Embarking on a maiden voyage aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas proved to be an eye-opening adventure filled with unexpected delights and lessons for a first time cruise traveler. The sheer scale of the ship was the first surprise; Read More …
The cruise industry has undergone significant transformation over the past 25 years, as noted by travel writer Sarah Swain, who reflects on her experiences since her first voyage in 2001. Initially seen as an exclusive luxury for the few, cruising Read More …
Windstar Cruises has officially accepted delivery of its newest vessel, the Star Seeker, marking a significant milestone in the small-ship line’s fleet expansion. The formal handover took place on December 15 at the West Sea Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Read More …
Travelers are increasingly favoring small-ship luxury cruises over massive liners to secure exclusive experiences and access to remote destinations. A prime example of this trend is Ponant’s upcoming spring 2026 itinerary, which features private tours of the 61st Venice Biennale Read More …
A question I get from time to time is: How do I get started writing about travel ? Well, to begin you might Google “breaking into travel writing“. Rather quickly we see plenty of information for doing just, written by Read More …
Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The delivery took place this morning when the ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Nerthus joins the company’s Read More …
Costa Cruises is celebrating its 77th anniversary on March 31 with a special “Birthday Sale” promotion featuring reduced fares starting at just $418 per person, double occupancy, on select 2025 Mediterranean cruises. Travelers can choose from inside, outside and balcony cabins on a variety of Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line has once again earned top honors in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, being named Best Ocean Cruise Line for the third consecutive year. Carnival was also voted the Best Cruise Line for Shore Excursions and Carnival Spirit received the distinction Read More …