Tag: Cruises

By Jill Gleeson It’s not really accurate to call what passengers experience on a High Arctic crossing with Adventure Canada a cruise. Sure, there’s a small spa on board; the fare, served on white linen tablecloths in a posh dining room, is both well-prepared and...

Dig into Cuban history and culture on a shore excursion with Celestyal Cruises. By Renée S. Gordon Architecture and history aren’t the sort of words that attract young travelers, so when choosing a Celestyal Cruises’ shore excursion in Cuba the terms signal an adults-oriented tour. And what...

Where to eat, drink and sleep in the Big Easy before going on a cruise. By Chris Chamberlain In my last piece, I shared the reasons why you should consider taking a 'Drive, Park and Cruise' vacation out of the port of New Orleans. To sum...

Setting sail from the Big Easy is, well, easy. And fun. By Chris Chamberlain Right off the bat, let me acknowledge that I know not everyone is a fan of cruise ships. Much of it depends on your tolerance for crowds and your willingness to accept...

Exotic, Friendly. By Hope S. Philbrick “Finland seems so exotic,” said my Swedish friend Hans while escorting me to the terminal in Stockholm where I was to board a ferry to Helsinki. He envied my trip. It seemed remarkable to me that he’d never been to...

Sail like a royal on the Anthem of the Seas with Royal Caribbean Cruises. By Renée S. Gordon The Anthem of the Seas is the newest of Royal Caribbean's ships, the second of three ships in the Quantum Class to be placed into service. The Anthem...

CroisiEurope inaugurates three new ships for the 2015 season. The MS Camargue and MS Loire Princesse were christened on April 1st and 2nd, while the MS Gil Eanes will be christened April 17th. CroisiEurope, the leader of European river cruises, continues to flourish and expand its...

Emerald Waterways Takes Delivery of First of Four New “Star Ships”; Revolutionary New Design Emerald Waterways, Europe’s first new river cruise line in six years, has taken delivery of the first of four revolutionary new "Star Ships" it ordered for 2014 and 2015. The Emerald...