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The Horse, The Cart, And Viking Cruises
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 …
Serious Travel Gear: Apple Watch Cellular
Speaking of Apple Watch Series Three with Cellular in reference to the sports watch features, Apple says: With cellular connectivity, Apple Watch Series 3 lets you leave your phone in the gym locker while you work out, and never miss Read More …
Viking River Class Of 2019
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 …
New Seabourn Luxury Expedition Cruise Ship
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 …
Royal Winter Caribbean Open Thru 2021
There is a lot to like about Royal Caribbean’s just-released Caribbean deployment, now open through 2021 in North America. Here are the details: New Ship Combinations and Itineraries from Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico Make Adventure-Filled Vacations Closer Than Ever Read More …
Carnival Freedom Back, Enriched
Carnival Freedom sailed away from the ship’s homeport of Galveston recently for a multi-million-dollar renovation. New features were added while several existing features were enhanced. Added: a variety of exciting experiences, including an expansive new WaterWorks aqua park.Enhanced: dining options Read More …
Stretching Underway, Windstar Ships Ready To Schedule
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 …
Coming Soon: Big Easy Dining On Big Cruise Ships
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 …
Day by Day: Windstar Cruises Caribbean Celebration
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 …