Easy Cruise - A Cheap Way to Sail the Mediterranean
Thursday March 31, 2005
Easy Cruise is a new cruise line catering mostly to students and those looking for VERY budget cruise travel. Would you like to sail the Mediterranean on the cheap? Easy ... Read More
Silversea Cruises Reveals Hidden Treasures Of Northern Italy With Exclusive New Land Programs
Monday March 28, 2005
Italy is a wonderful travel destination, and Silversea Cruises is giving its sophisticated passengers an opportunity to extend their time in Italy. The ultra-luxury cruise line announces optional three- and ... Read More
Singles Cruise in Luxury to Scandinavian Capitals and St. Petersburg, Russia
Saturday March 26, 2005
Cruise through fjords in Scandinavia and across the Baltic Sea for twelve nights aboard Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, Jewel of the Seas, with Singles Travel International, July 14-26, 2005. ... Read More
Oceania Cruises -- Free Air & 2 For 1 Cruise Fares on South American Cruises in 2006
Friday March 25, 2005
South America is an exciting cruise destination, and the U.S. dollar goes a long way in most South American countries. This southern continent is certainly a shopper's dream, especially when ... Read More
Deutschland To Operate Three Africa Cruises In 2006
Thursday March 24, 2005
Peter Deilmann's luxury ocean liner MS Deutschland will sail three adventurous voyages of 15 and 16 nights around southern Africa in January-February 2006. Deilmann is offering 10 percent savings with ... Read More
Norwegian Coastal Voyage Eliminates Single Supplement on May 2005 Departures
Thursday March 24, 2005
Like to cruise alone, but hate single supplements?
Norwegian Coastal Voyage has eliminated its single supplement on "Cruise-Only" "NCV Independent Vacations" and "NCV Escorted Vacations" for all May 2005 departures in ... Read More
Seabourn Spas Top 2005 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Poll
Wednesday March 23, 2005
The Spa at Seabourn, a full-service spa and well-being franchise located only aboard the three all-suite Yachts of Seabourn, was awarded the highest score for a shipboard spa in the ... Read More
The World Announces 2006 Itinerary
Wednesday March 23, 2005
The World, the only private community at sea, has just announced its 2006 itinerary. Highlights of the itinerary confirm that another year of carefully chosen destinations and well-crafted excursions awaits ... Read More
Cruising: Less Than Half the Price Versus 25 Years Ago
Tuesday March 22, 2005
Those of us who love to cruise have always thought it was a great vacation bargain. And now, Carnival Cruise Lines has confirmed our suspicions. The current minimum price for ... Read More
Cruise West Announces Its First-Ever Japan Itinerary
Monday March 21, 2005
Cruise West will break new ground in exotic, experiential cruising in 2006 as it embarks on its first-ever exploration itinerary to Japan. Sailing aboard Cruise West's all-suite flagship, Spirit of ... Read More
Oceania Cruises Baltic and Northern Europe Cruise Specials
Monday March 21, 2005
Oceania Cruises announces savings of up to 45 percent on its 14-day northern European voyage from London to St. Petersburg.
This offer is time-limited, so if you are interested in cruising ... Read More
Sail Antarctica in January 2006 on the Explorer II
Sunday March 20, 2005
The beauty of Antarctica meets the world's top-rated expedition ship, the Explorer II, on January 16 and 27, 2006. Radisson Seven Seas® guests will explore earth's last frontier while enjoying ... Read More
Costa Victoria Cruise Review - Coast of Brazil - South American Cruise Review
Sunday March 20, 2005
Cruise along the coast of Brazil from Rio de Janiero with George and Eleanor on the Costa Victoria.
