Costa Pacifica Construction Photos at the Shipyard in Italy
Wednesday October 31, 2007
The Costa Pacifica will not be launched until 2009, but Costa Cruises has shared these two photos of the new ship under construction at the shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
The ... Read More
Hebridean International Cruise Specials
Tuesday October 30, 2007
Small ship luxury cruise line Hebridean International has some interesting last minute cruise specials for those looking for a "different", yet elegant cruise experience.
Discounts range from 12 to 25 percent ... Read More
Holland America Line Offers 121 Caribbean Cruises from 3 to 20 Days in 2008
Monday October 29, 2007
With sailings up to 20 days, Holland America Line’s 2008 Caribbean itineraries feature 121 varied departures.
Holland America Line will sail ten ships to the Caribbean in 2008 from Fort Lauderdale, ... Read More
Toilets Around the World - Toilets and Squat Toilets for Travelers
Saturday October 27, 2007
Toilets around the world all have the same purpose -- they're just toilets, and they won't kill you, though they may appall you... squat toilets and outhouses are still ... Read More
Cruising the Algarve on the Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf
Friday October 26, 2007
The sunny Algarve coast of Portugal is a favorite tourist destination for Europeans.
The coastline is even more beautiful when seen from the sea, as these photos taken from the luxury ... Read More
Nutritionist-to-the-Stars Dr. Oz Garcia Teaches Life Extension Skills Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises in 2008
Thursday October 25, 2007
Celebrated nutritional counselor and life extension specialist Dr. Oz Garcia, will host "Wellness and Balance with Oz Garcia" on two Regent Seven Seas Voyager cruises next year.
Widely known as the ... Read More
Russian Waterways - Views from the Grand Circle M/S Rossia River Ship
Wednesday October 24, 2007
River cruises make great vacation options, and a cruise of the waterways between St. Petersburg on the Baltic Sea and Moscow in the interior of this huge country is a ... Read More
Silversea Announces 2008 Golf and Cooking Theme Cruises
Tuesday October 23, 2007
Silversea Cruises has announced its 2008 theme cruises in golf and cooking.
Understanding how many golf enthusiasts love to try out new courses, the luxury line is continuing its "Silver Links" ... Read More
Costa Orders Two New Cruise Ships
Monday October 22, 2007
Costa Cruises has ordered two new 114,2000-ton, 3,000-passenger, cruise ships to be delivered in 2011 and 2012. Isn't it great news for cruise lovers that our choices for new ships ... Read More
Skagway, Alaska - Goldrush Town of the Late 1800's
Saturday October 20, 2007
Skagway, Alaska is filled with reminders of the days of the Klondike Gold Rush in the Yukon.
At one time, Skagway was a real boomtown of the wild, wild Northwest. Today, ... Read More
Princess Cruisetours Go to Some of the World's Most Celebrated Destinations in 2008-09
Friday October 19, 2007
Princess will debut three new cruisetour options for the 2008-09 season to add more adventurous opportunities for passengers on South America, Asia or Australia cruises.
These land/sea vacations take passengers to ... Read More
Seabourn Ships to Undergo Makeovers
Thursday October 18, 2007
Seabourn Cruises plans to significantly refurbish its three ships between September 2007 and April 2008.
The renovations of the Seabourn Legend, Pride, and Spirit, which are the most extensive since balconies ... Read More
Lanzarote - Volcanic Island in the Canary Islands of the Atlantic Ocean
Wednesday October 17, 2007
Lanzarote is a small volcanic island in the Spanish Canary Islands of the Atlantic Ocean.
Lanzarote is certainly "off the beaten path" for most European cruises, but repositioning cruises from the ... Read More
Cruise West Alaska Cruise - Alaska Inside Passage on the Spirit of Yorktown
Monday October 15, 2007
The Cruise West Spirit of Yorktown is a small ship based in Alaska's Inside Passage during the summer.
