Cruise Guide: Silversea offers golf getaways
By Mike Coleman Affluent cruise passengers looking for an extraordinary golf vacation need to look no further than Silversea Cruises. The line is offering golf getaways on 15 diverse itineraries aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, featuring more than 45 challenging courses in more than 25 countries and islands in Europe, the...
Cruise Guide: Cozumel rebounds from Hurricane Wilma
By Mike Coleman COZUMEL, Mexico – It was almost a half-century ago when famed underwater oceanographer Jacques Cousteau happened upon this sleepy, sun-drenched oasis at the eastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, declaring it among the most spectacular dive locations in the world. Much has changed since Cousteau’s first visit...
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...
Cruise Guide: Princess unveils heady Alaska shore excursions
By Mike Coleman A Princess Cruise may be the ultimate way to enjoy Alaska up-close and personal in 2007. Passengers will be treated to 170 tour options and 21 new excursions, including a host of novel private land programs. If exploring Juneau in a chauffeur-driven Hummer, soaring over Misty Fjords National Monument in a private...
Cruise Guide: Quick cruise getaways, Alaska entice passengers
By Mike Coleman Carnival has unveiled a series of short cruise getaways to attract vacation-challenged passengers in 2007 and Royal Caribbean will feature 130 shore excursions in Alaska, highlighting news this week from the cruise industry. The line will offer 32 different short cruise itineraries from a host of  U.S. departure...
Cruise Guide: Cruise lines offer culinary journeys
By Mike Coleman Culinary journeys at sea will be as intriguing as the itineraries themselves aboard some of the worlds leading cruise ships in 2007. At Crystal Cruises, guests will be able to savor signature dishes from award-winning chefs like Nobu Matsuhisa, Piero Selvaggio and Wolfgang Puck. It’s all included in the cruise fare....
Cruise Guide: Politicians, plush bedding, tea service brewing at sea
By Mike Coleman Luxury cruise lines will be rolling out a series of nice touches in 2007 to pamper their guests like never before. New bedding is in at Silversea; tea service will be taken to new heights at Cunard and onboard enrichment programs at Seabourn will feature power, politics and punditry from Washington’s leading...
Cruise Guide: Cruise trends 2007
By Mike Coleman There’s no shortage of cruise ideas for the upcoming year. From epic world journeys to brief, lazy days in the sun, there’s a voyage and price range for just about everyone. Not sure which cruise line, or ship, to take? It’s never been easier to decide. Your nearest bookseller has a host …...
Cruise Guide: From Radisson to Regent: Line changes course
By Mike Coleman It seemed only a matter of time before a luxurious cruise line aligned itself with an equally prominent, global hotel partner. And that’s exactly what happened earlier this year when Radisson Seven Seas Cruises became Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The merger was orchestrated by the Carlson Companies, a world-wide...