I arrive in Civitavecchia to find it bustling with cruise ships but easily spot the newcomer among them: Oceania Cruises’ Vista, the first ship of the line’s new Allura class vessels. At 67,000 grt and holding 1,200 passengers and 800 crew, she is smaller than the behemoths that surround her, a streamlined picture of elegance. Yet, as I board the all-balcony newbuild, I find myself fearing change. I worry that, like so many other cruise lines, Vista …
What if your polar cruise does not stop at cruising across scenic landscapes, breaking through ice sheets, waving to the seals and whales from the decks, and indulging in watersports, but provides you with a whole new enthralling adventure to experience? The experts at CruiseCompete share expedition cruises that add to these once-in-a-lifetime journeys to the poles that are taken to the next level by a ski jump from a helicopter on Antarctica’s snowy slopes or a sea dive …
World Voyagers will be some of the first to experience these 14 special events, designed to fully immerse them in unique destinations across the globe during their 155-night journey COURTESY Azamara: MIAMI, May 5, 2023: Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is pleased to unveil the 11 AzAmazing Celebrations and three exclusive World Voyage events that will take place on Azamara Onward’s World Voyage, departing on January 5, 2024 from …
Not having passports in hand can be a challenge. During the renewal process (which turned out to be much faster than I expected) I planned a trip to Kohler, WI as a surprise for Jane. The town is the home of the company of the same name, famous for bathroom fixtures. The jewel in the crown is the American Club hotel, yet we stayed in at the Sheboygan Fairfield Inn, on the other side of the main …
It’s day two of our 10-night Grand Puget Sound voyage on American Constellation, and Pam and I are still adjusting to the three-hour time change. No need to set an alarm — we are wide awake by 5 am. Breakfast is buffet-style in the Sky Lounge, an inviting enclave aft on deck four with lots of comfy seating both inside and out. We are docked in Bremerton, Washington, and this morning we are signed up to do …
COURTESY Cundard: VALENCIA, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cunard joins the celebration in marking the historic coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort with a range of coronation-themed activities planned on all three of its Queens. Cunard celebrates the coronation of His Majesty The King onboard all three ships. From street parties in the majestic Grand Lobby to themed musical performances, films and quizzes, guests on board Queen Mary 2, Queen …
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I love wine. When we sail, our wine bill represents the majority of our onboard spend. FYI: During a seven-night cruise, if we can keep our shipboard account under $1,000, I consider it a victory. If you enjoy wine, like us, here are eight ways to find bargains on the ship’s wine list (or at restaurants back home.) Wine is often classified by grape type or varietal, as they say in the wine trade. Chardonnay. It is …
Big ships can be intimidating for passengers like me who enjoy quiet time watching the sea, and a smaller, more intimate and less crowded experience. However, you may be surprised to learn that big ships, such as MSC Seascape DO offer an array of opportunities for intimate cruising or a romantic getaway. You can get that “small ship feeling” aboard a big ship! On December 7th, MSC held its first cruise ship naming ceremony at New York …
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