Cruise Guide: Silversea world cruise to indulge guests
By Mike Coleman Ultra-luxurious Silversea Cruises has partnered with celebrity speakers, iconic fashion house Ferragamo, and Men’s Vogue, Travel & Leisure and Bon Appetit magazines to wow guests during its 2008 world cruise. The 110-day odyssey, featuring 25 countries and some 50 ports of call, departs Jan. 16 from Fort...
Cruise Guide: Downs to speak aboard Seabourn Spirit
By Mike Coleman Legendary broadcaster Hugh Downs, one of television’s most familiar and highly-regarded personalities, will be a special guest speaker onboard the luxurious 208-guest Seabourn Spirit during a 14-day Southeast Asia voyage later this year. Downs will join guests Dec. 6 on a Singapore-to-Hong Kong journey....
Cruise Guide: Redford, Hanks, Ford narrate Cunard space shows
By Mike Coleman Cruise lines are renowned for providing over-the-top amenities for their guests, but now – believe it or not – one company will give you the stars and heavens above. Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, in partnership with the Hayden Planetarium, has introduced two new space shows in its very own, 150-seat planetarium...
Cruise Guide: Gourmet cuisine expanding on the high seas
By Mike Coleman Just when you thought gastronomic opportunities could not possibly get any better on the high seas, cruise lines go back to the drawing board and roll out more intriguing options. Â Take, for instance, what’s happening at Crystal Cruises, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. Some of the hottest names in food...
Cruise Guide: Bermuda beckons cruise passengers
By Mike Coleman Bermuda, the secluded island paradise in the Atlantic Ocean, has been one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations since the 1960’s and for good reason: Ideal weather, world-class golf, tennis, shopping, colonial history, picturesque pastel-colored towns and villages, pink sand beaches and a welcomed...
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...