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Oceania’s Marina Launching Next Fleet Upgrades

Oceania Cruises plans a transformation of its classic ship Oceania Marina.In a dry dock in October 2026, every stateroom will be redesigned, along with enhancements across all public spaces, ensuring that the ship reflects Oceania [...]
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 [...]

Uniworld Widens its World Sale

by Wallace Immen in News Comments Off on Uniworld Widens its World Sale

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection and U by Uniworld have added over 80 more dates and reduced fares on select 2019 voyages for new bookings made now through March 31, 2019. As well, a previously [...]

2 Ships Charting a New Era of Stylish Galapagos Islands Exploration

April 29, 2019 Comments Off

They’re small and rugged adventurers, purpose-built to protect the delicate ecology of Ecuador’s unique Galapagos Islands. And with the elegance and service of their parent lines, they’re about to open a new chapter of luxury […]

How Swan Hellenic is Reinventing Expedition Cruises

November 4, 2024 1

Ever been to Kalso, Kinsale or Kilwa Kivinje? How about Hermanus or the Abrolhos Archipelago? Neither has any cruise line before Swan Hellenic added them to their coming itineraries. The storied brand has been reborn […]

Get Ready to Eataly and More on World America

September 28, 2024 Comments Off

Eataly is joining a myriad of international restaurant options on MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World America. The famous Italian-style eatery will debut among 19 onboard restaurants, buffets and on-the-go food options that blend the […]

Atlas Ocean Guests Can Now be Citizen Scientists

January 11, 2024 Comments Off

Atlas Ocean Voyages has created a new collaboration with ORCA, a pioneering marine conservation charity dedicated to the study of ocean habitats and protection of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Dedicated ORCA Ocean Conservationists will sail […]

8 Classic Tastes of Cuisine in Lyon, the City Where Dining is a Passion

February 6, 2018 Comments Off

In the restaurants of Lyon, generations of experience and meticulous preparation consistently turn humble ingredients into magical dishes. And the choices are daunting. There are over 4,000 restaurants in France’s second-largest city, including 15 kitchens that […]