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This Cruise Line is Submerging Thousands of Bottles of Sparkling Wine in the Ocean

River or Ocean Cruises

They’re calling them ‘Bubbles of the Sea.’ Celebrating with sparkling wine is a year-round event on many cruise lines. But Hurtigruten is taking celebratory sparkling wine to another level: down. Norwegian...

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VIDEO: Meet the Moselle River on an Avalon Active & Discovery Cruise

River or Ocean Cruises

The Moselle is one of the rivers less-traveled in Europe, and that’s just the beginning of the magical appeal of an itinerary that sails from Luxembourg, then the Rhine and...

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Two New Ships for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Beginning 2024

River or Ocean Cruises

Fans of ultra-luxury, all-inclusive boutique European river cruising have two reasons to celebrate. Uniworld has announced the addition of two ships to its fleet. Following the line’s tradition of naming...

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New Ships Debut on Two Sensational Rivers: France’s Rhone and the Nile

River or Ocean Cruises

More and more travelers are tuning in to the charms of river cruising through the hearts of some of the world’s most fabulous destinations. Two new ships have just debuted...

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Here a Ship, There a Ship, Everywhere a New Ship

River or Ocean Cruises

August, 2023 may go down in the cruise travel history books, with the launch of an exceptional number of new, ground-breaking ships that inspire us to take to the seas...

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Oceania Cruises Christens 1st New Ship in a Decade and Introduces new Wine, Spirits and Culinary Experiences

River or Ocean Cruises

Oceania Cruises has officially welcomed the 1200-guest Oceania Vista in a glittering event in Malta. She’s the cruise line’s first new ship in more than ten years, and the first...

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For the First Time Ever, a Luxury Cruise Will Sail Around the Entire Continent of Africa

River or Ocean Cruises

It's the kind of voyage books and films and history are made of - and that travel dream will be a reality for 450 curious travelers in 2024. For the...

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This is How One River Cruise Line is Marking the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, From London to Paris

River or Ocean Cruises

2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings of Allied troops in France to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation. For travelers with family members who served in Normandy, as...

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Ventures by Seabourn Give Guests a New Point of View on Luxury Cruises in Alaska

River or Ocean Cruises Alaska

A cruise to Alaska is all about Nature. ‘Ventures by Seabourn’ let you cruise in the lap of luxury – and also get up close and personal with the dramatic...

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Top Food & Drink Trends Coming Soon to Your Next Cruise

River or Ocean Cruises

If you’re like most people, dining and drinks are top factors when choosing a cruise. Cuisine is one of the cruise lines most important and expensive offerings, with the six...

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American Cruise Lines Marks a Half-Century in Service; Charting New U.S. River and Coastal Waters in 2023

River or Ocean Cruises

American Cruise Lines is the oldest U.S. cruise line exclusively sailing along the rivers, waterways and coasts of America, with 2023 marking a half-century of operations. The cruise line visits...

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Top 10 New Ships to Watch for in 2023

River or Ocean Cruises

The New Year comes with the anticipation of another exciting 12 months of new ship inaugurals, which will introduce design, technology, cruise lifestyle and environmental innovations that will shape the...

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Viking's Newest Ocean Ship Named by NASA Astronaut and Aquanaut Godmother

River or Ocean Cruises Los Angeles, California

Viking Neptune, the river and ocean cruise line’s newest ocean ship, has been ceremonially named by her godmother, retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut and artist, Nicole Stott. The ship’s naming ceremony...

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The Christmas Markets You Can't Miss on a Viking 'Christmas on the Rhine' River Cruise

River or Ocean Cruises Central Europe

Viking has debuted a new river cruise that would make even the Grinch burst with Christmas spirit! And if you already love Christmas like I do, Viking’s new ‘Christmas on...

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This New Cruise Ship will House its Own Exclusively-Designed Fabergé Egg

River or Ocean Cruises

When Regent Seven Seas Grandeur embarks on her inaugural voyage in late 2023, its breathtaking, multi-million dollar art collection will be anchored by a bespoke, sea-inspired Fabergé egg designed just...

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Celebrity Beyond's "GOAT" Godmother Christens Ship; Sets it Sailing in its Inaugural Caribbean Season

River or Ocean Cruises

Trail-blazing women is a theme of Celebrity Cruises in general, and it was a triple play at the christening of the Celebrity Beyond. The newest of Celebrity's Edge-class ships was...

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises' New Shore Excursions Immerse You in Ecology, Design

River or Ocean Cruises

Calling all design lovers and eco-wanderers! Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched two new shore excursion concepts. “Behind the Design” and “Eco-Connect” shore excursions roll out beginning...

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Check Out the Newest Luxury Expedition Cruise Ship: Seabourn Venture Sets Sail

River or Ocean Cruises

Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn has debuted its first expedition ship, Seabourn Venture. The newest ship in the Seabourn fleet set sail on its inaugural voyage from Tromsø, Norway, on the 27th...

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A Wine River Cruise that's Close to Home

River or Ocean Cruises Portland, Oregon

One of the top reasons many travellers take a European river cruise is for the wine. The banks of many of Europe’s rivers provide the perfect combination of drainage and sun...

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New USPS Stamp Collection Salutes Mississippi River Cruising

River or Ocean Cruises

They don’t call it the “Mighty Mississippi” for nothing. From Lake Itasca’s trickling overspill in Minnesota, the Mississippi travels the length of the continental U.S., growing as it flows for...

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Caving Meets Wine Tasting on a River Cruise in the South of France

River or Ocean Cruises Avignon, France

You’ve heard of wine caves - how about wine caving? WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE to learn more about this new, and one-of-a-kind experience on an Avalon Waterways river cruise on...

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North American Cruising is Complete: Canada Reopens, Intra-Island Hawaiian Cruises Resume

River or Ocean Cruises

The return of cruise travel has looked like a bit of a jigsaw puzzle. Piece by piece, cruise lines have worked out how to resurrect itineraries within the Caribbean, from the...

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Another Record Broken: Biggest Ship at Sea

River or Ocean Cruises

If you’re a mega-ship fan, you have another entry to add to your cruise travel bucket list. The largest ship at sea has just launched in a feat of engineering,...

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European River Cruise Season Begins! AmaWaterways' Co-Founder Shares Trends and Tips for 2022

River or Ocean Cruises

One of the first signs of spring for travel and cruise lovers like me… isn’t the first tulip or robin. It’s the return of river cruising in Europe. This year...

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