Authors in the East
The Chao Phraya River flows opaque and powerful through Bangkok, a working river if there ever was one. Merchant ships once wound their way upstream from the sea to unload coal and take on rice and teak wood, and even today a few bright yellow colonial buildings and a customs house remember East mee
Amawaterways Shares Itinerary For Wine Enthusiasts
Calling all wine connoisseurs! AmaWaterways has shared the news on the brand’s newest 2024 French itinerary, Flavors of Burgundy, taking guests to vineyards along the Saône River! The good news does not stop there! The brand also shared news of the wine hosts, the 2023 and 202
Princess Cruises Releases New 2024-2025 Panama Canal Season
For the upcoming 2024-2025 season, Princess Cruises will offer itineraries going through the Panama Canal. Three ships will be sailing from 26 departures, visiting 23 destinations in 12 countries. The Panama Canal season is a continuation of Princess Cruises’ sailing in the area, as the cruise lin
Princess Cruises Celebrates Tuskegee Airman’s 100th Birthday
Princess Cruises welcomed retired United States Army Air Corps and Air Force officer Lieutenant Colonel James H. Harvey III onboard Discovery Princess in Seattle for his 100th birthday celebration yesterday. As one of the few surviving members of the Tuskegee Airmen, Harvey overcame racial segregati
Brightline Completes St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge Repairs Ahead of Schedule
Brightline has completed repairs to the St. Lucie Railroad Bridge in Stuart, Florida, and has reopened the bridge to mariner traffic one day ahead of schedule. This concludes 21 days of work by Brightline, including replacing all mechanical, electrical, and control components on the bridge. These re
American Cruise Lines Introduces 35-Day Civil War Battlefields Cruise
History buffs, this one is for you! Today, American Cruise Lines has shared their latest new cruise Civil War Battlefields Cruise, which will visit the major battlefields of the Civil War! MORE ABOUT THE CRUISE The trip is a 35-day itinerary, visiting 13 states and all three major theaters of the
Drink Packages on Royal Caribbean: Here’s What You Need To Know
Purchasing drink packages can be daunting, especially for those purchasing a drink package for the first time. There are many dos and don’ts when securing a deluxe drink package on a Royal Caribbean cruise. If you’re considering reserving this package, keep reading for insider tips and tricks th
Viking Cruises Announces New River Voyage To Europe
Viking Cruises is heading to Europe and will operate year-round with a new winter river voyage! Guests can travel around Europe on the brand’s latest voyage, Treasures of the Rhine, giving guests first access to explore Europe in the winter season! “The Middle Rhine is one of our mo
The Benefits Of Repositioning Cruises
Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to circumnavigate the globe on a luxurious cruise ship? Have you ever wished to have more full sea days during your cruise vacation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then a repositioning cruise might be for you. Repositioning cruises are
Holland America Line Opens Bookings For 2025 Grand World Voyage And Grand World Voyage: Pole to Pole
Today, Holland America Line officially opened bookings for the 2025 Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole! Both voyages will depart in January 2025 and will be the first Grand Voyages for the brand to travel simultaneously for more than 120 days. “We craft one-of-a-kind itinerari
MSC Cruises’ MSC Euribia Sets New Standards In Sustainable Cruising With Net-Zero Emissions
MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC Euribia, is hitting the seven seas and will be the industry’s first cruise to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG)! “This industry-first net zero gas emissions voyage of our latest flagship MSC Euribia heralds another significant step on our decarb
Explora Journeys Unveils New Caribbean And European Itineraries For Explora I
Explora Journeys has announced EXPLORA I’s Destination Experiences for her inaugural Caribbean season from November 2023 to March 2024. These experiences will allow travelers to explore the natural surroundings, local culture, and culinary specialties of each destination visited. Groups will consi
Cruise Deal Of The Week – May 26, 2023
Hey cruisers! Are you ready to spend your summer sailing through the best ports Europe has to offer? Then this limited time deal from Azamara Cruises is sure to make your dreams come true. Book select cruises from now until June 2, 2023 in order to secure: Three free nights 50 percent savings on one
New Dining Options Announced for Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas
More than 20 new dining options have been added to Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Icon of the Seas! Guests can choose from upscale dining options, quick bites, and venues made for families with children. Dining options will range from walk-up windows to upscale experiences found in all eight of Ic
Oceania Cruises’ Alexis Quaretti Inducted Into The Maîtres Cuisiniers de France
Congratulations are in order for Oceania Cruises’ Chef Alexis Quaretti, the brand’s Senior Culinary Director! Quaretti was inducted into Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, an organization that supports and promotes French cuisine and culture. Quaretti joins Oceania Cruises’ Vice Presid
Holland America Line Launches Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific Itineraries for 2024-2025
Holland America Line will set aside three ships for sailings in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in 2024-2025. The brand’s Westerdam ship will spend the season in Australia, and Koningsdam and Zaandam will offer longer “Legendary Voyages” to the South Pacific and Hawaii. Westerdam
NatureMetrics, MSC Cruises, And MSC Foundation Team Up To Educate On Endangered Marine Species
Today, NatureMetrics, MSC Cruises, and MSC Foundation have joined to educate the public on endangered marine species! “Collaboration is crucial in our quest to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by the end of the decade. MSC Cruises’ pioneering work to collect and share biodiversi
Carnival Venezia Begins Maiden Voyage From Europe to New York City
Carnival Cruise Line’s “Carnival Fun Italian Style” has begun with the brand’s latest ship, Carnival Venezia, on her maiden voyage to New York City. The ship departed Barcelona, Spain, on May 29, 2023, and will arrive at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on June 13, 2023. Carnival Cruise Line’
MSC World America Celebrates Progress With Coin Ceremony
Today, MSC Cruises’ MSC World America celebrated a key milestone in her strategic U.S. expansion and commitment to sustainability with the Coin Ceremony, an event that takes place in the early stages of a ship’s construction where the shipbuilders place coins under the keel block of
Paul Ludlow Appointed President of Carnival UK
Carnival Corporation and plc has appointed Paul Ludlow as President of Carnival in the UK in accordance with his leadership role with P&O Cruises. With his new position, Ludlow will have all commercial and operational responsibility for Carnival UK, which includes P&O Cruises and Cunard glob
