3 New Attractions That Bring New Perspective to Hong Kong's British-Era History

While travel was paused during the pandemic, Hong Kong kept evolving. Three attractions give new and returning visitors fascinating insights into the city’s British era. Two reinvent an iconic Hong...

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...

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...

Hong Kong Wants to Buy You a Drink - and Toast its East-Meets-West Culture

Hong Kong’s doors are open to visitors again, and to celebrate, it’s offering travelers who come to the city in 2023 some ‘welcome back’ perks – plus, it’s unveiling a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The New Hotels You'll Want to Try on your Next Cruise to Hong Kong

While travel was closed, Hong Kong’s hoteliers kept building. When you cruise to the dynamic city today, you’ll discover a whole slate of new hotels that have added to its...

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...

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...

Culinary Cruises with Decorated Chefs are Back on Holland America Line

2022 sees the return of a Holland America Line favorite: Culinary Cruises with renowned chefs – all members of the line’s influential Culinary Council. As I can attest, food is definitely...

3 Incredible Outdoor Shore Excursions in French St. Martin

The twin-nation island of St. Martin is one of the Caribbean's most popular cruise ports of call. Here are three places where you can get beyond the beaches, shopping and...

Top Souvenirs from a Cruise Trip to Newfoundland

Each cruise season offers more opportunities for cruise travel lovers to explore Newfoundland, where you'll find the eastern-most point of North America, extraordinary North Atlantic scenery and wildlife, from icebergs...

Silversea Acquires Crystal Endeavor Luxury Expedition Ship

It's official! One of the top brands in luxury cruising and luxury expedition cruising has acquired the Crystal Endeavor. Silversea Cruises is renaming the luxury expedition ship Silver Endeavour (with...

This Cruise Ship Has Just Installed a Slide Right into the Sea

One small ship cruise line is making it easy for you to rediscover your inner child on your next voyage. SeaDream Yacht Club has installed a water activity that's becoming...

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...

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...

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...

25th Anniversary of the 'Star-chitecture' that Put this Spanish Port on the Map

Coinciding with news that Spain has joined the rest of the EU in removing all pandemic entry restrictions for overseas travelers – is the 25th anniversary of a Spanish landmark...

September Brings New COVID Protocols to Most Cruise Lines - and What That Means for You

It started with a trickle, then quickly became a tidal wave of announcements that begin taking effect in September and will likely affect your next cruise. Cruise lines have begun ‘normalizing’ their...

Now You Can Get Married in Antarctica

February, 2022 was an even more romantic month than usual. Not only did countless couples celebrate their love in dream destinations on Valentine’s Day – one couple became the first...

3 New Cruise Line Private Islands

It used to be that private islands were the playgrounds of the ridiculously rich and fabulously famous. Then cruise lines got into the game. Now, cruise lines are competing with...

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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