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Meet the Captain: Seabourn Venture’s Captain on What he Loves about Expedition Cruising and the Arctic

River or Ocean Cruises Arctic Ocean

For many people, a visit to the bridge is a highlight of any cruise. When you get to visit the bridge while your ship is underway on a scenic sailing,...

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Check Out the Overwater Gym on the new Emerald Cruises’ Yacht!

River or Ocean Cruises

Every generation of new ships builds on the successes of their forbearers – and adds a few new surprises! In the case of the new Emerald Kaia, the third of...

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8 New Ships for 3 Sister Cruise Lines: Norwegian, Regent and Oceania

River or Ocean Cruises

Get ready for a decade of vacations with ‘new ship smell!’ And get set to soon book your place on one of three brand-new classes of ships that will change...

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Windstar Adding 2 New Ships; Introducing First Newbuild 'Star' Class Ship

River or Ocean Cruises

Small-ship luxury cruise line Windstar is growing! Two new ships will be added in the next two years to its motorized and sail-powered fleet of 6 unique vessels, growing its...

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VIDEO: Get Active and Immersed into French Lifestyle on an Emerald Rhone River Cruise

Outdoor Activities

It’s a balancing act – French style! Indulgence meets outdoor activity in the south of France on our Emerald river cruise on the Rhone and the Saone. The south of...

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Now You Can Take an African Safari PLUS Explore the Seychelles on First-of-its-Kind Emerald Cruisetour

Adventure Africa

They call the Seychelles the ‘Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’, and Emerald Cruises is doubling down on exotic wilderness with a never-before cruise tour that combines once-in-a-lifetime explorations of the...

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Viking Launching First-of-their-Kind China Coastal Cruises in late 2024

River or Ocean Cruises China, China

All-new cruise itineraries being pioneered by Viking in 2024 offer guests one-of-a-kind access to China in a way that’s never been available before for international visitors, including rarely-seen Chinese coastal...

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Royal Caribbean’s New Beach Club Destination: Mexico

River or Ocean Cruises

If you’ve already enjoyed a Perfect Day at Coco Cay, you’re ready for the next exclusive Royal Caribbean International beach club experience, opening in 2026. Royal Beach Club Cozumel will...

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VIDEO: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Submarine Hangar on a Viking Expedition Cruise

Adventure

Viking has two expedition cruise ships and each is equipped with 2 ‘yellow submarines,’ zodiacs, kayaks, and special operations boats that allow guests to launch into excursions right off the...

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VIDEO: Incredible! Helicopter Quest for Emperor Penguins on the Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica

Adventure Antarctica,

The Scenic Eclipse ultra-luxury expedition ship is equipped with not one – but two, 6-seat helicopters – and they were the key to a life-changing excursion during our cruise in...

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Princess Cruises Brings Back the "Love Boat"

River or Ocean Cruises

If you grew up on classic The Love Boat episodes on TV - or binge watched reruns more recently - and fallen in love with the good-humored tales of romance...

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Surprising Celebrations on a Seabourn Ultra-Luxury Arctic Expedition Cruise

River or Ocean Cruises Greenland

Ultra-luxury cruise line, Seabourn, is famous for not just cruising – but helping you live your best life. An expedition cruise to the Arctic may sound remote from luxuries or...

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VIDEO: The Best Highlights of a Viking Great Lakes Expedition Cruise

Adventure

 Zodiaks, kayaks and submarines, oh my! Expedition ships are opening up a whole new way of cruising and experiencing the world – even parts of the world you may think you...

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Save During Wave! All the Reasons to Book Your Next Cruise During 'Wave Season'

River or Ocean Cruises

 It couldn’t come at a better time. The thrills of the holidays have passed, and cold weather, cabin fever, and the doldrums of winter are descending. Everyone needs something to...

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Best Souvenirs from an Emerald Cruise on France's Rhone River

Shopping Eu, France

A river cruise on the Rhone allows you to indulge in French cuisine, culture, scenery and lifestyle – and you’re going to want to take the best of the best...

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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: The Best Christmas Markets on a Viking Rhine River Cruise

Local Events

A Christmas market river cruise in Europe may be the very best way to capture the magic of the season. Our Viking Christmas on the Rhine river cruise from Switzerland...

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Black Friday Travel Deals that Let You Give the Gift of Travel this Holiday Season

Awesome Travel Stuff

Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to book travel – for more than one reason! Not only will you find some of the best deals...

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VIDEO: Dramatic Sailing Through One of the World’s Largest Fjords in the Arctic Aboard Seabourn Venture

Adventure Greenland

“The best morning of my life.” That was a cameraman’s reaction to filming in one of the hottest cruise destinations today. The Arctic’s icecaps, glaciers, icebergs and fjords are drawing...

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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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Christmas Markets, NYE, Ice World and Gala Balls: Why Visit Vienna in the Winter

Local Events

Don’t wait til spring or summer to visit Austria’s capital. Some of its most unique experiences take place during the frosty months, where one-of-a-kind local events warm your heart and...

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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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