, christened Silver Origin with an expedition-themed ceremony in the Galápagos Islands. The long-awaited ship that is purpose built for sustainably exploring the unique islands off the coast of Ecuador was named by its Godmother, Johanna Carrión, esteemed conservationist and permanent resident of the Galápagos Islands. Guests took to the water on Silver Origin’s
- [First of Oceania’s New Class of Ships Floats Out](https://cruisington.com/first-of-oceanias-new-class-of-ships-appears/) - For the first time in a decade, Oceania Cruises floated out a new ship. Oceania Vista is the first of a planned new class of 1,200-passenger Allura ships.The ship is being built by Fincantieri’s Sestri shipyard near Genoa and the yard's madrina, Anna Trucco, smashed a bottle of prosecco against the hull. “Vista is truly
- [Antarctica is a Wedding Destination for the First Time](https://cruisington.com/antarctica-is-a-wedding-destination-for-the-first-time/) - For the first time, betrothed couples were legally joined in matrimony on the seventh continent. On Feb. 18, Atlas Ocean Voyages performed the first official wedding on Antarctica. Bride Courtnie Dodson and Groom Brody Vermillion exchanged vows on Danko Island during a 15-minute ceremony, officiated by British Antarctic Territory-registered Marriage Officer Bryan Clark and witnessed
- [What’s the Deal? Is Bimini for Real as a Cruise Port?](https://cruisington.com/whats-the-deal-is-bimini-for-real-as-a-cruise-port/) - The last time most of us heard of Bimini was reading Ernest Hemingway’s accounts of sailing to the Bahamian island in a boat called Pilar in the 1930s to match wits against big fish. But now the reef-fringed sandbar 50 miles from Miami is showing up on cruise itineraries as an alternative to Nassau or
- [How Walking a Dog in France Can Yield Big Rewards](https://cruisington.com/how-walking-a-dog-in-france-can-yield-big-profits/) - You’ve got to give full credit to the first person who dug up a withered ball of black fungus in an oak forest and decided it might be something delicious to shave onto the evening’s pasta. But truffles turned out to make food so delicious crowds were asking where can I get more of that?
- [Pacific Cruises Delayed Again as Ports Stay Closed](https://cruisington.com/pacific-cruises-postponed-again-as-ports-stay-closed/) - Cruise lines are once again shelving plans to resume service in Asia and Australia as Covid continues to keep ports closed. Carnival Cruise Line had planned to sail Carnival Spirit out of a brand new but still unused port in Brisbane. But it announced the ship will redeploy to Jacksonville, Florida, where she will begin
- [Glass Terminal in Miami is a Sustainable Icon](https://cruisington.com/see-through-terminal-to-be-miami-icon/) - Call it a pearl, call it a jewel, a glittering new terminal at the port of Miami is a landmark. The new Terminal B for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ships has also become the first cruise terminal in the world to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold sustainability certification. The see-through
- [Carnival Reveals Recipe for Famed Chocolate Melting Cake](https://cruisington.com/carnival-reveals-recipe-for-famed-chocolate-melting-cake/) - If you can’t get on a cruise this week, Carnival Cruise Line just shared the famous melting cake recipe for you to try in your galley at home, just in time for National Chocolate Cake Day, Jan. 27. They’re so rich and gooey. Carnival's famously decadent molten chocolate hockey pucks are such crowd pleasers thousands
- [Arles Artistry: Experiencing a City Through van Gogh’s Eyes](https://cruisington.com/arles-artistry-experiencing-a-city-through-van-goghs-eyes/) - If there's an upside to the continuing uncertainly about travel it's that you can see normally touristy places like a local. On a late fall cruise in France, we have the normally busy streets of Arles basically to ourselves. It’s a golden opportunity to see the places that inspired many of Vincent van Gogh’s most
- [American Cruise Lines Building a Dozen New Ships](https://cruisington.com/american-cruise-lines-building-a-dozen-new-ships/) - American Cruise Lines has an ambitious plan to build 12 identical sister ships to sail on U.S. coasts, lakes and rivers. “Project Blue started as a design challenge to create a boat small enough for New England harbors and stable enough for the Alaska Inside Passage, with a draft shallow enough for the Atlantic Intracoastal
- [All Packed Up and (Suddenly) There's No Place to Cruise](https://cruisington.com/all-packed-up-and-suddenly-theres-no-place-to-go/) - 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 coldest days of winter. Then a check of my e-mails gave me one of the biggest chills I’ve had in years
- [AmaWaterways Elevates Cuisine on a River Cruise](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-elevates-cuisine-on-a-river-cruise/) - Dinner begins with a delicate jumbo crab cake. That’s followed by a fresh wild mushroom cream soup and a sorbet to cleanse the palate before an intricately assembled and deliciously tender filet of Boeuf Charolais in a merlot wine sauce. The beef is from the district where the AmaKristina is docked in Avignon and it
- [No Masks, No Touch; a New Normal on Celebrity Apex](https://cruisington.com/no-masks-no-touch-a-new-normal-on-celebrity-apex/) - (Note: due to the omicron situation, Royal Caribbean ships have temporarily re-imposed a mask mandate for indoor spaces on cruises). What a revelation it was to discover that once we get on board Celebrity Apex, we‘re safe to take off our masks. And we do. You can see peoples’ smiles again, people are hugging and
- [It’s Always 5 O’clock on the Margaritaville Paradise](https://cruisington.com/its-always-5-oclock-on-the-margaritaville-paradise/) - Yep, it’s going to be a party ship. Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back lifestyle songs are the inspiration for the Margaritaville Paradise. The relaunch in April will follow a multi-million dollar renovation of the 658-cabin ship formerly known as Grand Classica to feature Margaritaville’s signature casual-luxe style and activities on two- and three-night cruises between Palm Beach
- [Rotterdam’s Art Goes Contemporary with a Nod to the Past](https://cruisington.com/rotterdams-art-goes-contemporary-with-a-nod-to-the-past/) - Getting off an elevator you could be greeted by a sculpture of an otter wearing a day-glo coat. Classic old-school vinyl platters or cassette tapes are transformed into musical tributes to David Bowie and Tina Turner in hallways. It’s all part of the art show going on all over on Holland America Line's new flagship
- [10 Exceptional Things to Discover on Celebrity Apex](https://cruisington.com/10-exceptional-things-to-discover-on-celebrity-apex/) - Celebrity Apex may be the second arrival in a new line of ships from Celebrity Cruises, but it packs a number of firsts. And there are so many attractions on board that even in a week, you might not experience all of the possibilities in this innovative ship. Here are some must-dos to discover if you’re
- [8 Ways to Make Your Perfect Day at CocoCay Even Better](https://cruisington.com/8-ways-to-make-your-perfect-day-at-cococay-even-better/) - It takes amazing confidence and a lot of swagger to call yourself perfect. But Royal Caribbean does it emphatically with its fantasy island Perfect Day at CocoCay. Even while no cruises were visiting, the cruise line was adding a quarter of a billion dollars worth of additions to the most attraction-packed private island in the
- [From Ship to Shi* to Sheesh--Testing Tips for Trying Times](https://cruisington.com/from-ship-to-shi-to-sh-testing-tips-for-trying-times/) - The Cruisington Times’ Wallace Immen is back from a two-week trip to Florida to experience three new cruise ships. Here’s his diary of the new abnormal of travel health testing.Travel these days can become a nail-biting game of beat the clock. And my nose may never be the same.During a two-week trip to Florida to
- [Odyssey of the Seas Celebration Proves Cruising is Back](https://cruisington.com/odyssey-of-the-seas-celebration-proves-cruising-is-back/) - So good, so good, so good. As the bouncy refrain of Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline: Good times never felt so good filled the two- level atrium of Odyssey of the Seas, guests spontaneously waved their arms in the air and enthusiastically sang out how they felt. Crew members joined hands and danced. Yes, it really
- [Half Moon, the Beach and the Happening Bar on Rotterdam](https://cruisington.com/half-moon-the-beach-and-the-happening-bar-on-rotterdam/) - The Rotterdam Seven is silky smooth and it has a sneaky kick. It’s also got a way of enticing you to order another. What better way to wind down from a day at Holland America’ Lines' private island Half Moon Cay than to enjoy an exclusive drink at the Half Moon Bar, that you’ll only
- [10 Little-Known Fun Secrets in a Cruise on Rotterdam](https://cruisington.com/10-little-known-fun-secrets-in-a-cruise-on-rotterdam/) - The crew was out in force at the gangway to cheer guests boarding Holland America Line’s new flagship Rotterdam for a cruise to sunny Caribbean beaches. Everyone is excited to finally have guests enjoy the fresh new ship that’s just arrived in Florida from its namesake port in Holland. If you’re a fan of Holland
- [Want to See it all? Check Out the Ultimate World Cruise](https://cruisington.com/want-to-see-it-all-check-out-the-ultimate-world-cruise/) - The Ultimate World Cruise is one for the record books. Royal Caribbean has just announced a journey that will be nine months long and visit 65 countries and all seven continents. The big cruise that’s a full two months longer than any world circuit ever done before comes on a big ship, Royal Caribbean’s 2,143-passenger
- [Exclusive: Why Now is the Best Time Ever to Take a River Cruise](https://cruisington.com/exclusive-why-now-is-the-best-time-ever-to-take-a-river-cruise/) - There has been a flood of questions from readers of The Cruisington Times about whether Americans and Canadians are welcome to sail aboard river cruises in Europe again. Who better to answer than Kristin Karst, owner and executive vice-president of AmaWaterways, which now has 20 of its 25 ships sailing again in Europe, as well
- [5 Tasty Advance Samples of the New Celebrity Beyond](https://cruisington.com/5-tasty-advance-looks-at-the-new-celebrity-beyond/) - Celebrity is aiming to go past the Edge and above the Apex in its latest ship, Celebrity Beyond. With a Michelin-starred chef, one of the world’s most famous interior designers and globally-inspired cuisine and cocktails, the culinary experience on board Celebrity Cruises latest ship is set to be “without comparison,” promised Celebrity 's president and
- [Marella Wants to Make a Splash in America](https://cruisington.com/marella-wants-to-make-a-splash-in-america/) - You're about to hear a lot more about Marella Cruises as the British company plots a course to America. The fleet is adding a fifth ship to be named Marella Voyager, which will join sister ship Marella Discovery, formerly Mein Schiff 1, sailing winter cruises from Port Canaveral.The Marella Voyager, originally built as the Mein
- [New Hideaway Cruise Port Opens in Istanbul](https://cruisington.com/innovative-new-cruise-port-opens-in-istanbul/) - If you’ve ever sailed to Istanbul, you know how chaotic and inaccessible the docks where cruise ships formerly tied up could be. The newly opened Galataport Istanbul aims to be a seamless cruise port, cultural and lifestyle destination on the Bosporus. The facility built for up to three cruises ships officially opened Oct. 1 with
- [American Cruise Fleet Getting New Looks and New Names](https://cruisington.com/american-cruise-fleet-getting-new-looks-and-new-names/) - American Cruise Lines is redesigning and renaming its fleet of four classic paddle wheelers. From the staterooms and suites to the lounges and dining rooms, each ship will be made-over. The project will modernize the interiors while maintaining the nostalgic touches that are iconic of classic American paddle wheelers. The redesign project will be completed
- [Shined Up Carnival Victory Renamed Carnival Radiance](https://cruisington.com/shined-up-carnival-victory-renamed-carnival-radiance/) - Carnival Cruise Line has officially changed the name of Carnival Victory to Carnival Radiance as the ship completes a $200 million bow-to-stern makeover in Cadiz, Spain.The third in the line’s Sunshine-class series, Carnival Radiance will resume service starting Dec. 13 from Long Beach for a year-round schedule of three- and four-day cruises to Ensenada and
- [Eight Ways Seabourn Has Elevated Its Cruise Experience](https://cruisington.com/eight-ways-seabourn-has-elevated-its-cruise-experience/) - Seabourn Cruises was busy during its time off, innovating and improving the guest experiences aboard. Its all -inclusive, all-suite boutique fleet is setting sail again with new onboard features and enhanced services.“We are always thinking of new and more innovative ways to ensure we provide the best luxury hospitality experience to our guests,” said Gerald
- [It’s a Wonder of the Seas and It's the Biggest Yet](https://cruisington.com/its-a-wonder-of-the-seas-and-its-the-biggest-yet/) - Royal Caribbean International is doing it again. The latest addition is once again laying claim to be the world’s largest cruise ship and it's coming to America, rather than China as originally announced.Wonder of the Seas will set to sail from its home in Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean on March 4, 2022, before making
- [AmaWaterways Newest River is the Ancient Nile](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-newest-river-is-the-ancient-nile/) - AmaWaterways has launched its newest ship AmaDahlia on an ancient, fascinating river—the Nile. Guests sailing the inaugural Secrets of Egypt & The Nile itinerary were joined by co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst for a cocktail reception at the five-star Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence where all guests enjoyed four-day pre-cruise land
- [Celebrity Promises Safe and ‘Wonderfull’ Journeys](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-promises-safe-and-wonderfull-journeys/) - Celebrity Cruises launched its biggest global advertising campaign yet, urging people to reawaken their wanderlust and reconnect with the people and the world around them.The Journey Safe, Journey Wonderfull campaign highlights the transformative wonders of experiencing the world from the perspective of a Celebrity ship. The campaign blends new luxury experiences with places and people
- [Venice Remains a Cruise Destination after Compromise](https://cruisington.com/6-reality-checks-on-venices-latest-proposed-ban-on-big-cruise-ships/) - Limits on Big Ships Were Inevitable, but Venice Will Remain a Coveted Cruise Port
- [On Carnival Panorama Finding Your Own Fun is Easier than Ever](https://cruisington.com/on-carnival-panorama-finding-your-own-fun-is-easier-than-ever/) - Fun Ship Helps You Create a Very Personal Woo-Hoo Kind of Day
- [AmaWaterways Adds Another Longest-ever River Cruise](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-plans-longest-ever-european-river-cruise/) - Call them the ultimate Grand Tours. AmaWaterways has had such overwhelming response to its longest-ever river cruise itineraries that they're adding a third one. The 46- and 47-night explorations of Europe’s major rivers in 2023 have been a phenomenon says Kristin Karst, executive vice-president and co-founder of AmaWaterways. "We are delighted to offer yet another
- [Full Silver Moon: A Silversea Sister with Her Own Personality](https://cruisington.com/silver-moon-will-be-a-silversea-sister-with-her-own-distinct-personality/) - Sailing August, 2020 the Ship is Laden with Enhancements
- [Flying Clipper Mystery Solved: 5-Masted Ship Finally Sailing](https://cruisington.com/the-mystery-of-flying-clipper-is-it-splits-ville-for-the-5-masted-ship/) - A custody battle over a beautiful new ship has put its future in cruising in limbo
- [MSC Seashore Coming to Miami Puts the Accent on Kids](https://cruisington.com/msc-seashore-coming-to-miami-puts-the-accent-on-kids/) - A boatload of brand-new kids’ entertainment is arriving on board MSC Seashore, the company’s new flagship debuting in August and due to sail from Miami starting in November, 2021.As a family-owned company, a key element of the MSC Cruises vacation experience is to always deliver a fun and enriching vacation for families, said Matteo Mancini,
- [Silver Wind Strengthened for Polar Expeditions](https://cruisington.com/silver-wind-strengthened-for-polar-expeditions/) - Silversea Cruises is enhancing its global expedition fleet with the conversion of Silver Wind to an ice-class, ultra-luxury expedition ship. The move signals continued confidence in the fast-growing popularity of ultra-luxury expedition travel to the pristine glaciers and wildlife-rich regions of Antarctica, says Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s president and CEO. “With the backing of the Royal
- [Carnival Plans to Add Two More Ships to its Fleet](https://cruisington.com/carnival-plans-to-add-two-more-ships-to-its-fleet/) - Carnival Cruise Line has plans to grow its fleet by two additional ships by 2023. It’s taking over the delivery of an Excel-class ship that had previously been assigned to sister line AIDA Cruises that will arrive in late 2023, as well as taking ownership of Costa Magica from European sister line Costa Cruises. That
- [Uniworld’s Newest Debuts Cruising  from Venice](https://cruisington.com/uniworlds-newest-debuts-cruising-from-venice/) - Uniworld Boutique River Cruises officially returned to service on the rivers of Europe as its newly transformed Super Ship S.S. La Venezia departed on its inaugural sailing on June 20. Departing from Venice, the return to service was celebrated with the sabering of a Champagne bottle while cruising the Venetian lagoon.Uniworld’s President and CEO, Ellen
- [Canada Warns Tighter Rules Needed for Safe Arctic Cruising](https://cruisington.com/probe-warns-tighter-rules-needed-for-safe-arctic-cruising/) - Cruising in Canada’s Arctic may be off limits this year, but many ships are aiming at exploring the north as soon as the federal ban is lifted in 2022. Now regulators are warning much stricter rules are needed to protect both the vulnerable environment as well as guests before northern waters reopen to cruising.In its
- [The Birth of an Innovative Icon of the Seas](https://cruisington.com/the-birth-of-an-innovative-icon-of-the-seas/) - Royal Caribbean International marked the start of construction on its first of an Icon Class of ships with a steel-cutting ceremony at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku. As you might imagine, when the ship’s name was revealed, it’s Icon of the Seas. In keeping with Royal Caribbean’s tradition of rolling back the curtain slowly, no images
- [MSC Reveals Plans for Luxury Explora Journeys Fleet](https://cruisington.com/msc-reveals-plans-for-luxury-explora-journeys-fleet/) - As competing lines build exploration ships that carry just a few hundred, MSC Group plans to go big, building a fleet of 14-deck luxury ships that carry 1,000.At a ceremony for the steel-cutting for the first ship, the company announced the brand will be called Explora Journeys. The first ship being built by Fincantieri in
- [Don’t Stop the Carnival: Mardi Gras Finally Making its Debut](https://cruisington.com/dont-stop-the-carnival-mardi-gras-is-a-clue-to-how-cruising-will-return/) - From the moment details about Carnival’s next-generation ship were revealed in 2018, Mardi Gras has been generating buzz among cruisers. The 5,200 guest ship is futuristic with its top deck BOLT roller coaster and six themed zones and it runs on liquefied natural gas that produces almost zero emissions.Finally, after a roller coaster of a
- [Norwegian’s Innovative Prima Won’t be the Last](https://cruisington.com/norwegians-innovative-prima-wont-be-the-last/) - Norwegian Prima is Norwegian Cruise Line's opening salvo in a new class of ships that will expand one a year to a total of six. The ship has already broken an NCL sales record since bo0king opened for 2022 sailings in Northern Europe, The U.K, the Caribbean and Bermuda.Here’s a sneak preview of the future
- [Carnival Fleet Will Sport Swoops of America’s Colors](https://cruisington.com/as-americas-line-carnival-sports-americas-colors/) - Call it patriotism or just updating with a sleek maritime look, Carnival is repainting its fleet in waves of red, white and blue as it prepares to celebrate the line's 50th birthday in 2022.The swooping livery chosen for the upcoming Mardi Gras is going to become the trademark feature across the fleet as Carnival promotes
- [UnCruise Adventures Rescues its Alaska Season](https://cruisington.com/uncruise-adventures-rescues-its-alaska-season/) - UnCruise Adventures has found a workaround to save the Alaska adventures of dozens of guests whose cruises were facing cancellation due to pandemic protocols in Seattle and Vancouver. The company created an alternative itinerary out of Juneau starting May 7 and is covering guest airfare and hotels to get them to Alaska. “ I knew
- [Silversea Debuts Puerto Williams as Antarctic Cruise Port](https://cruisington.com/silversea-debuts-puerto-williams-as-antarctic-cruise-port/) - Where’s Puerto Williams? The port in southern Chile is about to be discovered as Silversea Cruises' luxury expedition ship Silver Explorer debuts sailing from there to Antarctica. Starting in November, guests arriving in Santiago will get private flights to the small frontier port on Isla Navarino in the Beagle Channel, at the southern tip of Silversea Where’s Puerto Williams? The port in southern Chile is about to be discovered as Silversea Cruises' luxury expedition ship Silver Explorer debuts sailing from there to Antarctica. Starting in November, guests arriving in Santiago will get private flights to the small frontier port on Isla Navarino in the Beagle Channel, at the southern tip of
- [Including All Amenities on a Cruise is a Growing Trend](https://cruisington.com/including-it-all-on-a-cruise-is-a-growing-trend/) - In a welcome trend, more cruise lines are joining the shift toward including all the amenities in their fares. Holland America Line's new Have It All package includes shore excursions, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi in one base cruise fare.Meanwhile, Celebrity Cruises has started offering an Always Included package of Wi-Fi drinks and tips as part
- [Looking Good: Playing with Your Food Holland America Style](https://cruisington.com/looking-good-playing-with-your-food-holland-america-style/) - I know, I know: Mom always told you not to play with your food. But when a chef known for being an artist on plates invites you to have fun with food, there’s only one choice: indulge.April 6 was National Food Faces Day, a celebration cooked up by Holland America Line to get us dreaming
