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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 [...]

Disney Cruises to Reimagine a Giant New Ship

by Wallace Immen in Cruise Lines 1

Disney Cruise Line has acquired a ship that will be among the largest in the world. The Walt Disney Co. became the highest bidder for the Global Dream, that was left half built when Genting [...]

Gourmet Style on the Mekong

November 12, 2014 Comments Off

Aqua Expeditions has launched its first luxury river cruise vessel in Southeast Asia. The 40-passenger Aqua Mekong sails three-, four- and seven-day cruises on the Mekong River between Saigon, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. The […]

A Uniquely Regal Home Away from Home in the Posh Center of London

September 26, 2018 Comments Off

It may not be quite as vast as that place in Kensington Gardens across the street—you know, the one where Harry and Meghan and those other royals live. But after a weekend at The Milestone […]

Kempinski Opens Havana’s Grandest

February 7, 2017 Comments Off

A Havana landmark has become the first Kempinski hotel in Cuba. The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana has opened its doors within a UNESCO World Heritage site in the heart of Old Havana. The building […]

World Explorer Can Run Silently

November 12, 2019 Comments Off

World Explorer has become the first cruise ship to employ hydrojet technology to bring guests closer to marine wildlife by minimizing underwater noise, using a technology initially developed for naval warships. Unlike propellers, the two […]

These Homes at Sea Come with Sky-High Price Tags

September 12, 2022 Comments Off

If you’ve got $10-million or so to spare, a new company called Ocean Residences would like you to check out a luxury apartment in their new eco-friendly floating home. Plans for Njord— described as a […]