Tag: Luxury

Crystal, Luxury

Crystal Serenity to receive face-lift

By Michael Coleman One of cruise travel’s most luxurious vessels is scheduled for a face-lift. Crystal Cruises will be spending more than $25 million this spring to keep its largest ship, Crystal Serenity, on the cutting edge of luxury style. Some 400 expert technicians flown from around the world, working round the clock for just...

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Luxury

Azamara Journey to sail to the Titanic wreck site on the anniversary of her sinking

By Jackie Roseboom Guests aboard the Azamara Journey on the April 9, 2012 sailing from Boston are in for a unique cruise. Journey will sail to the wreck site for the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking. In addition to the guests aboard the ship, children in elementary and middle schools will also be given …...

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Crystal, Luxury, Regent, Seabourn

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...

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Europe, Luxury

Demand for luxury cruises on the rise

By Michael Coleman Despite lingering economic woes and belt-tightening across the nation, demand for luxury and river cruises is actually growing according to a recent survey of travel agents. Conducted by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – North America’s largest cruise industry organization representing 25...

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Luxury, Regent

New-Look Regent Seven Seas Navigator debuts

By Michael Coleman One of luxury cruise travel’s iconic vessels, Regent Seven Seas Navigator, has received a stem to stern makeover. The 490-passenger ship, just a decade old, was both updated and upgraded during a 50-day transformation. Fleet-mates Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner, each 700-passengers, were refurbished last...

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Luxury

Ship Review: Silver Spirit offers sophisticated charm, elegance

It’s been almost nine years since ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea unveiled a new ship but guests will soon agree that the wait has been worth it. The 12-deck, 540-passenger, all-suite ship is Silversea’s first newly-constructed vessel since 2001. Click Here to read the full review....

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Luxury, Seabourn

Cruise Guide: Seabourn Odyssey debuts in Venice

By Michael Coleman The first luxury cruise ship to be unveiled in six years has been launched and is now sailing in the Mediterranean. The 450-guest, 32,000 ton Seabourn Odyssey features 225 luxury suites (90 percent with verandas), Charlie Palmer cuisine and when a series of voyages ends this year she’ll set off on the …...

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Luxury, MSC

MSC Cruises adding dedicated managers and concierge

MSC Cruises says fine service is all about listening. That’s why they’ve added two new pairs of ears to its service teams. All guests on MSC Cruises fleet are now offered the support of a dedicated guest relations manager with a very special role, while guests on ships in the “Fantasia” class also receive their …...

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Dining, Luxury

Silversea serving up unique culinary theme cruises

With a collection of the world’s most flavorful destinations expertly paired with the culinary world’s hottest talents, Silversea Cruises is offering a selection of moveable feasts for those sophisticated travelers who enjoy high-end dining as much as the adventure of luxury travel....

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Dining, Entertainment, Luxury, Regent

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Regent unveils ‘Dinner and a Show’ concept

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced a new entertainment concept, “Dinner and a Show”, aboard its 700-guest, all-suite, all-balcony vessels Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner. The evening’s entertainment, consisting of a gourmet meal in one of the line’s exclusive alternative dining venues followed by an intimate...

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