Oceania Cruises has unveiled a collection of more than 30 new itineraries for the Winter 2017-18 season (Nov 2017 - March 2018) aboard Regatta, Marina, Riviera, and Sirena. Ranging from nine to 34 days, these new voyages afford discerning travelers to embark on an Oceania … [Read more...]
Crystal River Cruises: 2018 Itineraries For New Ships
In the spring of 2018, Crystal Debussy and Crystal Ravel embark on their maiden voyages on April 9 and May 10, 2018, respectively. Just published are the European itineraries for the inaugural year of the two vessels, which will join Crystal Mozart, Crystal Bach and Crystal … [Read more...]
Five Takeaways From a Transatlantic Crossing with Viking
So what does Viking do differently? As it turns out, a lot. Here’s five of my most surprising takeaways from my Viking Star experience: 1. It’s Almost an Expedition Cruise Nanortalik, Greenland. If Viking slapped some inflatable Zodiac rafts on the upper decks of … [Read more...]
Viking Ocean Sailings for 2017-2018
It’s almost difficult to believe that, just a few years ago, Viking Ocean Cruises was still in the planning stage. Now, the oceangoing arm of Viking Cruises boasts a fleet of two stunning 930-guest ships that have been winning accolades from guests and critics alike, and is on … [Read more...]
European Christmas Markets: Our Favorite Time to Cruise
If we could only pick one more river cruise to take, it wouldn’t be a difficult decision. BothRiver Cruise Advisor’s Ralph Grizzle and myself would, without hesitation, hop aboard one of the festive Christmas Markets river cruises that close out the year on the rivers of … [Read more...]