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Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships
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Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships

How is Celebrity Cruises bringing their revolutionary, ‘Edge-class’ ocean ship design and lifestyle to the rivers of Europe? The cruise line has now revealed at least part of its vision...

Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships
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Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships

How is Celebrity Cruises bringing their revolutionary, ‘Edge-class’ ocean ship design and lifestyle to the rivers of Europe? The cruise line has now revealed at least part of its vision...

Scenic Enrich: The Exclusive Events that Take Scenic Cruise Luxury to New Heights
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Scenic Enrich: The Exclusive Events that Take Scenic Cruise Luxury to New Heights

Private, after-hours Scenic Enrich cultural events, just for guests of Scenic ocean and river cruises, take a luxury voyage to next-level privilege. Here are my experiences of three Scenic Enrich...

Cruising Gets a New “Star:” Royal Caribbean’s Latest Icon Class Ship Debuts
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Cruising Gets a New “Star:” Royal Caribbean’s Latest Icon Class Ship Debuts

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas has launched in a glittering ceremony. The line’s latest Icon-class ship’s christening event lit up Port Canaveral, Florida. You might say it was ‘written...

VIDEO: The River Cruise Ship with the Most Restaurants
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VIDEO: The River Cruise Ship with the Most Restaurants

Foodies take note! The Riverside Mozart has broken the mould when it comes to river cruise dining! It has more restaurants than I've ever seen on a river cruise ship....

Viking Launching First Ever River Cruises in India
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Viking Launching First Ever River Cruises in India

Beginning in 2027, Viking will add another exotic river and destination to its global collection of cruises, which is good news for devoted Viking fans looking for new places to...

American Cruise Lines Launches its Newest Class of Ships on 4th July
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American Cruise Lines Launches its Newest Class of Ships on 4th July

American Cruise Lines celebrated Independence Day 2025 – and started its countdown to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 – with the launch of its newest class of ships. Sticking with...

Is This the Largest, Most Expensive Cruise Ship Suite Ever?
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Is This the Largest, Most Expensive Cruise Ship Suite Ever?

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed the Skyview Regent Suite on the upcoming Seven Seas Prestige… and it’s the biggest – and the priciest – suite in cruise ship history!...

Longest, Tallest and One-of-a-Kind: Royal Caribbean’s Newest ‘Perfect Day’ Plus New Beach Resorts
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Longest, Tallest and One-of-a-Kind: Royal Caribbean’s Newest ‘Perfect Day’ Plus New Beach Resorts

“Bigger and bolder than anything” Royal Caribbean has done yet. That’s how the cruise line is describing Perfect Day Mexico, with never-seen-before attractions. Plus, Royal Caribbean has revealed more destination...

VIDEO: Incredible Tulip Time Scenes from an Emerald River Cruise in the Netherlands
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VIDEO: Incredible Tulip Time Scenes from an Emerald River Cruise in the Netherlands

Windmills and tulips and river cruising, oh my! Springtime serves up the most iconic sights and moments of Dutch culture – and a river cruise may be the best way...

Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising
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Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising

Beginning in 2026, fans of Trafalgar tours have another way to enjoy the expert guidance, meaningful local experiences, cultural immersion and ease of travel they’ve come to expect from their...

VIDEO: See it here first: MSC World America Inaugural Cruise Ship Tour
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VIDEO: See it here first: MSC World America Inaugural Cruise Ship Tour

MSC World America has launched! The secret to the success of this new mega-ship is right there in the name - the first MSC Cruises ship designed specifically for the...

Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!
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Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!

On August 12, 2026, we are in for a rare and remarkable celestial event – a total solar eclipse - and a cruise may be the best place for you...

A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship
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A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship

AmaWaterways has debuted the AmaMagdalena, the first-ever major river cruise line ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The launch opens a completely new cruise destination for fans of river cruising...

World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions
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World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions

Cruising just took a giant step towards becoming a lot cleaner and better for the environment and seas we love to sail. Viking and its shipbuilder, Fincantieri, have revealed they’re...

Norwegian Aqua has Arrived!
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Norwegian Aqua has Arrived!

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship has arrived in North America ahead of its christening – and its Aqua Slidecoaster, the world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, is already going viral. The...

Four Seasons Yachts Picks
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Four Seasons Yachts Picks "Celebrity" Captain for Inaugural Ship

Four Seasons Yachts is set to debut in January 2026, and when its first small-ship, ultra-luxury vessel takes to the seas, it will be helmed by a very familiar figure....

2 Cruise Lines Implement New Age Restrictions on Young Travelers
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2 Cruise Lines Implement New Age Restrictions on Young Travelers

Two of the world’s biggest cruise lines are cracking down on young travelers cruising on their own. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line quietly changed their minimum age...

This Popular Ocean Cruise Line is Launching River Cruises!
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This Popular Ocean Cruise Line is Launching River Cruises!

If you love Celebrity Cruises on the seas and have always thought of taking a river cruise, mark 2027 on your calendar. That’s when Celebrity River Cruises is launching –...

The Coldest Cruise in the World? Ponant Inaugurates Icebreaking Winter Voyage
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The Coldest Cruise in the World? Ponant Inaugurates Icebreaking Winter Voyage

It's the first time ever that a cruise ship has navigated the frozen St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada - in the WINTER! Carving new horizons for small-ship, luxury expedition...

