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: New luxury line, Cunard monument unveiled in Halifax
By Michael Coleman Halifax, the Nova Scotia capital so steeped in maritime history, stood briefly this month at the center of the cruise world. It wasn’t the nearby Citadel or picturesque Peggy’s Cove that garnered the attention, however. The news instead focused on the building of a new luxury cruise vessel in the...
Cruise Guide: Sun-drenched Caribbean voyages unveiled
By Michael Coleman You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to conclude that Caribbean cruise itineraries are the most popular in the world. Over the past few years, port calls in Alaska and Europe have gained momentum among travelers seeking to expand their horizons, but the hands-down winner is just a few hundred miles...
Cruise Guide: Red-Hot Swedish Icebar Sizzles
 By Michael Coleman STOCKHOLM Sweden – In a city renowned for its legends, a new “hometown hero” is emerging. This Baltic playground has long been the domain of iconic figures through the ages from inventor Alfred Nobel and actress Greta Garbo to modern sports legends Bjorn Borg and Annika Sorenstam. But...
Cruise Guide: Vibrant cities, nature, await South American cruise guests
By Mike Coleman The world’s best cruise lines have not only unveiled a host of new ships in recent months, they’ve also introduced a series of global itineraries and that’s good news for savvy travelers. Over the past two weeks, Cruise Guide has bypassed the obvious – Caribbean and European sailings- to take a...
Cruise Guide: South Pacific charm beckons guests Down Under
By Mike Coleman There’s more Down Under than meets the eye. Upcoming cruises to Australia, New Zealand and the Polynesian islands will feature a combination of cosmopolitan cities, jungles, snow-capped mountains, fjords, white-sand beaches and coral reefs. It’s almost hard to believe that such diversity can be found in a...
Cruise Guide: Asia bound – Cruise lines unwrap exotic Far East itineraries
By Mike Coleman Southeast Asia. The name alone conjures up a host of images from giant Buddhas and gilded temple spires to neon-lit cities. Look for eight of the most popular and luxurious cruise lines in the world – members of the Cruise Lines International Association, the chief marketing arm for 19 lines and some …...