Ship review

The locals will tell you Portugal is nine months of heaven and three months of hell. But aboard Riviera Rose, gliding through the Douro Valley, I can only think: If …

Stepping into Viking Modi’s main restaurant on Taste of Germany night, guests were offered steins filled with German beer, and an array of traditional German fare including giant pretzels, sizzling …

It’s not easy to put the sun-drenched Greek Islands in the shade, but Silversea’s latest offering — Silver Ray — shines a new light on luxury cruising. Silversea took their …

I’m standing on the weathered wooden deck of the 136-guest Sea Cloud Spirit, shielding my eyes from the blinding sun as I gaze upward at the riot of 28 billowing …

The Porthole team recently set sail aboard Oceania Cruises’ stunning Oceania Riviera, and we are excited to share our 10-day Athens to Istanbul Ancient World Wonders cruise with you!This luxurious …

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 …

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 …

With new owners and a whole new look, Crystal’s ultra-luxury cruising is back.Until its bankruptcy in 2022, Crystal was the world’s most-awarded luxury cruise line. It won numerous “World’s Best” …

SMALL-SHIP WOMAN IN A BIG-SHIP WORLD“Hold. Hold! There’s somebody still in the tube.”That’s not what you want to hear while standing on a trap door, waiting for someone to push …

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Were it not for the 18th-century baroque-period bastions within view, we might think we were in Hollywood instead of Malta. A lively, open-air cocktail reception and decadent dinner kicks off …

Catering to a select group of 228 passengers, Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht™, seamlessly combines luxury travel with adventurous cruising.  But what truly sets this all-suite, ultra-luxury expedition …

MSC Seashore may be the newest addition to MSC Cruises’ fleet, but the ship’s story actually began in 2013 when Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri presented a concept design called Project Mille. …

Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen is the world’s first hybrid-battery-powered cruise ship, an ecological triumph and a scientific treasure, bringing researchers and cruisers together in some of the world’s most fascinating …

 Royal Caribbean International Odyssey of the Seas  by Evan Gove Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests 1 Overview If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean …

apex [ ey-peks ] noun,: the uppermost point, the highest or culminating point, peak, summit, climax. The latest addition to Celebrity Cruises’ fleet has been christened in perfect agreement with …

Atlas Ocean Voyages World Navigator  by Evan Gove Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests 1 Overview As the name implies, World Navigator is a ship well-equipped to sail from one end …

Royal Caribbean International  Symphony of the Seas  by Evan Gove Feet 1 Decks 1 Launched 1 Guests 1 Overview Not only does Symphony of the Seas tower above the rest as the …

I lean over the teak railing, my plush robe cosseting me from the brisk and salty morning air. Cobalt water, the color of my daughter’s newborn eyes, stretches for miles. …

The lounge on AmaWaterways’ new AmaMagna comprises a large spacious area with incredibly comfortable seating areas. Each side of the lounge connects to a library, doubling a space that, on …