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Caribbean

So Long Middle East; How About the Med Next Winter?

Explora Journeys has joined a roster of cruise lines changing course from the Middle East and sailing throughout the winter in the Mediterranean. MSC Cruises, and Windstar Cruises are also rerouting to sail in Europe [...]
AmaWaterways

Cruises Steering Far from Middle East–If They Can

With no end in sight to the Middle East conflict, cruise lines are scrambling to avoid disruption and planning far ahead to steer clear of an epic storm. Some were caught in the crosshairs. Four [...]
Canada

Four Seasons Yachts Keeps Launch Low Key

The long-awaited Four Seasons I has begun her inaugural season, a Mediterranean voyage,coinciding with the 65th anniversary of Four Seasons Hotels and the opening of its first hotel on the first day of spring in [...]
Caribbean

How to Save as Sea Cloud Expands its Routes

Sea Cloud Cruises is adding immersive routes for its elegant sailing ships in 2027 and 2028 and you can save by booking now. Modern sailing yachts Sea Cloud Spirit and Sea Cloud II are plotting [...]
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 [...]

Scenic Tsar Turns Passengers’ Unexpected Free Day into a Party on the Volga

by Wallace Immen in Europe Comments Off on Scenic Tsar Turns Passengers’ Unexpected Free Day into a Party on the Volga

We’re dead in the water. And the ghosts seem to be rising as glimmering wisps of mist rise from the water all around us. Overnight the temperature has dropped and the cold damp air over [...]

Oceania Vista’s Sista Has Tastes of Her Own

September 17, 2025 Comments Off

Looks can be deceiving. While Oceania Cruises newest ship Allura is a near twin of fleet-mate Vista, she’s got a personality of her own. That’s especially evident in the innovative cuisine on board. From the […]

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 […]

Star Flyer’s Captain and a Well Choreographed Crew Put on a Lesson in Sailsmanship

February 2, 2013 Comments Off

Raise the anchor. Set the main staysail. Key Vangelis’ dramatic theme music from the film 1492. And steer clear of those dolphins. It’s a dramatic start to our exploration of the Pacific coasts of Costa […]

More Signs That the Future is Bullish for Cruises

January 7, 2025 1

If you’re still unsure whether the cruise industry is on track to set new records, look no further than the latest announcement from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. They named a new team to lead a […]

10 Hacks to Get the Most Out of the World’s Biggest Ship

May 11, 2022 1

Some people get the wrong idea when they hear that Wonder of the Seas is the biggest ship in the world. At 18 decks tall and six times larger than the Titanic, the ship able […]