Great Sphinx of Egypt on the Giza Plateau
Sunday December 31, 2006
Next to the Pyramids at Giza is the Sphinx. This symbol of Egypt has the body of a lion and the head of a god, which was probably modeled after ... Read More
Early Booking Savings on Cruise West "Treasures of the Orient" or "Vietnam" Cruises
Saturday December 30, 2006
Join Cruise West in 2007 and sail the Sea of Japan, the Yellow and the South China Seas, and the beauty of the coastal landscapes of Japan, China, Korea and ... Read More
Holland America Names Its 80th Passenger Ship the ms Eurodam
Saturday December 30, 2006
Holland America Line will name its new 2,044-passenger Signature Class ship the ms Eurodam. To be delivered in summer 2008, the new Eurodam marks Holland America Line’s next class ... Read More
Cunard's Queen Victoria Debuts in December 2007
Friday December 29, 2006
In less than a year, the new Cunard Queen Victoria will have her christening and maiden voyage. The $522 million cruise ship is currently under construction at the Fincantieri Cantieri ... Read More
Crystal Symphony Undergoes $23 Million Refurbishment
Thursday December 28, 2006
Following a $23 million dry dock, Crystal Symphony has emerged with a new nightclub, a complete redesign of its main entertainment deck and a sophisticated and contemporary style. Crystal Symphony's ... Read More
Carnival Exercises Option for New 130,000-Ton Cruise Ship
Wednesday December 27, 2006
Carnival Corporation has announced that it has exercised an option for a new 130,000-ton ship for its Carnival Cruise Lines brand. The new vessel, which will have 3,652 lower passenger ... Read More
Silversea Upgrades Bedding Across the Fleet
Tuesday December 26, 2006
Silversea Cruises has announced that it is upgrading the bedding on all of its four small luxury cruise ships. The ships will now feature Sealy Posturepedic Plush EuroTop mattresses, which ... Read More
Grand Circle Corporation Announces 2007 "Price Guarantee" for Small-Ship Vacations
Monday December 25, 2006
Grand Circle Travel has announced a 2007 price guarantee for its small ship cruises that sounds great for those of us who worry about the airline and cruise ship fuel ... Read More
Crystal Cruises’ 2007 Europe Collection Showcases 29 Itineraries
Sunday December 24, 2006
Crystal's 2007 Europe Collection features a vast selection of seven- to 14-day cruises with more overnight stays in some of the world's grandest destinations; maiden calls to Sochi, Russia and ... Read More
Celebrity Cruises Adds New 710-Passenger Celebrity Quest to Fleet
Saturday December 23, 2006
The 710-guest Celebrity Quest – most recently sailing as Blue Moon, owned by Pullmantur – will join the Celebrity Expeditions fleet in October 2007. Like Celebrity Journey, which sets sail ... Read More
Viking River Cruises Introduces New Custom Air Program
Friday December 22, 2006
Many of us who love to cruise have found that "getting there" is no longer half the fun. In fact, it's no fun at all anymore with delays, long lines, ... Read More
Valley of the Kings at Luxor
Thursday December 21, 2006
The Valley of the Kings sits in a remote location on the west bank of the Nile. The east bank has the spectacular temples of Karnak and Luxor, but the ... Read More
New York City Woman Sails on 100th Carnival Cruise
Wednesday December 20, 2006
Alzoria Jones has cruised on 100 Carnival Cruises, a claim to fame shared with only one other person. Ms. Jones started her Carnival Cruise "career" in 1991, sailing approximately once ... Read More
Rosie O'Donnell Christens Norwegian Pearl in Miami
Tuesday December 19, 2006
It was a terrific weekend in Miami. Rosie O'Donnell named the newest cruise ship in the industry, the Norwegian Pearl, and I sailed along with about 2000 others on a ... Read More
Last-Minute Opportunity to Book Three Segments of Regent Seven Seas Cruises' 2007 World Cruise
Tuesday December 19, 2006
Limited space is still available on three segments of the the 2007 Regent Seven Seas World Cruise. World travelers can still book suites on the 700-guest all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas ... Read More