Victoria Cruises Presents Exciting Itineraries in 2005 on China's Majestic Yangtze River
Sunday March 20, 2005
Victoria Cruises is presenting a culturally-intriguing and exciting series of itineraries for 2005 on China's fascinating Yangtze River. Victoria Cruises offers a variety of programs varying from four to nine ... Read More
Victoria Cruises to Expand Yangtze River Fleet with the Introduction of the Victoria Anna
Sunday March 20, 2005
Victoria Cruises will expand its Yangtze River fleet to seven with the introduction of the Victoria Anna in April 2006. The Victoria Anna will be the largest ship in the ... Read More
Explore the Pristine Coastlines Between British Columbia and Alaska on Cruise West's Coastal Odyssey Itinerary
Saturday March 19, 2005
Sail between Vancouver and Anchorage on one of Cruise West's Coastal Odyssey itineraries and experience many spectacular wonders of nature. From May through the beginning of September, guests can choose ... Read More
Carnival Liberty: The Ultimate European Cruise Vacation
Saturday March 19, 2005
With its European-inspired interiors celebrating great artisan works, an unforgettable seven-port, 12-day Mediterranean itinerary, and affordable pricing, Carnival Cruise Lines' new 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty offers the ultimate European vacation.
Combine Exploration of Norway's Cities and Fjords with Coastal Voyage NCV Sailings
Saturday March 19, 2005
NCV Escorted Vacations is offering "one-stop shop" cruise tours featuring the best of Norway -- in-depth land and fjord exploration combined with the majestic scenery and intimate villages on a ... Read More
Fly Free And Save Up To $400 On American West Steamboat's "Three Great Rivers" Cruise
Friday March 18, 2005
Sail the Columbia, Snake, and Willamette Rivers of the American Northwest. American West Steamboat Company offers a special savings of up to $400 per couple and free air travel to ... Read More
Cruise West Explores the South Pacific with the Spirit of Oceanus
Friday March 18, 2005
Cruise West's Spirit of Oceanus will sail to the South Pacific for the first time in late 2005. Cruise West’s South Pacific itineraries begin with the "Holidays in Paradise" voyage, ... Read More
Victoria Cruises and Uniworld Announce Yangtze River Cruise Partnership
Friday March 18, 2005
Victoria Cruises and Uniworld, the world’s leading river cruise tour operator, have re-affirmed their relationship whereby Victoria Cruises will be the exclusive provider of Yangtze River sailings in Uniworld’s escorted ... Read More
Travel to a World Heritage Site -- Haida Gwaii's Islands -- on the Maple Leaf Sailing Ship
Thursday March 17, 2005
This May, board the classic sailing ship Maple Leaf for a nine-day cruise to SGang Gwaay and neighbouring islands, and take in the area's cultural and natural history. Sail along ... Read More
Royal Caribbean International Adds Exciting New Caribbean Shore Excursions
Thursday March 17, 2005
Royal Caribbean International announces exciting new Caribbean shore excursions bringing the total number of offerings to more than 600. Royal Caribbean's Explorations! program gives guests the chance to explore the ... Read More
Falkland Islands or Islas Malvinas - South American or Antarctica Cruise Ship Port of Call
Thursday March 17, 2005
We spent two fascinating days in the Falkland Islands while on our Hanseatic cruise from Ushuaia, Argentina to Antarctica. These historical islands have interesting flora and fauna and very friendly ... Read More
Cruising Europe Aboard Wind Surf An Even Sweeter Value When Paying In Dollars
Wednesday March 16, 2005
With the US dollar versus the euro, Americans traveling on land-based vacations are spending considerably more to visit Europe these days. A better option for exploring Europe is to sail ... Read More
Experience the Old South in Full Bloom with RiverBarge Excursions
Tuesday March 15, 2005
This Spring, travelers have the chance to see the Old South decked in her Sunday's finest while meandering along the Lower Mississippi River with RiverBarge Excursion Lines, Inc. Two Delta ... Read More
Royal Caribbean International Announces Partnership With American Culinary Federation
Tuesday March 15, 2005
Royal Caribbean International has partnered with the American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF) to develop an innovative culinary training and certification program for the cruise line's senior culinary professionals. The program, ... Read More
Carnival Destiny Cruise Review - Southern Caribbean Cruise
Tuesday March 15, 2005
Lynn and her family have a flight horror story and had a terrible time in getting from Toronto to San Juan, and her cruise review tells of this nightmare trip. ... Read More
