Repositioning voyages a big hit with travelers
By Michael Coleman Transocean and transatlantic voyages are in vogue among today’s cruise ship travelers. In Part 2 of our look at such voyages, we profile the mass-and-premium market cruise lines. Some companies, like Princess, Royal Caribbean and Holland America Line have numerous ships crossing the Atlantic or the Pacific this...
Days-at-sea voyages in vogue
By Michael Coleman Transocean cruise travel opportunities are gaining in popularity as luxury, premium and mass market operators offer longer haul, sea-going choices than ever before. As cruise ships large and small are seasonally repositioned from one cruising destination to another, travelers have dozens of opportunities to enjoy one...
Video of James Taylor aboard Queen Mary 2 for an exclusive concert
En route to commence his summer tour, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor sailed with his band and crew as well as with his wife, children and mother during Queen Mary 2’s June 19 eastbound Transatlantic Crossing. He met with fans, answered their questions and put on an exclusive concert. Here are two videos from the...
Singer James Taylor to headline Queen Mary 2 crossing
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor and his band will perform during Queen Mary 2’s June 19 eastbound Transatlantic Crossing. Sailing from New York to Southampton, England, Taylor will headline two Cunard Command Performances in the ship’s Royal Court Theatre during the six-day journey. “I’ve always wanted to take...
Cruise Guide: Azamara unveils 2010 European itineraries
By Michael Coleman Azamara Cruises, the deluxe smaller-ship, exotic-destination cruise line, will send its fleet to Europe for the third consecutive summer when the 694-guest Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest sail in the region in 2010....