Second in a series about new ships This is what happens when river-ship people get into the ocean-ship business. Viking River Cruises is about to become just Viking Cruises (on the water) and what makes this first crossover venture a game-changer that will be watched world-wide is that all suites on the Star (270 square… Continue reading New in 2015 — Viking Star
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New in 2015 — P&O Britannia
First in a series about ships The first new ship of 2015 will set sail in March and be based in Southampton before leaving for its winter home, Barbados. P&O is billing this as a five-star ship with all the amenities of a like-rated hotel, but on water. The locals won’t have trouble recognizing her… Continue reading New in 2015 — P&O Britannia
A Picture's Worth A Thousand Animals
Animals make for great photo subjects everywhere — how many "cute" pictures do you get in your in-box? They're especially photogenic, it seems, when you're in a foreign country, having disembarked from a cruise ship. Below is a sample of the creatures big and small, lovable and not, that we have encountered… As close to… Continue reading A Picture's Worth A Thousand Animals
Happy Cruising For All In 2015!
Oceania’s Last-Minute Cruise Deal
Oceania Cruises, an upscale line with five ships, is touting a deal that includes… • 2-for-1 cruise fares and free airfare • Free pre-paid gratuities • Free unlimited Internet • Shipboard credit worth up to $1,000 • 50 per cent off deposits • Pre- and post-cruise hotels for $99 a night If all this… Continue reading Oceania’s Last-Minute Cruise Deal