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Caribbean

Sugar Beach: MSC’s Sweet New Caribbean Destination

There’s a new name on the cruise map for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys in the Caribbean. Catalina Sugar Beach is the newest private island destination off the coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic.Set to [...]
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 [...]

AmaWaterways Boasts a Green Fleet

by Wallace Immen in News Comments Off on AmaWaterways Boasts a Green Fleet

AmaWaterways has announced that 18 river cruise ships in its European fleet have earned a prestigious Green Award certification. The Green Award program is an independent certificate of safety and environmental standards for ocean and [...]

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

November 18, 2012 Comments Off

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 […]

What a Croc! Discovering Laws of the Jungle in Costa Rica

December 14, 2025 1

You can’t help but be awed by the beauty of the lush Costa Rican coast. And somehow things get more awe-inspiring as you go into the uplands and jungles. We’re about to experience a panorama […]

Viking Gives Thumbs Up to Downton

August 4, 2015 Comments Off

It’s a tribute to the taste of many guests of Viking River Cruises that they first heard about the line while watching Downton Abbey or Masterpiece. Viking River has found its sponsorship of PBS series […]

Shaq Takes Carnival Safety Seriously

October 16, 2019 Comments Off

Taking safety seriously while making it fun, Carnival Cruise Line is debuting an entertaining and creative new safety briefing video featuring the line’s Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal. Produced with the important goals of getting […]

Inside View of the Newly Restored Beauty of Ancient Ephesus

August 20, 2023 1

I’ve toured the fascinating ruins of ancient Ephesus many times on visits that have spanned more than two decades, and each time I’ve been amazed by how many discoveries are still being made regularly. In […]