Ship Review: Queen Anne
When you first catch a glimpse of Queen Anne, her Cunard livery immediately grabs your attention — and sets expectations. But the introduction of the 114,188-grt Pinnacle-class ship has seen many aspects of the Cunard experience reimagined. Porthole contributor Chris Frame traveled aboard Queen
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 ship at sea has been a dream of Royal Caribbean Group for years. President and CEO Jason Liberty, speaking at the ship’s naming ceremony in January, shared: “Icon of the Seas is the culmination
Ocean Victory Expedition Cruise Ship Review
Expedition Cruise Ship Ocean Victory by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Built for some of the world’s most remote locations, Ocean Victory is an expedition cruise ship offering the latest in ship technology, the very best in adventure and scientific gear and a plethora of
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship Review
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex by Dan and Mikkel Woodruff 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Celebrity Apex is part of Celebrity Cruises’ Edge class of ships. The design is modern and cosmopolitan. It’s filled with impressive art of all different mediums, from metal sculptu
Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas Cruise Ship Review
Royal Caribbean International Wonder of the SEas by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Guests Overview If you can get over the size, and trust us, it takes a second, the new Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International is a vacation experience for those operating on all speeds. Thrill-seekers
Silversea Silver Moon Cruise Ship Review
Silversea Cruises Silver Moon by David Swanson 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Dedicated to the upscale traveler, or for cruisers looking to splurge, Silversea’s newest and most elegant cruise ship Silver Moon lays on the creature comforts in grand style. There
Viking Orion Cruise Ship Review
Viking Cruises Viking Orion by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Viking Orion offers new wrinkles and distinct characteristics that point to a willingness to innovate and pay attention to even the smallest details in an effort to further refine and redefine the cruise experienc
Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas Ship Review
Royal Caribbean International Odyssey of the Seas by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean International’s Odyssey of the Seas may not be for you. Chock full of Royal Caribbean staples like the North St
Atlas Ocean Voyages World Navigator Cruise Ship Review
Atlas Ocean Voyages World Navigator by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview As the name implies, World Navigator is a ship well-equipped to sail from one end of the world to the other. The hybrid power vessel mixes intrepid exploration with outstanding luxury from bow to stern f
Carnival Panorama Cruise Ship Review
Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Panorama by Eat Sleep Cruise 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview With a focus on family fun, Carnival Panorama offers something everyone will love. We indulged in the various casual dining options that featured some of the tasty fare at sea, and we couldn’
MSC Bellissima Cruise Ship Review
MSC Cruises MSC Bellissima by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Launched in March 2019, MSC Bellissima is truly the future of cruising. A focus on enhanced technology, including the new “MSC for Me” and Zoe, the first digital assistant at sea, is changing the way travele
Norwegian Encore Cruise Ship Review
Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Encore by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview An incredible mix of advanced technology and luxury amenities, this state-of-the-art ship features colorful hull art and a focus on high-end cuisine. There are familiar features, like The Haven by Nor
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas Ship Review
Royal Caribbean International Symphony of the Seas by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Not only does Symphony of the Seas tower above the rest as the world’s largest cruise ship, the amenities, restaurants, and activities for all ages make it one of the funnest cruise sh
Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam Cruise Ship Review
Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam by Evan Gove 12 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview From cuisine crafted in collaboration with well-known Chef Rudi Sodamin to a commitment to outstanding guest services, Nieuw Statendam is challenging the idea that a cruise vacation has to be one size
Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship Review
Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Edge by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Celebrity Edge isn’t the biggest cruise ship we’ve ever sailed on. It’s not the fanciest nor does itoffer the most amenities for passengers. But what it does have, in droves we might add, is the kin
MSC Cruises MSC Seaview Cruise Ship Review
MSC Cruises MSC Seaview by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview The second of MSC Cruises Seaside-class ships, MSC Seaview is a cruise ship offering an unprecedented combination of luxury cruising while having everything you need to enjoy a fun family vacation. At 153,516 gross
Viking Orion Cruise Ship Review
Viking Cruises Viking Orion by Evan Gove 1 Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests Overview Viking Orion offers new wrinkles and distinct characteristics that point to a willingness to innovate and pay attention to even the smallest details in an effort to further refine and redefine the cruise exper
Norwegian Bliss Cruise Ship Review
Norwegian Cruise Line Bliss Bliss is packed with so many innovative and exciting features both inside and out that it no longer matters what conditions places like Alaska have in store for your vacation. Feet Decks Launched Guests Overview Is it bliss? We think so! Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise