Atlas unveils 500 shore excursions, including free cultural immersion tours
Atlas Ocean Voyages luxury yachting has introduced its schedule of complimentary Cultural Immersion excursions in Europe as part of their new Epicurean Expeditions
Oceania Cruises new 2022 Europe and Tahiti cruises now available to book
Oceania Cruises has introduced 16 new Europe and Tahiti voyages for early 2022 aboard the Regatta and Nautica ships.
Royal Caribbean Announced their 2014 European Cruises
Royal Caribbean International announced that in 2014, they are adding Scandinavia and Baltic cruises from Hamburg, Germany, aboard Legend of the Seas, one of nine Royal Caribbean ships to sail European waters in 2014. Also announced new 2014 Europe Cruisetours, which combine a cruise with an exclusive land tour program that explores some...
All-inclusive Regent sets sights on longer itineraries
By Michael Coleman Intrepid luxury cruise travelers seeking more of Europe and South America in 2012 have been eyeing new, longer itineraries recently unveiled by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The line’s “Grand Voyages’’ — London to Stockholm, 29 nights in June, 2012; or Monte Carlo to Buenos Aires, 27 nights in November, 2012 —...
Carnival Magic makes her debut in Europe
By Jackie Roseboom Living up to her name, the christening of the brand new Carnival Magic was indeed magical. The ceremony took place onboard while in port in Venice, Italy. Carnival’s CEO appeared out of nowhere on stage in a helicopter to start the festivities. The sailing away party, with breathtaking views of Venice was...
Watch Carnival Magic’s launch videos and enter to win a free cruise
Carnival Cruise Lines is inviting their Facebook fans to experience the excitement of Carnival Magic’s May 1 launch from Venice, Italy, with a series of videos that showcase the ship’s inaugural activities along with its many unique features. Then fans can participate in a Facebook quiz based on the videos for a chance to win...
Queen Elizabeth to name the next Cunard ship
Cunard Line just announced that her majesty the Queen will name the company’s new Queen Elizabeth, the third Cunard ship to bear the name. The naming will be a milestone in British maritime history and is sure to spark interest worldwide. Her majesty was present at the age of 12 at the launch of the …...
Port Postcard: A friendly game in Turkey
Boys will be boys … a pick-up soccer game kept these Istanbul, Turkey youths busy on a fall day, Oct. 29, 2009....
On Board: Follow us on the MSC Fantasia
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is in the Mediterranean this week aboard MSC Fantasia and will be reporting on, among other things, the MSC Yacht Club, an exclusive, private onboard enclave. Fantasia will be calling on ports in Italy, Africa and Spain as the week progresses....