Judi Cohen's Blog Archives – All Things Cruise

What’s the latest about Expedition Cruise Lines

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by Judi Cohen

Small-ship and Expedition Cruise fans have been waiting for cruise lines to emerge from the pandemic quiet. The choices for expedition cruising are growing with offerings in all categories from hard-core adventure to ultra-luxury expeditions. While it’s next to impossible to keep up with the many changes, the following is a current snapshot. Albatros Expeditions will introduce the Ocean Albratros in 2022. The vessel will have 93 cabins. Atlas Ocean Voyages World Navigator is planned to launch in …

Viking Announces New Innovative Mississippi River Cruises, Beginning in 2022

April 1, 2020 by Judi Cohen

Viking is expanding its growing fleet of destination-focused cruises, this time in North America, along the mighty Mississippi River in America’s Heartland. The Mississippi cruise program builds on the Viking commitment to bring more immersive options for curious travelers. “At a time where many of us are at home, looking for inspiration to travel in the future, I am pleased to introduce a new, modern way to explore this great river. We invented the concept of modern river …

Viking to Bring Expedition Cruising to the Great Lakes, the Antarctic and Arctic

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 by Judi Cohen

January 15, 2020 – Los Angeles: On the heels of becoming Number One in the world in River Cruising, and the leading small-mid ship Ocean Cruising company, Viking Cruises has announced a bold new expansion into Expedition Voyages. The first six expedition cruises in 2022, open only to returning Viking guests, have already sold out. Details of Viking’s Plans were unveiled by Chairman Torstein Hagen at a launch event at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the …

Judi Cohen’s Bio

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 by Judi Cohen

Judi Cohen has travelled the world in search of unique experiences and off-the-beaten-path destinations. She is also a connoisseur of small-ship cruises that pack big adventure, and local cultural and dining experiences.

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Gerry Barker is a life-long journalist, and he has been on more than a dozen cruises, from Barcelona and Rome to the Panama Canal.

Dennis Cox is an award-winning travel photographer and writer who has visited over one hundred countries on all seven continents.

Judi Cuervo is a New York City native who has been writing about travel for over 20 years.

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Julie Hatfield is a freelance travel writer and an active member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW).

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Debi Lander is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in travel, food and lifestyle.

David Molyneaux has cruised on more than 50 ships and is president of the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation.

Bryce Sanders has traveled the world extensively and is now concentrating on writing about his adventures.

Judy Zimmerman has been a travel editor and award-winning freelance travel writer for 27 years. She’s been to over 100 countries and has taken 65 cruises.

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