Viking Ocean Cruises invited a couple dozen travel writers, including myself, on a six-day preview sailing as Viking Star made her way to christening ceremonies in Bergen, Norway, on May 17. Our group had time not only to explore the vessel but also to hear from Viking Ocean … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways AmaPura Ship Details
When AmaPura launched in 2014 it was done with the style and flair that AmaWaterways has become accustomed to providing. Guests onboard the AmaPura were greeted by a local dance group, who put on a spectacular cultural performance prior to the ship’s departure for Myanmar. As … [Read more...]
The Most Beautiful Accommodations At Sea? Check Out Our New Video Featuring Europa 2’s Suites
Enjoy our video featuring the range of suites and accommodations on Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' Europa 2. Also be sure to see, The Avid Cruiser’s Europa 2 Video Review and check out live coverage from Europa 2 this week as Aaron Saunders sails from Istanbul to Kusadasi. … [Read more...]
The World’s Best Ship That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of? Our Europa 2 Video Review
Our Europa 2 cruise review provides a quick look (5:41 minutes) at Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' newest luxury vessel. If you have trouble viewing the embedded video, click here to view on Youtube. Transcript of The Avid Cruiser's Europa 2 Video Review VOICEOVER: Embark with me on a … [Read more...]
Bay Area’s Cruise Specialists Preparing for Luxury-Focused Inspection of Queen Victoria
As Cunard Line’s celebrated Queen Victoria sails into the Port of San Francisco on March 31, 2014, ten representatives from the Bay Area and Seattle offices of Cruise Specialists – America’s leading world cruise travel agency – will be provided a rare tour of the ship to conduct … [Read more...]