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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 [...]
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 [...]

Subs Becoming the Must-Have Toys for Yachties and Expedition Cruises

by Wallace Immen in Cruise Lines Comments Off on Subs Becoming the Must-Have Toys for Yachties and Expedition Cruises

James Bond had one. Every billionaire with a yacht aspires to one these days. And now you can join an elite corps of people who can take the plunge into the ocean depths in a [...]

Bergen vs. Stavanger: Which Has the Edge as a Cruise Port to Explore?

September 8, 2012 Comments Off

I guess necessity and thrift were what drove Norwegians to build their houses out of wood and sod in a climate that faced incredibly cold, dark winters. Stone and brick were too expensive for home building in […]

Upside Down Over the Sea on MSC’s Robotron

September 1, 2022 Comments Off

MSC Cruises stunning new thrill ride will take guests over the edge of the ship and flip them upside down. Robotron on the new flagship MSC Seascape is a robotic arm that seats three guests […]

Memories of the Glory That Was Greece on a Walk around Piraeus

September 24, 2013 Comments Off

A taxi tout at the port of Piraeus summed up what he thought tourists could find in the city: “It’s a good place to find a coffee, but that’s about all.” Surely, he was just […]

No, Barcelona Hasn’t Banned Cruise Ships

October 25, 2023 1

Barcelona closes port to cruise ships: Many of the headlines on social media have been breathless. But let’s take a deeper breath. While, yes, the city pier called Muelle Barcelona Norte and another small commercial […]

Uniworld to Sail Two Former Crystal River Ships

October 12, 2023 Comments Off

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is adding two new Super Ships, the S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth, to begin sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Uniworld will take over the ships from Seaside Collection […]