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Ocean Cruising
'Date Night, All Day Long' with Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises offers the ultimate couples’ getaway with Celebrity Xcel, featuring enhanced date nights with options like brunch at the al fresco restaurant, Bora, and diverse entertainment, including new theater productions, club shows, and dance parties. Couples can enjoy date…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
I Ate (& Drank) My Way Around Disney's New Cruise–Here's My Honest Review
I love cruising and I love Disney, so when I was invited to preview Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, I had to say yes. While I expected to see characters on board, eat my weight in soft-serve ice cream, and experience world-class service, I didn’t expect to find…
— Delish
Visit Mexico, Australia and More in One Trip on This Princess Cruise
If you’re in need of a long vacation, Princess Cruises may have the trip for you – 129 days to be exact. The cruise line shared details abut a new world cruise on Wednesday, which will spend more than four months visiting 20 countries across three continents. “Our upcoming 2027…
— USA Today
River Cruising
Viking Announces Dream Seine Trip on Its Newest Ship
Too soon to plan your Christmas vacation? Bah humbug. Savvy travelers already have their sights set on the holidays—and in particular, the Seine, where Viking has unveiled a new yuletide itinerary. The eight-day tour ushers revelers from Paris to Normandy for an architecture…
— Architectural Digest
Why Portugal’s Douro River Has Become the Hottest New River Cruise Destination
Several new river cruise ships have launched on Portugal’s Douro River in the past couple of years, and river cruise lines are scrambling to provide more itineraries. Why? Portugal’s Douro River has fast become the hot new alternative to the overcrowded rivers of the rest of Europe…
— Cruise Passenger
Luxury Cruising
Regent Unveils New World Cruise and Longer Voyages
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching its new World Cruise and Grand Voyages collection, the company announced. According to a press release, it is the first time that the sailings are announced together, allowing guests to choose from a diverse array of cruising opportunities for…
— Cruise Industry News
What to Expect in Le Casino de Monte Carlo on Crystal Symphony
When luxury line Crystal relaunched in 2023 under the ownership of the A&K Travel Group, the extensively remodeled ships -- Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity -- re-entered service without casinos, and the space was given over to new lounges. However, the line didn't…
— Cruise Critic
Small Ship Cruising
The Ultimate Guide to Ponant Cruise Ships and Itineraries
Amazing trips with French flair. That could be the tagline for Ponant, the small-ship cruise specialist known for upscale voyages to some of the world's most off-the-beaten-path places. Founded by a group of French merchant mariners in 1988 with a single small sailing vessel, Ponant…
— The Points Guy
Ship Review: Truth and American Glory
Who doesn’t remember sitting through history class in elementary school wondering how historical events actually took place? My imagination often ran wild as I went down my imaginary rabbit hole, attempting to envision whichever history lesson was being presented. Strongly…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Adventure Cruising
I'm Scared of the Open Seas–This Expedition Cruise Changed My Mind
“Islands: Paradise or trap?” mused Dr. Pepper Trail, one of the world’s foremost forensic ornithologists, during a lecture on the dodo and the plight of island birds. I sipped my iced Americano in the back row of the theater, gently swaying on a boat where I’d set out to learn something…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Antarctic Voyage for Women Only With Aurora Expeditions
An Antarctica voyage for women only will be operated by Aurora Expeditions’ 130-passenger Sylvia Earle. ‘Antarctic Direct: Fly the Drake Fly/Fly Women’s Only Expedition’ gets underway in Punta Arenas, Chile, on February 23, 2027. A charter flight will take the women to King…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Odds and Ends
Popular US Cruise Port Shares News Passengers Will Love
It’s no secret that the cruise industry has been red-hot for several years. After the Covid pandemic caused sailings to grind to a halt or be highly restricted for about two years, pent-up demand sent passengers scrambling to get back on the sea. This surge in demand wasn’t unique…
— The Street
Norovirus Is Making Waves on Cruises, and Travelers Are Feeling It
Pam Feinstein’s cruise was different than usual even before she boarded. Princess Cruises delayed boarding of the September voyage to do a deep-clean of the ship, following cases of gastrointestinal illness on its previous voyage, she said. When the 75-year-old embarked for a 12-day…
— USA Today
Why Cruises Are Booming as Air Travel Slumps
The cruise industry is proving uniquely resilient as the travel industry navigates rocky economic waters and airlines prepare to trim their schedules as demand sinks. Cruise giants Carnival and Royal Caribbean reported strong first-quarter earnings and said they'll boost capacity this…
— Business Insider
Deck Plans
Family Travel, Elevated: How Riverside Delivers For All Ages
Multi-generatio nal vacationing is not a new concept, but the recent uptick in interest has families looking at options beyond the mainstream. Let’s face it, theme parks and beach vacations aren’t for everyone. Enter river cruising. Although a relaxing and fun way to see Europe, river cruising hasn’t traditionally been positioned as family-friendly. Riverside Luxury Cruises begs to differ…
— Travel Research Online
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