Deilmann Introduces Golf Programs on European Cruises
Monday March 14, 2005
Golf enthusiasts can sail the rivers of Europe, the Atlantic and Mediterranean and golf on some of the most renowned courses on the continent on Peter Deilmann river and ocean ... Read More
Explore the Baltic with Holland America Line and Experience a Sailing Legacy
Monday March 14, 2005
For Holland America Line, with more than a 130 years of sailing experience, Europe isn't just another destination, it's home. Intriguing 10-day "Gems of the Baltic," 12-day "Treasures of Scandinavia ... Read More
Carnival Corporation & plc Orders New 112,000-Ton Ship For Costa Cruises Unit
Monday March 14, 2005
Carnival Corporation & plc recently announced an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of a new 112,000-ton vessel for its Costa Cruises unit. Delivery is scheduled for spring ... Read More
NCV Adds Second Ship for 19-Day Expedition Voyages To Antarctica For 2005-06 Season
Sunday March 13, 2005
Norwegian Coastal Voyage is doubling the number of its 19-day, air-inclusive NCV Expedition Voyages to Antarctica and the Chilean fjords for the 2005-06 season with the addition of a second ... Read More
Crystal Cruises Announces 38 New Shore Excursions in Alaska
Sunday March 13, 2005
A rock climbing and rappelling adventure in Skagway; an extreme rainforest hike in Wrangell; a birding expedition in Sitka; and a wilderness kayaking excursion in Vancouver are but a few ... Read More
Oceania Cruises -- What's New In 2005
Sunday March 13, 2005
Oceania Cruises has three major changes for 2005--a new ship, the Nautica; new destinations in Europe, Africa, and Asia; and new concierge level staterooms.
Carnival Rolls Out New On-Line Shore Excursion Booking System
Sunday March 13, 2005
Carnival Cruise Lines has introduced a new on-line shore excursion booking system that provides guests the opportunity to purchase shore excursions prior to their cruise utilizing the line’s user-friendly Web ... Read More
New How-To Book For Making Popular Stateroom "Towel Animals" Now Available from Carnival Cruise Lines
Saturday March 12, 2005
One of the many popular and unique features of a Carnival cruise is the whimsical "towel animals" that greet guests when they return to their stateroom each evening. Now there ... Read More
Royal Caribbean International Announces Exclusive European Cruisetours For 2005
Saturday March 12, 2005
Royal Caribbean International is once again offering guests unforgettable experiences in some of the most beautiful and historic areas of Spain, France and England. Four exclusive cruisetour vacations will be ... Read More
Deilmann Cruises Introduces Garden Programs On European River And Ocean Cruises
Saturday March 12, 2005
Peter Deilmann Cruises is introducing European garden theme cruises this year on both its river ships sailing inland waterways and the luxury ocean liner Deutschland on Atlantic and Mediterranean sailings. ... Read More
Antarctica Logbook - Cruise on the Hanseatic from Ushuaia via the Falkland Islands
Saturday March 12, 2005
Yes, those penguins are just as cuite "in person" as in their photos! For anyone who loves nature and exotic locations, a cruise to Antarctica is a dream vacation. Cruising ... Read More
"Grand Circle South America" Cruise on Seven Seas Mariner in January 2006
Friday March 11, 2005
From the depths of the Amazon to the towering Iguazu Falls, guests of the Seven Seas Mariner's® 62-night "Grand Circle South America"voyage January 10, 2006, will encounter sights simply not ... Read More
Best New Chefs Of America Add Sizzle To Crystal Cruises' 2005 Wine & Food Festival
Friday March 11, 2005
Some of the hottest names on the American culinary scene have joined a stellar cast of rising stars and master chefs already scheduled for Crystal Cruises' 2005 Wine & Food ... Read More
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Continues To Operate Its Four-Star Expedition Vessel MS Bremen
Friday March 11, 2005
Due to strong demands from parts of its German speaking clientele of the BREMEN, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Expedition Leaders have amended the companies' marketing and sales partnership. Under this amendment, ... Read More
Cruise from Monte Carlo Roundtrip on Seabourn Legend and Receive Second Week Free
Friday March 11, 2005
Seabourn Cruise Line takes the gamble out of getting the most luxury for your vacation dollar this summer in Europe. All-inclusive, ultra luxury cruises aboard its intimate, all-suite ships already ... Read More
Seabourn Creates 'Personal Shopper' Services
Thursday March 10, 2005
Seabourn Cruise Line has introduced an innovative new series of Seabourn's Personal Shopper(SM) shoreside services in prime shopping cities around the globe.