- [About  Time: Celebrity Apex Finally Making a Debut](https://cruisington.com/about-time-celebrity-apex-finally-making-a-debut/) - Celebrity Apex was delivered a year ago, but it’s been idled ever since because of the pandemic lockdown. Now Celebrity Cruises will inaugurate the ship that’s a sister to Celebrity Edge on a return to Europe with cruises from Athens beginning June 19.Seven-night cruises round-trip from Piraeus are scheduled through September, with calls at Mykonos,
- [Break out the Bourbon, Cruising Resumes on U.S. Rivers](https://cruisington.com/its-full-steam-ahead-for-american-queens-new-countess/) - American Queen Steamboat Company christened its newest ship, American Countess with a bottle of bourbon, marking resumption of U.S. river cruising. As a U.S. flagged company operating ships smaller than 250 passengers, American Queen is not restricted by the shutdown imposed on most cruise ships by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meanwhile,
- [Myanmar Voyage on AmaPura is a Journey into the Gilded Past](https://cruisington.com/myanmar-voyage-on-amapura-is-a-journey-into-the-gilded-past/) - New Ship Offers Experiences of the Unique Culture along the Irrawaddy
- [Azamara Cruises Gets a New Owner and Adds a New Ship](https://cruisington.com/azamara-cruises-gets-a-new-owner-and-adds-a-new-ship/) - A company that’s taking over Azamara Cruises from Royal Caribbean, is wasting no time. It’s expanding the three-ship fleet with the addition of a former Love Boat, Pacific Princess."Sycamore Partners has purchased the Pacific Princess, a former R-class ship comparable in size to our three sister ships. Just like Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest, and Azamara
- [Bizarre Plan to Turn Cruise Ship into Offshore Condo Scrapped](https://cruisington.com/bizarre-plan-for-an-offshore-condo-for-bitcoin-fans/) - Former Pacific Dawn Being Offered as a Home for “Digital Nomads”
- [Intimate Yacht Offers Safe Luxury Cruise Options](https://cruisington.com/intimate-yacht-offers-safe-luxury-cruise-options/) - A new yacht is offering a highly personal adventure cruise. Kontiki Expeditions’ first expedition yacht Kontiki Wayra, features only nine luxury staterooms that offer the comfort of a small luxury hotel.It’s the first ship added to the portfolio of the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of the World. “We are thrilled to announce Kontiki Expeditions as
- [Norwegian will Embark with New Entertainment Protocols](https://cruisington.com/norwegian-will-embark-with-new-entertainment-protocols/) - The shipboard experience will be different not only for guests but also entertainers when cruising resumes. And Norwegian Cruise Line is providing a tease of the new format of socially distanced shows in a program it’s calling Embark.“All the shows are going to be coming back,” said Richard Ambrose, senior vice-president of entertainment in a
- [Silversea Will be  Going Even More Inclusive](https://cruisington.com/silversea-will-be-going-even-more-inclusive/) - Silversea Cruises is topping up its all-inclusive fares. Beginning in 2022, itineraries will include at least one complimentary shore excursion and roundtrip air and transfers. “We are enhancing our already comprehensive all-inclusive offering for the convenience of our guests, while leveraging on our destination leadership to take travelers deeper into over 900 of the world’s
- [Scenic’s Hunt for Red October Leads to More than a Submarine](https://cruisington.com/scenic-tsars-hunt-for-red-october-leads-to-more-than-a-submarine/) - On Russia Cruise, an Impromptu Stop in Vytegra, Finds a Town That Seems Caught in a Time Warp
- [Is Your Favorite Ship About to Disappear in a Mass Extinction?](https://cruisington.com/recovery-may-see-a-mass-extinction-of-aging-cruise-ships/) - Lines Post For Sale Signs on Older, Less Efficient Members of Their Fleets
- [Is a U.S. Cruise Line’s Demise an Early Warning?](https://cruisington.com/is-a-u-s-cruise-lines-demise-an-early-warning/) - Their Great Lakes cruises included Chicago to New York with stops in places like Wyandotte and Cleveland. The fleet’s three river-cruise sized ships offered few balcony cabins and a BYO bar program, even though the fares were as steep as much newer and more upscale ships that offered more exotic itineraries. Many regular cruisers hearing
- [Silver Spirit Visits Sinai: A Desert Far Beyond Expectations](https://cruisington.com/silver-spirit-visits-sinai-a-desert-far-beyond-expectations/) - A Sinai Desert tour in Egypt is a long drive but I was rewarded with beautiful, timeless landscapes
- [It’s a Celebration: Carnival Goes Full Circle for its Big 5-0](https://cruisington.com/its-a-celebration-carnival-goes-full-circle-for-its-big-5-0/) - Carnival Cruise Line’s golden anniversary present is a new ship in a new generation that carries a name recalling one of the earliest in its fleet. Fun Ship partners including Kathie Lee Gifford, Guy Fieri, Shaquille O’Neal, Emeril Lagasse and Vanna White, among others, unwrapped boxes that revealed the letters of the name Celebration during
- [Holland America’s Tour in Turkey Visits Sites Seldom Seen](https://cruisington.com/holland-americas-tour-in-turkey-visits-sites-seldom-seen/) - Exploration of Three Ancient Cities for Those Who Have Seen Ephesus
- [Hue: The Many Hues of a Venerable Royal City in Vietnam](https://cruisington.com/hue-the-many-hues-of-a-royal-city/) - A shore excursion gets inside Vietnam’s Forbidden Purple City
- [Cruise Lines Join Forces for Health Guidelines](https://cruisington.com/cruise-lines-join-forces-for-health-guidelines/) - In a display of unity to get back to cruising, industry giants Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. have formed a collaboration to develop enhanced cruise health and safety standards in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic.The companies have asked former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt and former Food and Drug Administration commissioner
- [Pandemic Sinks a Cruise Line](https://cruisington.com/pandemic-sinks-a-cruise-line/) - Pullmantur Cruzeiros—a joint venture between Spain’s Cruises Investment Holding and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has become the first cruise line to fall victim to the worldwide cruise lockdown. The three-ship fleet which included the former RCL ships Sovereign and Monarch of the Seas declared insolvency in filings to Spanish authorities. Cruises Investment Holding owns 51
- [5 Must-Dos in Brooklyn: The City that Deserves a Lot More Respect](https://cruisington.com/5-must-dos-in-brooklyn-the-city-that-deserves-a-lot-more-respect/) - Once Gritty, now Fashionable, it’s a Fascinating Time Warp in New York
- [It Will Take Lots of Effort to Create Peace of Mind When Cruising Resumes](https://cruisington.com/it-will-take-a-lot-of-effort-to-create-peace-of-mind-when-cruising-resumes/) - Temperature screening, distancing, deep cleaning and the end of self-service buffets are watchwords for the new era of cruising.Norwegian Cruise Line became the first major line to reveal details of the health and safety protocols to be implemented once service resumes. They sound regimented, but they’re meant to be reassuring.Norwegian said it has consulted with
- [AmaWaterways Boasts a Green Fleet](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-boasts-a-green-fleet/) - AmaWaterways has announced that 18 river cruise ships in its European fleet have earned a prestigious Green Award certification. The Green Award program is an independent certificate of safety and environmental standards for ocean and river cruise ships. Ships are evaluated on features such as pollution prevention, the environmental impact of their engines, fuel consumption,
- [Silversea Overcomes Setbacks and Lockdowns to Ready Silver Origin](https://cruisington.com/silversea-overcomes-setbacks-and-lockdowns-to-ready-silver-origin/) - Despite high water and a global lockdown, Silversea Cruises is ready to take delivery of its new expedition ship Silver Origin from Dutch shipyard De Hoop.The shipyard imposed rigid safety procedures, reduced its workforce, and devised ingenious ways to overcome challenges, including a world-first remote testing in a sea trial.Relatively isolated in Lobith, a remote
- [As Shutdowns End, Shipyards Resume Building the Next Cruise Generation](https://cruisington.com/as-shutdowns-end-shipyards-resume-building-the-next-cruise-generation/) - There will be a renaissance when this is all over. The biggest shipyards in Europe that were forced to close in the coronavirus emergency are reopening.
- [Postcards from Paris to Tide You Over Until You Can Get There Again](https://cruisington.com/postcards-from-paris-to-tide-you-over-until-you-can-get-there-again/) - The Lockdown and Self Isolation Won’t Last and the Lights will Shine Again.
- [Celebrity Apex Delivered Virtually](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-apex-delivered-virtually/) - Despite the cruise shutdown, Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of its newest ship—this one a virtual handover via video conference with officials of the French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique. Celebrity Apex, with capacity for 2,900 guests, is a sister to the innovative Celebrity Edge. In keeping with tradition, Capt. Dimitris Kafetzis ordered the exchange of
- [10 Strategies for Avoiding ‘What’s Going Around’ on Your Travels](https://cruisington.com/10-strategies-for-avoiding-whats-going-around-on-your-travels/) - It’s Not Only Cruises Where Disease Could Potentially Spread in Crowds
- [AmaWaterways will Sail the Nile](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-will-sail-the-nile/) - AmaWaterways will soon be exploring the legendary Nile. Its 25th river cruise ship, the luxurious new AmaDahlia, is scheduled to set sail in Egypt beginning September, 2021. An 11-night cruise and land adventure includes a seven-night round trip river cruise from Luxor and is paired with three nights pre- and one night post-cruise stays in
- [A Seabourn Experience in Hell on Earth is as Close as You Can Get to Heaven](https://cruisington.com/a-seabourn-experience-in-hell-on-earth-is-as-close-as-you-can-get-to-heaven/) - New Zealand Shore Excursion to Bathe in Volcanic Springs Leaves Everyone Tingling
- [Gala Launches Seven Seas Splendor](https://cruisington.com/gala-launches-seven-seas-splendor/) - A gorgeous supermodel used an enormous bottle of Champagne to christen the gorgeous new Seven Seas Splendor. In a gala event in Miami, Regent Seven Seas Cruises inaugurated the all-suite, all-balcony luxury ship the line calls the most luxurious ever built. “Seven Seas Splendor is the epitome of luxury perfected,” said Frank Del Rio, president
- [As the River Cruise Boom Goes Global, Innovation is the Word for 2020](https://cruisington.com/as-the-river-cruise-boom-goes-global-innovation-is-the-word-for-2020/) - There’s no cruise experience quite as serene as relaxing on a river ship and watching gorgeous, ever-changing scenery pass slowly by. Smooth sailing and the ability to dock right in the center of cities that ocean ships can’t reach have made river cruising the fastest growing cruise category, according to a recent report by the
- [Encounters in Old Saigon and the Heart of Darkness](https://cruisington.com/encounters-in-old-saigon-and-the-heart-of-darkness/) - Shore excursions during a two-day visit by Oceania Cruises’ Nautica reveal how the past lingers
- [Pre/Post Cruise: Finding Calm in Buzzing Bangkok](https://cruisington.com/prepost-cruise-finding-calm-in-buzzing-bangkok/) - Off-beat attractions reveal the warm heart of Thailand’s busy and exotic capital on a pre-cruise stay
- [Italy’s Alluring Amalfi Coast and Pompeii in a Single Day](https://cruisington.com/italys-alluring-amalfi-coast-and-pompeii-in-a-single-day/) - From Naples, trying to fit in highlights of Italy's scenic coastline as well as Pompeii proves to be a strenuous but extremely rewarding day trip
- [Hong Kong Hand Tailoring: Made Just for You and it Shows in Every Detail](https://cruisington.com/hong-kong-hand-tailoring-made-just-for-you-and-it-shows-in-every-detail/) - Savings and a Bonus of Custom Fit Can be Worth the Trip to Asia
- [On Carnival Liberty: Weird Potions and Wicked Comedy](https://cruisington.com/on-carnival-liberty-weird-potions-and-wicked-comedy/) - New Fun Ship 2.0 Attractions for Bar Hoppers and Night Owls to Show Up Across Carnival's Fleet
- [Green Award for AmaWaterways Ship](https://cruisington.com/green-award-for-amawaterways-ship/) - AmaWaterways’ AmaKristina has become the first river cruise ship to earn a Green Award certification, recognizing a high standard of safety, quality and environmental performance. The award was presented in a special ceremony in The Netherlands, by Jan Fransen, executive director of the voluntary, independent Green Award Foundation, that was launched in 1994. “As co-founder
- [Yes, Chef! Oceania’s Culinary Courses Will Raise Your Kitchen Confidence](https://cruisington.com/yes-chef-oceanias-culinary-courses-will-raise-your-kitchen-confidence/) - Hands-on Class on Riviera Turns out a Delicious Four-Course Asian Meal
- [Koningsdam’s Tasteful Dining Options Offer Flavors Fit for a King](https://cruisington.com/koningsdams-tasteful-dining-options-offer-flavors-fit-for-a-king-2/) - Holland America Cruise Offers Impressive and Tassteful Range of Specialty Restaurants
- [Holland America Charts a Lyrical Course with Stylish Koningsdam](https://cruisington.com/holland-america-charts-a-lyrical-course-with-stylish-koningsdam/) - Vibrant Interiors and Lively Dining and Entertainment Make it a Must-See
- [Expedition Ships Coming from Viking](https://cruisington.com/expedition-ships-coming-from-viking/) - Viking Cruises announced they will be joining expedition cruise market, with two planned ships designed for the Great Lakes along with polar cruising. Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises calls the concept “the thinking person’s” expedition line. Viking is a dominant force in European river cruising and has expanded rapidly in ocean cruising. Now it
- [6 Emerging Trends that Will Change the Way You Experience Hotels in 2020](https://cruisington.com/6-emerging-trends-that-will-change-the-way-you-experience-hotels-in-2020/) - From bio-architecture and conscience-free cuisine to dispersed hotels and ultimate relaxation methods, small progressive hotels are setting new trends in 2020, according to the new Luxury Travel Trends report. Travelers are looking to embrace pared-back extravagance by interacting with local cultures, respecting nature and participating in something that feels bigger than themselves, concludes the study
- [Sustainable Cruising on Sea Cloud](https://cruisington.com/sustainable-cruising-on-sea-cloud/) - On an autumn Atlantic crossing, Hamburg-based Sea Cloud, sailed a record 2,300 nautical miles under sails only. The ship is a classically rigged ship with 30 sails set by hand. The northeast trade winds on the 32,000 square feet of sail provided speed of up to 20 knots for 17 days. Captain Sergey Komakin didn’t
- [Club Orange: A Very Personalized Experience on Holland America](https://cruisington.com/club-orange-a-very-personalized-experience-on-holland-america/) - Koningsdam's Ship Within a Ship Offers Special Dining and Perks at a Premium Price
- [When Reefs Come to Grief, Can Coral Farming Come to the Rescue?](https://cruisington.com/when-reefs-come-to-grief-can-coral-farming-come-to-the-rescue/) - Regeneration Team in Mexico Plots a New Technique to Rebuild Reefs
- [Exclusive Signature Tipples Debut on the New Seven Seas Splendor](https://cruisington.com/exclusive-signature-tipples-debut-on-seven-seas-splendor/) - Regent Seven Seas Cruises is mixing up an impressive collection of 19 new signature cocktails, amd eight new gins that will be offered exclusively on Seven Seas Splendor, whose premier season begins in February, 2020. To honor the new ship's arrival, Regent is also offering up to a $1,000 in shipboard credits per suite on
- [8 Reasons Why Dining is an Irresistible Temptation on Oceania’s Riviera](https://cruisington.com/8-reasons-why-dining-is-an-irresistible-temptation-on-oceanias-riviera/) - Resistance is Futile When You’re Offered the Finest Cuisine at Sea
- [Only Agents Can Book Riviera Cruises](https://cruisington.com/only-agents-can-book-riviera-cruises/) - From now on, Riviera River Cruises wants the pros to do the bookings. “Riviera River Cruises has always been supportive of the travel agency community and we’re excited to take that support even further in 2020,” said Marilyn Conroy, the company’s executive vice-president of sales and marketing North America. Consumers who contact Riviera directly will
- [Norwegian’s Last Breakaway Ship is Definitely Far From the Least](https://cruisington.com/norwegians-last-breakaway-ship-is-definitely-far-from-the-least/) - By Liam P. Cusack The Norwegian Encore may be the end of a chapter for Norwegian Cruise Line, but the last of the line’s Breakaway Class ships definitely looks to the future. What makes the 3,900-guest Encore so different than other cruise ships is the sheer number, and diversity, of the onboard amenities, dining, and
- [Regent Reveals Art Treasures at Sea](https://cruisington.com/regent-reveals-art-treasures-at-sea/) - It’s taken two years to curate and commission and $5-million to buy the art aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises' newest ship, Seven Seas Splendor. The 300-piece collection from artists around the world will debut when the ship enters service in February, 2020. “Artwork featured on Seven Seas Splendor is one of the most discerningly curated
- [The New Crop: Five Cruise Ships that Raise the Bar on Options and Style](https://cruisington.com/the-new-crop-five-cruise-ships-that-raise-the-bar-on-options-and-style/) - Carnival, Princess and Norwegian all Christen Tech-laden Newcomers
- [Oceania’s Major Rebuilding Project Promises Ships ‘Better than New’](https://cruisington.com/oceanias-major-rebuilding-project-promises-ships-better-than-new/) - Oceania Cruises is promising that an ambitious rebuild of its smaller ships will result in “four better-than-new ships.” The $100-million OceaniaNEXT project includes the complete rebuilding of Oceania’s R-Class ships. Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, and Nautica, each nearing 20 years old, will see staterooms and suites and many public areas taken down to bare metal and
- [What’s Next for Oceania Cruises: Riviera Charts a New Course](https://cruisington.com/whats-next-for-oceania-cruises-riviera-charts-a-new-course/) - Upgrading of the flasgship maintains the Features that Makes this Ship Shine
- [Christie Brinkley now a Godmother](https://cruisington.com/christie-brinkley-now-a-godmother/) - Regent Seven Seas Cruises has chosen famed actress and successful entrepreneur Christie Brinkley as godmother to Seven Seas Splendor. She will christen the ship with 542 crew caring for 750 guests in Miami on February 21, 2020. A centuries-old maritime tradition, a ship’s godmother christens the vessel and is responsible for bestowing good luck over the
- [Women Take Charge on Celebrity Edge](https://cruisington.com/women-take-charge-on-celebrity-edge/) - A mere 2 per cent of ship’s officers are women, but not at Celebrity Cruises. The line that made history hiring the first female American captain, Kate McCue is about to have its first ship sailing with an entirely female bridge and officer team. As part of Celebrity’s #BRIDGEthegap program that now sees women in
- [Carnival Mardi Gras Catches Rudi](https://cruisington.com/carnival-mardi-gras-catches-rudi/) - A new seafood restaurant created by Rudi Sodamin, the culinary artist who encourages playing with food, will be a unique dining option on Carnival Cruise Line’s new Mardi Gras when it debuts next summer. Sodamin who is well-known for elegant restaurants on Holland America Line will add the same blend of flavors and whimsical artistry
- [Virgin’s Newest to be Valiant Lady](https://cruisington.com/virgins-newest-to-be-valiant-lady/) - Virgin Voyages’ second ship will be named Valiant Lady and will make Barcelona her home port for Mediterranean itineraries when she debuts in May, 2021. Bookings for three featured itineraries open December 19, 2019. Valiant Lady will dock at the World Trade Center Barcelona, just steps from Las Ramblas , Virgin says. This location, usually
- [Get into the Kitchen with Carnival](https://cruisington.com/get-into-the-kitchen-with-carnival/) - Carnival Kitchen is a new treat aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s latest ship. Led by chefs, guests on on Carnival Panorama will be able to try their hand at cooking up everything from tuna tartare to Carnival’s signature Chocolate Melting Cake. There will be at least 15 on-board classes a week ranging from workshop cases with
- [World Explorer Can Run Silently](https://cruisington.com/world-explorer-can-run-silently/) - World Explorer has become the first cruise ship to employ hydrojet technology to bring guests closer to marine wildlife by minimizing underwater noise, using a technology initially developed for naval warships. Unlike propellers, the two onboard Schottel SPJ 82 Pump Jets create minimal vibration and cavitation and significantly decreases underwater noise. Sea life is highly
- [Trading Post of the Gods? You Decide on a Regent Seven Seas Tour in Chile](https://cruisington.com/trading-post-of-the-gods-you-decide-on-a-regent-seven-seas-tour-in-chile/) - Geoglyphs Reveal Remote Desert Site was Once a Popular Destination
- [A Royal Beach for Royal Caribbean](https://cruisington.com/a-royal-beach-for-royal-caribbean/) - Royal Caribbean International will expand its ultimate beach day collection with the launch of a Royal Beach Club in Antigua. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Antigua and Barbuda for the project, which is scheduled to open in 2021. It’s the first of a planned series of Royal Beach Clubs
- [Will Discovering an Inside Passage Inspire More Great Lakes Cruises?](https://cruisington.com/will-discovering-an-inside-passage-inspire-more-great-lakes-cruises/) - Becoming an Insider in Lake Superior May become the New Bucket List Destination
- [French Cuisine gets a Gala Showplace in Historic Lyon Landmark](https://cruisington.com/french-cuisine-gets-a-gala-showplace-in-historic-lyon-landmark/) - Lyon’s long-awaited International City of Gastronomy is opening with a tasty promotion. Nestled in the oldest part of the newly renovated Grand Hôtel Dieu, this cultural institution will host events to promote the important role food plays in wellness. To mark the occasion, Régis Marcon, who holds three Michelin stars, is the city’s first guest
- [Princess Taps into Puppet Silliness](https://cruisington.com/princess-taps-into-muppet-silliness/) - Jim Henson’s Inspired Silliness--created by the legendary puppeteer and revived by The Jim Henson Company and director John Tartaglia--will entertain audiences of all ages onboard the new Sky Princess in 2019 and Enchanted Princess in 2020. New and exclusive to Princess Cruises, Jim Henson’s Inspired Silliness recreates and reimagines several hilarious, innovative works from early
- [A Do it Yourself “On Your Own” Day in Florence](https://cruisington.com/a-do-it-yourself-on-your-own-day-in-florence/) - How Easy is it to Take a Train from Livorno and Make it Back in Time to Catch the Ship?
