Oceania Cruises 2025 European sailings feature new ship Oceania Allura
One of the highlights of Oceania Cruises’ 2025 European season is the debut of its newest ship, Oceania Allura, that will set sail from Trieste, Italy, on her maiden voyage in mid-July on a series of eastern and western Mediterranean voyages. In addition to Allura, five other Oceania ships, Vista, Marina, Nautica, Sirena, and...
European Waterways enhanced excursions take guests off-the-beaten-track
For 50 years, European Waterways has offered luxury hotel barging – an immersive, all-inclusive “gentle voyage of discovery” focused on regional culture, history, wine, and cuisine. With a capacity of 6-20 passengers and a 1:2 crew ratio, European Waterways can provide an impeccable level of onboard service, as they transport...
Inaugural sailing of Oceania Cruises Allura earlier than expected
Oceania Cruises’ newest ship Allura will enter service one week earlier than scheduled. Allura’s inaugural sailing will now depart Trieste, Italy, on July 18, 2025, cruising six days to Athens, Greece, calling upon Eastern Mediterranean ports of Rijeka, Croatia; Ravenna, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro. Guests...
Sail for 5 months on Princess Cruises world cruise
The 2026 Princess Cruises world cruise will sail around the world in 114 days. On board the Coral Princess, guests will visit six continents, 28 countries, and stop at 52 ports – the most destinations ever for a Princess Cruises world cruise. The adventure begins January 2026 with two U.S. departure points – Fort Lauderdale,...
Make plans for the next solar eclipse by booking a cruise
2024’s solar eclipse was marked on my calendar since the last one in 2017 as my hometown of Rochester, NY was smack dab in the path of totality. When the big day came, clouds blocked the view, but the world faded to black none the same. When it ended, our family looked at each other …...
Disney announces new river cruises for 2024
Although Disney Cruise Line sometimes sails in Europe, when it comes to river cruising, that’s handled by their Adventures by Disney division. And now they’ve announced their plans for 2024.
Oceania Cruises new 2022 Europe and Tahiti cruises now available to book
Oceania Cruises has introduced 16 new Europe and Tahiti voyages for early 2022 aboard the Regatta and Nautica ships.
Cunard Line Celebrates 175th Anniversary Year in 2015 with Special Cruises
In 2015, Cunard will commemorate the 175th year of the company’s founding, and the global voyages will celebrate this significant milestone in style. This festive time will include several Cunard Royal Rendezvous events during the World Voyage itineraries: Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth will depart Southampton together on 10 January;...
Royal Caribbean Announced their 2014 European Cruises
Royal Caribbean International announced that in 2014, they are adding Scandinavia and Baltic cruises from Hamburg, Germany, aboard Legend of the Seas, one of nine Royal Caribbean ships to sail European waters in 2014. Also announced new 2014 Europe Cruisetours, which combine a cruise with an exclusive land tour program that explores some...
Norwegian Jade epitomizes “Freestyle Cruising’’ concept
By Michael Coleman EN ROUTE TO SPLIT, CROATIA, August 4, 2011 – The “Freestyle Cruising’’ concept is playing out brilliantly aboard Norwegian Jade here in the Mediterranean this summer. NCL pioneered the model over a decade ago — regimented onboard routines and set dining times would not be thrust on their passengers....