Month: May 2007

Entertainment, Seabourn

Cruise Guide: Downs to speak aboard Seabourn Spirit

By Mike Coleman Legendary broadcaster Hugh Downs, one of television’s most familiar and highly-regarded personalities, will be a special guest speaker onboard the luxurious 208-guest Seabourn Spirit during a 14-day Southeast Asia voyage later this year.  Downs will join guests Dec. 6 on a Singapore-to-Hong Kong journey....

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Cunard, Entertainment

Cruise Guide: Redford, Hanks, Ford narrate Cunard space shows

By Mike Coleman Cruise lines are renowned for providing over-the-top amenities for their guests, but now – believe it or not – one company will give you the stars and heavens above. Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, in partnership with the Hayden Planetarium, has introduced two new space shows in its very own, 150-seat planetarium...

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Dining

Cruise Guide: Gourmet cuisine expanding on the high seas

By Mike Coleman Just when you thought gastronomic opportunities could not possibly get any better on the high seas, cruise lines go back to the drawing board and roll out more intriguing options.  Take, for instance, what’s happening at Crystal Cruises, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. Some of the hottest names in food...

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