At Cruise Specialists, we are lucky to work with amazing clients who are not only a joy to plan for, but generous with their feedback after a cruise! They always let us know what could be better, so we can make adjustments, but our favorite is that little pat on the back which … [Read more...]
How to Choose: River or Ocean Cruise?
There’s more than one way to cruise, and both ocean and river cruises are terrific vacation options. If you haven’t tried both of them yet, you may be surprised by how different they are. Both types of cruises will put you on a well-equipped ship with an attentive crew, but … [Read more...]
4 New Expedition Ships for PONANT
The first of 4 new ships for Ponant, a French luxury cruise line, is expected to make its debut in 2018. The newest ships will join the company's sailing yacht Le Ponant and sister ships Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial, four state-of-the-art yachts. The new … [Read more...]
River Cruise Basics: Affordable River Cruising
There’s no point in being coy about it: River cruises aren’t cheap. Yet, their popularity continues unabated among travellers who are just now discovering an industry that has been around, in one form or another, for decades. One of the primary sore spots for many would-be … [Read more...]
A River Cruiser On The Loire: A First of Many
Imagine floating through France as people line the river banks and assemble on bridges to wave and snap photos of something they’ve not seen on this river: a “hotel” boat carrying passengers from Europe and North America. Indeed, as we make our way up the Loire River, we are … [Read more...]