AmaCerto stats courtesy of AmaWaterways A note about one of my favorite lines: AmaWaterways will be christening its newest ship, the Amacerto in Vilshofen, Germany on May 16, 2012, and they have selected Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) President Christine Duffy as the ship’s godmother. Prior to joining CLIA, Duffy was the President and CEO of Maritz Travel, one of the largest meeting, event and incentive travel management companies in the world. She has been recognized by …
The American Queen is almost ready to return to the Mississippi! Last week, the steamboat ran through its first set of builder’s trials on a successful trial run. Great American Steamboat Company’s EVP of Vessel Operations, Greg Brown, reported that the paddle wheel achieved 17 revolutions per minute with plenty of steam in reserve, and the propulsion and control system worked perfectly. This trial run lasted approximately three hours before berthing in front of the Café Du …
The Great American Steamboat Company‘s Culinary Director, Chef Regina Charboneau, is putting the finishing touches on the American Queen menus as the crew prepares to welcome its first guests. A native of historical Natchez, Mississippi, one of the steamboat’s stops on Mississippi River voyages, Charboneau will often be onboard overseeing the multiple dining venues, sharing stories of the region’s rich culinary history and holding court with chef friends from New Orleans and other port cities. Drawing inspiration …
Viking River Cruises yesterday christened the first four of its new Viking Longships at an event in Amsterdam. Rebecca Eaton, executive producer of the PBS series “Masterpiece,” which includes the hit show “Downton Abbey,” and Joanna Lumley, the British actress famous for her role as “Patsy Stone” on “Absolutely Fabulous,” joined the celebration as the ceremonial “godmothers” for the Viking Freya and Viking Odin. Renowned Harvard physicist Dr. Lisa Randall and Viking’s most traveled passenger, Gail Wiswedel, …
Here is a very interesting cruise for history buffs… the Great American Steamboat Company has scheduled their newly-refurbished American Queen steamboat for a 12-night voyage that begins on Aug. 9, 2012, with 2 days of steamboatingand ports of call to include: New Orleans, LA, Vicksburg, MS, Helena, AK, Memphis, TN, Ashport Landing, TN, Paducah, KY, Savannah, TN, Decatur, AL and Chattanooga, TN. What’s significant about this voyage is that it will be a PBS American Experience cruise, …
Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, announced today that it has commissioned six more Viking Longships for delivery in 2013. The six vessels will be joining Viking Freya, Viking Idun, Viking Njord, Viking Odin, which will be christened on March 21, 2012, and Viking Embla and Viking Aegir, which will be delivered later in 2012. “The new orders reflect the great interest in Viking River Cruises and its revolutionary Longships,” said Viking’s Chairman Torstein …
Cruise without a fixed schedule on the Sea Cloud II “Wherever the wind takes us” is the theme on the Sea Cloud II from 17 – 23 June 2012. This cruise will sail the Aegean and the Cyclades without a fixed schedule. The voyage will begin in Istanbul, with a night in the Bosphorus metropolis before the Sea Cloud ii heads for the Cyclades and, depending on the wind and weather conditions, puts into destinations such as …
My friend Rick Hazan with Dream Maker Vacations is presenting a wonderful offer for those of you looking for a European river cruise this summer, and I just had to pass along this information… Warm Regards, Heidi My name is Rick Hazan and, like you, I am a cruising enthusiast. I’ve been on countless cruises, experiencing exotic and beautiful ports and countries like Madagascar, Mumbai, New Zealand and Chile. I’d like to share with you my latest …
The Great American Steamboat Company announces Priscilla Presley as the godmother of the steamboat American Queen. Presley, who is synonymous with Graceland in the steamboat’s homeport of Memphis, will name her in a christening ceremony at the revitalized Beale Street Landing on April 27. Highlights of the festivities will include performances by local musicians, a bottle of champagne crashing against the stern and the sounds of the American Queen Calliope as she steams off up the Mississippi …
Cruising alone doesn’t mean being alone. Think about it: on some of the newest ships you may be cruising with 2,600, 3,600 …or even 5,400 fellow travelers – all of whom opted for the same ship and itinerary you did. So even if you are traveling solo, you’re hardly alone. The writers at AllThingsCruise often travel solo, either by choice or by assignment, and they have excellent advice on how to enjoy being on a trip by …
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