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AmaWaterways

Low Water Turns River Cruises Into Adventures

Soaring temperatures and drought in Europe are forcing cruise lines to adapt, with what some guests are calling “magical mystery cruises.”While the worst of the heat wave appears to be subsiding, an extended drought and [...]
Cruise Lines

Victory Locks in Regional Flavors with Culinary Curator

Victory Cruise Lines is making a commitment to regional Canadian and American cuisine with a new Culinary Curator. James Beard Award winner and television personality Michelle Bernstein has been named Chef Partner.Working alongside the company’s [...]
Cruise Lines

Crystal for Kids? This New Ship Expands Options

A luxurious new cruise ship is adding attractions for the next generations of cruisers. New youth and teen centers, a shallow pool and new family spaces are part of Crystal Cruises’ additions to the new [...]
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival’s Planning to Ace its New Destiny

With an unprecedented number of outside suites and more than four acres of glass, Carnival’s new Ace Class ships are designed to redefine the guest experience. And the first of the mega-ships that will carry [...]
Caribbean

Celebrity’s at it Again, Polishing Up its Reflection

Celebrity Cruises is adding 13 new spaces in a sweeping modernization of its popular Celebrity Reflection.As the second Solstice Series ship to be made new again, the transformation arriving in March, 2027, introduces 13 new [...]

AmaWaterways’ Kristin Karst Shares the Dream and Details of AmaMagna

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AmaWaterways calls its innovative new ship, the AmaMagna, “a new destination on the Danube River.” Almost twice as wide as other European river cruise ships, it will have more of everything: larger suites, more dining [...]

White cruise ship sailing on calm sea at sunset, coastline visible in the distance.

Oceania Crafting a Ship Dedicated to Long Voyages

April 23, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

AmaWaterways Adds Another Longest-ever River Cruise

August 16, 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Party Hopping on Happy Wednesday Night at the Races in Hong Kong

May 30, 2017 Comments Off

A pop music combo is rocking a stage that’s surrounded by giant screens streaming videos of galloping horses. Gaggles of guys and gals are mingling and knocking back exotic cocktails, while models dressed like confections […]

On Carnival Liberty: Chilling Out From a Fun Day

February 12, 2012 Comments Off

Every day and night on a Carnival Cruise Lines “Fun Ship” can be a non-stop party. On my final day at sea on Carnival Liberty, I swished baskets in spirited game of Horse on […]

Open kitchen in a two-level restaurant with chefs at work, curved wooden balcony and colorful ambient lighting.

Discovering Celebrity’s Hidden Foodie Paradises

June 10, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]