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AmaWaterways

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 [...]
Celebrity Cruises

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 [...]
Cruise Lines

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 [...]
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 [...]

Cooking Up Fun on an Epicurean Expedition

August 20, 2024 1

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– […]

Kraken Attack: Art Reef Makes Waves in the British Virgin Islands

May 18, 2017 Comments Off

Aye lads, it’s Captain Sparrow’s orders to dive in and find the Kraken. When you get to the bottom you’ll have a chance to explore a ship wreck in the clutch of the huge creature with […]

5 Reasons to Bring the Olympic Games Back to Their Source

September 16, 2015 Comments Off

The brochures for Holland America’s shore excursion in Katakolon, Greece say it’s an opportunity to re-live what it was like to participate in the ancient Olympiade. Well not exactly re-live it, because the athletes then did […]

Ponant Eliminates Wi-Fi Charges

January 17, 2019 Comments Off

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 […]

Abu Dhabi: Born Yesterday and Dressing to Impress

January 24, 2023 1

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 […]