They both are big contenders in the luxury cruise segment. To the casual observer, these two lines may appear to be a lot alike. After all, both operate all-inclusive vessels, each carrying fewer than 608 guests. Service and hardware on both vessels will make you feel like … [Read more...]
Cruising’s Comeback has a Start Date
Cruising has begun its comeback in the Caribbean! On June 5, 2021, Celebrity Millennium departed St. Maarten for a 7-day roundtrip cruise. There have been a limited number of cruises in Europe and Asia over the past year, but this is the first opportunity for close-to-home ocean … [Read more...]
Antarctica: Like Being on Another Planet
Buckle up. I’m about to turn your concept of cruising upside-down. Spin the globe (or Google Earth) and tilt it upward. If you’ve done it properly, you’re looking at a white mass of continent known as Antarctica. It is, as some scientists have put it, the “least understood place … [Read more...]
What Is Seabourn Doing Differently In Alaska?
Editor's note: Updated with additional information about Seabourn's Alaska cruises. For fans of ultra-luxury line Seabourn, it was a long time coming: The line has returned to sail the pristine waters of Alaska after an absence of 15 years from the region. This past … [Read more...]
Elevate Your Venice Cruise Experience with these Very Special Excursions
If your travel itinerary includes Venice, you've probably already created a checklist of standard touristy things that you want to do. See the Rialto Bridge. Check out the sights around Saint Mark's Square. Eat gelato. Go on a gondola ride. Visit Murano so that … [Read more...]