- [Oiran for a Day: An Ultimate Fantasy Makeover in a Tokyo Studio](https://cruisington.com/oiran-for-a-day-an-ultimate-fantasy-makeover-in-a-tokyo-studio/) - Photo Shoot with Traditional Makeup and Kimonos Brings a Bygone World Alive
- [Oceania Expands Spa Program Ashore](https://cruisington.com/oceania-expands-spa-program-ashore/) - Reflexology on a rice barge, meditation in a winery and apitherapy at a bee farm are among the unique new offerings of Oceania Cruises’ expanded spa and wellness offerings. As part of the brand’s OceaniaNEXT initiative, Aquamar Spa + Vitality Centers on its six ships will include holistic wellness encounters not only on board but
- [Shaq Takes Carnival Safety Seriously](https://cruisington.com/shaq-takes-carnival-safety-seriously/) - Taking safety seriously while making it fun, Carnival Cruise Line is debuting an entertaining and creative new safety briefing video featuring the line’s Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal. Produced with the important goals of getting and keeping guests’ attention and improving the knowledge of safety policies, it is being shown in all 34,000-plus staterooms throughout
- [Holland America Adds Top Chef](https://cruisington.com/holland-america-adds-top-chef/) - Kristen Kish is the latest addition to Holland America Line’s award-winning Culinary Council — a group of seven international celebrity chefs who steer gourmet experiences across the fleet. The Top Chef season 10 winner and an acclaimed restaurateur, Kish’s blending of French and Italian traditions with a nod to her world travels will be featured
- [MSC Meraviglia Sets Canadian Records](https://cruisington.com/msc-meraviglia-sets-canadian-records/) - MSC Meraviglia — MSC Cruises’ first Meraviglia-Class smart ship — made her North American debut in October, becoming the largest cruise ship to ever visit Quebec City. On her first- ever cruises from North America, the 4,500-guest ship is also setting records in other Canadian ports: Corner Brook (Newfoundland and Labrador), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island),
- [Discovery Princess is Well Named](https://cruisington.com/discovery-princess-is-well-named/) - The sixth Royal-Class cruise ship for Princess Cruises will truly discover the world. Princess revealed the Discovery Princess, due in late 2021, will feature Mediterranean, Caribbean and South America itineraries before arriving in Los Angeles for her West Coast debut, sailing to Mexico and the California Coast. Discovery Princess will be the first-ever new cruise
- [Regent Seven Seas to Debut New Serene Spa & Wellness Fleetwide](https://cruisington.com/regent-seven-seas-to-debut-new-serene-spa-wellness-fleetwide/) - Originally designed as a luxury attraction exclusive to Regent Seven Seas Cruises' upcoming Seven Seas Splendor, an enhanced Serene Spa & Wellness program will launch fleet-wide in advance of Splendor’s inaugural cruise in February, 2020. An innovative menu of services reflects treatments originating from many of the 450 destinations to which Regent sails, and includes
- [5 Ways the Roald Amundsen is Making Electrifying Maritime History](https://cruisington.com/5-ways-the-roald-amundsen-is-making-electrifying-maritime-history/) - “In my imagination I created an electric ship that could break through all kinds of ice, that nice and elegantly, fearful and irresistible, could sail through the Arctic oceans all the way to the Pole.” --Roald Amundsen in 1882, at age 10. It’s taken 138 years, but the childhood dream of the intrepid Norwegian polar
- [Virgin Voyages Crew will Sport Hard to Miss Uniforms on Scarlet Lady](https://cruisington.com/virgin-voyages-crew-will-sport-hard-to-miss-uniforms-on-scarlet-lady/) - Virgin Voyages certainly wants its crew to stand out. Tradition-breaking uniforms by maverick British fashion designer Gareth Pugh will be the on-board look for the cruise line's first ship Scarlet Lady, coming in 2020. The uniforms were unveiled at a London Fashion Week celebration hosted by Virgin Voyages and Gareth Pugh in September at the
- [L’Hotel: The Ultra-Romantic Paris Apartment of Your Wildest Dreams](https://cruisington.com/lhotel-the-ultra-romantic-paris-apartment-of-your-wildest-dreams/) - A Hideaway with a Thrilling History in the City’s Most Arty Neighborhood
- [Windstar's Trio of Star Class Ships to get a Big Stretch and an Eco-Boost](https://cruisington.com/its-a-stretch-for-windstar-ships/) - Windstar Cruises is about to puff up its capacity with an ambitious program to lengthen and significantly enhance its three Star Class ships. The $250-million Star Plus Initiative will expand the capacity of each ship from 212 guests to 312 and add features to make them more tech-savvy and eco-friendly, said Windstar President John Delaney.
- [Windstar to Reinvent Barbecue](https://cruisington.com/windstar-to-reinvent-barbecue/) - As part of a lengthening of a trio of sister ships, Windstar Cruises plans to add casual outdoor restaurants in partnership with global grilling authority Steven Raichlen. The Star Grill by Steven Raichlen will serve grilled, smoked and rotisserie specialties, including seafood, meats and vegetables cooked with global flavors and techniques, along with craft side
- [Emerald to the Heart of Saigon](https://cruisington.com/emerald-to-the-heart-of-saigon/) - Emerald Waterways brand new Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony that has just started sailing the Mekong River, is unique in Asia for a number of reasons. New images of the ship's amenities tell the story: 1) Sail all the way to Ho Chi Minh City Unlike most ships plying the Mekong that dock hours away from Ho
- [AmaMagna: Twice as Much to Love on a Romantic Danube River Cruise](https://cruisington.com/amamagna-twice-as-much-to-love-on-a-romantic-danube-river-cruise/) - More Options on AmaWaterways Innovative Ultra-Wide River Ship
- [Seabourn Passengers Meet the Horny, the Cuddly and the Weird in Norway](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-passengers-meet-the-horny-the-cuddly-and-the-weird-in-norway/) - Reindeer Roam the Main Street and Sled Dogs Keep in Shape for the Snowy Winter to Come
- [Has Venice Become Too Popular and Crowded For Its Own Good?](https://cruisington.com/has-venice-become-too-popular-for-its-own-good/) - The Serenely Intact Renaissance City Ponders the Realities of Overcrowding
- [Paul Gauguin Joining Ponant](https://cruisington.com/paul-gauguin-joining-ponant/) - Luxury expedition cruise company Ponant is acquiring Paul Gauguin Cruises, whose ship specializes in French Polynesia and the South Pacific. Under the agreement, the two cruise lines will keep their management. Diane Moore, as CEO of Paul Gauguin Cruises and her team will remain based in Bellevue, Wash. and Navin Sawhney, as CEO Americas of
- [Aiming for a Love Boat Record](https://cruisington.com/aiming-for-a-love-boat-record/) - Cue The Love Boat theme song! Princess Cruises will attempt to host the largest renewal of vows ceremony at sea in hopes of setting a world record onboard a Valentine’s Day cruise in 2020. Gavin MacLeod, who portrayed the endearing Captain Stubing in the long-running Love Boat series, will officiate and Jill Whelan, his television
- [AmaMagna, the Small Ship with Big Ambitions and Room to Roam](https://cruisington.com/amamagna-the-small-ship-with-big-ambitions-and-room-to-roam/) - AmaMagna is a clear departure from any river cruise ships you’ve sailed on in the past. It’s twice as wide as what has until now been the standard for European river ships. It’s got four restaurants, a pool and whirlpool on its top deck and even a cinema. And more than half the accommodations are
- [Dame Helen Mirren is Chosen as Godmother for Scenic Eclipse](https://cruisington.com/dame-helen-mirren-is-chosen-as-godmother-for-scenic-eclipse/) - Scenic has lured a legend to christen its ground-breaking expedition ship. Academy Award winner Helen Mirren is the Godmother for the discovery yacht, Scenic Eclipse and will christen the ship in a ceremony in New York on Sept. 10, 2019. “Scenic Eclipse is a unique ship that requires an equally unique person to act in
- [Carnival Panorama Aces Sea Trials](https://cruisington.com/carnival-panorama-aces-sea-trials/) - Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Panorama, successfully completed its sea trials in the Adriatic Sea earlier this week in anticipation of its inaugural cruise from Long Beach, Calif. on Dec. 11, 2019, becoming the line’s first new ship on the West Coast in 20 years. Currently in the final stages of construction at the
- [Grand Voyages on Silversea Offer Extended Immersive Explorations](https://cruisington.com/grand-voyages-on-silversea-offer-extended-immersive-explorations/) - Silversea is plotting course for an exceptional series of immersive travel experiences of up to 70 days in late 2020 and 2021. Featuring multiple overnight stays, a range of exclusive events, and many life-defining experiences, “Our Grand Voyages perfectly exemplify our commitment to traveling deeper to discover the world’s authentic beauty," said Barbara Muckermann, Silversea's
- [Will Bermuda be Able to Weather a Surging Tide of Cruise Ships?](https://cruisington.com/will-bermuda-be-able-to-weather-a-surging-tide-of-cruise-ships/) - There was a time not long ago when your cruise ship might be the only one visiting Bermuda on any given day. The tiny mid-Atlantic island strictly limited the number of cruise ships allowed to visit at the same time. All that’s changed almost overnight. Bermuda is expected to receive 544,000 cruise passengers this year,
- [Flowers and Chocolate: Regent Tour Discovers the Sweet Spots of Ecuador](https://cruisington.com/flowers-and-chocolate-regent-tour-discovers-the-sweet-spots-of-ecuador/) - Lush Valleys of the Equator are the closest on Earth to the Gardens of Eden
- [8 Luxurious Dining Options Make Every Meal Special on Silver Muse](https://cruisington.com/8-luxurious-dining-options-make-every-meal-special-on-silver-muse/) - A Very Different Itinerary Across the North Pacific to Alaska
- [Royal Caribbean Lets Guests Create a Unique Perfect Day at CocoCay](https://cruisington.com/royal-caribbean-lets-guests-create-a-unique-perfect-day-at-cococay/) - Transformed Private Island is the First of a New Concept for the Cruise Line
- [Azamara is Making a Sea Change](https://cruisington.com/azamara-makes-a-sea-change/) - Azamara offering a broad range of land options as part of a rebranding from Club Cruises
- [3 Fascinating Ports in Japan’s North that Deserve to be Better Known](https://cruisington.com/3-fascinating-ports-in-japans-north-that-deserve-to-be-better-known/) - Drums, Cranes, Castles and Fish: Silver Muse Finds Inspiration on Hokkaido
- [Splendid Tours for Regent’s Splendor](https://cruisington.com/regents-splendor-plans-splendid-tours/) - Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed 65 new and innovative Mediterranean and northern Europe shore excursions—many of them complimentary--that will debut with the inaugural 2020 season of Seven Seas Splendor. Spanning across Croatia, France, Greece, Monaco, Montenegro, Ireland, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, the excursions offer activity, learning and enrichment opportunities. They include explorations
- [Virgin's Confident You’re a Recruit for a Different Kind of Cruise](https://cruisington.com/virgins-confident-youre-a-recruit-for-a-different-kind-of-cruise/) - Hey sailor. Yes, you. Virgin Voyages thinks you’re a perfect recruit to ship out on their new cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady. All you need to be is an adult who’s looking to enjoy a few high-energy days of music, food and relaxed inhibitions. Tattoos and dancing on the tables are optional. Virgin’s founder Sir
- [5 Innovations that Make Silver Muse a Game Changer in Luxury Cruising](https://cruisington.com/5-innovations-that-make-silver-muse-a-game-changer-in-luxury-cruising/) - Other Ships in Silversea’s Fleet are Getting This Ship’s Advanced Features
- [You Only Live Twice: Twin Sea Days on Silver Muse Create Fascinating Déjà vu](https://cruisington.com/you-only-live-twice-twin-sea-days-on-silver-muse-create-fascinating-deja-vu/) - Crossing the International Date Line Means We Get a Do-Over of Tuesday
- [It’s Always Blossom Time on a Ramble around Tokyo's Imperial Gardens](https://cruisington.com/its-always-blossom-time-on-a-ramble-around-tokyos-imperial-gardens/) - It’s Always Blossom Time on a Ramble around Tokyo's Imperial Gardens
- [Climbing Chile’s Highway to the Stars for the Clearest View of the Universe](https://cruisington.com/climbing-chiles-highway-to-the-stars-for-the-clearest-view-of-the-universe/) - Mountaintop Observatory is a Unique Tour from Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer
- [Silver Shadow Getting Fresh Look](https://cruisington.com/silver-shadow-getting-new-look/) - The 388-guest Silver Shadow is the next to get an extensive rebuilding as part of Project Invictus, Silversea Cruises' fleet upgrade program. The all-suite ship will get a new Atrium area on Deck 5 and enhancements to all suites, corridors and many public spaces. During the refit in November, 2019, the ship's guest suites and
- [Subs Becoming the Must-Have Toys for Yachties and Expedition Cruises](https://cruisington.com/subs-becoming-the-must-have-toys-for-yachties-and-expedition-cruises/) - Small, Agile Expedition Dive Craft a New Toy for Yachties and Cruises
- [2 Ships Charting a New Era of Stylish Galapagos Islands Exploration](https://cruisington.com/2-ships-charting-a-new-era-of-stylish-galapagos-islands-exploration/) - Celebrity Flora, Silversea’s Silver Origin are Purpose Built for Delicate Environment
- [Scenic Expands Geographic Cruises](https://cruisington.com/scenic-expands-geographic-cruises/) - Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and National Geographic Expeditions are kicking off their third season as river cruise partners with an expanded line-up of experiential cruises that include sailings in Russia, Egypt, France’s Rhône River and a Rhine Christmas cruise. Previously these cruises were only offered in the United States, but promotions have expanded to
- [Old San Juan Puts on a Happy Face as Puerto Rico Comes Bouncing Back](https://cruisington.com/old-san-juan-puts-on-a-happy-face-as-puerto-rico-comes-bouncing-back/) - Fresh Paint and Concerted Effort Erases Effects of the Deadly Hurricane
- [Tauck Spreading Wings to Portugal](https://cruisington.com/tauck-spreading-wings-to-portugal/) - Tauck’s new ship for Portugal’s Douro River is aptly named for a bird that’s the symbol of family. The ms Andorinha with a capacity of just 84 guests, will carry fewer guests than any other vessel currently operated by a major line on the Douro. The 42 cabins onboard will include 12 300-square-foot suites on
- [A Trend Takes Root: Oceania Rolls out 200 Plant-based Menu Options](https://cruisington.com/oceania-plants-healthy-menus/) - Oceania Cruises has created the most extensive plant-based menus at sea as part of their latest innovations in the OceaniaNEXT program to revitalize their fleet. The cruise line is featuring more than 200 new meatless menu selections in addition to its current gourmet offerings. Vegan plant-based options will be available at breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- [AmaWaterways Fleet Growing Again](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-fleet-growing-again/) - She’ll be called AmaSiena and the new ship added to AmaWaterways fleet in July, 2020 will sail a wide range of itineraries along the Rhine, Main, Moselle and Danube rivers. A sister of AmaLea and AmaKristina, AmaSiena will take the award-winning formula a step further. “When she debuts in 2020, AmaSiena will feature the exceptional
- [Dining Like Royalty: 6 Luxurious Tastes of Regent Seven Seas Explorer](https://cruisington.com/dining-like-royalty-6-luxurious-tastes-of-regent-seven-seas-explorer/) - Every Restaurant on Seven Seas Explorer has its own Galley and Well-versed Staff
- [Carnival’s Sunrise a Family Tradition](https://cruisington.com/carnivals-sunrise-a-family-tradition/) - As Carnival Sunrise makes her debut following a $200-million transformation, Carnival Cruise Line announced that Kelly Arison, daughter of Carnival Corp. Chairman Micky Arison and his wife Madeleine, will serve as godmother for the ship at an invitation-only ceremony in New York on May 23. Carnival Sunrise, formerly known as Carnival Triumph, is being completely
- [Twins Will Expand Princess Family and Add to Record Cruise Ship Orders](https://cruisington.com/twins-will-expand-princess-family/) - A new order for two next-generation ships makes Princess Cruises the fastest-growing line in the premium cruise market and adds to an unprecedented roster of over 100 cruise ships due to debut in coming years. In addition to Sky Princess arriving this year and two more coming in the next couple of years, the line
- [Crews Deserve Gratuities; So Why is Tipping Cruising’s Hidden Secret?](https://cruisington.com/crews-deserve-gratuities-so-why-is-tipping-cruisings-hidden-secret/) - Add-ons Spotlighted Again as Daily Gratuities Go Up on Royal Caribbean
- [9 Takeaways from a Modern Tour to Shaky, Fiery Antigua Guatemala](https://cruisington.com/9-takeaways-from-a-modern-tour-to-shaky-fiery-antigua-guatemala/) - Where’s Puerto Quetzal ? It’s a question more travellers are asking these days as Guatemala emerges as a cruise destination. A dozen cruise lines have added the once little-known port to their Pacific and Panama Canal itineraries in the past couple of years. A bigger question about Guatemala’s main container port is: what do you
- [SeaDream to Launch a Global Yacht](https://cruisington.com/seadream-to-launch-a-global-yacht/) - For the first time since its founding in 2001, SeaDream Yacht Club is expanding its fleet, with a new, ultra-luxury ship that will introduce the concept of Global Yachting. SeaDream Innovation to be christened in September, 2021, will sail to all seven continents in its first year, visiting over 200 ports in 49 countries. Guests
- [Notes From the Edge, Celebrity’s Inspiration for the Future of Cruising](https://cruisington.com/notes-from-the-edge-celebritys-inspiration-for-the-future-of-cruising/) - By JEN SAVEDRA One of the first thing one notices on approaching the new Celebrity Edge is a massive 90-ton bright orange contraption off the starboard side. This is the Magic Carpet, a cantilevered platform which moves up and down from Deck 2 to 16 offering unique venues at each stop. The ship offers attractions for
- [Designers of Carnival's Mardi Gras Listen to What Guests Want](https://cruisington.com/comfort-and-style-for-mardi-gras/) - Luxury hotels and innovative architectural trends are inspirations for the design of accommodations on Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, Mardi Gras, set to debut in the summer of 2020. The ergonomically friendly staterooms were developed in a partnership with DCA Design International, a transportation and commercial design firm based in Warwick, England. “DCA employed a thoughtful
- [For Guatemala, the End of the Mayan Calendar Has Led to a New Start](https://cruisington.com/for-guatemala-the-end-of-the-mayan-calendar-has-led-to-a-new-start/) - You’ll be Hearing Lots More from Central America as Countries Look to Boost Cruise Calls
- [Three-star French for Sky Princess](https://cruisington.com/three-star-french-for-sky-princess/) - You won’t have to go all the way to China to enjoy three-star French cuisine on Princess Cruises. La Mer, a casual French bistro-style restaurant inspired by Chef Emmanuel Renaut will be a feature of the new Sky Princess when it starts a season of Caribbean cruises out of Ft. Lauderdale in December, 2019. Chef
- [7 Ways Regent's Seven Seas Explorer Makes Luxury its Trademark](https://cruisington.com/7-ways-regents-seven-seas-explorer-makes-luxury-its-trademark/) - Sailing on a Ship that Wants to Excel in Décor, Food and Service
- [Woman Takes Command of Splendor](https://cruisington.com/woman-takes-command-of-splendor/) - She first shipped out to sea at the age of 16 and now she's master and commander. As part of a trend in women reaching the top jobs at sea, Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that Captain Serena Melani will command of Seven Seas Splendor when the ship launches in February, 2020. Capt. Melani has
- [Emeril Goes to Sea on Carnival](https://cruisington.com/emeril-goes-to-sea-on-carnival/) - Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse is cooking up his first-ever seagoing restaurant aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Mardi Gras, that will set sail in summer 2020. Emeril’s Bistro 1396 will showcase the chef’s signature dishes that earned him the reputation as one of New Orleans’ most acclaimed and respected chefs. “I’ve developed restaurants all over
- [Sleek Dancing Horses and Lithe Llamas on a Tour of Contrasts in Peru](https://cruisington.com/sleek-dancing-horses-and-lithe-llamas-on-a-tour-of-contrasts-in-peru/) - Regent Seven Seas Explorer Cruise Excursion Reveals the Deserted Past and Lush Present
- [Around the World in 180 Days](https://cruisington.com/around-the-world-in-180-days/) - To celebrate the complete renovation of a classic ship, Oceania Cruises announced a classic voyage: Around the World in 180 days. The cruise is aboard the 684-guest Insignia, which has just completed a rebuilding of all accommodations and décor as part of a $100-million OceaniaNext upgrading of the fleet. The epic journey that’s longer than
- [Avalon Waterways' Vista is Panoramic in All Directions](https://cruisington.com/avalon-waterways-vista-is-panoramic-in-all-directions/) - Suite Ship Gives River Cruisers Extraordinary Sense of Openness
- [An Auspicious Start  for Avalon’s Two New River Ships](https://cruisington.com/an-auspicious-start-for-avalons-two-new-river-ships/) - Double Christening Shows How Popular European Cruising Has Become
- [Avalon's Suite Views Win Loyalty](https://cruisington.com/avalons-suite-views-win-loyalty/) - Avalon Waterways is expanding its fleet with two new ships Avalon Envision and Avalon View, that give guests the unique view they want.
