Oceania Cruises Releases New 2024 Itineraries
Oceania Cruises has shared its revamped 2024 Mediterranean itineraries, scheduled to replace ports of call in Israel, Egypt, and Jordan with a blend of new and former favorite destinations for travelers to discover. “Our captivating new voyages have been carefully curated to combine beloved
Silversea Opens Exclusive Pre-Sale On 206 New Voyages For Summer 2025
A pre-sale for a new collection of 206 voyages during summer 2025 is now open exclusively through Silversea Cruises! Between March and November 2025, the latest voyage collection by Silversea Cruises demonstrates the brand’s leadership in destination offerings, featuring a wide range of unique
Discover Madeira: Islands, Awards, And Global Connections
The Madeira Islands, situated within one of Portugal’s regions, are an essential destination for any cruiser. These lush islands are nestled in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, just over 300 miles from the Canary Islands. Visitors to this archipelago can anticipate encountering stunning mountain v
Norwegian Cruises Debuts Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruises has officially welcomed guests to set sail aboard Norwegian Viva, the cruise line’s newest ship and second of the Prima Class! Today, Norwegian Viva has embarked on her maiden voyage from Venice, Italy, on a nine-day trip through the Mediterranean. Guests will travel from V
Regent Seven Seas Introduces New Culinary Shore Excursions
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is bringing new culinary experiences to the line with the introduction of 128 culinary-focused shore excursions in the Mediterranean! Guests will accompany local chefs and culinary experts on excursions through France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey, where they
Princess Cruises Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Sailings in the Mediterranean
The cruises during the cruise tours seasons with be offering travelers the opportunity to experience the best European venture. Combined with many fun traditions, learning more about the backgrounds of the ships and getting to explore a world of cultures. The ships sailing out of Southampton, United
Emerald Cruises Names CLIA’s Kelly Craighead As Godmother For Emerald Sakara
Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association and vice chair and executive director of the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation, has been named godmother of Emerald Cruises’ newest ship, Emerald Sakara. The ship will enter service in August and have her naming
Swan Hellenic Takes Delivery Of New Flagship SH Diana
Today, Swan Hellenic took the official delivery of its brand-new flagship SH Diana from the Helsinki Shipyard! “We’re delighted to have taken delivery of this exceptionally beautiful and versatile new 5-star vessel,” said Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito. “As the larg
Explora Journeys Reveals Upcoming ITINERARIES for Explora II
Explora Journeys has shared some exciting news! The luxury lifestyle brand under the MSC Group has released its summer 2023 itineraries for the company’s new ship, Explora II. Set sail to new destinations in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India, the Indian Ocean, and Africa! Michael Unger
OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES NEW 33-DAY GRAND VOYAGE FOR FALL 2023
Today, Oceania Cruises announced a brand-new Grand Voyage Itinerary setting sail in fall of 2023. The Mediterranean Connection cruising aboard the Marina will set sail on a 33-day voyage from Venice to Barcelona and stop in popular destinations in the Holy Lands and the Eastern Mediterranean. The sh
Princess Cruises Reveal 2024 Spring and Summer Itineraries
The Mediterranean is calling aboard Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess! Beginning February 2024, guests looking to travel to the Mediterranean can set sail on a 10-day Grand Mediterranean inaugural voyage! Guests looking to vacation on Sun Princess can depart from Barcelona, Rome, and Athens. R
The Amazing Mediterranean with Norwegian Cruise Line
The Mediterranean has long been a popular vacation destination thanks to vibrant cultures, outstanding weather and rich history to explore. With so much to see and do in the region, choosing a cruise to the Mediterranean is one of the best ways to see, taste, and experience more than a traditional l
Azamara Set to Return to Venice, Italy in 2023
Luxury cruise line Azamara has announced the cruise line’s grand return to Venice, beginning on April 3, 2023. The return is a part of Azamara Journey’s 12-Night The Best of The Med Voyage, a cruise highlighting the history, culture, and beauty of the Mediterranean, sailing from Spain to Italy.
Regent Seven Seas Unveils 2024-2025 Grand Voyages
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced four new Grand Voyages for 2024 and 2025 including calls on Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and Africa. The four new itineraries set sail on Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager. The four ne
MSC Bellissima Joins Summer 2022 Mediterranean Sailings
Due to the demand for cruise vacations this summer, MSC Cruises has added MSC Bellissima to their Mediterranean fleet. “As holidaymakers are planning now their summer holidays, we are extremely pleased to see that our continued and present investments in the experience on board – including imp
Boutique Cruising the Greek Islands
It comes as a surprise that anyone would ever dream of starting a new cruise venture considering the pandemic challenges faced by existing cruise lines, but Greece based Elixir Boutique Cruises has done just that. The company’s 25 cabin Elysium, is capturing the hearts of intrepid travelers on jou
Delos Divinities
This mystical Greek island was thought to be the birthplace of the gods. To this day, it’s illegal for humans to be born or die there! “Don’t leave anything but footprints,” says your tour guide. “Also, don’t die.” The latter warning isn’t an attempt to lighten the mood after a 30-mi
MSC Cruises CEO ‘Confident’ Full Fleet Will Be Back by Winter 2022
While most cruise lines have been sitting idle for the past 13 months, MSC Cruises has proven time and again that cruising can be safe during a pandemic. The cruise line restarted ships in the Mediterranean on board MSC Grandiosa and Magnifica last August and since then, tho
Aweigh We Go! Three Dream Destinations – St. Maarten, Athens, and Valletta
After ships sat idle for what seemed like an eternity, cruising has returned with a race to establish homeport advantage. Straight out of the gate, favorites like St. Maarten and Athens are making strong bids for prominence, and Malta is nosing ahead of a crowded field of Mediterranean options. Sail
Barcelona’s Backstreet Eats
It’s easy to find top name restaurants by perusing any guidebook, but discovering authentic eateries that locals keep for themselves is no easy task. While most visitors to Barcelona follow guidebook narrative and flock to the touted tourist trail of Las Ramblas, our challenge is always to seek ou
