Jul29
Silver Whisper docked yesterday at Stockholm's Stadsgårdshamnen, just steps away from the fine new museum, Fotografiska.
It was not raining yesterday in Stockholm, and that was good thing when it came to exploring the city for cruise passengers (me one of them) departing at 6 p.m. on Silver Whisper.
Arriving before noon, I had time to get out to see some of the city’s attractions. One of the newest ones was right next to the ship, Fotografiska.
Jul29
In the video, Top Ten Reasons To River Cruise In Europe, we outline some of the advantages of river cruising over other forms of transportation. When compared to touring by motorcoach, for example, river cruising is the hands-down winner.
Jul24
On July 28, 2010, the Cruise Report boards Silversea Cruises Silver Whisper for a look at the ship’s latest make-over (see the video below) on a cruise from Stockholm to Copenhagen.
Behind The Scenes: A Walk-Through of Silver Whisper At The Shipyard
Silver Whisper echoes the contemporary design themes and warm color palettes of Silversea’s newest ship, Silver Spirit.
Jul23
When Crystal Cruises introduced its “As You Wish, All-Inclusive” program last year, giving a $2,000-per-couple onboard credit that passengers can spend on whatever they want, the line challenged the very notion of the “all-inclusive” cruise.
Luxury cruise lines have always hung their hats on being the most inclusive of vacations. What that means varies by the line, but for most – Regent Seven Seas, Silversea Cruises, Seadream Yacht Club, and the Yachts of Seabourn – it means premium liquors and wines, bottled water, specialty coffees, specialty restaurants, and gratuities, are all included.
Jul22
Stockholm, Capital of Bliss?
An article on Yahoo Travel reports that the five happiest countries in the world — Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands — are all clustered in the same region, and all enjoy high levels of prosperity. And they are also all great cruise destinations.
Researchers at the Gallup World Poll surveyed thousands of respondents in 155 countries, between 2005 and 2009, in order to measure two types of well-being.
Jul21
Inspired by Iceland Video from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.
Note that the Cruise Report will feature Iceland on a cruise August 7 – 14 on Voyages of Discovery Iceland to Greenland.
Jul19
With deck plans from Holland America Line’s Eurodam, you could easily find your way around Nieuw Amsterdam, launched last week in Venice.
Oslo-based designer Bjørn Storbraaten says he created the "bar of his dreams" in the Silk Den. "Normally, the bar would be against the wall. You would sit there staring at bottles of whiskey. But with this bar and its window wall, you're looking out on a beautiful view."
Jul18
During Nieuw Amsterdam’s naming in Venice earlier this month, Holland America Line executives emphasized the company’s continued investment in its fleet and the exceptional value of a “premium category” cruise on board HAL ships.
Jul18
Proud crew members posing and photographing against the backdrop of Holland America Line's 'Nieuw' ship
Stepping aboard Nieuw Amsterdam last week in Venice felt much like stepping aboard Eurodam two years ago in Rotterdam. Even the events were familiar. In both cases, the inaugural ceremonies fell over America’s Independence Day, and in both cases, royalty from the Netherlands named the ships.
Jul16
Two for one specials on Arlanda Express get you from the airport to Stockholm city center quickly, cheaply and easily. But is Arlanda Express the best way to go?
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