New in 2015 — Anthem of the Seas

Third in a series about new ships This second ship of the Quantum Class will be replacing the first — and the flagship — in New Jersey after Quantum of the Seas leaves for its new home, Singapore. Other than the name on the bow and assorted other places, there isn’t expected to be much… Continue reading New in 2015 — Anthem of the Seas

New in 2015 — Viking Star

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

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

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