- [Celebrity Taking Fleet to the Edge](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-taking-fleet-to-the-edge/) - The Celebrity Millennium is showcasing the massive renovations that will add the features found on the new Celebrity Edge to all the ships in Celebrity Cruises fleet. The update is part of The Celebrity Revolution, a $500-million fleet-wide project that will see a total of nine ships in Celebrity’s Millennium- and Solstice-class renovated by 2023.
- [4 Ships Expand Uniworld’s Horizons](https://cruisington.com/4-ships-expand-uniworlds-horizons/) - Four innovative ships in exotic locales are coming from Uniworld in 2020
- [Regent and Oceania Eliminate Plastic](https://cruisington.com/oceania-eliminates-plastic-bottles/) - Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises will jointly eliminate up to 5-million plastic water bottles a year through a new partnership with purification system Vero Water. The green initiative is the latest of the line’s OceaniaNEXT upgrades and the larger Sail & Sustain environmental program of the sister cruise lines. The system that distills still
- [Fun With Food: 8 Innovations on Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam](https://cruisington.com/fun-with-food-7-innovations-on-holland-americas-nieuw-statendam/) - It may not be polite to play with your food, but at Rudi’s Sel de Mer, the plates are wonderfully playful. The chargers at every table are decorated with whimsical portraits created from vegetables, fruits and seafood. At dessert the ice cream, berries and chocolates are arranged as faces. On Holland America Line it’s part
- [Regent Reveals its Ultimate Splendor: the Biggest-Ever Luxury Suite at Sea](https://cruisington.com/regent-reveals-its-ultimate-splendor-the-biggest-ever-luxury-suite-at-sea/) - Regent Seven Seas Cruises is promising that the top suite on Seven Seas Splendor will offer palatial elegance. The Regent Suite above the bridge of the ship that’s coming in February 2020, will measure a total of 4,443 square-feet, making it the biggest suite ever constructed on a cruise ship and nearly twice as large
- [5 Unique Ways the Nieuw Statendam Blends Tradition with the Future](https://cruisington.com/5-unique-ways-the-nieuw-statendam-blends-tradition-with-the-future/) - As a duo of dueling piano folks blast out the last bouncing bars of Satisfaction, a rock five-some on the other side of the aisle immediately launches into a high-energy set of their own. There’s not a beat lost in the swap between a Billboard Onboard show and one in the Rolling Stone Rock Room because they’re both part
- [5 Reality Checks on St. Tropez in the Excesses of High Season](https://cruisington.com/5-reality-checks-on-st-tropez-in-the-excesses-of-high-season/) - Opulence is Everywhere in the Riviera's Capital of Conspicuous Consumption
- [Dazzling Feats in the Air at Sea: Behind the Scenes at Cirque's MSC Shows](https://cruisington.com/dazzling-feats-in-the-air-at-sea-behind-the-scenes-at-cirques-msc-shows/) - It takes a lot of practice and people to prepare a show for MSC Cruises' newest ships
- [Carnival Amping up Mardi Gras Fun](https://cruisington.com/carnival-amping-up-mardi-gras-fun/) - Carnival Cruise Line has revealed six unique zones in its new 20-deck Mardi Gras, launching in 2020. In addition to all the features found on other Carnival ships, there will be only-on Mardi Gras attractions, including: Grand Central The three-story glass-walled atrium is designed as a social center, with a bar overlooking the starboard side of
- [Ponant Greens its Fleet Early](https://cruisington.com/ponant-greens-its-fleet-early/) - Luxury expedition line Ponant has eliminated the use of heavy fuel oil as of January, 2019, and replaced it with Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil across its entire fleet – nearly a year before required by law. LS MGO is refined from crude oil to reduce pollutants, notably sulphur and fine particulate matter. In 2020,
- [A World of New River Ships in 2019: Expanding Sizes, Options and Routes](https://cruisington.com/a-world-of-new-river-ships-in-2019-expanding-sizes-options-and-routes/) - Cruises on the Mississippi, Ganges and the Douro Add to Choices
- [Ponant Eliminates Wi-Fi Charges](https://cruisington.com/ponant-eliminates-wi-fi-charges/) - Ponant expedition cruise line is now offering its passengers unlimited complimentary wi-fi in public areas and staterooms across its entire fleet. Using satellite connections, this service allows passengers to cruise without losing contact in most of the regions travelled by the company’s ships. The company is known for its exotic itineraries including the Arctic and
- [Room Service Charge Doesn't Float](https://cruisington.com/room-service-charge-doesnt-float/) - Carnival Cruise Line ran into a food fight with plans to begin charging for individual room service items ordered before 10 p.m. It started with a blog by brand ambassador John Heald that said stateroom service would come with an a la carte charge beginning in mid-January. Charges of from $2 to $5 per item
- [Uniworld Widens its World Sale](https://cruisington.com/uniworld-widens-its-world-sale/) - Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection and U by Uniworld have added over 80 more dates and reduced fares on select 2019 voyages for new bookings made now through March 31, 2019. As well, a previously announced offer still applies to over 40 unique sailings throughout Europe, Asia, Egypt and India – including an exclusive cruise
- [10 Notable Ship Debuts in 2019 Expand Cruise Horizons and Innovation](https://cruisington.com/10-notable-ship-debuts-in-2019-expand-cruise-horizons-and-innovation/) - New features and 3 of the big new ships are heading to the Asian Market
- [Istanbul's Back on Cruise Maps](https://cruisington.com/istanbul-returns-to-itineraries/) - Holland America Line plans to visit Istanbul in 2020 for the first time since 2016. The plans include six overnight stays in the Turkish capital on 12-night sailings from Venice of its newly launched Nieuw Statendam. Many cruise lines stopped sailing to Istanbul following the civil war in Syria, a terror attack at the airport
- [New Cruise Terminals are Promising a Smoother Welcome on Board](https://cruisington.com/new-cruise-terminals-are-promising-a-smoother-welcome-on-board/) - It’s been a bumper year for cruising and the view from the bridge shows smooth sailing ahead. The Cruise Lines International Association expects the number of passengers taking cruises will set a record 28 million in 2018 and grow again in 2019. Shipyards are at full capacity turning out innovative and often much larger ships.
- [The Vieux and the New Make a Tour of Elegant Lyon a Roaring Good Time](https://cruisington.com/the-vieux-and-the-new-make-a-tour-of-elegant-lyon-a-roaring-good-time/) - Whether or not the Sun King spent any time in Lyon, his influence is everywhere-- from the city’s elegant layout and classic architecture to the massive open square Louis XIV ordered built as a parade ground. Regal as it is, though, Lyon is a city built on a human scale and it’s ideal for wandering.
- [Why a Daytime Panama Canal Crossing is Still an Essential Cruise Adventure](https://cruisington.com/why-a-daytime-panama-canal-crossing-is-still-an-essential-cruise-adventure/) - Clang, clang, clang go the cute little electric trolleys that are still known as mules. Crystal Serenity seems to move in slow motion as the lock gates open and close at a stately pace. It takes from dawn to dusk to travel just 60 miles; but what a day it is. The Panama Canal is more
- [Carnival Returning to Europe After All](https://cruisington.com/carnival-returning-to-europe-after-all/) - Just days after suggesting it had no future plans to sail in Europe, Carnival Cruise Lines announced that Carnival Legend will operate Carnival’s most diverse European season to date. Legend will do nine- to 16-day voyages visiting 34 ports in 14 countries including Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Croatia, Portugal, Greece, Greenland and Iceland in summer and
- [New Miami Terminals Aim to Speed Getting from Shore to Ship](https://cruisington.com/new-miami-terminals-aim-to-speed-getting-from-shore-to-ship/) - As little as 10 minutes from arrival at the terminal to boarding the ship. That’s the claim of Royal Caribbean as it opened a new terminal in Miami geared for getting thousands of passengers onto its biggest ships with as little friction as possible. Terminal A is the biggest yet in PortMiami and it will
- [A new Spirit for Sea Cloud Fleet](https://cruisington.com/a-new-spirit-for-sea-cloud-fleet/) - It’s always a special event when a new tall ship hits the waves and Sea Cloud Cruises has the Spirit. Sea Cloud Spirit, a new sailing ship with 43,000 square feet of sail area will launch in 2020. The 136 guest three-master will be a sister to Sea Cloud II, with 69 outside cabins, 25
- [There Won’t be Anything Stuffy about Meals on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady](https://cruisington.com/there-wont-be-anything-stuffy-about-meals-on-virgin-voyages-scarlet-lady/) - Ship due in 2020 Won’t have a Main Dining room, but will have Lots of Restaurants
- [7 Tips for Getting  the Most Out of  Days on Anthem of the Seas](https://cruisington.com/7-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-days-on-anthem-of-the-seas/) - The Ship as Destination: Anthem’s Diverse Choices Require Some Strategy
- [Celebrity Finally Has the Edge](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-finally-has-the-edge/) - Following more than four years of planning and 23 months of construction by skilled teams of engineers, architects, artisans, designers, contractors, shipyard employees, and Celebrity Cruises specialists, the Celebrity Edge as finally set sail. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain and Celebrity’s president and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo hosted a ceremony aboard Celebrity
- [She’ll be an Enchanted Princess](https://cruisington.com/shell-be-an-enchanted-princess/) - Princess Cruises has unveiled details of the debut of the Enchanted Princess, destined to make her debut in June, 2020. The sister ship to Sky Princess, which will launch in 2019, Enchanted Princess will have the new Sky Suites, on the top deck of the ship that feature the largest private balconies ever offered by
- [Lyon Paints the Night with Light to Celebrate its Past and Bright Future](https://cruisington.com/lyon-paints-the-night-with-light-to-celebrate-its-past-and-bright-future/) - A towering Gothic cathedral that’s stood solidly on a square in Lyon for centuries has just come crashing down, only to be reassembled in brilliant abstract swirls of color. Glowing birds swoop through the night sky. And a unicorn joins flying horses on a hillside that’s glittering with candles. Everywhere you look, Lyon is constantly
- [Small Ship  MV Origin Joins Gourmet Relais & Chateaux Group](https://cruisington.com/small-ship-mv-origin-joins-gourmet-relais-chateaux-group/) - MV Origin, a luxury vessel carrying just 20 passengers, has become one of the smallest members of the esteemed Relais & Châteaux collection. It joins an international club of hotels, chefs and restaurants that set the standard for excellence in hospitality. MV Origin is one of only 21 new members worldwide selected to join the
- [The Many Tastes of Seabourn Ovation, a Ship Studded with Dining Options](https://cruisington.com/the-many-tastes-of-seabourn-ovation-a-ship-studded-with-dining-options/) - From Shopping with the Chef to Restaurants with Split Personalities this new ship is delicious
- [On and Off the Sidewalks of New York, in Search of Stunning Interiors](https://cruisington.com/on-and-off-the-sidewalks-of-new-york-in-search-of-stunning-interiors/) - New Book Reveals Masterpieces even Big Apple Natives may Never See
- [Carnival Victory Will Get New Features and Become Radiance in Rebuilding](https://cruisington.com/carnival-victory-will-get-new-features-and-become-radiance-in-rebuilding/) - A dry dock that will transform Carnival Victory into Carnival Radiance will be the final phase of a $2-billion fleet enhancement program. The refurbishment of Carnival Victory in a 38-day dry dock in Spain will add the line’s popular culinary, bar and entertainment innovations and complete an “any ship, any port, any itinerary” level of
- [Silversea Cruises Orders New Ships for Evolution and Expeditions](https://cruisington.com/silversea-cruises-orders-new-ships-for-evolution-and-expeditions/) - Silversea Cruises will be building three new ships in an expansion of the ultra-luxury and expedition cruise brand that recently joined the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. family. Silversea signed a memorandum of understanding with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build two new vessels in a new “Evolution Class,” with the first expected to arrive in
- [What’s the wi-fi on Norwegian?](https://cruisington.com/whats-the-wi-fi-on-norwegian/) - What’s the wi-fi? It’s one of the main concerns for millennials who account for about a quarter of all passengers of Norwegian Cruise Line. Tech-savvy guests are the company's fastest growing segment. The new Cruise Norwegian app is geared to help guests stay easily connected from the time they book to the day they disembark.
- [A Sneak Peek at Lindblad's Endurance: a Ship Built to Explore Anywhere](https://cruisington.com/a-sneak-peek-at-lindblads-endurance-a-ship-built-to-explore-anywhere/) - Unique Features of the Latest National Geographic Expedition Ship Unveiled
- [A Uniquely Regal Home Away from Home in the Posh Center of London](https://cruisington.com/a-uniquely-regal-home-away-from-home-in-the-posh-center-of-london/) - The Milestone Hotel is Warmly Welcoming and Delicious
- [Seabourn Ovation Passengers Hang on, Grab a Crab and Chow Down](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-ovation-passengers-hang-on-grab-a-crab-and-chow-down/) - It was billed as a chance to check traps and find a king crab to cook for lunch. But for our group from Seabourn Ovation in the tiny town of Honnigsvag in Norway's far north, it turned out to be a much wilder adventure than that. Our first stop was the shop of an adventure
- [After the Encore Comes an Ovation: Keeping it Personal as Seabourn Grows](https://cruisington.com/after-the-encore-comes-an-ovation-keeping-it-personal-as-seabourn-grows/) - New 600 Guest Ship is an ‘Extraordinary World’ with Unique Features
- [Scenic Eclipse Ready to Take Flight](https://cruisington.com/scenic-eclipse-to-take-flight/) - One of the quietest and most ecologically friendly helicopters in the skies is ready to take guests of exploration ship Scenic Eclipse on aerial expeditions. The Airbus H130 boasts a noise reduction system that keeps sound levels seven decibels below the International Civil Aviation Organization requirements and is quieter than the most restrictive sound limits
- [Seabourn Passengers Make Like Mountain Goats on a Norwegian Trek](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-passengers-make-like-mountain-goats-on-a-norwegian-trek/) - Eighteen Hairpin Turns on a Cliffside Trail are Only the Start of a Day’s Adventure in Flam
- [Seabourn Sojourn Party Celebrates the Midnight Sun’s Irresistible Allure](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-sojourn-party-celebrates-the-midnight-suns-irresistible-allure/) - The Sun Still Lingers at the Horizon at the Darkest Hour and the Glow is Fantastic.
- [Celebrate the Holidays Creole Style](https://cruisington.com/celebrate-the-holidays-creole-style/) - Christmas market river cruises have become a tradition in Europe, now American Queen Steamboat Company is promoting holiday season cruises on its American classic river ships in November and December at savings of up to $1,600 per stateroom. The American Queen and American Duchess visit as many as 13 different port cities on the the
- [From Smoking Oysters to Teppanyaki: 10 Fun Tastes on Carnival Horizon](https://cruisington.com/from-smoking-oysters-to-teppanyaki-10-fun-tastes-on-carnival-horizon/) - Stay Hungry My Friends, Carnival Vista’s Sister Has Even More Ways to Dine
- [Discovering More: 5 Gems in Provence on an Emerald Waterways Cruise](https://cruisington.com/discovering-more-5-gems-in-provence-on-an-emerald-waterways-cruise/) - Exploring the South of France aboard Emerald Liberté Reveals Historic Treasures
- [Completely Renewed Carnival Triumph to Re-Emerge as Carnival Sunrise](https://cruisington.com/completely-renewed-carnival-triumph-to-re-emerge-as-carnival-sunrise/) - When Carnival Triumph returns to service after a two-month, $200-million rebuild in the spring of 2019, it will be for all intents a new ship. That merits a new name and the ship will become Carnival Sunrise, a sister to Carnival Sunshine. It’s an ambitious project that starts in March and will rip out and
- [Here's to a Bon Voyage! Uniworld is Upgrading River Royale to a Super Ship](https://cruisington.com/heres-to-a-bon-voyage-uniworld-is-upgrading-river-royale-to-a-super-ship/) - Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection will launch its newest Super Ship next spring, the S.S. Bon Voyage. After a winter transformation, the former River Royale will resume service on the Dordogne and Garonne rivers as Uniworld’s sixth Super Ship on April 14, 2019. Highlights of the ship’s re-imagination are the introduction of two new onboard
- [The First Reveal of Sky Princess](https://cruisington.com/the-first-reveal-of-sky-princess/) - Princess Cruises is starting to tease as it looks forward to the debut of its newest ship, Sky Princess, in 2019. Its first reveal highlights innovative Sky Suites that should be a hit with families and movie buffs. Centrally located on the top decks of Sky Princess, they will feature 700 square foot private balconies,
- [10 Things to Know Now if You’re Visiting Bermuda on a Cruise](https://cruisington.com/10-things-to-know-now-if-youre-visiting-bermuda-on-a-cruise/) - From Shorts to Scooters, Things are Changing on the Classic Redoubt of Tradition
- [Bergen vs. Stavanger: Which Has the Edge as a Cruise Port to Explore?](https://cruisington.com/bergen-vs-stavanger-which-has-the-edge-as-a-cruise-port-to-explore/) - The Old Wooden Towns May Be Relics of a Bygone Era, but They’re Approachable and Remarkably Up to Date
- [AmaLea: 7 Factors that Make an AmaWaterways Ship Feel like Home](https://cruisington.com/amalea-7-factors-that-make-an-amawaterways-ship-feel-like-home/) - Family Feel and Friendly Crew Keep Guests Coming Back for More
- [10 Unique Carnival Horizon Features Make Her More than Just a Sister Act](https://cruisington.com/10-unique-additions-make-carnival-horizon-more-than-just-a-sister-act/) - Carnival Vista’s Sibling Has Even More Fun Ship Attractions
- [6 Tips for Finding Stylish Luggage That Will Go the Distance](https://cruisington.com/6-tips-for-finding-stylish-luggage-that-can-go-the-distance/) - Wallace Immen Researches Bags that will be Reliable Road Warriors
- [6 Tips for Taking an Uplifting Plunge at Budapest’s Most Famous Spa](https://cruisington.com/6-tips-for-taking-a-refreshing-plunge-at-budapests-most-famous-spa/) - A Blissful Start to an AmaWaterways Journey on the Danube
- [Too Popular Cruise Destinations Realize They Have to Set Limits](https://cruisington.com/too-popular-cruise-destinations-realize-they-have-to-set-limits/) - How Many Tourists are Too Many to Keep Cruise Travel Sustainable?
