Port Postcard: An Italian wedding
A bride and her wedding party wind through the streets of Sorrento, Italy on Saturday Oct. 10, 2009....
In Port: A Princess in Italy
A look at the Royal Princess at anchor off Sorrento, Italy on Saturday Oct. 10, 2009....
Cruise Guide Column: New-look Silver Wind Sparkles
By Michael Coleman The pending launch of Silver Spirit, Silversea Cruises’ latest vessel, has slightly overshadowed a beautiful, multi-million dollar refurbishment to one of its ageless ships. Silver Wind, launched in 1995, has a fresh, updated look from bow to stern. The ship’s main dining venue — The Restaurant – features...
Port Postcard: The pyramids of Egypt
The Sphinx stands guard at the pyramids of Egypt, the only remaining wonders of the ancient world. Taken on Friday Oct. 2, 2009. Image courtesy Peter Cartier....
Port Postcard: Valletta, Malta
Valletta, Malta seemingly stands still on a beautiful fall day, Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009....
Cruise Guide: MSC Fantasia guests enjoy red carpet treatment
By Michael Coleman One of the world’s largest passenger vessels boasts an exclusive, amenity-laden onboard retreat. While the ship hosts some 3,900-passengers at full capacity, Yacht Club guests are insulated in their own private area — off limits to other passengers and strictly enforced – complete with special elevator access...
Cruise Guide: Luxurious Navigator poised for upgrade
By Michael Coleman A stem-to-stern, multi-million-dollar refurbishment is in store for the luxurious, all-suite Regent Seven Seas Navigator. The ship will enter dry dock next month and according to company officials will emerge “radiating elegance and sophistication, resplendent with rich fabrics, textures and elegant...
Carnival adds a kids Fun Zone at Port of Miami
Carnival Cruise Lines has installed the first-ever “Fun Zone” at the Port of Miami cruise terminal, providing a welcome diversion for families with a host of toys, games and activities. Located on the upper level of the facility, the “Fun Zone” includes indoor playground equipment, video game consoles, board games, coloring books...
In Port Today: Splendour in Turkey
Royal Caribbean’s Splendour of the Seas, docked in Kusadasi, Turkey, Sept. 29, 2009. Image courtesy of Michael Coleman...
Video: Donald Duck scouts Alaska for Disney Cruise Line’s first visit
For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will offer Alaskan cruises during a four-month season of seven-night sailings aboard the Disney Wonder in summer 2011. The Disney Wonder will depart out of Vancouver, B.C., calling on popular ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway. Before and after the 2011 summer season in Alaska, the...