An Inaugural Panama Canal Transit for a Meeting of Queens on the QM2
I spoke with author and lecturer William H. “Bill” Miller shortly after he stepped off Queen Mary 2 in San…
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MidShipCinema: A Return to the S.S. United States
The S.S. United States, once the largest and most celebrated American ocean liner, and, to this day, the fastest ever…
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This Is Not a Review of Celebrity Reflection
I was at my desk working on a Black Friday deals article when my friend Vanessa called. She had found…
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Edge-of-the-World Expedition Aboard Stella Australis
This is expedition cruising in its purest geographic sense. No coastal highways. No convenient ports. No towns waiting just beyond…
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Classic Cruising With A British Flair Aboard The AMBIENCE
In late October last year, we flew off to London to board Ambassador Cruise Line‘s Ambience for a 16-night “Norway’s…
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On Site: A Snapshot Look at Windstar’s New Star Seeker
After boarding Windstar Cruises’ new Star Seeker last week, CruiseNews eagerly ventured up, down and all around. We spoke with Christopher Prelog, Windstar’s president, and…
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Oceania Allura: A Ship That Evolves, Learns, Delights
Long before Allura shimmered into view, Oceania Cruises began with three quietly elegant 600-passenger ships: Regatta, Insignia, and Nautica. These…
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WiFi on Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady: Speed Tests & Review
Cruise Wi-Fi has improved significantly over the past few years, but performance still varies depending on the ship, the provider,…
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A Caribbean Cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth After 45 Years as a Shipboard Lecturer
When William “Bill” H. Miller stepped ashore in Miami after a Caribbean cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth, he marked a rare…
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A Taste of Normandy: History and Hospitality on Riviera’s “Gastronomy of the Seine”
The name alone promised a moveable feast — Gastronomy of the Seine. I pictured a week of culinary immersion: Normandy’s…
