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AmaWaterways

Cruises Get Caught as the Gulf Conflict Spreads

With the Middle East conflict spreading at an epidemic rate, cruise lines are scrambling to avoid disruption and planning far ahead to steer clear of an epic storm. Some were caught in the crosshairs. Three [...]
Celebrity Cruises

Classic Celebrity Takes the Stage With a New Look

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 [...]
Asia

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 [...]
Cruises

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 [...]
Asia

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 [...]

AmaCerto Guests Find Any Time is Wine Time on the Danube

by Wallace Immen in AmaWaterways Comments Off on AmaCerto Guests Find Any Time is Wine Time on the Danube

You don’t have to know brix from clicks to appreciate a wine cruise on the Danube. But whether you’re an amateur or a wine pro, you’re sure to come away with a new appreciation for [...]

Country Club Lima: An Oasis of Calm and Timeless Elegance

November 1, 2022 1

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 […]

5 Hot Places to Savor a Cool Brew in Beer-Rich Prague

April 22, 2014 1

Unlike North American suds that get gulped down mostly for the buzz they give, Czech beers are savored for their taste. And after having a few, I admit, they provide a heck of a buzz too. But I […]

Un-Cruise with Blue-foot Boobies in Baja

September 8, 2014 Comments Off

Un-Cruise Adventures offers a new adventure cruise in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, once described by Jacques Cousteau as the “world’s aquarium.” Beginning in January, 2015, the 84-guest Safari Endeavour will sail to s scenic, remote […]

Northwest Passage: Impossible Dream Becomes a Reality

October 5, 2023 1

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 […]

Oceania Cooks up a Competition

February 23, 2015 Comments Off

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 […]