Two Holland America Line Ships Sail with Complete Signature of Excellence Enhancements
Thursday March 10, 2005
The ms Zaandam began its winter Caribbean sailings featuring the full-breadth of the company's $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative. These enhancements range from new state-of-the-art facilities in the ship's ... Read More
Carnival Named A 'Best Value' By Ocean And Cruise News For The 11th Consecutive Year
Thursday March 10, 2005
For the 11th year in a row, the "Fun Ships" of Carnival Cruise Lines have been named a "Best Cruise Value" by Ocean & Cruise News, the monthly publication of ... Read More
Royal Caribbean International Has Award-Winning Year in 2004
Thursday March 10, 2005
Travel Weekly has named Royal Caribbean International(RCI) Best Overall Cruise Line for the second year in a row in the publication's Second Annual Readers Choice Awards. More than 2,000 travel ... Read More
$75,000 In Prizes Up For Grabs In Three Carnival Slot Tournaments In 2005
Thursday March 10, 2005
A guaranteed $25,000 prize pool awaits lucky guests sailing on any of three Carnival Cruise Lines' voyages featuring special slot tournaments in 2005.
Sponsored by Carnival's Ocean Players Club, the ... Read More
Cruise Russia with Viking River Cruises from Just $1,699 Per Person
Wednesday March 9, 2005
Enjoy a 10-day cruise between Moscow and St. Petersburg with Viking River Cruises. Travel on a floating hotel and learn about Russian history and culture from English-speaking guides in each ... Read More
Worlds Largest Cruise Line Expects To Carry Record Number Of Passengers in 2005
Wednesday March 9, 2005
With capacity increases in five U.S. homeports, new year-round programs from Mobile, Ala., and Jacksonville, Fla., and its first-ever Mediterranean cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines expects to carry a record 3.3 ... Read More
Crystal Cruises Creates New Guest Relations Post for Chinese Guests in 2005 Asia Season
Wednesday March 9, 2005
Building on its reputation for award-winning customer service, Crystal Cruises has created the new shipboard position of Guest Relations Manager to assist Chinese guests on its upcoming Asian cruises. Traveling ... Read More
Silversea Set To Offer First-Ever Grand Mediterranean Cruise This Summer
Wednesday March 9, 2005
Silversea Cruises has announced details of its first-ever Grand Mediterranean Cruise for summer 2005. On June 19, the ultra-luxury 296-guest Silver Wind departs Venice on a grand 49-day journey visiting ... Read More
Popular 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Will Join Seabourn Pride Scandinavia Cruise
Wednesday March 9, 2005
Alex Trebek, host of the television quiz show 'Jeopardy!,' will sail aboard the ultra luxury Seabourn Pride this summer as a part of the ship's 'Dress Circle' enrichment program. ... Read More
Celebrity Cruises Partners With National Geographic
Tuesday March 8, 2005
The magazine known for presenting stunning images from around the world, National Geographic Traveler is bringing its imagemakers to Celebrity Cruises. The two organizations have teamed up to bring noted ... Read More
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Headlines Big Band Trans-Atlantic Journeys Aboard Crystal Cruise in 2005
Tuesday March 8, 2005
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra will celebrate the centennial of the legendary Tommy Dorsey aboard two Crystal Cruises trans-Atlantic journeys dedicated to the sounds of Big Band. Led by the ... Read More
Holland America Cruise Schedule for 2006 -- 13 Ships to 7 Continents
Tuesday March 8, 2005
In 2006, Holland America Line will debut the new ms Noordam, visit Libya for the first time, feature eight ships cruising Alaska, and Australia/New Zealand voyages aboard the ms Statendam. ... Read More
Conde Nast Traveler Readers Rate Mozart Number 1 River Ship In Best Cruise Ships Survey
Tuesday March 8, 2005
Peter Deilmann's river and ocean fleet, which scored high marks with travelers in reader surveys conducted by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazines last year, is once again ... Read More
Enjoy NCV Scandinavian Sampler Cruise
Monday March 7, 2005
Norwegian Coastal Voyage has reduced most cabin fares by $20 to $305 per person, double, below the 2004 prices on its 14-day "Scandinavian Sampler". The air-inclusive cruise tour, part of ... Read More
Oceania Cruises' European Voyages Offer Unprecedented Value
Monday March 7, 2005
European cruises have never represented a better value than this year. With airfares rising dramatically and an exchange rate that makes land travel in Europe increasingly expensive, Oceania Cruises is ... Read More
Celebrity Cruises' Master Chef Michel Roux Marks 20-Year Milestone With Michelin
Monday March 7, 2005
As Celebrity Cruises celebrates its third consecutive year sweeping Condé Nast Traveler's readers' survey of the world's best ships, the line's culinary and wine consultant, Master Chef Michel Roux, marks ... Read More
Wedding Anniversary Discounts Offered On Luxury Barge Cruises
Monday March 7, 2005
French Country Waterways is offering discounts of 5% to 50% on selected departures of three luxury barge cruises in the French provinces for couples celebrating wedding anniversaries in sequences of ... Read More
Radisson Seven Seas Voyager Named "Best Medium-Size Ship" by Conde Nast Readers
Sunday March 6, 2005
No other medium-size ship in the world "better combines small-ship intimacy with the grandeur found on large ships" than the Seven Seas Voyager®, according to Condé Nast Traveler's 17th annual ... Read More
Condé Nast Traveler "Gold List" Awards Crystal Cruises Best Cuisine at Sea
Sunday March 6, 2005
The very best cuisine at sea is found aboard the luxury ships of Crystal Cruises. So say the well-traveled readers of Condé Nast Traveler in the January 2005 issue of ... Read More
Hapag-Lloyd Hanseatic - Cruise Ship Profile - Antarctic Cruise on the Hanseatic
Sunday March 6, 2005
My husband Ronnie the About Fishing Guide and I sailed on the Hanseatic from Ushuaia, Argentina to the Falkland Islands and Antarctica in January 2005. It was an amazing adventure, ... Read More
Seabourn Website Wins HSMAI's Platinum Award
Saturday March 5, 2005
At its 15th Annual Adrian Awards ceremony in New York on Monday, January 24th, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International named Seabourn Cruise Line as the Platinum Winner of ... Read More
Oceania Cruises Introduces Its New 2005-2006 Cruise Schedule
Saturday March 5, 2005
Oceania Cruises announced that its new 2005-2006 Collection brochure is now available to consumers and travel agent partners. From the delicate frangipani gracing the cover to the rich, lavish photography ... Read More
NCV Crosses Arctic Circle To Explore Lofoten Island
Saturday March 5, 2005
Norway's Lofoten Islands in the Arctic Circle take center stage on Norwegian Coastal Voyage's new 11-day "Lofoten Islands" air-inclusive cruise tour. Mountains carved from glaciers, bird-nesting islands, whales in their ... Read More
Columbia Queen Riverboat Announces Diverse Array Of On-Board Entertainment
Friday March 4, 2005
Great American River Journeys (GARJ), a Seattle-based cruise line, has planned an ever-changing array of nightly entertainment for the inaugural season of its luxurious Columbia Queen riverboat, which re-launches with ... Read More
Celebrity Maintains Lead in Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Survey
Friday March 4, 2005
