We interpret current cruise line news, breaking down the stories and what they mean to consumers.
Sailing with Viking River Cruises after the 2019 Viking Longships Naming Ceremony in Switzerland, the next day was a day at sea. No, wait, that’s not right: the next day was a day of scenic cruising on the way to Read More …
One of the phrases cruise lines try to stay as far away from as possible is ‘nickel and diming’. It refers to a business model which offers a very attractive price but includes less than we might reasonably anticipate. In Read More …
Happening now, the 2019 Viking River Cruises Christening in Basel, Switzerland. Here, new Viking Longships will be launched including Viking Einar. After the ceremony, we will sample the latest from Viking River Cruises on a short mini-cruise. Before, during and Read More …
Ultra Luxury cruise line Seabourn will name its first expedition ship Seabourn Venture. Appropriate, the name is a nod to remote destinations visited by Seabourn’s unique excursion program. On the purpose-built ship, both Expedition Excursions and Ventures by Seabourn will Read More …
Windstar Cruises visits ports, islands and waterways that larger vessels simply can’t access. Agreed, we just did that. Not mentioned but not overlooked: Windstar’s Star Plus Initiative. That effort will invest $250-million in the trio of Windstar motor ships, adding Read More …
Images of Emeril’s Bistro 1396 along with a rendering of Mardi Gras are available here: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/4Pfse50uFY Carnival Cruise Line will expand its association with major celebrity chefs for new Mardi Gras which debuts in 2020. Emeril Lagasse will open his first-ever Read More …
NOTE: Throughout this post, look for FIND OUT MORE to explore our related social content, posted before and after sailing. Also referenced Windstar Cruises Caribbean itineraries, including ours, a version of Windstar’s Yachtsman’s Caribbean itinerary. There are others. Looking back Read More …
Just back from sailing with Windstar Cruises, it has taken a couple of days to decide how to best tell the story of our journey. Reporting the facts and figures is rather easy. I have many photos and a thick Read More …
As I write this, we are in the British Virgin Islands visiting Virgin Gorda for the day with Windstar Cruises. Later today, the big event is a signature Windstar event: the Beach Barbecue. We’ll have that info for you shortly Read More …