International Expeditions Announces Family Expeditions in Amazon and Galapagos with Machu Picchu Extensions
Monday December 18, 2006
The Amazon and Galapagos Islands are wonderful adventure cruise destinations for the whole family. International Expeditions has announced July and December 2007 family expeditions to both locations. Three, 10-day Amazon ... Read More
Silversea Announces World Cruise 2008
Sunday December 17, 2006
Its 2007 world cruise is not set to embark until next month, but luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has already announced the specifics for its 2008 world cruise, also on ... Read More
Rosie O'Donnell to Name Norwegian Pearl in Miami Today
Saturday December 16, 2006
TV talk show host and actress Rosie O'Donnell will be the godmother of NCL's newest ship, the Norwegian Pearl. Ms. O'Donnell will name the ship at a December 16 inaugural ... Read More
New 2007 Passport Requirements for U.S. Citizens -How to Get a Passport
Friday December 15, 2006
U.S. citizens planning a cruise in 2008 (or before) outside of the United States may need a passport. Starting on January 23, 2007, you will need a passport for all ... Read More
Royal Caribbean Returns to New Orleans
Friday December 15, 2006
Royal Caribbean International returned to homeport in New Orleans on December 2, when Grandeur of the Seas began 7-night Western Caribbean itineraries. The 2,400-passenger ship's return will help to boost ... Read More
Wind Surf Adds New Dives in Caribbean
Thursday December 14, 2006
Wind Surf’s popular scuba diving program in the Caribbean has been expanded with new double-tank dive sites in Dominica, Grenada and St. Martin. The shores of Dominica are well-known for ... Read More
Viking River Cruises Offers Roundtrip Airfare from $199 on Spring Tulip Cruises
Wednesday December 13, 2006
A spring river cruise in the Netherlands is a perfect way to see these spectacular bulb flowers and the other scenic sites that the Netherland has to offer. Viking River ... Read More
Crystal Symphony Cabins and Suites -- Cruise Ship Accommodations
Monday December 11, 2006
Devil's Island - South America Port of Call
Sunday December 10, 2006
Devil's Island is one of three Salvation Islands used by the French as penal colonies from the mid-1800s until after World War II. Tourists are not allowed on Devil's Island, ... Read More
NCL Takes Delivery of New Norwegian Pearl Cruise Ship
Thursday December 7, 2006
NCL Corporation (NCL) took delivery of its latest new cruise ship, Norwegian Pearl, from Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, on November 28. The new 93,530-ton Freestyle Cruising vessel is the ... Read More
Carnival Cruise Lines Returns to Europe with Med, Greek Isles Cruises Aboard Carnival Freedom
Wednesday December 6, 2006
Greece is a terrific cruise destination, and cruise lovers will have a new ship to help them explore the Greek Isles in 2007. The Carnival Freedom, which will be launched ... Read More
Princess to Hold Historic Simultaneous Namings for Emerald Princess and Royal Princess in Santorini, Greece
Tuesday December 5, 2006
Princess Cruises has chosen one of the most spectacular locations in the Mediterranean for a dual naming ceremony of Princess' two new cruise ships -- the Royal Princess and Emerald ... Read More
Crystal Cruises Announces 2007 Wine & Food Festival Cruises
Sunday December 3, 2006
The 2007 Crystal Food & Wine series aboard the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony features 11 diverse voyages of 10 to 17 days through the Panama Canal, Caribbean, South America, ... Read More
Pyramids of Giza in Egypt
Saturday December 2, 2006
The Pyramids of Egypt at Giza are located on the West Bank of the Nile River next to the Sphinx and just a short ride from Cairo. Photographs such as ... Read More
The Scholar Ship and Six International Universities Prepare to Set Sail with a Floating Multi-Cultural Campus
Friday December 1, 2006
Have you ever wanted to go back to school or wished you were still in school? Most adults are happy to have those lectures and exams behind us. However, I ... Read More