Riverside Luxury Cruises is making waves—quite literally—on Europe’s most iconic rivers. With exquisite interiors, exceptional service, all-suite accommodations, and elevated dining backed by curated wine selections, Riverside Ravel offers a river cruise experience unlike any other. For travel professionals and prospective clients alike, this is a product that overdelivers on luxury at every nautical mile. THE GERLACH FAMILY’S HOSPITALITY HERITAGE SETS RIVERSIDE APART Behind the brand is the Gerlach family, known for the Seaside Collection of boutique …
FOR CRUISE AFICIONADOS, NOTHING IS MORE EXCITING THAN A CRUISE SHIP CHRISTENING On a glorious sunlit day, with the gleaming towers of Toronto as a backdrop, Victory Cruise Lines named the first of its two cruise ships, Victory I. The event was decidedly a family affair—and the family was that of John and Claudette Waggoner. At an age when many of us would be considering retirement, and with tears he ascribed to “pollen” on Lake Ontario, John …
Oceania Cruises is once again redefining luxury dining at sea. And this time, they’re bringing a true culinary legend along for the journey. The Grand Dining Room aboard the brand-new Allura is set to unveil a spectacular menu of over 270 new recipes, a testament to the cruise line’s commitment to The Finest Cuisine at Sea®. And at the heart of it all? None other than the iconic Jacques Pépin. A founding father of Oceania Cruises’ culinary …
MIAMI (January 21, 2025) – Imagine stepping onto a cruise ship and knowing that you helped design it. That the flavors on your plate, the shows on stage, and even the luxurious touches in the staterooms were shaped by your own preferences. Celebrity Cruises is making that dream a reality with their new initiative, Xcel Dream MakersSM, where travelers get to weigh in on what will make their newest ship, Celebrity Xcel®, truly exceptional. The best part? …
The Pacific Rim World Cruise, “Stories of the South Seas,” comprises 29 countries and four continents, and will cross the International Date Line twice. The company said in a press release that the 140-night journey spans 83 destinations. “Crystal continues to redefine what it means to embark on the journey of a lifetime, offering innovative and educational ways to explore the world while delivering the highest levels of service,” said Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group. …
CARIBBEAN CRUISE EXTENSION: WHY STOP SHORT OF PARADISE? Let’s face it—your Caribbean cruise is just the beginning. Why not treat yourself to a resort escape that’s as exclusive as it is unforgettable? Enter Sailrock South Caicos—a hidden gem where cruise ships can’t dock, and tranquility reigns supreme. The Turks and Caicos islands have become the ultimate Caribbean hotspot, drawing everyone from sun-seeking travelers to A-listers. Providenciales, the capital, serves as your entry point, accessible via direct flights …
Silversea’s New Hotel Project in Puerto Williams: Antarctica Travel has never been better. If you are a regular reader of All Things Cruise, you may remember how excited we were when Silversea launched the most luxurious ship ever to sail to Antarctica. To refresh your memory, click this link: THE POLAR REGION’S MOST LUXURIOUS SHIP, SILVERSEA’S SILVER ENDEAVOUR, IS ABOUT TO BECOME EVEN MORE LUXURIOUS – All Things Cruise But hurry right back because Silversea has just …
IS RIVERSIDE THE ULTIMATE RIVER CRUISE? In the humble opinion of this travel writer, there is simply no better way to travel than on a river cruise. You can discover many of the world’s most fascinating places, people and cultures all on a river cruise. From the Far East to the Amazon, from the Nile to the Douro, river ships transport you to the breathing heart of these places. Nowhere is that truer than on the rivers …
Just last week, All Things Cruise announced the departure date for Villa Vie Residences first ship, Odyssey. Now the launch has been pushed back to June 15th. This delay is due to a technical issue: The rudder stocks need replacing. These are essential to helping the ship steer and without them, the ship wouldn’t be able to turn properly. The delay, however essential, has passengers scrambling. Enter the hero of this story: Mikael Petterson Swedish-Born Mikael “Mike” …
As Humphrey Bogart said to Ingrid Bergman on that airport runway in Casablanca, “We’ll always have Paris” … … so an invitation to board one of Viking’s Longships in the City Of Light had me at ‘hello’ VIKING PRACTICALLY INVENTED RIVER CRUISING It seems impossible to believe that Viking sailed its first river cruises just 27 years ago. It’s true! In 1997, chartering 4 Russian river cruise ships. In no time at all, Viking invented its ‘Longships’ …
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