- [Virgin is No Longer Shy in Reveal of Alluring Adults-Only Features](https://cruisington.com/virgin-is-no-longer-shy-in-reveal-of-alluring-adults-only-features/) - Splashy Look of Public Areas Coming on Ships Starting in 2020
- [Silversea Joins the Royal Family but Will Still Operate Independently](https://cruisington.com/silversea-joins-the-royal-family-but-will-still-operate-independently/) - In one of the most dramatic changes in the cruise industry in years, Silversea Cruises is becoming part of the Royal Caribbean family. In a $2-billion deal, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is acquiring a 66.7 per cent stake in Silversea. The deal gives Royal Caribbean a top line luxury brand as well as a position
- [You Can’t Avoid Becoming a Foodie on an Emerald Cruise through Provence](https://cruisington.com/you-cant-avoid-becoming-a-foodie-on-an-emerald-cruise-through-provence/) - There’s never any question where the wine on a cruise aboard Emerald Liberté comes from: Just look out the window. Every day on the Rhône and Saone Rivers, the complimentary pours served at lunch and dinner were from vineyards so local that you could actually walk off the ship and hike the hills where the
- [An Awakened Sleeping Beauty Awes Guests on AmaWaterways Tour](https://cruisington.com/amacerto-guests-visit-an-awakening-czech-sleeping-beauty/) - Czech Town of Cesky Krumlov Has Been Restored after Centuries of Slumber
- [Fanfare, Champagne and Fireworks Christen AmaWaterways' Newest](https://cruisington.com/fanfare-champagne-and-fireworks-christen-amawaterways-newest/) - AmaWaterways newest addition, AmaLea got a traditional Bavarian christening in a gala celebration in Vilshofen, Germany. Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst joined godmother Filomena Andre who broke a bottle of Champagne on the hull
- [Scenic Space-Ships will Get Refits that Add Comfort and Salt Lounges](https://cruisington.com/scenic-space-ships-will-get-refits-that-add-comfort-and-salt-lounges/) - All eight of Scenic’s “Space-Ships” plying Europe’s Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers will be remodeled over the winter to offer more space, amenities and wellness options for 2019. Highlights include reducing the number of staterooms to 81 on Scenic Ruby and Scenic Pearl and 83 on the six other ships, while keeping the same crew
- [AmaWaterways’ Kristin Karst Shares the Dream and Details of AmaMagna](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-kristin-karst-shares-the-dream-and-details-of-amamagna/) - New Build Coming in 2019 is Twice as Wide as Standard European River Ships
- [Hurtigruten has Unique Nordic Ways to Translate Cruising into Exploration](https://cruisington.com/hurtigruten-has-unique-nordic-ways-to-translate-cruising-into-exploration/) - On this Line Steeped in Tradition Every Itinerary of Fram Becomes an Expedition
- [Royal Send-off Charts Artistic Future for Hurtigruten’s Ice-Breaking Fleet](https://cruisington.com/royal-send-off-charts-artistic-future-for-hurtugrutens-fleet/) - Fram Cruise on Atlantic Coast Begins with Visit from Norway’s Queen Sofia
- [The Captain is a Lady on Sea Cloud](https://cruisington.com/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 to captainship is unconventional. Unlike many captains, her family doesn't consist of sailors, and her voyage didn't start at an
- [5 Ways Symphony of the Seas Makes the Biggest Ship Yet Still Feel Intimate](https://cruisington.com/5-ways-symphony-of-the-seas-makes-the-biggest-ship-yet-still-feel-intimate/) - Fourth Oasis-Class Ship Has More Restaurants and Attractions than its Sisters
- [Avalon to Explore India's Ganges](https://cruisington.com/avalon-to-explore-the-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, Mayapur and Guptipara. The wooden ship with 260 square foot staterooms evoking the colonial era has a crew of 35.
- [Royal Caribbean Investing Big  to Amp Up Features Across its Entire Fleet](https://cruisington.com/royal-caribbean-will-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 add them to the other ships in the fleet. That doesn’t come cheap. The Royal Amplified program is going to
- [Christening Will be First for Antwerp](https://cruisington.com/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 ocean-going cruise ship has been christened there. It’s the second expedition ship Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd will be putting into service next
- [5 Ways Holland America's Enhancing Cuisine and Personal Explorations](https://cruisington.com/5-ways-holland-america-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 a fascinating EXC In-Depth Voyages concept to personalize guest experiences. While the company has a long tradition and "does a lot of
- [On the Edge of Temptation: Celebrity Reveals its Next Generation Cuisine](https://cruisington.com/on-the-edge-of-temptation-celebrity-reveals-its-next-generation-cuisine/) - New Venues Need New Tastes and the Chefs have been Inventive and Whimsical
- [Seven Seas Mariner’s New Look Completes Regent’s  Transformation](https://cruisington.com/seven-seas-mariners-new-look-completes-regents-125-million-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 new culinary experiences after a 20-day dry-dock in April, 2018 at Chantier Naval de Marseille. Highlights are a new pool
- [8 Classic Tastes of Cuisine in Lyon, the City Where Dining is a Passion](https://cruisington.com/8-classic-tastes-of-cuisine-in-lyon-the-city-where-dining-is-a-passion/) - Pre or Post Cruise Dining in the City Whose Chefs have Made it Famous
- [Azamara Launches New Playbill](https://cruisington.com/azamara-launches-new-playbill/) - Azamara Club Cruises has a new entertainment roster, with cabaret-style performances and musicians from New York's Feinstein’s/54 Below, as well as short opera vignettes and theatre shows from Magic City Opera and City Theatre on its ships. The refreshed entertainment concepts produced by RWS Entertainment Group made their debut in February aboard Azamara Journey and Quest
- [River Ships Target New Audiences and Cruise Less-Known Routes](https://cruisington.com/new-niche-ships-going-further-afield-in-a-boom-year-for-river-cruising/) - The 2018 Arrivals have Been Customized for their Rivers and Audiences
- [Barging In: Myths and Realities of Small Boat Cruising in Europe](https://cruisington.com/barging-in-myths-and-realities-of-small-boat-cruising-in-europe/) - European Waterways Unique Ships Go Where No Other Ships can Reach
- [Bloaters and Bouillon: Sampling Menus from Cruising's Fabled Age](https://cruisington.com/bloaters-and-bouillon-sampling-menus-from-cruisings-fabled-age/) - When Dining at Sea was a Necessity, Not Necessarily a Gourmet Experience
- [Seaside Launches MSC’s Big Push for the North American Market](https://cruisington.com/seaside-launches-mscs-big-push-for-the-north-american-market/) - Huge New Ship Will be the Line’s First Sailing Year-Round from Florida
- [Baked Alaska Makes a Comeback in Carnival’s Culinary Revamp](https://cruisington.com/baked-alaska-makes-a-comeback-in-carnivals-culinary-revamp/) - The lights dim, the music amps up and everyone applauds as a parade of waiters and waitresses holding flaming platters of baked Alaskas winds its way around the dining room on the last night of the cruise. It’s a tradition that goes way back in cruising, yet it's all but disappeared on most cruise lines,
- [Behind the Scenes: 5 Factors that Put Regent’s Voyager over the Top](https://cruisington.com/behind-the-scenes-5-factors-that-put-regents-voyager-over-the-top/) - There’s nothing new in layer cakes. Or is there? We’ve all had them and two, three or even five layers make for a tall and appealing treat. So how do you top that? On Regent Seven Seas Voyager, the sky’s the limit. To cap a meal in the ship’s newly added Chartreuse dining room, the
- [Lufthansa Promises New Heights of Business Class Comfort in New 777s](https://cruisington.com/lufthansa-promises-new-heights-of-business-class-comfort-in-new-777s/) - Lufthansa has unveiled details of an innovative Business Class, which will be available for the first time in 2020 with the roll-out of the Boeing 777-9. The new seat is the key element of upgrades of service and comfort levels in the cabin, the airline says. The new seat will reline into a bed with
- [AmaWaterways' Newest Ship Baptized](https://cruisington.com/amas-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 bottle of Champagne on the bow of the company’s newest ship, the AmaKristina at the dry dock of Vahali Shipyards
- [Celebrity Flora: New Luxury Ship to Explore the Galapagos Islands](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-flora-new-luxury-ship-to-explore-the-galapagos-islands/) - Celebrity Cruises is raising the bar for its expedition fleet with plans for a revolutionary Galapagos explorer, the Celebrity Flora. The 100-passenger ship is designed for marine exploration and includes anchorless technology that maintains the ship’s position while protecting the fragile ecology of the sea floor. Flora will set new standards for guest luxury on
- [X-Ray Specs, Virtual Dining Rooms? Royal Caribbean Lets You Sea Beyond](https://cruisington.com/x-ray-specs-virtual-dining-rooms-royal-caribbean-lets-you-sea-beyond/) - Research Teams Looking Ahead as Tech Keeps Evolving at Breakneck Speed
- [6 Little-Known Ports Anxious to Become Regulars on the Cruise Circuit](https://cruisington.com/6-little-known-ports-anxious-to-become-regulars-on-the-cruise-circuit/) - Places Making Pitches to Cruise Lines Want You to Know Them Better
- [Silversea is Stretching Its Spirit and Amping up Its Wind and Whisper](https://cruisington.com/silversea-to-stretch-its-spirit/) - Silversea Cruises has unveiled plans for its first-ever ship lengthening. And two other ships in Silversea's fleet will get comprehensive makeovers in December. In March, 2018, Silver Spirit will be lengthened by inserting a prebuilt 49-foot-long midsection to add six Silver Suites, 26 Veranda Suites and two Panorama Suites. The extra length will also add new dining
- [Royal Caribbean Raises Curtain on Even Grander Symphony of the Seas](https://cruisington.com/royal-caribbean-raises-curtain-on-even-grander-symphony-of-the-seas/) - It’s no surprise that the Symphony of the Seas will be the biggest cruise ship yet. Royal Caribbean International makes sure that each sister of the famous Oasis of the Seas gets at least a few inches longer and wider than what’s come before. But the fourth ship in the Royal Caribbean heavyweight class is also
- [Wish You Had a Personal Genie?](https://cruisington.com/wish-you-had-a-personal-genie/) - Royal Caribbean is taking the concept of butler service to a new level with “Royal Genies.” Royal Genies are being assigned to guests in a new Royal Suite Class: Star Class Loft Suites or higher categories on Oasis-class ships and Anthem of the Seas. Trained in the skills of a butler, concierge and mixologist, the
- [Celebrity Commits to a Revolution](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-commits-to-a-revolution/) - We’re talking about a revolution, but it’s one that’s being meticulously plotted. Starting in 2019 Celebrity Cruises has committed to spend $400-million renovating and upgrading their fleet to give all nine ships the feel of the new Celebrity Edge, launching in 2018. All staterooms will be reimagined by designers Hirsch Bedner Associates and reconfigured. This
- [Cruise Lines Looking to Pioneer Fuel Cells as Green Power Source](https://cruisington.com/cruise-lines-looking-to-pioneer-fuel-cells-as-green-power-source/) - Viking and Royal Caribbean are working on an alternative to oil that's lighter than air
- [A Welcome Retreat in Cambodia’s Most Bustling Tourist Town](https://cruisington.com/a-welcome-retreat-in-cambodias-bustling-tourist-town/) - Belmond’s Residence d’Angkor is an Oasis and Spa Minutes from Angkor Wat
- [Hidden Hong Kong: 6 Fascinating Places Even Regular Visitors May Miss](https://cruisington.com/hidden-hong-kong-6-fascinating-places-even-regular-visitors-may-miss/) - Temples, a Monastery and a Walled City Reveal a History that’s Been Overshadowed by the Future
- [Bliss Will be Yours to Define in Features of Norwegian's New Ship](https://cruisington.com/bliss-will-be-yours-to-define-in-features-of-norwegians-new-ship/) - Launching in April, 2018, it Features a Race Track and Laser Tag on Deck
- [Cinque Terre’s Once Hidden Gems Now Center Stage-for Better or Worse](https://cruisington.com/cinque-terres-once-hidden-gems-now-center-stage-for-better-or-worse/) - No Beaches? No Problem. Five Beautiful Italian Villages see a Summer Surge
- [5 Upgrades to Seven Seas Voyager Make a Grand Luxury Ship Grander](https://cruisington.com/seven-seas-voyager-5-upgrades-make-an-already-grand-small-ship-grander/) - Stem to Stern Renovation Ups the Lofty Level of Style and Service
- [Lost in Translation: Looking Forward to Cruising to Fluffy Chicken](https://cruisington.com/lost-in-translation-looking-forward-to-cruising-to-fluffy-chicken/) - Automated Program for Visa Applications Has a Hazy Grasp of Geography
- [A Second Look Reveals Kai Tak Cruise Port is Finally Finding its Groove](https://cruisington.com/kai-tak-is-the-cruise-port-of-the-future-why-is-it-so-empty-today/) - Ambitious Port at Former Hong Kong Airport Can Handle 2 Mega-ships at Once
- [How Cruising with Zombies, Rockers and Jokers Become a Phenomenon](https://cruisington.com/how-cruising-with-zombies-rockers-and-jokers-become-a-phenomenon/) - Sixthman Turns Themed Music Cruises into an Industry That Attracts Repeat our Guests
- [Revealed! The Tasteful, Sinful Details of Eden on the New Celebrity Edge](https://cruisington.com/revealed-the-tasteful-sinful-details-of-eden-on-the-new-celebrity-edge/) - Vast Space will be a Garden of Earthly Delights and Gourmet Treats
- [Why a Smile is a Better Response to Street Begging than a Handout](https://cruisington.com/why-a-smile-is-a-better-response-to-street-begging-than-a-handout/) - Cruise Lines and Resorts take a Tough Love Stand to Encourage Kids to Be Self-Reliant
- [Kempinski Opens Havana's Grandest](https://cruisington.com/kempinski-to-open-havanas-grandest/) - A Havana landmark has become the first Kempinski hotel in Cuba. The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana has opened its doors within a UNESCO World Heritage site in the heart of Old Havana. The building opened in 1917 was the first European style shopping arcade in Cuba and a landmark at five stories tall. Covering an
- [Party Hopping on Happy Wednesday Night at the Races in Hong Kong](https://cruisington.com/party-hopping-on-happy-wednesday-night-at-the-races-in-hong-kong/) - Ponies and People Watching are a Tradition That Keeps Getting Wilder
- [A Private Island Hideaway a Heartbeat from the Bustling Heart of Venice](https://cruisington.com/a-private-island-hideaway-a-heartbeat-from-the-bustling-heart-of-venice/) - San Clemente Palace Kempinski is a Romantic’s Fantasy Island
- [Kraken Attack: Art Reef Makes Waves in the British Virgin Islands](https://cruisington.com/kraken-attack-art-reef-makes-waves-in-the-british-virgin-islands/) - Sir Richard Branson Leads the Push for an Eco-Reef as a Marine Habitat
- [5 Italian Lessons: Learning to Do Like the Romans on a Roman Holiday](https://cruisington.com/5-italian-lessons-learning-to-do-like-the-romans-on-a-roman-holiday/) - A Week in a Rental Apartment is an Insight into La Dolce Vita
- [6 New Tastes of the Happy High Life in Ever-Happening Hong Kong](https://cruisington.com/6-new-tastes-of-the-happy-high-life-in-ever-happening-hong-kong/) - As Restaurants Proliferate, the Reasons to Celebrate Seem to Multiply
- [New Viking to Explore the Nile](https://cruisington.com/new-viking-to-explore-the-nile/) - Viking River Cruises' new Nile river ship will be named Viking Ra in honor of the Egyptian sun king. The recently purchased Nile cruise ship is being stripped down to the steel to become a brand new luxury cruiser. Viking Ra will accommodate 48 guests in 24 suites, 20 of which will have both verandahs
- [Many Moods of the Mekong River Revealed on AmaWaterways' New Star](https://cruisington.com/many-moods-of-the-mekong-river-revealed-on-amawaterways-new-star/) - Each Day Brings New Adventures in Excursions that Leave Right from the Ship
- [5 Treats and 1 Left Unsampled on an AmaWaterways Mekong Cruise](https://cruisington.com/5-treats-and-1-left-unsampled-on-an-amawaterways-mekong-cruise/) - Cambodian Chefs Don’t Pull Punches with Spices on AmaDara Mekong Cruise
- [It’s Official: Silver Muse Sets Sail](https://cruisington.com/its-official-silver-muse-sets-sail/) - The long-awaited Silver Muse is officially in service after a celebration in Monaco with royalty and VIPs on April 20. The christening was hosted by Silversea chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio and the ceremony featured performances by the Sinfonietta Orchestra of Rome and renowned violinist Charlie Siem. The ninth ship in the Silversea Cruises fleet is
- [Viking’s Out to Conquer Oceans](https://cruisington.com/vikings-out-to-conquer-oceans/) - Viking Ocean Cruises has signed an agreement with Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard to build two more ships, with an option for two more. The first two ships are expected to enter service in 2021 and 2022 and will grow the Viking Ocean fleet to a total of eight. The ships will be built as sister ships
- [Scenic Opens Exclusive Dock in Porto](https://cruisington.com/scenic-opens-exclusive-convenient-dock-in-porto/) - New for sailings on Portugal’s Douro River, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has opened a new dock for exclusive use by both Scenic and sister company Emerald Waterways river ships. Unlike other river ship docks, this is conveniently located within Cais de Maragaia, a historic area of the World Heritage city of Porto and only
- [What to Say When They Say: God Only Knows When You’re Going to Fly](https://cruisington.com/what-to-say-when-they-say-god-only-knows-when-youre-going-to-fly/) - When Flights Go Wrong, They Can Go Very Wrong; Precautions Can Protect Your Sanity and Your Trip.
