The ship known as the The World’s First Discovery Yacht is experiencing a season of rediscovery. Scenic Eclipse debuted in summer of 2019, and like so many other ships, had to take an extended pandemic pause for two years. Now again cruising the world’s oceans, exclusive harbors … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways: A Tailored Approach to River Cruising
River cruising is an extraordinary way to see Europe—not to mention other legendary rivers around the globe. Travelers appreciate the fact that river vessels are smaller; they typically cater to fewer than 200 guests and can slip into lesser-known ports and dock in the center … [Read more...]
Heeding the Call to Cruise
It’s been a little over a year since cruising resumed from its lengthy pause in cruising from the United States. Anticipating the demand, the staff at Cruise Specialists knew that if there was ever a “call to cruise”—this was it. In the past year, our Cruise Consultants, … [Read more...]
The Mill at Ward Cove – A New Alaska Cruise Port
A new cruise port outside Ketchikan provides even more opportunities for travelers to explore Alaska. It may even be the formula for a bit of a cruise dilemma: skip going into Ketchikan at all and spend even more time in the Tongass National Forest, which it borders—Tongass is … [Read more...]
Northern Europe Cruise Destination Highlights
Travelers have access to a treasure trove of Northern Europe cruise options, with ancient and enchanting lands stretching from Greenland in the west and north into the Arctic Circle. Cruise lines – from boutique ships carrying just a few hundred guests to the largest, most … [Read more...]