Menu set for Silversea’s culinary arts voyages
By Michael Coleman Silversea Cruises has unveiled a new collection of 10 culinary arts theme cruises for 2011 featuring some of the world’s top chefs and rising stars. 

 The cruises will showcase the artistry of award-winning chefs of top dining establishments from around the world, including the internationally...
Alluring restaurants to debut at sea
By Michael Coleman Royal Caribbean’s latest ship — Allure of the Seas — will debut in December complete with 24 onboard dining venues to cater to any craving. A sister ship to Oasis of the Seas, both vessels tip the scales as the largest and perhaps most innovative cruise ships afloat. And while each ship …...
Carnival Legend lives up to her Fun Ship name
The museum quality artwork on the Carnival Legend depicts legendary stories through the years, hence the ship’s name. The ship’s activities and ports will definitely keep you as busy as you want to be....
Remy to offer an adults-only fine dining experience on the Disney Dream
By Matt Roseboom When Disney’s newest ship, Disney Dream, launches early next year, it will offer a number of firsts, a new “Villains Tonight!” stage show, a water coaster and virtual portholes for inside cabins, among other things. Now they’ve announced their first-ever premier dining option. A new restaurant called Remy...
Dining venues sparkle aboard Oasis
By Michael Coleman The gastronomic journey aboard Oasis of the Seas is befitting the world’s large cruise ship. No fewer than 24 dining venues and some 20 bars and lounges welcome passengers for their respective 7-day Eastern or Western Caribbean itineraries. “Oasis of the Seas showcases the evolution of Royal Caribbean dining,”...
Celebrity Eclipse makes her debut
By Michael Coleman Celebrity Cruises unveiled their stylish Eclipse this week, the third of five new vessels to hit the open seas, but a new onboard dining venue is garnering equal praise. The 2,852-passenger, 122,000-ton ship was launched in Southampton, England and will now offer passengers a series of sailings roundtrip from...
Kids can now customize their Disney cruise activities
Through an entirely new approach to youth activities, kids can let their imaginations set sail by customizing their cruise vacation on Disney Cruise Line. More youth activities than ever before are available and children may choose their experiences based on interest, not age. New youth activities and dedicated children’s spaces are...
Onboard: ‘La dolce vita’ aboard Costa Atlantica
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is aboard Costa Atlantica this week as she sails a seven-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary. Here’s his latest dispatch: NASSAU, Bahamas, Friday Jan. 8, 2010 — Passengers aboard an Italian cruise ship bid the pastel pink colors of this sunny Bahamian capital and their bustling straw markets...
Pearl offers stunning array of restaurant venues
By Michael Coleman The biggest culinary fan aboard Norwegian Pearl may also be the most disappointed passenger on disembarkation day. With 12 restaurants and 11 bars and lounges to choose from, it’s next to impossible to sample all of the ship’s culinary venues on a typical, seven-day Caribbean voyage. The 2,394-passenger ship...
Onboard: Liberty features endless array of culinary options
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is aboard Carnival Liberty on a Western Caribbean itinerary this week. Here’s his latest dispatch: AT SEA, en route to Miami – Dec. 11, 2009 — The monumental task of serving eight meals plus snacks per day for some 3,000-passengers runs like clockwork aboard Carnival Liberty. Passengers...