- [The Flight’s Leaving: Too Bad You Aren't on it; We Sold Your Seat](https://cruisington.com/the-flights-leaving-too-bad-you-arent-on-it-we-sold-your-seat/) - An Ugly Trend in Airline Overbooking Means You Need to be Increasingly Savvy
- [New Look Holland America Ships Offer More Routes to Exploration](https://cruisington.com/new-look-holland-america-ships-offer-more-routes-to-exploration/) - Fleet-wide Renovations of Crow’s Nest Lounges to Create Interactive Zones
- [Taking a Bow: The New Faces of the Next Generation of Cruise Ships](https://cruisington.com/taking-a-bow-the-new-faces-of-the-next-generation-of-cruise-ships/) - Snubbing the Fashion for Rakish Bows, the Vertical Prow is Back
- [Lindblad Goes All-In](https://cruisington.com/lindblad-goes-all-in/) - Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced that from April 2017, guests’ bar tabs and crew gratuities will be complimentary on all departures of National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion, effectively creating all-inclusive pricing. There are no extra charges for activities and excursions-- from city explorations at the beginning and end of the expedition, to Zodiac,
- [Cunard’s Queen Victoria Gets a Fresh, Yet Classic Look in Major Refit](https://cruisington.com/cunards-queen-victoria-gets-a-fresh-yet-classic-look-in-major-refit/) - While retaining the elegance, history and nostalgia of Queen Victoria’s art deco past, a month-long refurbishment will update all areas of Cunard Line’s iconic ship. The biggest change is the slicing away of a section of staterooms at the rear of the ship to make way for addition of a larger section of Britannia Club
- [Celebrity Reveals its Cutting Edge New Ship Featuring a Magic Carpet](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-reveals-its-cutting-edge-new-ship-that-includes-a-magic-carpet/) - Shrouded in Secrecy for 2 Years, a Design Planned in 3D is Finally Ready to Show Off
- [5 Tips for Picking the Cruise Cabin Right for You as Choices Multiply](https://cruisington.com/5-tips-for-picking-the-cruise-cabin-right-for-you-as-choices-multiply/) - With So Many Choices, Why Paying Up Can Pay Dividends
- [6 Questions Many People Don’t Ask, but Should When Booking a Cruise](https://cruisington.com/6-questions-many-people-dont-ask-but-should-when-booking-a-cruise/) - Convenience and Peace and Quiet are Key Issues You can Check with a Look Online
- [Emerald’s Canadian Godmother](https://cruisington.com/emeralds-canadian-godmother/) - Award-winning CTV network newscaster Coleen Christie has been named the godmother of Emerald Waterways’ newest Star Ship, Emerald Destiny. She’s the first Canadian godparent for Emerald. “We’re thrilled that Coleen Christie has agreed to be the Destiny’s godmother,” says Lisa Norton, vice-president of brand management for Emerald Waterways North America. “Canada is a strong market
- [An Exorcised Volcano's Still Hot on a Star Flyer Tour in Nicaragua](https://cruisington.com/feeling-the-heat-at-an-exorcised-volcano-on-a-star-flyer-tour/) - No Smoking Please: The Breathtaking Volcanoes Do It So Much Better
- [Taking the Plunge: Royal Caribbean Scuba Program is Unique and Fun](https://cruisington.com/taking-the-plunge-royal-caribbean-scuba-program-is-unique-and-fun/) - Unique On-board Dive Training Program Has PADI Instructors and New Equipment
- [Klutz Meets Creativity and Discovery in Enriched Princess Youth Programs](https://cruisington.com/klutz-meets-creativity-and-discovery-in-enriched-princess-youth-programs/) - Create a solar system; learn how to survive in the Alaskan wilderness; make decorative cakes or Klutz crafts. These are just a few of the challenging activities being added to expanded and enriched youth programs being launched by Princess Cruises. The active and interactive experiences are designed in a partnership with the TV networks of
- [Discovering 6 Nifty New Hideaways on the Huge Harmony of the Seas](https://cruisington.com/discovering-6-nifty-new-hideaways-on-the-huge-harmony-of-the-seas/) - The Attic is in the cellar. The Solarium is actually a good place to find shade. Royal Caribbean’s new Harmony of the Seas is full of surprises. But despite its vast size and the fact there are 5,400 fellow guests on board, you can find plenty of quiet places to relax. You just have to look
- [It’s a Wet, Wild Week in Myanmar for Burma's Fabulous Water Festival](https://cruisington.com/its-a-wet-wild-week-in-myanmar-for-burmas-fabulous-water-festival/) - Annual New Year’s Celebration Starts with Splashes and Ends in Tidal Waves
- [Round the World on $10 a day? Yes, but Cruising is a Better Deal Today](https://cruisington.com/round-the-world-on-10-a-day-yes-but-cruising-is-a-better-deal-today/) - You get So Much More for So Much Less on a Cruise Now than a Century Ago
- [Future's a Gas as Cruises Green Up](https://cruisington.com/futures-a-gas-as-cruises-green-up/) - Expect to hear a lot more about LNG, clean fuel and recycling as cruise lines move to green tecchnology
- [Dining Your Way!  Savor the Newest and Tastiest Restaurants at Sea](https://cruisington.com/dining-your-way-savor-the-newest-and-tastiest-restaurants-at-sea/) - Our Readers Pick Cruise Cuisines that are Worth the Trip
- [Norwegian’s New Harvest Caye: An Island You Can Call Your Own](https://cruisington.com/norwegians-new-harvest-caye-an-island-you-can-call-your-own/) - Western Caribbean Island off Belize is Exclusive for Norwegian’s Family of Ships
- [Naughty or Nice? It Means a Lot in Europe’s Colorful Christmas Markets](https://cruisington.com/naughty-or-nice-it-means-a-lot-in-europes-colorful-christmas-markets/) - Across Europe Temporary Stalls in City Squares Become Daily Celebrations of the Season
- [Our Annual Survey: What’s your Favorite Restaurant at Sea and Why?](https://cruisington.com/our-annual-survey-whats-your-favorite-restaurant-at-sea-and-why/) - New Restaurants, New Tastes Cater to Gourmets on Cruise Ships
- [5 Must-Dos on Harmony of the Seas, the Biggest Cruise Ship Ever Built](https://cruisington.com/5-must-dos-on-harmony-of-the-seas-the-biggest-cruise-ship-ever-built/) - More Activities than Ever Packed into Royal Caribbean’s Newest Megaship
- [Royal Caribbean's Biggest Ever Named in Techno Champagne Style](https://cruisington.com/royal-caribbeans-biggest-ever-gets-named-in-suitable-style/) - Celebrating the world's largest ship, nothing small will do
- [Straight up! Is a Beverage Package on a Cruise a Good Deal?](https://cruisington.com/straight-up-is-a-beverage-package-on-a-cruise-a-good-deal/) - Royal Caribbean Makes it Simpler to Know the Tab for Drinks
- [They’re all Special: 8 Restaurants on Silversea's Silver Muse Revealed](https://cruisington.com/theyre-all-special-8-restaurants-on-silverseas-silver-muse-revealed/) - There’s no Main Restaurant on Silversea’s Newest Luxury Ship
- [Fashion, Kumquats and Bangers on a Cruise Tour in Colorful Corfu](https://cruisington.com/fashion-kumquats-and-bangers-on-a-cruise-tour-in-colorful-corfu/) - The toughest thing about taking a stroll around old Corfu Town is actually getting in to town. The cruise terminal for the wonderfully historic Greek island is a fair distance from the city itself. It's so spread out that we need to take a bus from where Oceania Cruises’ newly renovated Sirena is docked to get to a second complimentary
- [Encore! A Sneak Peek at Seabourn’s Evolutionary New Ship](https://cruisington.com/encore-a-sneak-peek-at-seabourns-evolutionary-new-ship/) - The curtain’s about to rise on Seabourn Cruise Line’s newest and it’s clear the luxury brand isn’t just expecting applause for what’s come before. Seabourn Encore is a ship that represents a new stage in the evolution of luxury small-ship cruising, the company says. While at 600 passengers, Encore is in the same size range
- [It’s Scenic; Enough Said](https://cruisington.com/its-scenic-enough-said/) - Scenic Tours and Cruises are all going to be branded as Scenic in the future
- [Scenic Adds Unique Cruise Guarantee](https://cruisington.com/scenic-cruises-guaranteed/) - There may be no guarantees in life, but on one cruise line there's at least cash compensation if they can't float your boat. Beginning in 2017, Scenic will be the first cruise line to offer a river cruising travel guarantee for every guest – at no extra charge. The policy developed in partnership with global insurer ACE Group covers
- [7 Strategies for the Tastiest Dining Experiences on Oceania's Sirena](https://cruisington.com/7-strategies-for-the-tastiest-dining-experience-on-oceanias-sirena/) - Major Refit Added New Restaurants and Twists on Flavors
- [6 Additions that Make Oceania’s Remastered Sirena Sparkle](https://cruisington.com/6-additions-that-make-oceanias-remastered-sirena-sparkle/) - Renovation of Former Princess Ship Creates Options for a Growing Fleet
- [Revealed:  Star Clippers' Newest Is the World’s Biggest Sailing Ship](https://cruisington.com/revealed-star-clippers-newest-is-the-worlds-biggest-sailing-ship/) - A Rumor for Years, Flying Clipper Will be Launched in 2017
- [5 Must-Sees in Rome that Most Visitors Never Get to See](https://cruisington.com/5-must-sees-in-rome-that-most-visitors-never-get-to-see/) - For Those Who Have Done Rome's Big 5, here are Fascinating Alternatives for a Day Trip
- [Ama Provides the Keys to Unlock the Lower Danube’s Iron Gates](https://cruisington.com/ama-provides-the-keys-to-unlock-the-lower-danubes-iron-gates/) - Cruise to the Black Sea ends with visits in Bulgaria and Romania
- [Tours from AmaSonata Give the Lowdown on the Lower Danube](https://cruisington.com/tours-from-amasonata-give-the-lowdown-on-the-lower-danube/) - 3 Days, 3 Countries as AmaWaterways Storms the Iron Gates3 Days, 3 Countries as AmaWaterways Storms the Iron Gates
- [New Frontier in Antarctic Cruises: Camping Out with the Penguins](https://cruisington.com/new-frontier-in-antarctic-cruises-camping-out-with-the-penguins/) - G Adventures’ Paul Murphy Describes Why it’s a Spiritual Trip
- [Ducking Out of Dubrovnik on a  Unique Holland America Tour](https://cruisington.com/ducking-out-of-dubrovnik-on-a-holland-america-tour/) - Lunch at an Old Mill in the Country a Perfect Contrast to the Walled City’s Bustle
- [Norwegian Gets More Margaritavilles](https://cruisington.com/norwegian-gets-more-margaritavilles/) - Margaritavilles, Cheeseburgers in Paradise added to Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Escape, Andy Stuart in fleet upgrade
- [Major Fleet Upgrade for Silversea](https://cruisington.com/major-fleet-upgrade-for-silversea/) - How do you make some of the most opulent ships afloat even better? We're about to find out as Silversea Cruises embarks on a $170-million fleet-wide refurbishment program, the biggest in its history. Silver Whisper will get its new look by the end of 2016, in time for the 2017 World Cruise. The changes reflect feedback from World
- [Cruises Skipping New Panama Canal](https://cruisington.com/cruises-skip-new-panama-canal/) - Now that the long-awaited expanded canal locks have finally started operation, you’d think they would be the highlight of future Panama Canal cruises. But only one cruise ship has reserved space to move through the new locks. The new, wider locks will only be available to one cruise ship a day, and not until June, 2017,
- [Windows in Arles, the City that Inspired Generations of Artists](https://cruisington.com/windows-in-arles-the-city-that-inspired-generations-of-artists/) - Shore Excursion from Carnival Vista Reveals the Beauty of Provence
- [A  New Dawn for Norwegian](https://cruisington.com/a-new-dawn-for-norwegian/) - Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn has become essentially new vessel, following a month-long dry dock as part of a $400-million Norwegian Edge upgrade program. The ship features two new restaurants and three new lounges and updated design and décor in all public spaces. New for the Norwegian fleet is the a la carte Los Lobos
- [He’ll be Riding 5 Big Horses: Cowboys and Steeds in Hungary](https://cruisington.com/hell-be-riding-5-big-horses-cowboys-and-steeds-in-hungary/) - AmaWaterways Tour Highlights Legendary Horsemanship on the Puszta
- [6 Factors that Make AmaSonata a Fine-Tuned Danube Cruise](https://cruisington.com/6-factors-that-make-amasonata-a-fine-tuned-danube-cruise/) - New Ship Features More Space, Tastes and Technology
- [Green Eggs to Alligator Pie: Carnival Vista Expands the Food Universe](https://cruisington.com/green-eggs-to-alligator-pie-carnival-vista-expands-the-food-universe/) - Biggest Fun Ship Yet Offers More Choices for Exotic, Tasty Eating
- [6 Ways Vista Ups the Fun Quotient on Carnival’s Biggest Ship Yet](https://cruisington.com/6-ways-vista-ups-the-fun-quotient-on-carnivals-biggest-ship-yet/) - A “New Chapter” for the Fun Ships Adds Dining and Activity Options
- [‘Vista’s Sista’ Makes Waves](https://cruisington.com/vistas-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, a cloud of dust, and the cheers of 1,000 shipyard workers, Hull 6243 rushed into the water on its way
- [They’re Great Lakes, Now Can They be the Future of Luxury Cruising?](https://cruisington.com/theyre-great-lakes-but-are-they-the-future-of-luxury-cruising/) - Haimark’s New, Old Ship Bets on a North American Boomer Boom
- [6 Tips for Chilling Out on Cruising’s Most Hectic Afternoon](https://cruisington.com/6-tips-for-chilling-out-on-cruisings-most-hectic-afternoon/) - Your Stateroom’s Not Ready Yet, but Don’t Worry, Settle In and Enjoy the Free Time
- [From Melk to Krems: Dazzling Attractions on a Danube Cruise](https://cruisington.com/from-melk-to-krems-dazzling-attractions-on-a-danube-cruise/) - A Stop in the Wachau isn't Complete Without a Visit to the Gorgeous Abbey
- [It’s Quads for Carnival's Family](https://cruisington.com/its-quads-for-carnivals-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 and one designated for P&O Cruises Australia, with deliveries expected in 2019 and 2020. The new ships for both Costa
- [Your Own Party on SeaDream!](https://cruisington.com/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 now runs as much of 25 per cent of its cruises as private parties, says President Bob Lepisto. “More guests
- [Abandoning Ship: 5 Safety at Sea Trends To Know Now](https://cruisington.com/abandoning-ship-5-safety-at-sea-trends-to-know-now/) - New Regulations and Lifesaving Gear Aim to Take Worry Out of Cruises
- [Making Pride of America Greater](https://cruisington.com/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 décor in all staterooms. “This is much more than just a fresh coat of paint and new drapes. Pride of
- [Now There Are  Three  Ocean Vikings —Or Better Make That Six](https://cruisington.com/now-there-are-3-ocean-vikings-or-better-make-that-6/) - As Viking Ocean Cruises celebrated the “floating out” of its third ship--the 930-passenger Viking Sky—it announced an order for three additional ships, bringing the fleet to six. “It is a special day when a new ship meets water for the first time. This is our third ship to be floated out in three years, so
- [Seeing Brittany Like a Local: 5 Tastes of France In The Off Season](https://cruisington.com/seeing-brittany-like-a-local-5-tastes-of-france-in-the-off-season/) - The Crowds are Gone, but the Beauty and Classic Cuisine of the Region Remain
- [Another Day, Another Gorgeous Beach on Star Flyer’s Costa Rica Voyage](https://cruisington.com/another-day-another-gorgeous-beach-on-star-flyers-costa-rica-voyage/) - The Best of Land and Sea on Wet Landings Along the Pacific Coast.
- [Disney Expecting Cruise Twins](https://cruisington.com/disney-expecting-cruise-twins/) - Disney Cruise Line plans to expand its fleet to six, with two new ships. Each of the still-unnamed ships will have about 1,250 staterooms and be slightly bigger than the newest ships Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. The Walt Disney Imagineering team is already dreaming up exciting new ways to create the world’s most magical
- [Harmonic Convergence: 6 Advances on the Biggest Cruise Ship Yet](https://cruisington.com/harmonic-convergence-6-advances-on-the-biggest-cruise-ship-yet/) - Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas Boasts More Space, Dining and Entertainment Options
- [Sunrise to Sunset in Ancient Bagan, Burma’s Valley of Mist and Magic](https://cruisington.com/sunrise-to-sunset-in-bagan-burmas-valley-filled-with-wonders/) - Ancient Shrines and Modern Crafts Create Awe-Inspiring Vistas Any Time of Day
- [Talking with the Party Animals in Costa Rica’s Lush Rainforest](https://cruisington.com/talking-with-the-party-animals-in-costa-ricas-lush-rainforest/) - Arenas del Mar Resort is a Stay in the Treetops with the Howlers
- [Love Boats to Get New Look](https://cruisington.com/love-boats-to-get-new-look/) - Princess Cruises is changing it logo for the first time in a quarter of a century. The new livery will first appear in 2017 on the Majestic Princess, the first ship the company has designed specifically for the China market. The new design features flowing blue ocean waves across the bow against the traditional white
- [6 Cool Things Keep Hong Kong’s Grande Dame Ahead of Her Time](https://cruisington.com/6-cool-things-keep-hong-kongs-grande-dame-ahead-of-her-time/) - It’s Historic, yet Modern and Tech-Savvy and it’s got Location and Comfort
- [A Boom in Europe River Cruising Has Cruise Lines Seeking New Routes](https://cruisington.com/a-boom-in-europe-river-cruising-has-cruise-lines-seeking-new-routes/) - Meuse, Sambra, Mekong and Ganges Rivers Appear on Itineraries for 2016
- [Windstar Without the Wind: Is it Still a Sailing Adventure on Star Breeze?](https://cruisington.com/windstar-without-the-wind-is-it-still-a-sailing-adventure-on-star-breeze/) - Classic Ships Rated Best in Their Class Get New Names and a Modern New Look
- [5 Ways Avalon Waterways' Myanmar is a Truly Unique Journey](https://cruisington.com/5-ways-avalon-waterways-myanmar-journey-is-a-unique-experience/) - The Only Cruise Going North from Mandalay Visits Seldom-Visited Locales
- [7 Tips and Busted Myths in a Stay at a Costa Rica Coffee Plantation Resort](https://cruisington.com/7-tips-and-busted-myths-in-a-stay-at-a-costa-rica-coffee-plantation-resort/) - Finca Rosa Blanca is a Pioneer of Organic, Sustainable Production in a Rain Forest Setting
- [50 Shades of Green in a Pre-cruise Rain Forest Hotel in Costa Rica](https://cruisington.com/50-shades-of-green-in-a-pre-cruise-rain-forest-hotel-in-costa-rica/) - Finca Rosa Blanca is a Unique Alternative to the Corporate Hotels In San Jose
- [Getting a Crow’s Eye View of Sails and Sky on a Climb Up Star Flyer’s Mast](https://cruisington.com/getting-a-crows-eye-view-of-sails-and-sky-on-star-flyers-mast/) - Don’t Look Down and Keep the Wind to Your Back for the Best View at Sea
- [Capping the Top 10 Cuisine Awards, Silversea Takes Best in Show Trophy](https://cruisington.com/capping-the-top-10-cuisine-awards-silversea-takes-best-in-show-trophy/) - Specialty Restaurants Rise to the Occasion on These Cruise Lines
- [5 Seldom Cruised Caribbean Islands You Really Should See](https://cruisington.com/seldom-cruised-caribbean-islands-you-really-should-see/) - Small and hard to anchor at islands are the final frontier of Caribbean cruising
- [Scenic Expands in South East Asia](https://cruisington.com/scenic-expands-in-south-east-asia/) - Scenic, the luxury European river cruise operator, has expanded into the heart of South East Asia with eight brand new itineraries to Mekong River destinations in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Along the delta between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap, guests will see floating canal villages, verdant paddy fields and picturesque islands, as
- [5 Innovations that Help Anthem of the Seas Hit New High Notes](https://cruisington.com/5-innovations-that-help-anthem-of-the-seas-hit-new-high-notes/) - Sailing from New York Area Means More Activities are Available for Sea Days
- [5 Holland America Upgrades Balance Tradition and Innovation](https://cruisington.com/5-holland-america-upgrades-balance-tradition-and-innovation/) - Renovations, New Features and Aids for Cruise Planning in $300-million Plan
- [Frank Del Rio Jr. on Regent and Oceania's Itineraries of the Future](https://cruisington.com/frank-del-rio-jr-on-regent-and-oceanias-itineraries-of-the-future/) - What’s new in Pago Pago? How’s the Road to Mandalay? These are questions Frank Del Rio Jr. grapples with every day as senior vice-president of port and destination services for Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. "My old man (Prestige Cruise Holdings CEO Frank Del Rio) has been known to sit down with an
- [4 Tastes with Ultimate Views from Hong Kong’s InterContinental Hotel](https://cruisington.com/4-tastes-with-ultimate-views-from-hong-kongs-intercontinental-hotel/) - Michelin-starred restaurants and Club Lounge Change Menus Regularly with the Seasons
- [On Europe's Rivers: What Do You Do When They Can't Float Your Boat?](https://cruisington.com/on-europes-rivers-what-do-you-do-when-they-cant-float-your-boat/) - Low Water Levels Leave Cruise Ships Unable to Leave their Docks
- [5  Memorable Food Trends Worth Making a Trip to Experience](https://cruisington.com/5-memorable-food-trends-worth-making-a-trip-to-experience/) - Trendologist Uncovers Top Culinary Destinations for 2016
- [5 Factors to Weigh in the Battle of the New Caribbean Behemoths](https://cruisington.com/5-factors-to-weigh-in-the-battle-of-the-new-caribbean-behemoths/) - Norwegian Escape versus Anthem of the Seas: Who’s Got the Biggest and the Most?
- [Gatchina: A Saint Petersburg Palace and Park You Can Call Your Own](https://cruisington.com/gatchina-a-saint-petersburg-palace-and-park-you-can-call-your-own/) - Known Mostly to Locals, the Estate Was a Favorite of the Russian Royal Family
- [Star Flyer Tour Visits  Nicaragua: Where the Past Looms Large](https://cruisington.com/star-flyer-tour-visits-nicaragua-where-the-past-looms-large/) - If There had Been a Canal and Hadn’t Been a Civil War, How Different Would It Look?
