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AmaWaterways

Low Water Turns River Cruises Into Adventures

Soaring temperatures and drought that’s led to record low river levels in Europe are forcing cruise lines to adapt, with what some guests are calling “magical mystery cruises.”As a heat wave continues, an extended drought [...]
Africa

Is This the Most Intensive Expedition Cruise Ever?

A four-month voyage planned on Atlas Ocean Cruises’ newest ship promises to explore the cultures and tastes of places even the most seasoned travellers haven’t visited. Atlas Adventurer, the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht [...]
Cruises

Regent Plans More Space for Fewer Guests

Regent Seven Seas is thinking bigger with a reimagination of accommodations aboard its Explorer Class ships. Creating suites, a new suite category along with reduced ship capacities Regent says it will deliver an even more [...]
Cruises

Explora is Halfway to its Dream Fleet

Now there are three out of six. Explora Journeys has taken delivery of Explora III, marking a significant milestone in the growth of the luxury ocean travel brand. Explora represents MSC Group’s investment of more [...]
Abercrombie & Kent

Egypt Gears Up for a Nile Cruise Boom

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities has launched a new Digital Visa-on-Arrival System to simplify entry procedures for international travelers. The pilot phase of the new system has begun at Cairo International Airport, and [...]

Christening Will be First for Antwerp

by Wallace Immen in News Comments Off on 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 [...]

Planned design of Celebrity cruise ships

Celebrity Commits to a Revolution

October 7, 2017 Comments Off

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 […]

Regent Seven Seas to Debut New Serene Spa & Wellness Fleetwide

October 2, 2019 Comments Off

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. […]

How Oceania Cruises is about to Make Tahiti Hotter

June 26, 2024 1

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. […]

You Can’t Avoid Becoming a Foodie on an Emerald Cruise through Provence

June 5, 2018 Comments Off

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 […]

Azamara Launches New Playbill

February 8, 2018 Comments Off

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 […]