Susan McKee is an independent scholar and freelance journalist specializing in history, culture and travel.
It’s not too early to begin thinking about 2017 cruises if you’re thinking about Viking Ocean Cruises. The 2017 program, now open for booking, includes sailings on Viking’s itineraries in the Mediterranean, Western Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic. Not only is Viking adding sailing dates to existing itineraries, but the company has also created four […]
Now here’s an itinerary worthy of a toast: a holiday beer cruise on AmaWaterways. The itinerary showcases a variety of regional beers, local cuisine and delicacies, special excursions, a beer pairing dinner and brewery tours plus onboard discussions and tastings hosted by beer connoisseur and author, Don Russell. Russell has written a weekly beer column […]
Carnival Corporation has launched a new brand called fathom™, defining a new travel category it is calling “social impact travel”. It will offer consumers “authentic, meaningful impact travel experiences to work alongside locals as they tackle community needs”. Carnival says that what sets fathom apart is “the long-term, systematic partnership approach with its partner countries […]
Un-Cruise Adventures has unveiled its schedule of Alaska adventure cruises for 2016. Six small ships will sail 113 departures on seven itineraries. Two new cruise itineraries — Exploring Muir’s Wilderness and Yachters’ Alaskan Frontier — will sail round-trip from Juneau. Six boutique yachts and small ships — Safari Quest, Safari Explorer, Safari Endeavour, Wilderness Adventurer, […]
Seabourn is now one step closer to the launch of its newest vessel, Seabourn Encore, with the commemorative cutting of the first steel at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. In a special nod to the line’s departing original fleet, joining the ceremony were two crew members from Seabourn Legend, the last of the three […]
The all-new MS Saint Laurent, part of the Haimark Line, will feature an ongoing rotating roster of onboard experts throughout its summer 2015 sailings in North America. Beginning with broadcast journalist Dan Rather as the special guest expert on the inaugural sailing (departing May 30), these experts will each join select cruises that visit America’s […]
Athletically-inclined, thrill-seeking and generally inquisitive travelers have numerous options ashore this fall, offered with Crystal Cruises‘ journeys throughout New England and Eastern Canada. Offered with six voyages aboard Crystal Symphony from mid-September through October, the shore-side options for outdoor and nature enthusiasts run the gamut, including: *NEW* Blomidon Park & Grand-Pré National Historic Site (Halifax, […]
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled the roster of artists for its upcoming Carnival LIVE concert series, adding The Band Perry, BOSTON, Lionel Richie and Heart to the diverse and talented lineup of musical acts set to perform on board the “Fun Ships” this summer and fall. Carnival LIVE concerts are performed on Carnival vessels while […]
The Martinique Tourism Authority is projecting another strong cruise season in 2015-2016, with a record 22 ships slated to make their first-ever port calls in The Isle of Flowers between October 26, 2015, and August 31, 2016. The 22 ships represent some of the biggest names in the cruise industry, including Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, MSC, […]
Adventures by Disney has introduced its first-ever river cruising itineraries. Sailing with AmaWaterways, Adventures by Disney river cruises offer a new way for families to experience the heart of Europe. Four sailings along the Danube River in the summer of 2016, as well as one holiday themed sailing in December 2016, will give adventurous travelers […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that many of the line’s popular Asian dining venues can now be enjoyed on a complimentary basis across the fleet. Guest favorites like Shanghai’s Noodle Bar aboard Norwegian’s Breakaway Class ships and Norwegian Epic, Jasmine Garden aboard Norwegian Jade, Chin Chin aboard Norwegian Jewel and more will join the extensive […]
Interested in climate change? Here’s a chance to look first hand at how global warming is affecting Greenland. A 12-day journey along Greenland’s northwestern coastline will be led by Dr. Jason Box, one of the world’s leading experts on climate change. The voyage on Hurtigruten‘s MS Fram includes actual data-collecting expeditions to a working Greenland […]