This is only a big deal if you’re thinking of cruising near Australia, or if you live in New Zealand. But it’s an interesting story even if you’re just interested in cruising. Not everybody wants Ovation of the Seas. Now that Anthem of the Seas is on the water, Ovation is Royal Caribbean’s next new… Continue reading Standing Up Ovation Of The Seas
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Royal Baby Royal Treat For Cunard
Ah yes, the Royal Baby. She arrived on the weekend, in case you haven’t heard. Her birth was on the very day that Britain’s three queens of sailing — Victoria, Mary 2, Elizabeth — were launching another celebration: 175 years of Cunard. The connection was not lost on Cunard. When the news broke, thee… Continue reading Royal Baby Royal Treat For Cunard
Friday file: Open Season On Alaska
The Alaska cruise season is underway, so many of you are perhaps packing your bags and your cameras for the adventure. And Alaska is an adventure, one that is almost universally endorsed as a bucket-list item. This week’s essay of photos from our archive will give you an idea of some of the things you… Continue reading Friday file: Open Season On Alaska
Windstar: Best Small Line…Big Growth
When you increase something, anything, by 50 per cent it’s a big deal. For Windstar Cruises, the month that starts tomorrow is a big deal. Next Friday, Windstar officially adds a ship to its fleet of four when the Star Breeze is christened in Nice, France. This will come two days after Windstar takes possession… Continue reading Windstar: Best Small Line…Big Growth
Why Upscale Cruise Deals Are Rare
You may have noticed in our Daily Deals — five days a week, 52 weeks a year — that bargains on "upper premium" cruise lines appear only rarely. There’s a reason for that: The “deals” are often…well, confusing. An example is one we just received from Oceania. What caught our eyes was Free 3-night Winelands… Continue reading Why Upscale Cruise Deals Are Rare