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The Largest River and Small-Ship U.S. Cruise Line Has All-New Itineraries and Vessels

River or Ocean Cruises

Including the largest paddlewheel river cruise ship in the USA! American Cruise Lines has a unique approach to cruising: U.S. itineraries only, on river ships and with a river-cruise approach...

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Now You Can Take an African Safari PLUS Explore the Seychelles on First-of-its-Kind Emerald Cruisetour

Adventure Africa

They call the Seychelles the ‘Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’, and Emerald Cruises is doubling down on exotic wilderness with a never-before cruise tour that combines once-in-a-lifetime explorations of the...

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How Many Ways to Celebrate Adventure on a Seabourn Expedition Cruise?

River or Ocean Cruises Greenland

With more cruise lines getting into expedition cruising, travelers have more options about how they want their expedition cruise experience. From the extremes of barebones to the ultimate in luxe?...

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VIDEO: Dramatic Sailing Through One of the World’s Largest Fjords in the Arctic Aboard Seabourn Venture

Adventure Greenland

“The best morning of my life.” That was a cameraman’s reaction to filming in one of the hottest cruise destinations today. The Arctic’s icecaps, glaciers, icebergs and fjords are drawing...

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Ports of Call You Can't Miss in the Eastern Mediterranean’s Newest Cruise Hub

Sightseeing

The Mediterranean is full of ancient maritime cultures, but some seaside countries are just recently becoming popular cruise destinations. One up-and-coming cruise hub in the eastern end of this historic...

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Where do Expedition Cruises Sail? And Where Will You be Able to Go Next?

Adventure

Many people have heard about luxury expedition cruises to the Antarctic. But there’s a whole world of expedition cruising out there you may never have heard of.  Cruise/ travel journalist and...

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First Cruise Ever to Reach the North Pole

Adventure

It's an historic date for cruise travel. On July 13, 2022, for the first time ever, guests on a cruise ship have traveled to the northern-most point of the Earth's...

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Another Record Broken: Biggest Ship at Sea

River or Ocean Cruises

If you’re a mega-ship fan, you have another entry to add to your cruise travel bucket list. The largest ship at sea has just launched in a feat of engineering,...

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This New Cruise Ship will House its Own Exclusively-Designed Fabergé Egg

River or Ocean Cruises

When Regent Seven Seas Grandeur embarks on her inaugural voyage in late 2023, its breathtaking, multi-million dollar art collection will be anchored by a bespoke, sea-inspired Fabergé egg designed just...

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This New Cruise Ship will House its Own Exclusively-Designed Fabergé Egg

River or Ocean Cruises

A custom, sea-inspired Fabergé egg made especially for the ship will serve as the focal point of Regent Seven Seas Grandeur's stunning, multi-million dollar art collection when she sets sail...

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Hong Kong Finally Reopening to Cruise Ships!

River or Ocean Cruises Hong Kong

It was one of the world’s last holdout destinations with severe restrictions on arrivals, but as of the 14th of December, Hong Kong reopens to incoming air travellers - with...

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In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”

River or Ocean Cruises

There’s the North Pole… and there’s the “North Pole of Inaccessibility.” Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has done something no ship of any kind has ever done before. In the 21st...

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VIDEO: Emerald Captain Shares Why a Mega-Yacht is the Best Way to Cruise the Caribbean

River or Ocean Cruises Caribbean

If you thought sailing to small islands and boutique harbors in idyllic tropical places was just for billionaires in their private yachts, think again. Even you can feel like a...

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New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way

River or Ocean Cruises

During a spectacular naming ceremony in Civitavecchia – the port for Rome, Italy – Explora Journeys launched Explora II. The September, 2024 event marked the debut of the second of...

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Expedition Cruise Line Introduces "Only at the Poles" Dining Experience

Dining

Atlas Ocean Voyages, the small-ship cruise line that expanded the concept of expedition cruising from remote, polar exploration to include concepts like its ‘Epicurean Expeditions,’ has debuted “The Explorer’s Table.”...

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VIDEO TOUR: Panorama Suite on Scenic Eclipse During an Antarctic Expedition Cruise

River or Ocean Cruises Antarctica

One of the most remarkable things about sailing aboard the Scenic Eclipse in the Antarctic is the contrast between the wild remoteness just outside… and feeling like you’re a guest...

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This Overwater Pickleball Court is Causing a ‘Racket’

Outdoor Activities

The pickleball craze continues! Not content to dominate community parks around North America, the sociable, ‘tennis light’ paddle sport is taking root in holiday destinations – not just on land...

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New Sun Princess Serves Up Celebrity Concepts with its Culinary Experiences

River or Ocean Cruises

Princess Cruises’ newest ship isn’t just an engineering marvel. Sun Princess launched in February, 2024, another member of the “Love Boat” fleet – with a slew of celebrity partnerships enhancing...

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Meet the Captain: Seabourn Venture’s Captain on What he Loves about Expedition Cruising and the Arctic

River or Ocean Cruises Arctic Ocean

For many people, a visit to the bridge is a highlight of any cruise. When you get to visit the bridge while your ship is underway on a scenic sailing,...

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Windstar Adding 2 New Ships; Introducing First Newbuild 'Star' Class Ship

River or Ocean Cruises

Small-ship luxury cruise line Windstar is growing! Two new ships will be added in the next two years to its motorized and sail-powered fleet of 6 unique vessels, growing its...

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Windstar Debuts New, Year-Round Ship for Tahiti – With Cultural Immersion

River or Ocean Cruises South Pacific Ocean

With more than 3 decades of experience sailing in the exotic waters of Tahiti, Windstar is doubling down on the ultimate romantic destination, with a new ship dedicated year-round. Plus,...

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VIDEO: The Best Highlights of a Viking Great Lakes Expedition Cruise

Adventure

 Zodiaks, kayaks and submarines, oh my! Expedition ships are opening up a whole new way of cruising and experiencing the world – even parts of the world you may think you...

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What Exactly is a Luxury Expedition Cruise? An Expert Dispels Myths About One of the Hottest Trends in Cruising

Adventure

What’s the real difference between a luxury, small ship cruise and a luxury expedition cruise? Many cruise travelers don't know what they’re missing. So cruise travel journalist Lynn Elmhirst sat down...

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises' New Shore Excursions Immerse You in Ecology, Design

River or Ocean Cruises

Calling all design lovers and eco-wanderers! Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched two new shore excursion concepts. “Behind the Design” and “Eco-Connect” shore excursions roll out beginning...

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