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Aranui to Make Maiden Call at Pitcairn Island for Once-in-a-Lifetime Cultural Cruise

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 Editor

The 254-passenger dual-purpose Aranui 5 (www.aranui.com) has released its 2019 sailing schedule, offering 20 departures destined to top even the most discerning travelers’ bucket lists. Following its off-the-beaten-path concept, Aranui is also launching two special voyages to the remote Pitcairn Island to kick off the year. Departing Jan. 10, 2019 and March 21, 2019, the exclusive Pitcairn Island voyages mark…

American Cruise Lines Introduces American Song’s 900 Square Foot Grand Suites

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 Editor

American Cruise Lines announces the spectacular 900 square foot Grand Suites available aboard the brand new American Song—the first modern riverboat ever available in the U.S. The state-of-the-art ship is the first ship in American Cruise Lines’ revolutionary Modern Riverboat series of 5 ships. American Song will make its inaugural cruise on the Mississippi River October 6th, 2018 and the…

Seabourn Tempts Guests with Wealth of Culinary Options Aboard Seabourn Ovation

March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 Editor

Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, is readying an exceptional menu of dining options to delight guests of its newest ship, Seabourn Ovation. Scheduled to launch in May 2018, the fifth ultra-luxury vessel in the Seabourn fleet will set the table for world-class, award-winning dining with five restaurants, each in keeping with the high quality and inventiveness that has…

Disney Cruise Line Adds New Destinations for Families in Summer 2019

March 1, 2018 Editor

In summer 2019, Disney Cruise Line will sail on new itineraries and to seven new ports in Europe, including a first-ever round-trip cruise from Rome and first-time visits to destinations in Sweden, France, Spain, Denmark and Northern Ireland. Disney Cruise Line takes guests on a grand tour of Europe with visits to the Mediterranean in early summer and northern Europe…

5 Tips on How to Make Milestones Memorable on a Cruise

February 27, 2018 Editor

Every day on a cruise ship is a celebration so it’s no wonder that many travelers are choosing to commemorate life’s greatest moments — from weddings and reunions to retirements and everything in between – on a cruise vacation. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, is sharing the top five tips for celebrating life’s…

Hurtigruten Launches the World’s First Hybrid Ship in Norway

February 21, 2018 Editor

Recently, Hurtigruten’s first hybrid ship, the MS Roald Amundsen touched water for the first time during a ceremony at the Kleven Yard in Ulsteinvik, Norway. This celebratory launch marks a significant milestone in the construction of the world’s first hybrid-powered expedition ship. MS Roald Amundsen is the first of Hurtigruten’s two groundbreaking hybrid ships, custom built with green technology to…

Why is Small Ship Cruising the Best Way to Explore Iceland?

February 20, 2018 Editor

Iceland is definitely trending as a tourist destination, but a scarcity of accommodations has made the hotels increasingly expensive and rooms hard to find. Small Ship cruising with Beyond Cruises by Group IST is the best option for exploring Iceland, providing a memorable and private yacht experience. Guests embarking on a Beyond Cruises’ voyage can relax on the Panorama, a…

Regent Seven Seas Cruises to Sail Most Immersive Luxury Cuba Cruise in 2019

February 20, 2018February 20, 2018 Editor

As the only North American luxury cruise line to be granted permission to offer voyages to Cuba, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is adding more visits to the Caribbean island on two itineraries in 2019 and 2020. Seven Seas Mariner will offer the line’s first immersive Cuba itinerary on her October 15, 2019 voyage, calling on Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de…

Cruising 101: Tips for a Great First Vacation at Sea

February 20, 2018 Editor

With a record number of travelers and steadily growing number of ships at sea, interest in and growth of cruise travel is at some of the highest levels ever. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), demand for cruising has increased 62 percent over the last decade. Cruises are popular across all income levels, and age groups, with younger…

Cunard Announces Queen Elizabeth to be Based Down Under for 2019-2020 Summer

February 18, 2018February 18, 2018 Editor

Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced that its world-famous ship Queen Elizabeth will be based in Australia for an unprecedented 101 days over the 2019-20 summer. Queen Elizabeth will sail on six roundtrip cruises from Melbourne and two from Sydney during the season, which will feature an array of itineraries to South Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea…