Royal Caribbean International has orchestrated a new vacation experience that is set to redefine family and adventure travel in 2018. Symphony of the Seas, the cruise line’s newest ship, brings together the award-winning and acclaimed features only found on Royal Caribbean, with distinct new experiences that will continue to inspire adventure among guests of all ages. New dining concepts and…
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Silversea Introduces Inaugural 2018 Couture Collection of Bespoke Global Experiences
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is introducing a new 2018 Couture Collection, an exclusive series of ocean and land adventures custom-designed for the world’s most discerning travelers. The inaugural 2018 Couture Collection is an inspired portfolio of nine pre- and post-cruise luxury land programs of five to 11 days, offering authentic and immersive travel experiences in the most remote and untouched regions…
Read MoreAmerican Cruise Lines Named North America’s Leading Cruise Line for a 4th Year in a Row
American Cruise Lines, has been recognized once again—as the leader in American cruising winning multiple prestigious travel industry awards. For a 4th year in a row, the Line has been honored by the World Travel Awards—named 2017’s North America’s Leading Cruise Line, and for a 3rd year in a row, the Line has won Travel Weekly’s Gold & Silver Magellan…
Read MoreViking Cruises Looks to the Stars For Debut of Fifth Ocean Ship
Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced that American chemist, emergency room physician and recently retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher will be honored as godmother to its fifth ocean ship, which will debut in July 2018. The new ship has been named Viking Orion® after the prominent constellation and in honor of Dr. Fisher’s contributions to NASA’s Orion exploration vehicle project. The…
Read MoreAmerican Cruise Lines Takes Alaska Summer 2018
American Cruise Lines’ newest ship, American Constellation, sets sail to Alaska for the 2018 cruise season. With special cruise ship access to Glacier Bay from The National Park Service, American Constellation’s arrival this June will more than double American Cruise Lines’ capacity in the region and help meet the recent demand for cruise travel to Alaska. The brand new, 175-passenger…
Read MoreSilversea’s New Flagship, Silver Muse, To Visit New York City on October 5
Silversea Cruises‘ brand new flagship, Silver Muse, will arrive in New York City on Thursday morning, October 5, for its inaugural visit. The ship is spending a full day and overnight in New York City as part of a 14-day voyage sailing from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale. Calling at 34 countries and 130 ports in 2017 alone, Silver Muse is…
Read MoreOceania Cruises Unveils Enhanced Concierge Level Amenities
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, unveiled enhanced Concierge Level Stateroom amenities which include free laundry and in-stateroom dining service from The Grand Dining Room during lunch and dinner. After a long invigorating day of exploring ashore, guests may indulge in the luxury of ordering room service from The Grand Dining Room dinner menu, enjoying favorite…
Read MoreAmaWaterways Luxury River Cruise Announces 2018 Award-Winning Wine Hosts
Continuing its long-standing tradition of robust, engaging curated epicurean experiences, AmaWaterways announced its 2018 Wine Cruise line-up with 50-plus itineraries hosted by North American winemakers, winery owners and expert oenologists. Designed to provide an immersive wine experience, AmaWaterways’ Wine Cruises blend the best of both New and Old World viticulture by offering guests unparalleled access to some of North America’s…
Read MoreHurtigruten Offers Out of This World Cruises
For the traveler with a hunger for discovery and a yearning to explore the sea and space, Hurtigruten is introducing Out of This World Cruises, which features three explorer cruises accompanied by Dr. Kathy Sullivan and Dr. Norm Thagard—both former NASA astronauts. The cruises will take place on the MS Midnatsol and the new and luxurious hybrid MS Roald Amundsen,…
Read MoreTauck Now Taking Reservations for 2020 Oberammergau Cruises
Three years before the curtain rises on Oberammergau’s 2020 Passion Play, and two years after beginning preparations for this once-every-decade spectacle, Tauck has begun taking reservations on several 2020 itineraries that will feature Passion Play performances in the small Bavarian town. In 2020 Tauck will include the Passion Play (or “Passionsspiele,” as it is known locally) on two of its…
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