The next few years are an exciting time for river and ocean cruising as brands continue to launch new ships! Nothing against some of our favorite ships, whose decks we know from bow to stern, but there is something thrilling about enjoying the new standards our favorite cruise … [Read more...]
Smithsonian Journeys aboard Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas cruise line is taking their onboard education to a new level thanks to a partnership with the Smithsonian, creating The Smithsonian Collection. Cruisers who already enjoy their great programs will create even more fabulous memories and expand their … [Read more...]
Cruising’s Quest For More Varied Cuisine
Cruise Ship Dining Options Demystified Two decades ago, dining aboard a cruise ship was a straightforward affair: Dinners were either early-seating (served at around 5:30 p.m.) or late seating (at around 8 p.m.) Tables were set, and you dined with the same guests and enjoyed the … [Read more...]
Coming To A Ship Near You: Complimentary Wi-Fi — At Long Last
A couple of years ago we asked, Which Cruise Line Will Be The First To Offer Free WiFi?Cruise passengers, then as now, were eager for ships to up the ante when it came to internet access. One of our readers responded to our query with the following: First cruise line to do it … [Read more...]
Featherweights: Best Small Ships Carrying 600 Or Fewer Passengers
I typically characterize small ships as those carrying 1,000 or fewer passengers, or guests, as the cruise lines like to refer to the warm bodies that inhabit their vessels. However, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the best luxury cruise ships carrying fewer … [Read more...]