'Three-peats' aren't just limited to the world of sports. For the third consecutive year, Celebrity Cruises has swept Condé Nast Traveler's readers' survey ranking "The Best Cruise Ships in the ... Read More
Radisson Seven Seas Fleet-Wide Enhancements
Friday March 4, 2005
From a new "Indochine" menu in the acclaimed Latitudes restaurants to the installation of DVD players in all Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Navigator suites, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises ... Read More
French Country Waterways Renovates and Converts Horizon II to Luxury All-Suite Barge
Thursday March 3, 2005
French Country Waterways has renovated and converted the Horizon II from a 12-passenger barge to a luxurious all-suite barge for eight passengers. The 128-foot vessel was gutted to the steel ... Read More
Antarctic Iceberg from Cruise to Antarctica on the Hapag-Lloyd Hanseatic
Thursday March 3, 2005
We saw many amazing icebergs like this one on our cruise to Antarctica on the Hapag-Lloyd Hanseatic expedition cruise ship. I was amazed at the brilliant blue color and the ... Read More
Silversea Announces 2006 Worldwide Cruise Schedule
Thursday March 3, 2005
Silversea Cruises has just announced the full-year 2006 worldwide itineraries for its four ultra-luxury ships. Complete day-by-day itineraries for all voyages can now be found at www.silversea.com.
The award-winning luxury cruise ... Read More
Seabourn Spirit Again Tops Condé Nast Traveler Poll
Wednesday March 2, 2005
The intimate, all-suite Seabourn Spirit is once again the highest rated cruise ship in the world in the 2005 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Poll. The ultra luxury ship was awarded ... Read More
Jacques Pépin To Host A Special Culinary Odyssey Aboard Oceania Cruises
Wednesday March 2, 2005
World-renowned master chef Jacques Pépin will host a 14-day culinary odyssey aboard Oceania Cruises’ intimate and luxurious Insignia. Sailing from Lisbon to Venice on August 25, 2005, guests will delight ... Read More
TaylorMade Golf Takes To Sea With Crystal Cruises
Wednesday March 2, 2005
The No. 1 driver on the PGA Tour - TaylorMade's r7 quad - found a new home aboard the No. 1 large-ship cruise line as TaylorMade takes to sea as ... Read More
Norway's Western Fjords Highlighted In New 11-Day Cruise-Tour From Norwegian Coastal Voyage
Tuesday March 1, 2005
Narrow inlets along the rugged, mountainous coast, glaciers, castles, orchards, fishing villages and Stone Age settlements are some of the highlights of NCV's new 11-day cruise-tour to Norway's Western Fjords.
Columbia Queen Riverboat Provides Small Ship and Big Experience on Northwest Rivers
Tuesday March 1, 2005
Great American River Journeys has structured its cruise vacation packages to include major features and subtle touches that are often featured as “extras” in standard cruise line fares. For example, ... Read More
Cruise West offers Nine-Day Itineraries To Explore Alaska's Inside Passage
Tuesday March 1, 2005
This summer, Cruise West is offering explorers and those seeking a distinctive vacation experience the opportunity to encounter Alaska’s majestic wildlife and rich culture up-close – with three selections of ... Read More
Enjoy Chinese Recipes from Master Chef Martin Yan on Viking River Cruises Yangtze Cruises
Tuesday March 1, 2005
Enjoy tasty Chinese meals by author, TV personality and master chef Martin Yan while aboard Viking River Cruises deluxe cruise ships Viking Century Star and Viking Century Sky. On both ... Read More
Peter Deilmann's 2005 European River Cruises Feature New Rivers, New Itineraries
Tuesday March 1, 2005
Peter Deilmann Cruises is offering more than 240 European river cruises in 2005 on nine deluxe river ships that operate on the Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Rhone, Saone, Seine, Elbe, Oder ... Read More