3 Incredible Outdoor Shore Excursions in French St. Martin
The twin-nation island of St. Martin is one of the Caribbean's most popular cruise ports of call. Here are three places where you can get beyond the beaches, shopping and...
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This 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...
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FEATURED 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...
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25th Anniversary of the 'Star-chitecture' that Put this Spanish Port on the Map
Coinciding with news that Spain has joined the rest of the EU in removing all pandemic entry restrictions for overseas travelers – is the 25th anniversary of a Spanish landmark...
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Silversea 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...
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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Sets Sail, Taking the Luxury Hotel Brand to Sea
If your go-to hotel on land is a Ritz-Carlton, why wouldn’t you want your cruise to be a Ritz-Carlton experience, too? That’s the logic behind the trend-setting Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection,...
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Belmond Debuting New 'Barge' for Luxury Micro-Cruises in Champagne, France
Can we call this a ‘micro cruise?’ Luxury travel company Belmond is building another mini-river cruise ship. This one will sail just 6 guests through the legendary Champagne region of...
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Cruise Travelers to the Great Lakes Could Soon have a New U.S. National Marine Sanctuary to Visit
New York’s proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary couldn’t come at a better time. The Great Lakes are one of the hottest new cruising destinations and a new National Marine Sanctuary...
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Viking'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...
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Another Luxury Hotel Chain Launches a Cruise Line: Four Seasons Yachts
There's a new player in the new field of luxury hotel chains launching cruise lines. Four Seasons announced on September 28th, 2022 that Four Seasons Yachts will debut in 2025. The...
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Canada Drops All COVID Restrictions for Cruise Travellers
Cruising to Canada is about to get a lot easier: No more vaccinations, testing, or making declarations on the ArriveCAN app. Effective October 1st, 2022, the government of Canada is...
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Size Does Matter: What Size Cruise Ship is Best for You?
Cruise travelers have the same dilemma as Goldilocks: should you choose a big ship, small ship, or a medium ship? If you're ‘sizing up’ your next cruise trip - whether...
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1 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...
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Another 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...
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Top Souvenirs from a Cruise Trip to Newfoundland
Each cruise season offers more opportunities for cruise travel lovers to explore Newfoundland, where you'll find the eastern-most point of North America, extraordinary North Atlantic scenery and wildlife, from icebergs...
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Culinary Cruises with Decorated Chefs are Back on Holland America Line
2022 sees the return of a Holland America Line favorite: Culinary Cruises with renowned chefs – all members of the line’s influential Culinary Council. As I can attest, food is definitely...
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September Brings New COVID Protocols to Most Cruise Lines - and What That Means for You
It started with a trickle, then quickly became a tidal wave of announcements that begin taking effect in September and will likely affect your next cruise. Cruise lines have begun ‘normalizing’ their...
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Immerse 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...
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Norwegian 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...
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Pro 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...
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What'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...
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AmaWaterways' 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...
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Top Tips for Cruise Travelers to Avoid Baggage Blues
One of the best reasons to cruise is the ease of unpacking only once, while your 'floating hotel' transports you to fascinating ports of call. But your baggage has to...
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Another 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,...
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