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 (we’ll get back to that in a moment) vessels, each carrying fewer than 600 guests (we’ll come back to that in a … [Read more...]
What Is A Grand Voyage?
For travelers seeking to expand their vacations beyond the classic two-week cruises, there are many options to choose from. Collector Voyages combine shorter cruises under one package price. World Cruises may allow you to circumnavigate the globe without the hassle of overseas … [Read more...]
Mark Conroy Interview and Silversea Cruises 2019
For this interview, we sat down with Mark Conroy, the Managing Director for the Americas with Silversea Cruises. He is no stranger to the cruising business; after serving as the president and CEO of Regent Seven Seas Cruises from the line’s creation in 1992 to early 2013, he went … [Read more...]
Getting your Sea Legs from World Cruises
When one hears the phrase “sea legs,” it typically means the ability to adjust one’s sense of balance to the motion of a ship. Those “sea legs” are great to have, of course, but equally good in my book are the “legs” (also called segments) of extended sailings such as world … [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...]