Tahiti and More: Gems of French Polynesia to Discover on Your Paul Gauguin Cruise
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Tahiti and More: Gems of French Polynesia to Discover on Your Paul Gauguin Cruise

There’s magic in the word ‘Tahiti.’ It conjures up visions of the ultimate tropical escape and sailing serenely through pristine, jewel-toned waters that kiss the undeveloped, palm-lined shores and reflect...

Attention Cruise Travelers:  Save During Wave!
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Attention Cruise Travelers: Save During Wave!

Welcome to Wave Season!  Wave after wave of promotions, offers and perks that make booking your next – or your first! - cruise irresistible. Cruise lines compete to outdo each...

VIDEO SHIP TOUR: The Best Places on an Emerald Yacht Cruise to Relax Over a Drink
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VIDEO SHIP TOUR: The Best Places on an Emerald Yacht Cruise to Relax Over a Drink

Three cheers to the yachting lifestyle!  Emerald Cruises’ yachts are warm-weather cruising on a whole different scale: small! With only 100 guests, you feel like you’re aboard your own private...

VIDEO: Captain of Scenic Eclipse Shares What it’s Like to Navigate in Antarctica
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VIDEO: Captain of Scenic Eclipse Shares What it’s Like to Navigate in Antarctica

Is Antarctica on your travel bucket list? The White Continent is the ultimate expedition cruising destination: literally at the end of the earth, and able to be reached only by...

VIDEO: Size Matters: Tour of One of Europe’s Largest River Ships, Riverside Mozart
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VIDEO: Size Matters: Tour of One of Europe’s Largest River Ships, Riverside Mozart

The Riverside Mozart is the ultimate floating luxury boutique hotel on the river – as you can see in the video, it’s about double the size of almost all other...

Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut
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Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut

Sun Princess has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale for her first winter season after the 4300-guest ship’s inaugural Mediterranean season. The latest “Love Boat” to join the Princess Cruises fleet has...

In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”
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In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”

There’s the North Pole… and there’s the “North Pole of Inaccessibility.” Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has done something no ship of any kind has ever done before. In the 21st...

The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species
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The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species

On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in another extraordinary landscape, the can’t miss, iconic wildlife is summed up...

Viking Expands in Asia with New China, Tibet, Japan Itineraries
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Viking Expands in Asia with New China, Tibet, Japan Itineraries

Following the recent inauguration of its pioneering coastal China cruises, Viking has announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for its guests to Japan and China,...

VIDEO: Emerald Captain Shares Why a Mega-Yacht is the Best Way to Cruise the Caribbean
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VIDEO: Emerald Captain Shares Why a Mega-Yacht is the Best Way to Cruise the Caribbean

If you thought sailing to small islands and boutique harbors in idyllic tropical places was just for billionaires in their private yachts, think again. Even you can feel like a...

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches 2nd Ultra-Luxury Superyacht
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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches 2nd Ultra-Luxury Superyacht

The first and only luxury hotel company to take to the sea has welcomed Ilma, its second newbuild, ultra-luxury ‘superyacht’. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s latest small ship is host to...

New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way
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New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way

During a spectacular naming ceremony in Civitavecchia – the port for Rome, Italy – Explora Journeys launched Explora II. The September, 2024 event marked the debut of the second of...

VIDEO TOUR: Panorama Suite on Scenic Eclipse During an Antarctic Expedition Cruise
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VIDEO TOUR: Panorama Suite on Scenic Eclipse During an Antarctic Expedition Cruise

One of the most remarkable things about sailing aboard the Scenic Eclipse in the Antarctic is the contrast between the wild remoteness just outside… and feeling like you’re a guest...

Reservations Open as Windstar’s New Ship Set to Mark Cruise Line’s Return to Alaska
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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...

VIDEO: Stunning Scenic Sailing on Europe’s Danube River Aboard the Riverside Mozart
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VIDEO: Stunning Scenic Sailing on Europe’s Danube River Aboard the Riverside Mozart

It’s some of the most incredible scenery along the middle Danube River! One of the absolute highlights of our river cruise on the Danube through Austria aboard the Riverside Mozart...

Explora Journeys' New Onboard Experiences Elevate Luxury, Small-Ship Lifestyle
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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...

First LEGO Parade at Sea, Only Over-Water Swing and More on MSC World America
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First LEGO Parade at Sea, Only Over-Water Swing and More on MSC World America

Building family fun on a cruise vacation couldn’t be easier. When the new MSC World America launches in April, 2025, it will have an over 10,0000 square foot kids’ area,...

New Sun Princess Serves Up Celebrity Concepts with its Culinary Experiences
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New Sun Princess Serves Up Celebrity Concepts with its Culinary Experiences

Princess Cruises’ newest ship isn’t just an engineering marvel. Sun Princess launched in February, 2024, another member of the “Love Boat” fleet – with a slew of celebrity partnerships enhancing...

Exotic River Cruise News: New Ships on Amazon, Nile
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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...

Four Seasons Yachts' Inaugural Sailing Season and First Ship's Suites Revealed
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Four Seasons Yachts' Inaugural Sailing Season and First Ship's Suites Revealed

Have you heard? The ultra-luxury hotel company is taking to the seas. In anticipation of its debut, the new cruise line is unveiling the incredible, ground-breaking, multi-story glass 'funnel' and...