Carnival Corporation ships’ Wi-Fi to become more reliable with SpaceX’s Starlink
Your next cruise may offer a faster and smoother internet connection. Carnival company is bringing on SpaceX’s Starling for faster service, greater capacity, and more reliable Wi-Fi to their ships.
Three’s A Charm: Seabourn Quest Debuts
By Michael Coleman Ultra-luxury small-ship operator Seabourn unveiled its third new ship in three years when the 450-guest Seabourn Quest debuted this week. “She is a beautiful vessel, and I have no doubt she will earn as much praise from the experts, and as much affection from our guests as her two sister-ships,’’ said Richard...
Poll: Crystal, Regent, Seabourn deemed world’s best
By Michael Coleman Luxury cruise ship operators Crystal, Regent and Seabourn have been voted as the world’s best cruise lines. Crystal and Regent tied for number one in the “large-ship” category in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler readers’ poll while Seabourn was named best in the “small ship’’ category. Considered among the...
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: Seabourn offers small-plate culinary experience
By Michael Coleman Smaller portioned cuisine options await guests aboard the yacht-like ships of Seabourn, a cruise line big on luxury. The company, operators of three elegant vessels – the 208-guest Pride, Spirit and Legend – has also unveiled a series of exotic global itineraries through 2008 punctuated by indulgences...
Cruise Guide: Silversea, Seabourn unveil golf, insider tip programs
By Michael Coleman Two of the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise lines – Silversea and Seabourn – are rolling out exclusive programs that will make the golf lover smile and the adventurer in all of us beam with contentment. Golf enthusiasts sailing on the 382-guest Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper can live and...