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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 [...]

Grand Voyages on Silversea Offer Extended Immersive Explorations

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

7 Ways Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer Makes Luxury its Trademark

March 6, 2019 2

Imagine the challenge of ensuring that Seven Seas Explorer lives up to its trademark: The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built. Regent Seven Seas Cruises gave three teams of interior designers virtually unlimited budgets and encouraged […]

Ultra Yachts Making their Long-Awaited Debuts

December 1, 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

Cruising Meets Exploration on Ocean Victory

October 10, 2022 3

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 […]

China Meets Europe with new Danube River Ship

November 30, 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

Will Discovering an Inside Passage Inspire More Great Lakes Cruises?

October 29, 2019 Comments Off

Looking for a cruise that no one you know is likely to have done before? Check out what’s being promoted as the Superior Inside Passage. No, it’s not a route through the islands along the […]