Archive for the 'Panama Canal' Category

While we probably won’t have the time to sign up for this particular global tour with Cruise West, we can’t help feeling a large twinge of envy for up to 120 lucky souls who will be departing with the Spirit of Oceanus from Singapore on March 6, 2010. What a wonderful trip it’s going to be: 242 ports, 59 countries, all part of a 335-day circumnavigation, returning to Singapore on Feb. 3, 2011.  Read more... (314 words, estimated 1:15 mins reading time)

The European trial of Crystal Cruises’ All Inclusive – As You Wish program proved so popular that the luxury line has extended the concept – shipboard credits good for just about any expenditure while on vacation with Crystal – to nearly all its cruises this year and most of next year.  Read more... (172 words, estimated 41 secs reading time)

Providing spectacular sights and experiences, South American cruises are still primarily for travel lovers who are looking for experiences off the more well-worn paths to the beach or the destination staples of Europe or Alaska –magnificent though they may be. No, South America and the Panama Canal generally attract more experienced travelers who have the time and the interest to appreciate a canal transit or an extended itinerary around the Horn, as it’s called.  Read more... (294 words, 1 image, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)

One of the great advantages of cruise ships is that experts frequently travel with you to help explain what you are seeing and visiting. When cruising in culturally significant places like Europe or in natural wonderlands like Alaska, the cruise lines will schedule sessions with experts who can add meaning and understanding to the visit.  Read more... (624 words, 1 image, estimated 2:30 mins reading time)

So many spectacular places to visit, so little time. Here are six of our favorites.  Read more... (1027 words, 7 images, estimated 4:06 mins reading time)

Some of the most picturesque scenery in the world is reachable only via cruise ship, from the fjords of Norway to the fall foliage of New England, from the active Kilauea volcano to the mystical glaciers of Antarctica. And while some destinations are reachable from land, there’s no more breathtaking or unique perspective than from the sea.  Read more... (1094 words, estimated 4:23 mins reading time)