Susan McKee is an independent scholar and freelance journalist specializing in history, culture and travel.
Viking Star, the newest ship for Viking Ocean Cruises®, sets sail from Istanbul April 11, 2015, on its way to be officially christened May 17, 2015, in Bergen, Norway. The all-veranda Viking Star has a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons with 465 cabins to accommodate 930 passengers. It is engineered at a scale that allows […]
Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new mobile app that provides vacationers aboard Carnival Breeze with a variety of useful information to maximize the fun on their next Carnival cruise. The app includes an innovative “chat” feature that allows guests to exchange messages with their traveling companions using their mobile devices throughout the voyage for […]
If your passion is birding, photography, scuba diving, wellness or gastronomy, check out the new collection of specialty cruises from Silversea Expeditions. Kristian Anderson, Silversea’s senior vice president and general manager for the Americas, said: “These speciality expeditions enable travelers to leverage their personal passions and interests to experience a more meaningful journey of discovery.” […]
CroisiEurope has announced the addition of four new ships to its fleet for the 2016-2017 season of cruising the rivers of Europe and Southeast Asia, including two new river ships and two new canal barges: * Elbe Princesse: This 80 passenger paddle wheeler will sail on the Elbe and the Moldau between Berlin, Germany, and […]
Planning is well underway for the 2015 season of Nova Star Cruises, which connect Maine with Nova Scotia. “With upscale dining, a casino, full-service spa, duty-free shop and other amenities, sailing on Nova Star is a great experience, but this year it will be even better,” notes Mark Amundsen, President & CEO, Nova Star Cruises. […]
Great Lakes Cruise Company begins itineraries between Montréal, Québec, Canada, and Chicago, Illinois, this summer. The M.S. St Laurent will depart Montréal July 5, 201, docking in Chicago July 14, 2015. Stops will include Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. It sails from Chicago back to Montreal July 14 to 23, 2015, and again […]
An advantage to barge cruising is the chance to get up close and personal with some of the most historic and culturally rich regions in Europe. Think about strolling through the Keukenhof Gardens in Holland, one of the largest and most enchanting floral gardens in the world, or savoring the fine wines of Burgundy, touring […]
A drone video shot during PONANT’s Adriatic sailing aboard one of its luxury expedition yachts, Le Soléal, has been selected for the first New York City Drone Film Festival. The footage was shot by Freeway Drone and features aerial footage of the turquoise seas, hidden coves, cliffs and waterfalls along the Dalmatian and Aegean Coast. […]
Beginning this summer, Disney Cruise Line guests can immerse themselves in the animated hit “Frozen” with experiences inspired by the film, including a deck party, a three-song stage show production number, new character meet-and-greets, storybook adventures ashore and more. On select Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailings to Europe and Alaska in summer 2015, Disney […]
In summer 2016, Holland America Line’s newest ship, ms Koningsdam, will debut a series of northern Europe and Baltic cruises as part of the line’s Europe season that features seven ships sailing throughout the region. Koningsdam summer itineraries — and all of Holland America Line’s summer 2016 summer Europe sailings — will be available for […]
Thinking of taking one of Silversea‘s 52 Mediterranean cruises this year? Kristian Anderson, Silversea’s senior vice president and general manager for the Americas, notes that shore excursions and WiFi will now be included in the cruise fare. Guests will have a choice of included Silver Shore Select excursions offered in every port of call. Whether […]
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic will set its course for Europe in 2016, where the National Geographic Orion will spend spring, summer and fall on a curated series of 22 one-week voyages. The itineraries will explore Portugal, Spain, France, England, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, the Baltic Republics and Scandinavia. The routes have been designed to afford guests the […]