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Wintertime’s the New Time for Cruising in Europe

With global conflicts seemingly never-ending, more cruise lines are shifting winter itineraries away from the Middle East and Africa to offer guests the security of Europe. And they’re seeing strong bookings because despite the cooler [...]
Canada

Great Lakes Cruises Expanding to Halifax

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is expanding its Great Lakes cruise program with two new longer itineraries aboard the expedition ship HANSEATIC inspiration in 2027. For the first time, guests can experience all five Great Lakes together with [...]
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5 Reasons to Bring the Olympic Games Back to Their Source

The brochures for s Celebrity Cruises shore excursion in Katakolon, Greece say it’s an opportunity to re-live what it was like to participate in the ancient Olympiade. Well not exactly re-live it, because the athletes then did [...]
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You’ll Need a Map to Navigate This Cruise Suite

It’s billed as the pinnacle of ultra-luxury at sea. A two-story, two-bedroom, $25,000-a-night Skyview Regent Suite on the new Seven Seas Prestige covers 8,794-square-feet–that’s-well over three times the size of the average home. As the [...]
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7 Things You Must Know Now About Celebrity Ascent

Has Celebrity Cruises evolved to the point where the ship can be the destination? We’re about to find out on a cruise aboard the Celebrity Ascent, which offers a range of daily activities for every [...]

A Sneak Peek at Windstar’s Newest Yacht

by Wallace Immen in Asia Comments Off on A Sneak Peek at Windstar’s Newest Yacht

The first of a new class of ships for Windstar Cruises will arrive with uniquely yacht-like features when she enters service in December 2025. If the Star Seeker looks familiar, she’s a cousin of a series [...]

A Second Look Reveals Kai Tak Cruise Port is Finally Finding its Groove

June 18, 2015 Comments Off

They’ve built it and now the ships are coming. With security and baggage facilities to handle well over 10,000 people, Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal has been able to handle arrivals and departures of […]

Venice Remains a Cruise Destination after Compromise

September 1, 2021 1

Cruise ships will still be docking in Venice, thanks to a temporary solution that re-routes big ships away from the fragile canal that skirts the historic city. Temporary landing places are being set up to […]

Dining Feels Gala Every Evening on Explora 1

November 28, 2023 1

On any evening, you can find succulent fois gras, classic Dover sole, fresh Maine lobster and Black Angus prime beef on a menu on the new Explora 1. You can head to an oyster bar, […]

Ponant Eliminates Wi-Fi Charges

January 17, 2019 Comments Off

Ponant expedition cruise line is now offering its passengers unlimited complimentary wi-fi in public areas and staterooms across its entire fleet. Using satellite connections, this service allows passengers to cruise without losing contact in most […]

Carnival’s Vista is Eye-Opening

January 25, 2015 Comments Off

The first brew pub at sea, cycling in the sky and an IMAX theater are just some of the innovations Carnival Cruise Lines has revealed will be on its newest and biggest ship, Carnival Vista. […]