Villa Vie Odyssey: I’m Really Not Surprised
There’s no question that those of us with a passion for cruising are focused this week on the plight of…
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MEIN SCHIFF 1: A Distinctive Ship…In Any Language!
It was like bumping into a casual acquaintance in the very last place you’d expect to see them. That’s how…
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Embarkation Day Aboard American Ranger in New York
I’ve done six river cruises in Europe, but somehow I had never taken a river cruise here in the United…
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Looking Back at a Haute Caribbean Holiday on Crystal Serenity
One of our favorite ways to celebrate holidays is on a cruise. And one of our most memorable holidays at…
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Scenic Eclipse II Brings Yacht-Style Luxury to Expedition Cruising
I arrive on deck to find the most magical spectacle I’ve ever witnessed at sea: A glorious sunset, perfect weather,…
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Hot Ports, Cool Ship: Viking Vesta Sails from Athens to Venice
Ten years ago, when Viking’s ocean fleet consisted of precisely two ships, I wrote about how the company was translating…
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Dreams of Tahiti: Sailing French Polynesia With Windstar
With more than 75 cruises around the world under our belt, French Polynesia is one place that actually exceeds the…
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American Encore: American’s New Crown Jewel on the Columbia River
American Cruise Lines is having a moment. In operation for over a half-century, the most successful U.S. river cruising line…
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Viking Sky’s British Isles Explorer: From Canterbury to The Cavern
Viking Ocean Cruises. The very name conjures images of sophisticated travelers who seek intellectual pursuits, cultural treasures, and a peek…
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More Than Castles & Vineyards: Two Weeks on Scenic Pearl
When I arrived at Scenic Pearl fresh from Schipol Airport in Amsterdam, it was 7:15 in the morning. Scenic’s Black…
