On Board: Newly-refurbished Silver Wind sails the Mediterranean
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is in the Mediterranean this week aboard the newly-refurbished Silver Wind. One of the world’s most luxurious ships, the 298-guest vessel was in Venice, Italy a few days ago. She will be calling on ports in Croatia (Zadar and Dubrovnik), Malta (Valletta and Gozo) and Spain (Palma de Mallorca...
Onboard: Solstice wowing passengers in the Med
By Michael Coleman ATHENS, Greece — Passengers were greeted by many firsts this week as they boarded the 2,850-passenger Celebrity Solstice. The vessel sports a half-acre-sized lawn complete with real grass on the top deck. Between games of bocce ball and croquet, even putting competitions, couples have also been enjoying picnics —...
Follow us this week on the Celebrity Solstice in the Mediterranean
The 2,850-passenger Celebrity Solstice has just begun its inaugural summer season in the Mediterranean. Italy, the Greek Isles and Turkey await passengers and Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman will be onboard – this week – profiling the ship’s European debut. We’ll update her progress on this space as the week...
Princess offering new itineraries and ports for Europe in 2010
The iconic wonders of the ancient world, the continent’s bustling cities and the majestic beauty found along dramatic coastlines will be showcased with Princess Cruises’ just-announced 2010 Europe program....
Singer James Taylor to headline Queen Mary 2 crossing
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor and his band will perform during Queen Mary 2’s June 19 eastbound Transatlantic Crossing. Sailing from New York to Southampton, England, Taylor will headline two Cunard Command Performances in the ship’s Royal Court Theatre during the six-day journey. “I’ve always wanted to take...
Cruise Guide: Royal Caribbean sets 2010 European voyages
By Michael Coleman Eight Royal Caribbean cruise ships will be deployed to Europe in 2010 featuring four to 14 night sailings in the Mediterranean, Northern and Western Europe. The line will position Independence of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Jewel of the …...
Cruise Guide: Azamara unveils 2010 European itineraries
By Michael Coleman Azamara Cruises, the deluxe smaller-ship, exotic-destination cruise line, will send its fleet to Europe for the third consecutive summer when the 694-guest Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest sail in the region in 2010....
Cruise Guide: Europe entices mass market lines to extend season
By Mike Coleman More American travelers will be intoxicated by Europe’s charm this summer – from the comfort of a balcony stateroom no less – than at any time in modern history. Mass-market cruise lines have gone so far as to unveil new ships in European waters for a season that in some cases has …...
Cruise Guide: Luxury lines offer Europe on a silver platter
By Mike Coleman It will be banner year in Europe for cruise ship passengers, especially those planning luxurious getaways. The world’s best cruise lines will be rolling out the welcome mat, the best of food and drink, and land programs never before equaled in the history of modern cruise ship travel. Look for itineraries to...