Look inside the new Seabourn Pursuit suites
Seabourn doesn’t just call themselves a luxury cruise line, they bill themselves as an ultra-luxury cruise line, and a look inside the suite of the upcoming Seabourn Pursuit will back that up.
Carnival Corporation ships’ Wi-Fi to become more reliable with SpaceX’s Starlink
Your next cruise may offer a faster and smoother internet connection. Carnival company is bringing on SpaceX’s Starling for faster service, greater capacity, and more reliable Wi-Fi to their ships.
Fleet wide improvements for the Carnival Corporation
Carnival Cruise Lines is conducting a fleet wide $300 million plan to significantly enhance emergency power capabilities, introducing a new fire safety technology system and improving the level of operating redundancies. The improvement plan is the result of a comprehensive operational review, overseen by parent company Carnival...
Three’s A Charm: Seabourn Quest Debuts
By Michael Coleman Ultra-luxury small-ship operator Seabourn unveiled its third new ship in three years when the 450-guest Seabourn Quest debuted this week. “She is a beautiful vessel, and I have no doubt she will earn as much praise from the experts, and as much affection from our guests as her two sister-ships,’’ said Richard...
Poll: Crystal, Regent, Seabourn deemed world’s best
By Michael Coleman Luxury cruise ship operators Crystal, Regent and Seabourn have been voted as the world’s best cruise lines. Crystal and Regent tied for number one in the “large-ship” category in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler readers’ poll while Seabourn was named best in the “small ship’’ category. Considered among the...
Luxurious Seabourn Sojourn debuts
By Michael Coleman British supermodel Twiggy was among the 700 attendees during christening ceremonies for the new 450-guest Seabourn Sojourn, which debuted in London last week. Sojourn is the second of three new luxury cruising vessels to join Seabourn’s fleet. Sister Seabourn Odyssey was unveiled last summer in Venice. Seabourn Quest...
Seabourn Sojourn poised for debut
By Michael Coleman A series of spectacular shore adventures in Northern Europe, from kayaking in the Baltic Sea to cycling among former imperial residences in Russia, will mark the maiden sailing season aboard Seabourn Sojourn. The ship will operate a 14-day inaugural voyage from London to Dover on June 6, visiting Scotland, the Faroe...
Days-at-sea voyages in vogue
By Michael Coleman Transocean cruise travel opportunities are gaining in popularity as luxury, premium and mass market operators offer longer haul, sea-going choices than ever before. As cruise ships large and small are seasonally repositioned from one cruising destination to another, travelers have dozens of opportunities to enjoy one...
Cruising offers the ultimate in romance
By Matt Roseboom With breakfast in bed, dining under the stars and dancing until dawn, you can’t get much more romantic than a cruise. If you haven’t already made plans for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day, surprise them with a romantic cruise. Here’s a sampling of Valentine’s Day-inspired offers, programs and activities:...