The Crystal Symphony was built in the mid-1990s and significantly reburbished in 2006. This 960-passenger ship has a wonderful feeling of spaciousness. The ship has many lovely common areas that will ... Read More

The dining options and cuisine on the Crystal Symphony are two of the main reasons why this cruise ship (and cruise line) are consistently ranked among the best in the ... Read More

Wendy and her husband cruise from New York to New England and Atlantic Canada on the Carnival Victory. This cruise was Wendy's second with Carnival. She does an excellent job ... Read More

The Carnival Fantasy will undergo a multi-million dollar "extreme makeover" in dry dock this fall. Among the improvements are an expansive new aqua park featuring a 300-foot-long water slide, an exclusive ... Read More

Cruise West has announced its inaugural Taste of the Pacific Northwest itinerary, which will highlight the rich culinary traditions and distinctive wines of Oregon and Washington. The Taste of the Pacific ... Read More

Peter Deilmann River Cruises features 36 themed cruises in 2008 on 5 of its river vessels. Passengers can enjoy golfing, hiking, gardening, or cycling on these theme cruises. Golfers can test their ... Read More

The SeaDream I is everything I expected it to be--a luxury yacht with terrific personal service, fantastic food, comfortable cabins, and interesting itineraries. And, the Champagne & Caviar Splash is ... Read More

SeaDream Yacht Club offers the ultimate boutique cruise--much like a private club or your own yacht. The two identical yacht-like ships--the SeaDream I and SeaDream II--have a relaxed atmosphere with informal ... Read More

Jost Van Dyke is a small island in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) of the eastern Caribbean. Jost Van Dyke has long been popular with sailors, and small cruise ships like ... Read More

Majestic America Line is offering discounts on 2008 Alaska Cruises aboard the 223-guest Empress of the North. Passengers on Empress of the North's seven-night Alaskan Inside Passage cruises running May 10th ... Read More

Other than the flight home, the last impression of a cruise vacation is disembarkation. Princess Cruises is introducing a new streamlined disembarkation process, replacing the traditional "hurry up and wait" ... Read More

Hurtigruten will be heading north on its second "world" cruise, beginning in Ushuaia, Argentina on February 27, 2008, visiting Antarctica, the eastern ports of South America, Europe, the Baltic nations ... Read More

World-class master chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa will travel aboard the Crystal Symphony this spring to officiate the opening of two new restaurants. Silk Road and The Sushi Bar on the Crystal ... Read More

Greece and the Greek Isles have long been a popular travel destination. With 1,400 islands and over 6,800 miles of shoreline, it is no wonder that part of Greece's attraction is ... Read More

The Greek Isles are somewhat like the Caribbean because each island has its own personality and own "look."

Cruising is great for couples, and a cruise vacation is perfect for honeymooners or romantics of all ages. The four luxury cruise lines discussed in this article have everything you need ... Read More

At a gala ceremony in Papeete Harbor featuring fireworks and colored water streaming skyward from tugboats, Tahiti's government and Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrated 10 years of uninterrupted South Pacific ... Read More

Norwegian Cruise Line announced on February 11 that it is withdrawing the Pride of Aloha from the Hawaii market effective May 11, 2008. The ship is being transferred to Star Cruises ... Read More

Royal Caribbean has teamed up with Nickelodeon for the first-ever "Nickelodeon cruise", which will set sail on August 10-17, 2008, departing out of Miami for seven days on the Freedom of ... Read More

This summer, Silversea's all-suite, 382-passenger Silver Shadow will be the only ultra-luxury cruise ship exploring Alaska. From the majesty of snow-capped glaciers and misty fjords to the awesome beauty of a ... Read More

The Cunard Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth 2 met up for the second time in a month in Fort Lauderdale. Queen Victoria, the newest liner in Cunard's fleet, made her maiden ... Read More

Iguazu National Park in Brazil is a great side trip for cruise travelers visiting Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, or Rio de Janeiro. The park surrounds the Iguazu River dividing Brazil and ... Read More

The Iguazu Falls mark the border between Argentina and Brazil. Extending for 2 miles and with a drop of over 200 feet, the sights and sounds of these falls on the ... Read More

Buenos Aires and Argentina are fascinating cruise travel destinations, and dancers performing the exciting tango are seen throughout the city. Buenos Aires is the most popular port of call in South ... Read More

Crystal Cruises has selected expert authors on Asian culture and a chef with global passions to join passengers and add their regional insights to several tours in Vietnam, India and ... Read More

Following the success of the John Heald Blogger's Cruise last month, Carnival Cruises has announced the next Blogger's Cruise will be on the Carnival Fantasy in February 2009. Heald, the popular ... Read More

Did you know that only 55 miles separates Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, from Cape Deshnev, Siberia? But for decades, politics and culture clashes increased the distance immeasurably. With the end ... Read More

Lindblad Expeditions will soon have a new addition to its fleet of small ships, the National Geographic Explorer, an ice-class polar expedition vessel carrying 148 guests in 81 outside cabins ... Read More

Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) announced on February 1 that the acquisition of the cruise line by New York-based Apollo Management LP from Minneapolis-based Carlson has been completed. Some good ... Read More

Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) has a new cruise tour adventure to Turkey and Greece in 2008. The 16-day "Ancient Treasures, Modern Wonders: Cruising Turkey & Greece" vacation begins at $3895 and ... Read More