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Disney Cruise 2024: Debut of Adriatic Sea Expedition 

Disney Cruise 2024 marks a new frontier for Adventures by Disney. For the first time for the vacation and entertainment company, ships will sail along the picturesque Adriatic Sea. This famed waterway filled with captivating history, with exquisite cuisine and views, provides the right setting at the right time for an enchanting adventure.  The Disney Cruise […]

Cruises in Europe

Cruises in Europe: Now Within Reach for 2024 on Azamara

Cruises in Europe have been a far dream for most of us during the past few years. Answering the demand for European river and ocean cruise demand now is Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences. The petite cruise line is unveiling 84 Europe itineraries across its four-ship fleet for 2024. And, of those […]

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Cruise Deals for 2023 and Beyond

Cruise deals abound for 2024 and 2025, but also for 2023. New concepts and itineraries are now in view at Oceania Cruises. The small luxury cruise line known as much for its gastronomy as for its amenities, is creating some compelling reasons to cruise sooner — and cruise later. Cruise deals on world cruises for […]

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Princess Cruises NextGen: Sun Princess Unveiled

Princess Cruises is now revealing the details on its latest ship: The Sun Princess. The stunning new and bespoke ship platform is the brand’s largest ship ever that will accommodate over 4,000 guests.  The new Sun Princess brings the views, the expansive venues, the innovative entertainment spots, the multi-story dining sancruary and next level stateroom options. […]

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Cruise Cuisine: Top 10 Don’t-Miss Dishes on HAL’s Newest Ships

Cruise Cruisine By David Yeskel Offering what is arguably the finest cuisine in the cruise industry’s premium segment, Holland America Line’s (HAL) ships are a literal feast for the senses, largely thanks to the vision and creativity of Rudi Sodamin, HAL’s longtime Master Chef, who oversees the line’s culinary program. In no particular order, here […]

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Cruise Travel Relaxing Covid Policies as Bookings Surge 

Cruise travel is coming back, almost as a tsunami more than a wave. With recent surveys showing some 91.4% of cruise travelers contacted reporting they plan to take a cruise within the next year, cabins are booking up and agents are advising their clients to book now and book early. Enhancing the rush to sea […]

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Cruise Refunds after Changes in COVID Policies?

After American Queen changes its COVID protocols, Patricia Voorhees Furlong and her husband want to skip their river cruise. Is that allowed? Or will they lose $7,858? Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott responds: Q: My husband and I have a cruise scheduled to depart this month on the American Empress from Vancouver, Wash., to Clarkston, Wash. […]

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Travel to Antarctica on the Bucket List? Quark’s Quests

Travel to Antarctica for 2023 and 2024 is very much in focus for travelers seeking far away explorations and places to discover. Quark Expeditions, a Leader in polar adventures, has unveiled a robust Antarctic 23.24 season with nine itineraries designed to empower travelers to tap into their inner Ernest Shackleton during what the expedition line […]

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Princess Cruises Stages Royal Comeback on West Coast

By David Yeskel As cruise ships start sailing again with the industry laser-focused on safety, cruise lines must carefully balance that overarching goal with the need to satisfy their guests with an experience at least equivalent to — or greater than — the pre-pandemic standard. It’s certainly not easy, but Princess Cruises seems to have […]

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Cruises 2022 for Winter Sailings and Beyond

For those looking to hit the high seas, cruises in 2022 are looking strong. Princess is charting a course to create a robust sailing roster for February, March and April for ships departing from Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver and Ft. Lauderdale. Between February 13 and April 22 three additional Princess MedallionClass™ ships will take guests to […]