I sailed on the Spirit of Yorktown in August and had a wonderful ... Read More
Expanded Carnival Towel Creations Book Offers Instructions for Making Stateroom Towel Animals
Sunday October 14, 2007
Carnival Cruise Lines has issued a new book offering step-by-step instructions and photos for creating the popular "towel animals" that greet passengers when they arrive in their staterooms each evening.
Entitled ... Read More
Costa Cruises Lays Keel for New Costa Luminosa Cruise Ship
Saturday October 13, 2007
Costa Cruises laid the keel for the thirteenth ship in its fleet late last week at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard. Due for delivery in Spring 2009, the Costa Luminosa will be ... Read More
Royal Caribbean Floats Out Independence of the Seas
Friday October 12, 2007
In less than a year, Royal Caribbean International's Independence of the Seas will make her debut in Southampton, England where she will be the largest ship ever to be home-ported ... Read More
Cunard to Build New Queen Elizabeth Ocean Liner
Thursday October 11, 2007
Cunard Line announced on October 10 that it has ordered a new 92,000-ton liner, to be named Queen Elizabeth. The new ship is scheduled to enter service in the autumn ... Read More
Queen Victoria Construction Photos - New Ship Nears Completion
Wednesday October 10, 2007
The Cunard Queen Victoria will not be launched until December, but the new ship is starting to take shape.
Cunard Line's newest Queen - the Queen Victoria - is nearing her ... Read More
Carnival Victory to Launch Year-Round Seven-Day Cruises from San Juan in 2008
Tuesday October 9, 2007
Carnival Cruise Lines will deploy the 2,758-passenger Carnival Victory on year-round seven-day southern Caribbean departures from San Juan beginning in November 2008.
The Carnival Victory’s new five-port, seven-day schedule from San ... Read More
NCL Is Looking for "It" Girl to Christen New Norwegian Gem
Monday October 8, 2007
Are you an "It" Girl?
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is searching for a Godmother for its newest ship, the Norwegian Gem, which will be launched in December. The company is inviting ... Read More
$1,250 Per Person For Crystal Cruises’ Most Extravagant Vintage Room Dinner To Date
Sunday October 7, 2007
Fine food and wine connoisseurs who are looking for a special treat will have the opportunity this week on the Crystal Serenity.
Passengers aboard Crystal Serenity's October 6, 2007 voyage from ... Read More
Cruising on Ireland's Inland Waterways - See Ireland from a Boat
Friday October 5, 2007
Ireland is not only surrounded by water, it also has an amazing 9,000 miles of waterways and around 800 sizable lakes.
As many of the lakes are interconnected by rivers and ... Read More
Catherine Palace Near St. Petersburg
Thursday October 4, 2007
In the 18th century, Tsarina Elizabeth commissioned Rastrelli to build a grand summer palace about 15 miles from St. Petersburg, which was called the Catherine Palace for her mother.
The Catherine ... Read More
Regent Seven Seas Theme Cruise -- Spring 2008 "Cabaret Convention at Sea"
Wednesday October 3, 2007
Seven Seas Voyager will host the fourth edition of the Mabel Mercer Foundation (MMF)'s annual "Cabaret Convention at Sea 2008".
The event will be featured aboard Seven Seas Voyager 14-night ... Read More
Royal Caribbean Sends Rhapsody of the Seas to Australia; Expands Cruise Season
Tuesday October 2, 2007
Royal Caribbean International has announced 14 Australia cruises and two transpacific voyages aboard Rhapsody of the Seas for winter 2008-09.
Royal Caribbean has expanded its Australia cruise season to run from ... Read More
Celebrity Solstice Presents Larger, Stylish New Staterooms, Inspired by Female Intuition
Monday October 1, 2007
Celebrity Cruises has added a new touch in designing the cabins on its new Celebrity Solstice, which is set to launch in late 2008. Celebrity engaged a panel of five ... Read More