- [It’s Twins for Emerald Waterways](https://cruisington.com/its-twins-for-emerald-waterways/) - Emerald Waterways held a dual christening event in Budapest to launch its two newest ‘Star Ships’ – the Emerald Dawn and the Emerald Sun. U.S. travel industry veteran Kelly Bergin, was the godmother of the Emerald Dawn, and U.K. travel marketing executive Julie Kendrick christened the Emerald Sun Each new river cruise ship carries 182
- [10 Tips for Coping When Unexpected Chaos Hits Your Travels](https://cruisington.com/10-tips-for-coping-when-unexpected-chaos-hits-your-travels/) - The Uncertainty in Greece is Magnified if You’re a Visitor
- [Who Moved My Cheese? Avalon Waterways' Tour Reveals All](https://cruisington.com/who-moved-my-cheese-avalon-waterways-tour-reveals-all/) - Visit to Holland’s Biggest Cheese Market is Dramatic as an Opera Performance
- [Don’t Miss Saigon: You’ll Probably Never See Her Like This Again](https://cruisington.com/dont-miss-saigon-youll-probably-never-see-her-like-this-again/) - The Pace of Change is Phenomenal in Saigon as Cars and High-Rises Invade Vietnam and Capitalism seems to be eventually the war for hearts and minds
- [Viking Gives Thumbs Up to Downton](https://cruisington.com/viking-gives-thumbs-up-to-downton/) - It’s a tribute to the taste of many guests of Viking River Cruises that they first heard about the line while watching Downton Abbey or Masterpiece. Viking River has found its sponsorship of PBS series so successful that it’s signed up for another year. In 2016 Viking will support not only Downton Abbey but also
- [Going Back to the Root (River): A Classic Slice of American Pie](https://cruisington.com/going-back-to-the-root-river-a-classic-slice-of-american-pie/) - Photo Essay from a Nostalgic Weekend in Southern Minnesota
- [Norwegian Goes Gourmet at a Price](https://cruisington.com/norwegian-goes-gourmet-at-a-price/) - Norwegian Cruise Line Introducing a la Carte Pricing on new Norwegian Escape Launching in October 2015
- [9 Ways Portland Stays Weird While Being the West Coast’s Sanest City](https://cruisington.com/9-ways-portland-stays-weird-while-being-the-west-coasts-sanest-city/) - The Real Portlandia Isn’t Whack; It Just Does Things in Its Own Stylish Way
- [Celebrity Thinking Big with Perks](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-thinking-big-with-perks/) - Celebrity Cruises has made a choice of perks a permanent part of its pricing: Go!Big, Go!Better, Go!Best, follows up on promotions Celebrity has run in the past, but this one applies on all cruises from Oct., 2015 to April, 2017. Guests in ocean-view, balcony and suites can choose one of four Go!Big options: a classic beverage
- [On Oceania, an Alaska Fish Story Where They Don’t Get Away](https://cruisington.com/on-oceania-an-alaska-fish-story-where-they-dont-get-away/) - Expedition Right from the Dock in Sitka to the Domain of Salmon and Whales
- [On AmaPura: The Sights, Sounds and Tastes of Myanmar’s Big River](https://cruisington.com/on-amapura-the-sights-sounds-and-tastes-of-myanmars-big-river/) - A Full Day of Ship and Shore Activities are All Included on AMA Waterways' New Irrawaddy Cruise
- [Carnival Fathoms Social Impact](https://cruisington.com/carnival-fathoms-social-impact/) - A new cruise brand in the Carnival family called fathom aims to create a “social impact travel” experience. Beginning in April, 2016, fathom will offer seven-day voyages from PortMiami aboard the MV Adonia, a 710-passenger vessel redeployed from Carnival Corp’s P&O Cruises (UK). The company’s first destination will be the Dominican Republic, a country known
- [Canadian Godmother for Scenic](https://cruisington.com/canadian-godmother-for-scenic/) - The godmother of Scenic’s new river cruise ship Scenic Opal is Claire Newell, owner and president of Travel Best Bets and co-host of the travel series Operation: Vacation, on the Travel + Escape network. The 85-suite ship features a heated vitality pool and is a sister ship Scenic Jasper, which joined the fleet in April,
- [5 Yacht-Like Indulgences that Make Silversea Cruises Unique Experiences](https://cruisington.com/5-yacht-like-indulgences-that-make-a-silversea-cruise-a-unique-experience/) - Taking it Personally on Silver Wind Keeps Guests Coming Back for More
- [Viking Star: An Attractive Blonde Turning Heads on the High Seas](https://cruisington.com/viking-star-an-attractive-blonde-turning-heads-on-the-high-seas/) - A New Direction for Company that Revolutionized River Cruising
- [8 Tastes of Life on Board Viking's New Ocean-Going Star](https://cruisington.com/8-tastes-of-life-on-board-vikings-new-ocean-going-star/) - Living Like a Viking is Opulent, Tasty and All-Inclusive
- [Celebrity Mixes It Upscale](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-mixes-it-upscale/) - The new World Class Bar just installed on Celebrity Equinox promises to bring new spirit to the world of cocktails. The elegant new bar added during a recent refit has a staff of mixologists who are dedicated to making the ritual of making cocktails as exciting as the concoctions themselves. It’s a collaboration with a
- [5 Thrills of Flying on a Beaver with an Eagle’s Eye View of Unspoiled Alaska](https://cruisington.com/5-thrills-of-flying-on-a-beaver-with-an-eagles-eye-view-of-unspoiled-alaska/) - In the rest of the world, planes take off from a runway. In Alaska, almost any stretch of water will do. Today on a shore excursion from a cruise on Oceania Cruises we're going to take what I think is the quintessential float plane experience: flightseeing from Ketchikan over the Misty Fjords and a landing on
- [6 Keys to Taming Long-Haul Jet Lag on a Cathay Pacific Flight to Asia](https://cruisington.com/6-keys-to-taming-long-haul-jet-lag-on-a-cathay-pacific-flight-to-asia/) - Amazing: I was able to sleep in an economy class seat for a good part of a 14-hour flight to Hong Kong. It’s something I’ve never been able to do in coach class in 30 years of regular long-haul flying. And as a result, I found I avoided the lingering jet lag I used to think was
- [Revealing Regent’s Pool Oasis](https://cruisington.com/revealing-regents-pool-oasis/) - Regent Seven Seas is drawing inspiration from high-end pool retreats at exclusive boutique hotels for a Deck 11 oasis on the upcoming Seven Seas Explorer. The concept by Tillberg Design marries Southeast Asian design elements and Caribbean accents, with rich teak, natural stone and marble. Sheer curtains create secluded, private areas where guests can relax.
- [6 Tasty Bites of Hong Kong, Where It’s What’s on the Plate that Counts](https://cruisington.com/6-tasty-bites-of-hong-kong-where-its-whats-on-the-plate-that-counts/) - A Michelin-star meal for less than $20 in Hong Kong it's in being adventurous
- [How Do They Make Meals as Grand as the Rocky Mountaineer’s Vistas?](https://cruisington.com/how-do-they-make-meals-as-grand-as-rocky-mountaineers-vistas/) - Crew of the Iconic Train Give a Lesson in Cooking in a Rolling Kitchen
- [6 Realities Destined to Affect Your Cruise Options in the Coming Years](https://cruisington.com/6-realities-destined-to-affect-your-cruise-options-in-the-coming-years/) - The top brass from the world’s cruise lines gathered in Miami to brag about their new ships and plot the courses their fleets will take in the future. Ports you may never have heard of sent hundreds of delegates to lobby for more cruise stops at their beautiful, exciting, historic, dynamic, attractions for the eyes,
- [Miami Nice: Metropolitan by COMO Gives Retro a Chic New Vibe](https://cruisington.com/miami-nice-metropolitan-by-como-gives-retro-a-chic-new-vibe/) - Classic Art Deco building on the Beach Has a Residential Feel and Flawless Service
- [Join Happy Fish in Pristine Seas](https://cruisington.com/join-happy-fish-in-pristine-seas/) - Pristine Seas program gives guests on National Geographic expedition a chance to dive or snorkel in the protected Pitcairn Island marine reserve
- [5 Steps to Make a Deal and Find What’s Real on a Touristy Island](https://cruisington.com/5-steps-to-make-a-deal-and-find-whats-real-on-a-touristy-island/) - Koh Samui, Overrun by Kitsch and Clutter Still has Charms to Discover
- [New Experiences in “Heaven”](https://cruisington.com/new-experiences-in-heaven/) - Traditional Thai lifestyle adventures – from deep-sea fishing on a long-tail boat to swimming with elephants are new options for guests at Phuket’s ‘Millionaire’s Mile’ hideaway, Paresa. An experienced adventure executive will accompany guests on exciting and exotic expeditions around Paresa, such as: --Catch, Cook & Dine by long-tail boat in the Andaman Sea. Guests
- [The Peninsula, a Serene Retreat from the Bustle of Bangkok](https://cruisington.com/the-peninsula-a-serene-retreat-from-the-bustle-of-bangkok/) - Thai Hospitality in a Garden Setting Creates Magic
- [Oceania Cooks up a Competition](https://cruisington.com/oceania-cooks-up-a-competition/) - Oceania Cruises is expanding an innovative culinary curriculum by offering 20 new classes for its shipboard Culinary Centers, including a special two-day culinary immersion program focused on the cuisine of Chef Jacques Pépin. The new programs on Marina and Riviera also include additional cooking courses based on international destinations the ships visit. The curriculum is
- [5 Must-do Excursions and Some Detours on a Viking Danube Voyage](https://cruisington.com/5-must-do-excursions-and-some-detours-on-a-viking-danube-voyage/) - A great thing about cruising on the rivers of Europe is that every day you’re docked in a city so steeped in history and culture that there's always something fresh to discover. On a recent Danube cruise on Viking River Cruises we started in the heart of Budapest, stopped another day near the center of Bratislava,
- [The Original Celebrity Chef Dishes About Life at Lutèce](https://cruisington.com/the-original-celebrity-chef-dishes-about-life-at-lutece/) - An Exclusive Interview with Andre Soltner on a Food Themed Cruise Aboard Crystal Serenity
- [Star Wars on Disney Fantasy](https://cruisington.com/star-wars-on-disney-fantasy/) - Disney Cruise Line guests can experience the Force and characters of the Star Wars saga during day-long celebrations aboard eight special sailings on the Disney Fantasy in 2016. The Star Wars at Sea days feature a deck party, meet-and-greets with characters, Star Wars-themed youth activities, unique food and beverage offerings, and fireworks. Also featured will
- [4 Exotic Asian Rivers Get More Comfortable New Cruise Options](https://cruisington.com/4-exotic-asian-rivers-get-more-exotic-with-comfortable-new-cruise-ships/) - New Ships Offer Comfortable Options for Experiencing the Yangtze,, Mekong, Irrawaddy and Ganges
- [Making Viking Ocean's Star Perform](https://cruisington.com/making-viking-a-star-performer/) - What goes into making sure a new ship is seaworthy? Check out this video of the sea trials of Viking Ocean Cruises' new Viking Star. The trials in the Aegean Sea represented the vessel’s first voyage in open water. During nearly a week of intense diagnostics, maritime experts executed more than 80 different tests designed
- [8 Reasons Why Viking Longships are Dominating Europe’s Rivers](https://cruisington.com/8-reasons-why-viking-ships-are-dominating-europes-rivers/) - A Smooth Danube Waltz on a Viking River Cruise
- [Carnival’s Vista is Eye-Opening](https://cruisington.com/carnivals-vista-is-eye-opening/) - The first brew pub at sea, cycling in the sky and an IMAX theater are just some of the innovations Carnival Cruise Lines has revealed will be on its newest and biggest ship, Carnival Vista. When the 3,900 guest ship launches in May, 2016, it will offer Carnival’s first cruises in Europe in three years.
- [Flash "Frozen" on Disney Ships](https://cruisington.com/flash-frozen-on-disney-ships/) - Disney ships to transform into Frozen set for special cruises in Europe and Alaska
- [5 New “Where’s That?” Ports Appearing in the Caribbean](https://cruisington.com/5-new-wheres-that-ports-appearing-in-the-caribbean/) - Cruises Lines Want New Destinations, Even if It Means Building from Scratch
- [Celebrity’s Tasty Treats for Suites](https://cruisington.com/celebritys-tasty-treats-for-suites/) - Celebrity cruises reveals details of Luminae restaurants for suite-class guests
- [Windstar’s New Star Pride: A Yacht Elegantly Transformed](https://cruisington.com/a-sneak-peek-at-windstars-new-star-pride-a-yacht-transformed/) - Fleet Known for Sailing Plots an Adventurous New Expansion with Sleek and Personal Ships
- [Gresham Palace: A Grand Budapest Hotel with Four Seasons Flair](https://cruisington.com/gresham-palace-a-grand-budapest-hotel-with-four-seasons-flair/) - With a View of Imperial Splendor and New World Service, It’s a Classic
- [SeaDream Features Vino Voyages](https://cruisington.com/seadream-features-vino-voyages/) - SeaDream adds 8 exclusive wine voyages to its 2015 Europe season
- [Norwegian Escape Offers Snow Spa](https://cruisington.com/norwegian-escape-offers-snow-spa/) - Let it snow! Mandara spa on new Norwegian ship offers frosty snow room
- [COMO? It's a Unique New Hotel in Miami Beach](https://cruisington.com/como-its-a-unique-new-hotel-in-miami-beach/) - In a city filled with big corporate hotels, a compact new contender wants to stand out as unique and personal. Miami Beach’s Metropolitan by COMO has opened after 18 months of renovation of the former 1939 Art Deco Traymore hotel into a 72-room standout on the Collins Avenue beach row, ideal for pre- or post-cruise
- [Fun with Lava: Hovering over Hawaii’s Big Smoke](https://cruisington.com/fun-with-lava-hovering-over-hawaiis-big-smoke/) - Helicopter over the Angry Kilauea Volcano Shows It’s Hot and Unpredictable
- [Doing the Baja in Classic Style](https://cruisington.com/doing-the-baja-in-classic-style/) - A classic yacht is doing a unique series of 10-day cruises in Baja, Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. The 86-foot eight-guest adventure yacht, Westward was built in 1924 and has been completely restored, but still uses her original Atlas Imperial diesel engine. She was the flagship of the Alaska Coast Hunting and Cruising Co. and sailed
- [Gourmet Style on the Mekong](https://cruisington.com/gourmet-style-on-the-mekong/) - Cruise, cruising, river cruises, Mekong, Vietnam, Aqua Mekong, Aqua Expeditions, gourmet, Michelin-starred, chef David Thompson, The Cruisington Times, Wallace Immen
- [MSC Cruises Teams up with LEGO](https://cruisington.com/msc-cruises-teams-up-with-lego/) - MSC Cruises and the LEGO Group are joining forces. The program being implemented across the fleet will give children as well as adults the chance to compete in LEGO themed contests and games. Kids who participate will get a Junior Master Builder diploma. The MSC Armonia which is fresh out of dry dock is the
- [Into Hells and Back on an Un-Cruise Jet Boat Adventure in Idaho](https://cruisington.com/into-hells-and-back-on-an-un-cruise-jet-boat-adventure-in-idaho/) - The water appears to boil as swirling whitecaps rise up over jagged rocks that lurk barely below the surface. “Hang on! I’m going to be doing some really fast turns,” cautions the pilot of our Snake River Adventures Hells Canyon jet boat. We’re perfectly safe, he adds reassuringly, because this boat is made to navigate
- [Seeing Rome in a Day: Six Sights from Piazza Navona](https://cruisington.com/from-crystal-serenity-a-day-doing-as-the-romans-do/) - Crystal Cruises On Your Own Transfer to Rome Makes You a Local for a Day
- [Un-Cruise Plans Galápagos Adventures](https://cruisington.com/un-cruise-plans-galapagos-adventures/) - Un-Cruise Adventures is making its first foray into Ecuador with eight cruises in the Galápagos Islands including stays in the historic city of Quito planned in 2016. A nine-night Unequaled Ecuador! adventure begins with a two-night stay at Casa Gangotena, a 31-room boutique hotel in Quito’s historic center. Guided walking tours explore the historic city. The
- [Disney Adds Exotic  Caribbean Ports ](https://cruisington.com/disney-adds-exotic-caribbean-ports/) - Disney Cruise Line plans new cruise stops for 2016
- [5 Things that Make Un-Cruises Unique Experiences](https://cruisington.com/5-things-that-make-un-cruises-unique-experiences/) - Exploration of the Columbia and Snake Rivers on a Replica Steamship is a Revealing and Social Voyage
- [Will Global Warming Make the Northwest Passage a Hot Ticket?](https://cruisington.com/will-global-warming-make-the-northwest-passage-a-hot-ticket/) - Ever Larger Cruise Ships are Making Their Way through the Still Treacherous Icy Arctic Route
- [Inside George Clooney’s  Wedding Hotel in Venice](https://cruisington.com/73/) - The New Aman Canal Grande is Steeped in Centuries of Elegance in the Most Coveted Location in Venice
- [3 Memorable Meals Reveal 3 Unique Faces of California](https://cruisington.com/3-memorable-meals-reveal-3-unique-faces-of-california/) - Hollywood Meets the Summer of Love and Cool Creativity in Sonoma’s Santa Rosa
- [Star Flyer’s Captain and a Well Choreographed Crew Put on a Lesson in Sailsmanship](https://cruisington.com/star-flyers-captain-and-well-trained-crew-put-on-a-lesson-in-sailsmanship/) - Despite a Baffling Number of Sails and Lines, Star Clipper Sailors Make Travelling with the Wind Look Easy
- [Russian Grin: A Traditional Welcome as We Board the Scenic Tsar](https://cruisington.com/russian-grin-a-traditional-welcome-as-we-board-the-scenic-tsar/) - Music, Bread and Tea and a First Look at a Rare New River Cruise Ship
- [Scenic Cruise’s Tour Teaches Going With the Flow in Modern Moscow](https://cruisington.com/scenic-cruises-tour-teaches-going-with-the-flow-in-modern-moscow/) - Gridlocked Roads Can’t Faze Experienced Drivers at the Start of a 12-day Russia Cruise
- [Scenic Tsar Guests Get a Leisurely Look at Russia's Race Into Space](https://cruisington.com/scenic-tsar-guests-get-a-leisurely-look-at-russias-space-race/) - Soaring Sculpture and Down to Earth Exhibits of the Cold War Competition ntrigue Young and Old
- [Scenic Guests Get a Cosmonaut’s View of Soviet Life in Space ](https://cruisington.com/scenic-guests-get-a-cosmonauts-view-of-soviet-life-in-space/) - Special Press Conference Takes Passengers of Scenic Tsar Back to the Days of Flying for the Glory of the USSR
- [Scenic Tsar Sails into History on the Route of the Volga Boatmen](https://cruisington.com/scenic-tsar-sails-into-history-on-the-route-of-the-volga-boatmen/) - Nothing Ugly about Uglich, where Events that Happened 400 Years Ago are Still Part of Daily Life
- [Scenic Tsar Turns Passengers' Unexpected Free Day into a Party on the Volga](https://cruisington.com/scenic-tsar-turns-passengers-unexpected-free-day-into-a-party-on-the-volga/) - Moody Fog and Pina Coladas Add to the Intrigue of Our Journey into the Heartland of Russia
- [A Time for Encores, Tears and Smiles as Scenic Tsar's Russian Voyage Ends](https://cruisington.com/a-time-for-encores-tears-and-smiles-as-scenic-tsars-russian-voyage-ends/) - Palaces, Ballet and Gourmet Meals Keep Scenic Tsar's Party Going Right to the Finish
- [Fly Deep at Exclusive Fiji  Resort](https://cruisington.com/fly-deep-at-exclusive-fiji-resort/) - Fijian private island resort Laucala Island will soon become the first resort in the world to offer a DeepFlight Super Falcon submersible experience
- [Don’t Panic! Robots Aren't Ready to Take Over Cruise Ships--Yet ](https://cruisington.com/dont-panic-robots-arent-ready-to-take-over-cruise-ships-yet/) - Gizmos on Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas Display What’s Possible, but Cruising is Still about Personal Service
- [Gourmet jewels at the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong](https://cruisington.com/gourmet-jewels-at-the-ritz-carlton-hong-kong/) - Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong's Michelin-starred Chef Pino Lavarra has created a five-course dinner menu that reflects the traditions of the exclusive jewelry brand Damiani’s 90th Anniversary Collection. The menu starts with a 1930s-inspired appetizer. The flow of the alternating black and white diamonds in the Cascade bracelet inspired Chef Pino to create Cured Salmon with Beluga Caviar and
- [Un-Cruise with Blue-foot Boobies in Baja](https://cruisington.com/un-cruise-with-boobies-and-mobulas/) - trek and swim in nature's aquarium
- [AmaCerto Guests Enter a Horse-Drawn Time Warp in Old Vienna](https://cruisington.com/amacerto-guests-enter-a-horse-drawn-time-warp-in-old-vienna/) - AmaCerto Guests Enter a Horsey Time Warp in Old Vienna The Grand City Feels Even Grander When You Wander Back Lanes that are the Realm of Gowns and Carriages
