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AmaWaterways

Cruises Steering Far from Middle East–If They Can

With the Middle East conflict spreading at an epidemic rate, 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 [...]
AmaWaterways

AmaSofia Joins the Fleet in Spectacular Style

AmaWaterways showcased the new colors and branding of its river fleet with the gala christening of its newest ship, AmaSofia.AmaSofia was christened during a ceremony on the Rhine attended by 1,200 members of the travel [...]
Celebrity Cruises

A Luxury Opportunity to Scratch Your Galapagos Itch

The Galapagos Islands are always a wish-list destination and Celebrity Cruises is opening a new chapter of cruises on their purpose-built exploration ship Celebrity Flora. Bookings are open for more than 50 all-inclusive sailings in [...]

Royal Caribbean Plans Bahamas Beach Club

by Wallace Immen in Cruise Lines Comments Off on Royal Caribbean Plans Bahamas Beach Club

Royal Caribbean International, has received planning approval for the development of the first Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The 17-acre destination experience at the western end of Nassau will create a [...]

Chef Bonacini to Mix it Up on Emerald Sakara Cruise

August 15, 2023 Comments Off

Emerald Cruises is again partnering with Canadian celebrity chef Michael Bonacini, for an eight-day Caribbean Culinary Journey aboard the newly launched, 100-passenger luxury yacht, Emerald Sakara. Sailing round trip out of San Juan on March […]

AmaCerto Guests Find Any Time is Wine Time on the Danube

February 21, 2014 Comments Off

You don’t have to know brix from clicks to appreciate a wine cruise on the Danube. But whether you’re an amateur or a wine pro, you’re sure to come away with a new appreciation for […]

Silversea Joins the Royal Family but Will Still Operate Independently

June 14, 2018 Comments Off

In one of the most dramatic changes in the cruise industry in years, Silversea Cruises is becoming part of the Royal Caribbean family. In a $2-billion deal, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is acquiring a 66.7 […]

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 […]

American Cruise Fleet Getting New Looks and New Names

September 28, 2021 Comments Off

American Cruise Lines is redesigning and renaming its fleet of four classic paddle wheelers. From the staterooms and suites to the lounges and dining rooms, each ship will be made-over. The project will modernize the […]