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
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
Nassau: An Incredible Experience
One of the Caribbean ports that attracts a lot of cruise ships is Nassau, partly because of its geographical location as either the first stop or last stop for ships based in Miami and Fort Lauderdale…and perhaps partly because of those constant TV commercials about Paradise Island and Atlantis. In any event, Nassau is… Continue reading Nassau: An Incredible Experience