8 New Ships for 3 Sister Cruise Lines: Norwegian, Regent and Oceania
Get ready for a decade of vacations with ‘new ship smell!’ And get set to soon book your place on one of three brand-new classes of ships that will change...
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Reservations Open as Windstar’s New Ship Set to Mark Cruise Line’s Return to Alaska
Windstar Cruises’ brand-new ship debuts in early 2026, and reservations have opened for Star Seeker’s inaugural season in Alaska, Japan and the Caribbean. The small ship cruise line last sailed...
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Exotic River Cruise News: New Ships on Amazon, Nile
There’s a whole world of river cruising beyond beloved European rivers. Have you dipped your toe in the waters of exotic river cruising yet? Well, new ships on two of...
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Explora Journeys' New Onboard Experiences Elevate Luxury, Small-Ship Lifestyle
Explora Journeys has unveiled a program that allows guests to customize their life on board, interact with others, access moments, and delight in pop up entertainment that will transform their...
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Viking Becomes the First River Cruise Line to Sail Year-Round in Europe
Viking has announced a new river cruise itinerary, debuting in December, 2023, making it the first river cruise line to operate year-round on Europe's rivers - which comes with some...
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First Cruise Line to Sail Year Round on the St. Lawrence to Capture Magic of Canadian Maritime Winter
Calling all winter enthusiasts: You don’t have to go polar cruising to get a taste of snowy Canadian land- and seascapes. Beginning in 2025, one cruise line will begin sailing...
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You Can Now Take a Cruise on a New American River
Those who love – or would like to try – river cruising close to home can rejoice: there’s a new river to sail on. In the summer of 2023, American Cruise...
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Breaking News: Amsterdam Isn't Banning Cruise Ships After All
No need to panic just yet if you have booked or are planning a cruise in Amsterdam. Reports that the hugely popular port for both ocean and river cruises is...
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Sustainable Cruising Takes a Giant Leap Forward with the First Zero-Emissions Cruise
Proving that more sustainable cruising doesn't have to sacrifice experience, MSC Cruises has, with its new flagship, sailed the world's first no-emissions cruise. As cruise lines continue to build magnificent...
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SPECIAL VIDEO EDITION: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About The Hottest Trend in Cruising
The biggest wave in cruise trends right now is luxury, small-ship expedition cruising. Many experienced and new-to-cruisers are expedition cruise-curious – and you might be one of them. In this exclusive...
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NASA Astronaut Christens New Luxury Expedition Cruise Yacht
The growing number of expedition cruise ships being built is intersecting with the cruise tradition of godmothers naming and blessing newly-embarking ships to highlight some of the amazing accomplishments of...
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North American Cruising is Complete: Canada Reopens, Intra-Island Hawaiian Cruises Restart
North American Cruising is Complete: Canada Reopens, Cruising From Hawaii Returns The return of cruise travel has looked like a bit of a jigsaw puzzle. Piece by piece, cruise lines have worked...
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Celebrity Beyond's "GOAT" Godmother Christens Ship; Sets it Sailing in its Inaugural Caribbean Season
Trail-blazing women is a theme of Celebrity Cruises in general, and it was a triple play at the christening of the Celebrity Beyond. The newest of Celebrity's Edge-class ships was...
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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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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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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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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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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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