Sneak Peak at Season 2: The Only Kennels at Sea!
Who wants to leave man's best friend at home while you sail the world? If you're making a transatlantic crossing on Cunard's flagship Queen Mary 2 between New York and...
Read MoreTop 10 New Ships to Watch for in 2023
The New Year comes with the anticipation of another exciting 12 months of new ship inaugurals, which will introduce design, technology, cruise lifestyle and environmental innovations that will shape the...
Read MoreComing Soon: A New Cruise Line with the Largest Sailing Ships in the World
First Ritz-Carlton, then Four Seasons. Now another hotel company is making a splash with its entry into cruising, and Accor is really taking the concept to new heights, announcing it...
Read MoreHong Kong Finally Reopening to Cruise Ships!
It was one of the world’s last holdout destinations with severe restrictions on arrivals, but as of the 14th of December, Hong Kong reopens to incoming air travellers - with...
Read MoreSneak Peak at Season 2: Christmas Markets You Can't Miss on a Viking 'Christmas on the Rhine' River Cruise
We're filming Season 2 of World's Greatest Cruises, and here's just a taste of what you can look forward to! Viking’s new ‘Christmas on the Rhine' river cruise may be...
Read MoreOceania Cruises Introduces Whisky and Rum Programs in 2023
You may be familiar with wine appreciation programs on a number of cruise lines. Oceania Cruises, known for its dining and culinary programs, is branching out from wine to two...
Read MoreCelebrity Beyond's "GOAT" Godmother Christens Ship; Sets it Sailing in its Inaugural Caribbean Season
Trail-blazing women is a theme of Celebrity Cruises in general, and it was a triple play at the christening of the Celebrity Beyond. The newest of Celebrity's Edge-class ships was...
Read MoreThis New Cruise Ship will House its Own Exclusively-Designed Fabergé Egg
When Regent Seven Seas Grandeur embarks on her inaugural voyage in late 2023, its breathtaking, multi-million dollar art collection will be anchored by a bespoke, sea-inspired Fabergé egg designed just...
Read MoreFEATURED EPISODE: Episode 1: Autumn's Culinary Delights on France's Rhone River
One of the best things about European river cruising in the autumn is that it's harvest season. In this episode, our AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhone in the South...
Read MoreSilversea Unveils 6 Dining Options on its 200-Guest Luxury Expedition Ship, Silver Endeavour
300 seats at dinner every night available for just 200 guests onboard. That means every guest on the Silver Endeavour always has a choice of dining experiences - and that's...
Read MoreViking's Silver Anniversary and Two New Ships Christened in One Big Celebration
25 years ago, Viking launched on the rivers of Europe. Since then, the cruise line has expanded to ocean-going and now, expedition ships capable of sailing to the farthest, polar...
Read More1 Ship, 7 Rivers! AmaWaterways Introduces "Seven River Journey" on a Single Ship
In 2021, AmaWaterways inaugurated a new concept in river cruising – and now it’s taking its Seven River Journey to a new level. Cruise lovers may be familiar with ‘Grand...
Read MoreAnother River Cruise Line Debuts on the Douro: First Avalon Waterways Portugal Cruises in 2024
Avalon Waterways is the latest river cruise line to embark on Portugal’s Douro River. Douro river cruises are among the fastest-growing itineraries in European river cruising, and Avalon Waterways is...
Read MoreImmerse Yourself in Design or Ecology on Regent's New Shore Excursion Concepts
Calling all design lovers and eco-wanderers! Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched two new shore excursion concepts. “Behind the Design” and “Eco-Connect” shore excursions roll out beginning...
Read MoreNorwegian Prima Christened: Katy Perry's 'Fairy' Godmother Touch for the First of a New Class of Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line has followed at least one tradition in launching its groundbreaking new class of ships. NCL has made a habit of inviting global musical superstars to act as...
Read MorePro Tips for Pre- and Post-Cruise Extensions on Land
Your next cruise shouldn’t just start and stop at your ship’s gangway. You’ll make the most of your holiday by extending your cruise before you board and even after you disembark.Here...
Read MoreWhat's the Deal with "Laying Keel?" The Meaning Behind the Cruise Ship Tradition
It’s one of the most significant dates in a cruise ship’s history. A ‘keel-laying ceremony,’ often accompanied by a ‘coin ceremony,’ are ancient maritime traditions that are still practiced today...
Read MoreAmaWaterways' Newest Ship Christening Celebrates the Rhine and its Wine
AmaWaterways has celebrated the christening of its newest ship, AmaLucia, with a festive ceremony in Rüdesheim, Germany on July 31 during the river cruise line's 20th anniversary celebratory year in...
Read MoreAnother Luxury Cruise Line Begins Expedition Cruising: Seabourn Venture Inaugural
Expedition cruising – and especially luxury expedition cruising - is one of the hottest trends in cruise travel. Expedition cruise ships take guests on voyages to remote regions of the planet,...
Read MoreSilversea Acquires Crystal Endeavor Luxury Expedition Ship
It's official! One of the top brands in luxury cruising and luxury expedition cruising has acquired the Crystal Endeavor. Silversea Cruises is renaming the luxury expedition ship Silver Endeavour (with...
Read MoreOne of the Best Wine River Cruises in the World is in the U.S.A.
One of the top reasons many travellers take a European river cruise is for the wine. The banks of many of Europe’s rivers provide the perfect combination of drainage and sun...
Read More6 New Cruise Ships that Debuted this Fall You'll Want to Sail on in 2022
Just this fall, since the return to ocean cruising, we’ve also seen a splendid return of cruise ship christenings. Along with new health innovations like ventilation systems and virtual safety...
Read MoreAmaWaterways' Co-Founder Shares Tips for Post-Pandemic River Cruising
I really hand it to AmaWaterways. Even in the throes of the pandemic, it continued to safely operate a small number of 'bubble' river cruises in Europe, working with local...
Read MoreRiver Cruise Trends in 2022: Lynn Elmhirst Interviews AmaWaterways' Co-Founder
One of the first signs of spring for travel and cruise lovers like me… isn’t the first tulip or robin. It’s the return of river cruising in Europe.This year especially...
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