Greek and family-owned since 1949, and now helmed by the third generation of its founder, Variety Cruises is acknowledged as Greece’s most enduring and distinguished small ship cruise company. In summer 2022 its ships again take to the seas, taking travelers on exciting adventures and inspiring locations, while ensuring that the pillars of sustainable, cultural, and environmental awareness are firmly…
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Azamara’s Entire Fleet of Four Ships Returns to Service
Azamara, the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences, has announced that its entire fleet of four ships has officially returned to the high seas. The full fleet is welcoming guests onboard with country intensive itineraries, immersive land programs, and more overnights in each port, allowing travelers to fully immerse themselves in each destination. As its fleet returns…
Read More62 Destinations, 6 Continents: Silversea’s Tale of Tales World Cruise 2022 Concludes
Guests traveling aboard Silversea Cruises’ Silver Whisper arrived in Copenhagen on May 22, marking the conclusion of the Tale of Tales World Cruise—the only ultra-luxury world cruise to have operated in 2022. Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s President and CEO, and Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, bid farewell to guests at a special gala dinner at Oslo’s historic Gamle Logen on May…
Read MoreWindstar Cruises Cancels Asia and Adds Tahiti Sailings
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has cancelled its scheduled cruises in Asia for fall of 2022, citing the continued uncertainty regarding ports reopening in the region. The move will affect seven scheduled itineraries on the all-suite Star Breeze, including a crossing of the Pacific from Alaska to Japan, two Grand Japan sailings, Island Hopping through Japan, Windstar Crew Hometowns:…
Read MoreAmerican Cruise Lines Opens 2022 Columbia and Snake River Cruise Season
American Cruise Lines has announced that the 2022 river cruise season on the Columbia and Snake Rivers has begun. In April, American celebrated the new season with the opening of a new cruise dock in Kalama, WA, which the company built in partnership with the Port of Kalama. American’s fleet of riverboats has been cruising the region since 2010 and…
Read MoreScenic Eclipse Expands its Arctic & Fjords Collection and Scottish Isles for 2023
Scenic has unveiled several brand-new Arctic voyages, growing their 2023/24 Arctic & Fjords collection, as well as adding a first-time exploration of the Scottish Isles. Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II, which is set to launch in Spring 2023, will introduce almost 40 new landings throughout the Arctic & Fjords and Canadian Arctic region — giving guests the chance to…
Read MoreViking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship – Viking Mars
Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Mars®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The Viking Mars will now make her way to Valletta, Malta, where she will be officially named on May 17, 2022—Norwegian Constitution Day—by her ceremonial…
Read MorePrincess Cruises Introduces All-Inclusive Premier Package
Princess Cruises today announced Princess Premier, a new premium add-on package that offers guests unlimited WiFi for up to 4 devices, premium/top-shelf beverages, photos, specialty dining, and crew gratuities/appreciation. For just $75 per person per day, the inclusive package builds off the popular Princess Plus add-on to offer a more comprehensive bundle and savings of more than 50 percent when…
Read MoreGet a Taste of France with Scenic’s Food-Focused River Cruises
For many, a trip to France is as much about experiencing the food culture that brought us iconic dishes like boeuf Bourguignon, foie gras and chocolate souffle as it is about visiting the art museums and historic sites. For those travelers who like to plan their vacations around seeking out a must-try dish or making a pilgrimage to a beloved…
Read MoreCroisiEurope Cruises Relaunches Summer 2022 Family Club Program
Europe’s largest river cruise line, CroisiEurope Cruises, has released details of its summer Family Club program on the Douro, Guadalquivir, Rhine and their new Family Club itinerary through Greece’s Cyclades and Dodecanese Islands. CroisiEurope’s Family Club cruises offer kid-friendly excursions and allow children to cruise for free on the Douro Guadalquivir, and Rhine, and a 30% discount for children 16…
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