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Celebrity’s at it Again, Polishing Up its Reflection

Celebrity Cruises is adding 13 new spaces in a sweeping modernization of its popular Celebrity Reflection.As the second Solstice Series ship to be made new again, the transformation arriving in March, 2027, introduces 13 new [...]
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Emerald Gets Ready for an Invasion of Normandy

Emerald Cruises & Tours celebrated the ceremonial launch of Emerald Lumi, a ship designed specifically to cruise the Seine River and sail right into the heart of Paris. The new ship measures just 110 meters [...]
Caribbean

Why You’ll Want to Play on Seven Seas Prestige

The shuffleboard is “supercharged” and the Pickleball and Padel courts are competition grade. There’s an 18-hole golf putting course,an enclave for sunrise and sunset yoga, a full-size pool and all-day relaxation zones. For its first [...]
Caribbean

How Much Fun Can a Carnival Beach Handle?

The numbers are staggering. Carnival’s private Caribbean port Celebration Key can now dock four mega-ships a day and see over 13,000 guests a day hitting the beaches and attractions. Only open for a year, Carnival’s [...]
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Celebrity Cheers Big Wins in Wine Awards

Celebrity Cruises has scored a massive 25 honors at the 2026 Wine Spectator Awards. The haul backs up the cruise line’s claim to the most awarded wine program at sea, bringing its impressive total to [...]

Finale of a ballet gala for Scenic Tsar guess in Russia

A Time for Encores, Tears and Smiles as Scenic Tsar’s Russian Voyage Ends

by Wallace Immen in Europe Comments Off on A Time for Encores, Tears and Smiles as Scenic Tsar’s Russian Voyage Ends

Our Russian river journey ended as Scenic Tsar docked in St. Petersburg, but the trip was far from over. As they had all through the two week experience, Scenic’s staff had exclusive surprises for us. [...]

5 Must-Sees in Rome that Most Visitors Never Get to See

August 25, 2016 Comments Off

All roads may lead to Rome, but it’s still an hour’s drive away from Civitavecchia, where cruise ships have to dock. That means with travel time, a day on our own excursion to Rome from […]

Carnival Fathoms Social Impact

June 9, 2015 Comments Off

A new cruise brand in the Carnival family called fathom aims to create a “social impact travel” experience. Beginning in April, 2016, fathom will offer seven-day voyages from PortMiami aboard the MV Adonia, a 710-passenger […]

Seabourn Ovation Passengers Hang on, Grab a Crab and Chow Down

September 19, 2018 Comments Off

It was billed as a chance to check traps and find a king crab to cook for lunch. But for our group from Seabourn Ovation in the tiny town of Honnigsvag in Norway’s far north, […]

A Sneak Peek at Windstar’s Newest Yacht

April 2, 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

Rolling Stone Rock Room on Holland America

5 Unique Ways the Nieuw Statendam Blends Tradition with the Future

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

As a duo of dueling piano folks blast out the last bouncing bars of Satisfaction, a rock five-some on the other side of the aisle immediately launches into a high-energy set of their own. There’s […]