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20 March 2026

Today, Four Seasons Yachts’ first vessel, Four Seasons I, sets sail on its maiden Mediterranean voyage,...

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20 March 2026

I was about to bite into a beignet, those delectable, deep-fried pastries that are icons of the New Orleans...

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19 March 2026

It is just a short 7-mile drive from Vágar airport to the Múlafossur Waterfall near the tiny village...

Blogs

19 March 2026

From everyday market stalls to chef-driven kitchens, Oaxaca’s culinary scene remains profoundly local....

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19 March 2026

Princess Cruises will debut four new North to Alaska experiences for the 2026 season, alongside returning...

Cruise News

19 March 2026

MSC Cruises will add new food and beverage options for its first Alaska season. Starting in May, MSC...

Videos

19 March 2026

Have you ever gone on a cruise and, by day two, you’re not feeling 100%? Maybe it’s fatigue, seasickness,...

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18 March 2026

Disney Cruise Line has unveiled Disney Believe, its next ship, during the 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual...

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18 March 2026

Explora Journeys has launched the In Balance wellness program with Jannik Sinner, now open for booking....

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18 March 2026

Quantum of the Seas will return to Singapore in 2027! From October 2027 to March 2028, she will offer...

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Cruise News

Four Season Yachts Reveals Four Seasons I

Today, Four Seasons Yachts’ first vessel, Four Seasons I, sets sail on its maiden Mediterranean voyage,...

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Princess Cruises Expands North to Alaska Program for 2026

Princess Cruises will debut four new North to Alaska experiences for the 2026 season, alongside returning...

MSC Poesia Adds Alaska Dining and New Venues

MSC Cruises will add new food and beverage options for its first Alaska season. Starting in May, MSC...

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Disney Cruise Line Unveils Disney Believe

Disney Cruise Line has unveiled Disney Believe, its next ship, during the 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual...

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Explora Journeys Debuts "In Balance" Wellness Program

Explora Journeys has launched the In Balance wellness program with Jannik Sinner, now open for booking....

Royal Caribbean Opens 2027–2028 Singapore Sailings

Quantum of the Seas will return to Singapore in 2027! From October 2027 to March 2028, she will offer...

Holland America Line Celebrates Passover and Easter at Sea

Holland America Line invites guests to celebrate Easter and Passover at sea this spring, with traditional...

MSC Opens Yacht Club Sales on Musica and Orchestra

MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC Yacht Club on MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, offering keycard-only...

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AmaWaterways Christens AmaSofia

On March 14, AmaWaterways christened its newest river ship, AmaSofia, during a ceremony on the Rhine...

MSC Group’s Cruise Division Launches MSC Creative Studios

MSC Group’s Cruise Division has launched MSC Creative Studios to develop and produce entertainment for...

Ship Reviews

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Aqua, Aqua Everywhere

Norwegian Aqua, the new resort-style ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, made its debut in Lisbon in mid-March....

Ship Review: Sweet Victory

Victory Cruise Line’s Victory II sits in the shadow of the magnificent Chicago skyline, she and sister...

Ship Review: Digging up Disney Treasure

I am sitting on a crushed velvet settee in an elegant piano lounge, sipping a gin-based cocktail poured...

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Ship Review: MSC World America

Having sailed on MSC World Europa in Europe back in 2023, I was eager to experience MSC Cruises’ newest...

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A PERFECT PAIRING: Artistry II and Bordeaux

I’m not certain when I first realized that Avalon Waterways’ Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries, and...

MSC World America: Inaugural Sailing

STAY TUNED! We’ll be aboard MSC World America‘s April inaugural and will report on what it’s...

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Ship Review: Silver Ray

It’s not easy to put the sun-drenched Greek Islands in the shade, but Silversea’s latest offering — Silver...

Ship Review: Sea Cloud Spirit

I’m standing on the weathered wooden deck of the 136-guest Sea Cloud Spirit, shielding my eyes from the...

Ship Review: Queen Anne

When you first catch a glimpse of Queen Anne, her Cunard livery immediately grabs your attention — and...

Ship Review: Icon of the Seas

Kicking off 2024 with a sailing on Icon of the Seas from Miami, Florida, I learned that this largest...

Aqua, Aqua Everywhere

Norwegian Aqua, the new resort-style ship from Norwegian...

Ship Review: Sweet Victory

Victory Cruise Line’s Victory II sits in the shadow...

Ship Review: Digging up Disney Treasure

I am sitting on a crushed velvet settee in an elegant...