- [Celebrity Pairs Ships and In-Depth Stays Ashore](https://cruisington.com/celebrity-pairs-ships-and-shore-adventures/) - A growing trend toward extended vacations has led Celebrity Cruises to launch Celebrity Explorations that pair ocean cruises with deep, immersive destination experiences on land. Celebrity says its experts have uncovered the most authentic experiences in each destination and cultivated relationships with local insiders to deliver more than 20 different one-of-a-kind fully-guided tours, excursions and stays in indulgent
- [4 Hidden Gems to Discover on Cruises in Atlantic Canada ](https://cruisington.com/4-hidden-gems-to-discover-on-cruises-in-atlantic-canada/) - New Cruise Facilities Attract More Visits to Ports Steeped in History
- [Hairpin Turns and Bottomless Valleys on a Day Trip to the Klondike](https://cruisington.com/hairpin-turns-and-bottomless-valleys-on-a-day-trip-to-the-klondike/) - Scenic Road and Rail make the Treacherous Crossing from Skagway to the Gold Fields Easy
- [5 Chilling Facts About Life and the Universe at Icy Strait Point](https://cruisington.com/5-chilling-facts-about-life-and-the-universe-at-icy-strait-point/) - Community Forced to Move by a Glacier Takes a Stoic View of Alaska’s Winter
- [Silversea Goes More Exotic on Land ](https://cruisington.com/silversea-goes-even-more-exotic-on-land/) - A two day bush-walking safari in Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park, a Gorilla Forest camp in Uganda and an overland journey to Jaipur and the Taj Mahal in India are a sampling of exotic new land adventures on tap in Silversea Cruises newly announced 2015 itineraries. There are 60 new and unique overland mid-journey itineraries
- [Bear in Mind: Alaska Glacier Trek from Regatta is an Eye-Opener](https://cruisington.com/bear-in-mind-alaska-glacier-trek-from-regatta-is-an-eye-opener/) - Glacial Retreat Creates Opportunities for Nature to do Some Fast Redecorating
- [Prospecting for Truth and Gold in Skagway’s Lair of Liars](https://cruisington.com/prospecting-for-truth-and-gold-in-skagways-liarsville/) - There Were Strange Things Done Under the Midnight Sun in Alaska’s Gold Rush and They Grew in the Telling
- [Scoping out 7 Stylish Additions to Oceania’s Classic Small Ships](https://cruisington.com/scoping-out-7-stylish-additions-to-oceanias-classic-small-ships/) - $50-million Makeover of Regatta and Sister Ships Freshens the Look and Expands the Options for Guests
- [A  Helping of Herping in Ecuador](https://cruisington.com/a-helping-of-herping-in-ecuador/) - Scientists call looking for creepy crawlies herping. Now true-life Herping Adventures to study amphibians and reptiles in the Amazon jungles and cloud forests of Ecuador are being offered by ecotourism company Tropic, which has been leading tours in Ecuador since 1994. Two safari and photography tour itineraries that combine science with active travel have been developed in
- [MSC Enters the Space Race](https://cruisington.com/msc-enters-the-space-race/) - MSC Cruises claims that even though the new ships it has on order are among the largest ever built, they will be able to fit into most existing ports. The contract signed with Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard for two ships that will accommodate up to 5,300 passengers and there is an option for a third ship
- [Stupendous Stupas Accent Ama’s Entry into Myanmar Cruising](https://cruisington.com/stupendous-stupas-accent-amas-entry-into-myanmar-cruising/) - Longer Itineraries Offer More Days and Sights than Other River Ships
- [5 Hot Places to Savor a Cool Brew in Beer-Rich Prague](https://cruisington.com/5-hot-places-to-savor-a-cool-brew-in-beer-rich-prague/) - Craft Breweries Reveal the Czech Republic’s Unique Range of Beers
- [Royal Caribbean’s Newest Heading to China ](https://cruisington.com/royal-caribbeans-newest-heading-to-china/) - It may be a shocker to passengers used to seeing the newest ships cater to the U.S. market, but Royal Caribbean International sees a way to cash in on a trend by making Shanghai its home port for the new Quantum of the Seas. "Every trend we are seeing in China tells us we can
- [5 Ways to Escape the Crowds in Prague Spring--or Any Season](https://cruisington.com/5-ways-to-escape-the-crowds-in-prague-spring-or-any-season/) - It Can Get Mighty Tight in the Old City’s Streets, but There are Ways to Find Room to Roam
- [Lufthansa Puts German Engineering into New Premium Economy ](https://cruisington.com/lufthansa-engineers-create-premium-economy/) - Lufthansa German Airlines is putting German engineering to the development of new Premium Economy seats. They’ll be wider and provide greater privacy, as well as approximately 3.9 inches of more room on the side because each seat has its own wide armrest and a center console between the seats. The back rest can be reclined further
- [Seeing Rome in a Day: Starting From the “Wedding Cake”](https://cruisington.com/seeing-rome-in-a-day-starting-from-the-wedding-cake/) - Scattering Drop-Off Points Create More Options for Seeing the Eternal City on Your Own
- [Deneuve is Godmother of S.S. Catherine](https://cruisington.com/deneuve-is-godmother-of-s-s-catherine/) - Elegant French actress Catherine Deneuve is the godmother and namesake of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection’s newest ship, S.S. Catherine The ship is entering service on the popular Burgundy and Provence and Grand France itineraries on the Rhone and Saone rivers.Ms. Deneuve is world-renowned for her timeless beauty and acting career, including nominations for dozens
- [New Dining Spots and Comfort Foods Expand Choices on Carnival Breeze ](https://cruisington.com/jokes-hotcakes-and-comfort-foods-expand-choices-on-carnival-breeze/) - New Ship Opens New Venues Around the Ship to Avoid Crowding Around Restaurants on Days at Sea
- [What Works-- and What Could Work Better--on the Sparkling New Carnival Sunshine ](https://cruisington.com/what-works-and-what-could-work-better-on-the-sparkling-new-carnival-sunshine/) - It’s a Complete Rebuild and Adds New Features Not Included on Other Carnival 2.0 Upgrades
- [Seuss-We-Am on Carnival Cruises ](https://cruisington.com/seuss-we-am-on-carnival-cruises/) - Green eggs and ham breakfasts are just one feature of Carnival Cruise Lines’ fleet-wide partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Now on Carnival Splendor and soon to come fleet-wide are youth and family dining and entertainment that include characters such as Cat in the Hat and Sam-I-Am. Seuss-a-palooza story times will be held in a custom-created
- [Twiggy is Emerald’s Godmother](https://cruisington.com/twiggy-is-emeralds-godmother/) - Iconic supermodel Twiggy will be the godmother of two ships being launched by Europe’s newest river cruise company, Emerald Waterways. Like Twiggy, the ships are sleek, stylish and trend setting, the company says. The new ships Emerald Sky and Emerald Star will each have 72 suites and 20 staterooms for a total guest capacity of
- [Playing for a Deal on Carnival](https://cruisington.com/playing-for-a-deal-on-carnival/) - Carnival Cruise Line has just partnered with Capri Casinos, Inc., to offer cruise benefits to players at 15 casinos in seven U.S. states. Based on their casino play, guests get points toward complimentary cruises, preferred cruise rates and special offers aboard Carnival’s 24 ships. More information is available at the website www.islecorp.com.
- [The Maze of Old Cadiz Amazes Guests of Crystal Serenity](https://cruisington.com/the-maze-of-old-cadiz-amazes-guests-of-crystal-serenity/) - Even with a Good Map, It’s Fun to Get Lost in the Historic Port’s Narrow Lanes
- [AmaCerto Guests Find Any Time is Wine Time on the Danube](https://cruisington.com/amacerto-guests-find-any-time-is-wine-time-on-the-danube/) - Specialty Theme Cruises Celebrate the Wines of Europe and California
- [All Hands on Deck on Carnival Breeze: Do the Chair Police Really Help?](https://cruisington.com/all-hands-on-deck-on-carnival-breeze-do-the-chair-police-really-help/) - No Tickets, Just Reminders as a New Policy Cracks Down on Chair Hogs on the Sun Decks
- [Seeing the Danube’s True Blue and the Beauty of Budapest on AmaCerto ](https://cruisington.com/seeing-the-danubes-true-blue-and-the-beauty-of-budapest-on-amacerto/) - Our complimentary guided tour of Budapest from AmaCerto started with our guide making an apology. As romantic as the notion of the Beautiful Blue Danube sounds, the water is actually a golden brown if viewed close up. You have to have a couple of glasses of Champagne before the fast-moving muddy river looks anywhere near
- [A Warm Welcome and a Spectacular Start to Seabourn’s Norway Exploration](https://cruisington.com/a-warm-welcome-and-a-spectacular-start-to-seabourns-norway-exploration/) - Sojourn is a Large Ship with the Look and Service Levels of a Small Luxury Yacht
- [A Tight Squeeze as Seabourn Sojourn Seeks Out Trolls in Norway](https://cruisington.com/a-tight-squeeze-as-seabourn-sojourn-seeks-out-trolls-in-norway/) - Ship Does a Pirouette in an Impossibly Narrow Fjord on a Golden Evening Made for a Party
- [Stress and Time Melt Away on a Day at  Seabourn Sojourn’s Spa](https://cruisington.com/stress-and-time-melt-away-on-a-day-at-seabourn-sojourns-spa/) - Even on a Sea Day, I Had a Fantastic Array of Facilities to Myself
- [Settling In to an Elegant Home at Sea for an Adventurous Azamara Journey ](https://cruisington.com/settling-in-to-an-elegant-home-at-sea-for-an-adventurous-azamara-journey/) - Newly Upgraded Ship Is Even More Impressive and Welcoming
- [Seabourn Sojourn’s Passengers are in Awe on a Shore Excursion to Å](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-sojourns-passengers-are-in-awe-on-a-shore-excursion-to-a/) - The Fishing Villages and Mountains of the Lofoten Peninsula Give a Special Meaning to Awesome
- [Seabourn Sojourn’s Olden Day Shows Why Norway's the Stuff of Fairy Tales](https://cruisington.com/seabourn-sojourns-olden-day-shows-why-norway-is-the-stuff-of-fairy-tales/) - When Seabourn Sojourn docks in Olden, Norway, the local population doubles. The village is olden all right-- with several of its houses and its iconic church dating back to the 1700s. And the setting is quaint in a way that only a Norwegian fjord village in midsummer when the wildflowers are in bloom can be.
- [A Close Call and Seabourn Sojourn's Crew is Up to the Challenge](https://cruisington.com/a-close-call-and-seabourn-sojourns-crew-is-up-to-the-challenge/) - Logistics are Perfect for our Last-Minute Arrival for a Cruise along Norway's Coast
- [From the Future Into the Past on Avalon’s Dutch Shipyard Adventure](https://cruisington.com/from-the-future-into-the-past-on-avalons-dutch-shipyard-adventure/) - Lelystad Recreates the Art and Awe of Sailing in Search of Treasure
- [Around the Hoorn on a Visit by Avalon Vista](https://cruisington.com/around-the-hoorn-on-a-visit-by-avalon-vista/) - Historic Spice Port Grew Rich from Trade with the East Indies
- [Crystal Serenity’s Guests Discover Times Gone By in Casablanca  ](https://cruisington.com/crystal-serenitys-guests-discover-times-gone-by-in-casablanca/) - The Hassan II Mosque Charms, but the City that Inspired the Movie Has Become Modern and Faceless
- [Riveting Rabat: a Glimpse of Morocco’s True Culture and Cuisine](https://cruisington.com/riveting-rabat-a-glimpse-of-moroccos-true-culture-and-cuisine/) - Pomp and a Profusion of Uniforms Give Crystal Guests a Great Introduction to North Africa
- [5 Trends to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Next Cruise ](https://cruisington.com/five-trends-to-keep-in-mind-when-planning-your-next-cruise/) - Size, Comfort and Exotic Destinations Create a Proliferation of New Choices for “Bucket Lists”
- [Getting Back on Board Star Flyer Becomes an Adventurous Experience  in Itself](https://cruisington.com/getting-back-on-board-star-flyer-becomes-an-adventurous-experience-in-itself/) - Road Closure Forces Our Bus Onto the Old Ox-cart Trail for a Scenic but Turbulent Ride to the Port
- [Divers from Star Flyer Drop In on a Fishy Orgy in Costa Rica](https://cruisington.com/divers-from-star-flyer-drop-in-on-a-fishy-orgy-in-costa-rica/) - Getting Intimate with the Spring Break Crowd at Mating Season in the Pacific
- [An Avid  Cruiser’s Relaxing Life Aboard the Star Flyer in Photos](https://cruisington.com/an-avid-cruisers-relaxing-life-aboard-the-star-flyer-in-photos/) - It’s a Sailing Experience designed for Passengers Rather than Purists
- [Love on the Danube: 5 Things that Make AmaCerto a Sweet Ride](https://cruisington.com/love-on-the-danube-5-things-that-make-amacerto-sweet/) - New Design Showcases Features That Set Ama Waterways Apart from the River Cruise Crowd
- [  The Ups and Downs of Funky Funchal on a Crystal Cruises Tour ](https://cruisington.com/experiencing-ups-and-downs-of-funky-funchal-on-a-crystal-cruises-tour/) - We Need a Shot of Hearty Madeira After Ascent by Gondola and Wild Sled Ride Downhill
- [Oceania’s Lesson Takes Shoppers to the Kasbah—Snakes Included](https://cruisington.com/oceanias-lesson-takes-shoppers-to-the-kasbah-snakes-included/) - Culinary Center Tour from Riviera Turns into Hunt for the Perfect Spice for a Tagine
- [Art Afloat: Riviera’s Collection  Invites Thought and  Conversation](https://cruisington.com/art-afloat-rivieras-collection-invites-thought-and-conversation/) - Oceania’s Owners Want Guests to Share Their Passion for Contemporary Art
- [A Scenic Cruise up the Moselle Meets a Mysterious Defender](https://cruisington.com/a-scenic-cruise-up-the-moselle-meets-a-mysterious-defender/) - Could an Ancestor of Kermit the Frog be the Guardian of Cochem’s Castle?
- [Memories of the Glory That Was Greece on a Walk around Piraeus ](https://cruisington.com/memories-of-the-glory-that-was-greece-on-a-walk-around-piraeus/) - The Economic Funk Has Hollowed Out the Commercial Core of the Once-Lively Port for Athens
- [Pre/Post Cruise in Hong Kong: The Longer the Better ](https://cruisington.com/prepost-cruise-in-hong-kong-the-longer-the-better/) - Even a few days in the nexus of Asian style will give you only a taste of all that's new in Hong Kong restaurants,hotels, sights and fun.
- [Dubai Must Do's, on a Pre- or Post-cruise Stay](https://cruisington.com/dubai-must-dos-pre-or-post-cruise/) - In Dubai Before Boarding a Silversea Cruise, Great Meals and Sightseeing Reveal There`s Much More Here Than Just Forests of High Rises
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- [From Crystal Serenity: A  Route Less Travelled in Venice](https://cruisington.com/from-crystal-serenity-a-route-less-travelled-in-venice-2/) - Avoiding the Tourist Hordes in the Beautifully Unchanging City Requires a Little Strategy and a Decent Map
- [In Florence:  A Rare Antique Show in a Jewel Box](https://cruisington.com/in-florence-a-rare-antique-show-in-a-jewel-box/) - Crystal Serenity’s Day in Livorno Coincided with a World Class Event that Happens Only Once Every TwoYears
- [My Dinner with Andre On Crystal Serenity](https://cruisington.com/my-dinner-with-andre-aboard-crystal-serenity/) - For One Glittering Evening, the Legendary Lutece Restaurant is Reincarnated
- [Emirates Flight to Dubai is a Magic Carpet Ride](https://cruisington.com/emirates-flight-to-dubai-is-a-magic-carpet-ride/) - In an era in which many airlines think of leg room as an option, this carrier lays on the perks and service
- [Carnival Dream: 5 Reasons Why Bigger Can Be Better](https://cruisington.com/carnival-dream-five-reasons-why-bigger-can-be-better/) - The choices seem endless on a Caribbean cruise on Carnival’s newest class of ship
- [Welcome Home to Holland America's Noordam](https://cruisington.com/welcome-home-to-holland-americas-noordam/) - A Classic Ship is Just Like I Remembered--With Some Exciting Additions
- [Holland America Reveals its Top 10 Most Coveted Cruises](https://cruisington.com/holland-america-reveals-its-top-10-most-coveted-cruises/) - In-Demand Extended Cruises to the Familiar and the Little-Known are Booking Up Quickly
- [5 Off-the-Radar Things Not to Be Missed on Royal Princess](https://cruisington.com/five-off-the-radar-things-not-to-be-missed-on-royal-princess/) - There Are So Many Choices, You May Not Discover These Attractions Unless You Seek Them Out
- [Holland America Tour Follows Footsteps of The Godfather](https://cruisington.com/holland-america-tour-review-shore-excursion-follows-footsteps-of-the-godfather-2/) - A Shore Excursion to Villages Seen in the Films Reaches Dizzying Heights to Savor Sicily’s Past
- [AmaWaterways  Goes Wild with New Africa River Cruise](https://cruisington.com/amawaterways-goes-wild-with-new-africa-river-cruise/) - Cruise in Botswana and Namibia Gets Passengers Up Close to Elephants and Hippos
- [On Carnival Liberty: Chilling Out From a Fun Day](https://cruisington.com/on-carnival-liberty-chilling-out-from-a-fun-day/) - Plenty of Places Offer Peace and Quiet Even While the Joint is Jumping
- [On Carnival Liberty: Getting Wild About Harry’s](https://cruisington.com/on-carnival-liberty-getting-wild-about-harrys/) - Intimate Alternative to Fun Ship Dining Rooms Glitters by Night
- [On Carnival Liberty: Can You Have Too Much Fun?](https://cruisington.com/on-carnival-liberty-can-you-have-too-much-fun/) - It’s All in a Day’s Play at Sea in the Caribbean
- [Blurry Memories of Carnival Liberty's Sailaway Party](https://cruisington.com/blurry-memories-of-carnival-libertys-sailaway-party/) - Adios Miami, Hello Fun at Start of Caribbean Cruise
- [Jumping for Joy on Carnival Breeze’s New High Energy TV Game Show ](https://cruisington.com/jumping-for-joy-on-carnival-breezes-new-tv-game-show/) - New Tech and Collaboration with Hasbro Brings Games to Life and Zany Thrills to Contestants
- [Life’s a Beach, but First Azamara Passengers Visit a Monastery](https://cruisington.com/lifes-a-beach-but-first-azamara-passengers-visit-a-monastery/) - Boy am I glad I didn’t suggest to someone at I’d meet them beside the white building with the flat roof on Mykonos. As the tender from the Azamara Journey tied up at the main town’s harbour, it was obvious that aside from churches and windmills, every building on the island has the same basic
- [ Azamara Evening Makes Ancient Ephesus Even More Amazing ](https://cruisington.com/azamara-evening-makes-ancient-ephesus-even-more-amazing/) - Can the Exclusive Shore Excursion Live up to its Breathless Billing?
- [Azamara Offers Modern Day Cure for Greek Island Fever on Visit to Ancient Kos](https://cruisington.com/azamara-offers-modern-day-cure-for-greek-island-fever-on-visit-to-ancient-kos/) - Birthplace of Hippocrates is the Source of Medical Theories Doctors Still Swear By
- [Dining Around is Commitment-Free on Azamara Journey ](https://cruisington.com/dining-around-is-commitment-free-on-azamara-journey/) - Small Ship Offers a Wide Variety of Restaurants and Complimentary Bar Choices
- [Carnival Sunshine’s Transformation Showcases the Destiny of the Fun Ships ](https://cruisington.com/carnival-sunshines-transformation-showcases-the-destiny-of-the-fun-ships/) - Complete Rebuild Showcases New Thinking and New Venues for the World’s Biggest Cruise Line
- [Gorgeous Colors of Provence Come Vividly Alive on a Tour from Carnival Sunshine](https://cruisington.com/gorgeous-colors-of-provence-come-vividly-alive-on-a-tour-from-carnival-sunshine/) - Visiting the Beach Town of Bandol and the Walled Village of Le Castellet in High Season
- [Carnival Sunshine’s Wizard of Mixology Teaches a Hands-on Course in Bar Alchemy](https://cruisington.com/carnival-sunshines-wizard-of-mixology-teaches-a-hands-on-course-in-bar-alchemy/) - Session Reveals the Secrets of Concocting Inventive Potions and Serving Them with Pyrotechnic Flair
- [A Spin Around an Eccentric  Windmill  and  Edam on an Avalon Waterways Tour](https://cruisington.com/a-spin-around-an-eccentric-windmill-and-edam-on-an-avalon-waterways-tour/) - It May Seem Eccentric, but Life in the Low Countries is a Portrait of Passion and Tradition

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- [liquefied natural gas](https://cruisington.com/tag/liquefied-natural-gas/)
- [water treatment](https://cruisington.com/tag/water-treatment/)
- [ship design](https://cruisington.com/tag/ship-design/)
- [Carnival Venezia](https://cruisington.com/tag/carnival-venezia/)
- [Jay Leno](https://cruisington.com/tag/jay-leno/)
- [Scenic Eclipse II](https://cruisington.com/tag/scenic-eclipse-ii/)
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- [Carnival](https://cruisington.com/tag/carnival/)
- [Norwegian Cruise Holdings](https://cruisington.com/tag/norwegian-cruise-holdings/)
- [International](https://cruisington.com/tag/international/)
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