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Mystery Solved! Why Captain McCue Jumped Ship

Capt. Kate McCue is resigning from her role as captain at Four Seasons Yachts and intends to spend more time with her family. She shared the decision in an Instagram video in which she says [...]
Carnival Cruise Line

Think Cruising isn’t Sustainable? Carnival Begs to Differ

Carnival Corporation is defending the sustainability of cruising, saying not only has it met targets for cutting emissions early, it is raising its eco-friendly goals and will achieve them sooner. The world’s biggest cruise company, [...]
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 [...]

On Carnival Liberty: Getting Wild About Harry’s

by Wallace Immen in Caribbean Comments Off on On Carnival Liberty: Getting Wild About Harry’s

Arrive hungry, advises a sign at the entrance to Harry’s, the alternative steak house on Carnival Liberty. And that turns out to be exceptionally good advice — because there’s not a chance you’ll leave [...]

5 Chilling Facts About Life and the Universe at Icy Strait Point

July 26, 2014 Comments Off

The aboriginal inhabitants of Alaska don’t need a Big Bang Theory to explain the creation of the world. They’ve got a Big Bird Theory that’s even more bizarre because it claims the universe we know […]

Lost in Translation: Looking Forward to Cruising to Fluffy Chicken

July 26, 2017 2

Ever been to Fluffy Chicken? How about Whiz-Fiber Module? In my world travels, I’ve become used to running across signs in shops like Welcome Turist: We Spik Inglish. I’ve seen menus that promise “a gastronomic […]

10 Unique Carnival Horizon Features Make Her More than Just a Sister Act

July 9, 2018 1

You can always count on some things about a Carnival cruise. There’s an incredible sail-away party on deck with confetti, colorful cocktails and a conga line as Carnival Horizon glides past New York’s iconic skyline and […]

AmaWaterways Boasts a Green Fleet

June 2, 2020 Comments Off

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 […]

On Carnival Liberty: Weird Potions and Wicked Comedy

January 29, 2012 Comments Off

After a full day of fun in the sun in the Caribbean the party has really only started on Carnival Liberty. There’s been so much to do that a day and a half after getting on board that […]