Ship Review: MSC World America

Having sailed on MSC World Europa in Europe back in...

A PERFECT PAIRING: Artistry II and Bordeaux

I’m not certain when I first realized that Avalon Waterways’...

MSC World America: Inaugural Sailing

STAY TUNED! We’ll be aboard MSC World America‘s...

Ship Review: Silver Ray

It’s not easy to put the sun-drenched Greek Islands...

Ship Review: Sea Cloud Spirit

I’m standing on the weathered wooden deck of the 136-guest...

Ship Review: Queen Anne

When you first catch a glimpse of Queen Anne, her Cunard...

Magazine Excerpts

Man sits at Múlafossur waterfall with Gásadalur village on Vagar island, Faroe Islands

Wild at Heart

It is just a short 7-mile drive from Vágar airport...

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Korea’s Kaleidoscope

I’m admiring the beautiful carvings of the Gyeongbukgung...

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Diamonds in the rough are nothing but carbon subjected...

Gastronomy Ahoy!

Feasting under the Tuscan sun on curly strozzapreti...

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Teaching on the High Seas

Have you ever thought, “I wish I started sailing sooner”?...

Paddling with a Purpose

Under the bright Scandinavian sun, my family glided...

Venus Lines for Cozy Cruising

Astrocartography can help you plan your dream cruises....

Once Upon a Time Down Under

Pop quiz time: what was the bestselling English-language...

Flying view of Muiderslot Castle on a sunny spring day, showing its medieval structure, gardens, and water defenses

Lowland Castle Grandeur

When you think of castles, France, Germany, the U.K.,...

Blogs

Southern Sailing on American Cruise Lines’ Inaugural Gulf Coast Cruise

I was about to bite into a beignet, those delectable, deep-fried pastries that are icons of the New Orleans...

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Steve Leland’s The Eat Is On … in Oaxaca, Mexico

From everyday market stalls to chef-driven kitchens, Oaxaca’s culinary scene remains profoundly local....

Princess Cruises Is Changing the Way Cruise Lines Do Dining

At Princess Cruises, dining at sea is no longer just buffets and main dining rooms. Under the direction...

Videos

Don’t Get Sick on Your Cruise… Watch This First ...

Have you ever gone on a cruise and, by day two, you’re not feeling 100%? Maybe it’s fatigue, seasickness,...

Grammy-Nominated Saxophonist Dave Koz Is Hosting a Luxury Cruise… So I Asked Him to Play

What if your next cruise came with a private concert from Dave Koz? I recently sat down with Grammy-nominated...

How hard can it be to weave a Turkish carpet?

There’s something almost hypnotic about watching a Turkish carpet being woven by hand. The rhythm of...

Why Seattle Is a Top Cruise Port in 2026 | Exclusive Interview with Port of Seattle & Visit Seattle

Seattle continues to set the standard as one of North America’s leading cruise homeports, but what’s...

New Ships, New Ports, New Offices.

In this behind-the-scenes, one-on-one conversation, I sit down with Ruben Rodriguez, Chief Executive...

My Turkish Adventure Began Aboard Turkish Airlines — and I Wasn’t Ready for It

My Turkish adventure began with Turkish Airlines, and it exceeded my expectations from the very first...

Cruise CEO Access | Exclusive Conversations

In this exclusive sneak peek, Gus Antorcha, President of Princess Cruises, takes us inside the all-new Star...

The Cruise Industry Is Changing Forever… Here’s What’s Coming

Join me for an exclusive interview with Bud Darr, CEO of CLIA, as we explore the major changes shaping...

Why Every Cruise Traveler Falls in Love With Vancouver

Cruise travelers aren’t just passing through Vancouver, they’re falling in love with it. I sat down with...

Aboard the New Star Princess with La Lido Loca’s Tony | Cruise Chat & First Impressions

Join me aboard Princess Cruises’ new ship, Star Princess, for a conversation with Tony from La Lido Loca,...

River Cruising

Emerald Cruises Opens Bookings For 2025 Europe River Cruises

Emerald Cruises is experiencing a strong interest in early bookings for 2024, prompting the company to...

AmaWaterways Shares Exclusive 2-For-1 Land Package Offer

AmaWaterways has shared an exclusive deal for guests reserving a six- or eight-night land package along...

A Luxurious Journey Aboard Riverside Mozart

I recently had the opportunity to sail aboard Riverside Mozart, the latest addition to the river cruise...

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