This is actually a pretty strange combination, but what the hell...
Seems luxe line Crystal Cruises has arranged an optional pre-cruise land extension for guests on its July 19 sailing, taking in the 150th British Open in Edinburgh, Scotland. Yeah, cool stuff: For only (!) $5,199 per person, guests get there for the ... Read More »

More bigger for you: Yesterday, Royal Caribbean set a new inaugural sailing date for its new Allure of the Seas, the second ship in the line's super-enormo, 225,282-ton, 5,400-passenger Oasis class. As of now, the ship's first cruise with paying guests will set sail on December 5, 2010, doing a 7-night round-trip from Ft. ... Read More »

Greenland, Arctic Norway, Scandinavia, Russia: uncommon destinations, and generally pretty pricey ones too. So, if you have a hankering to go -- and especially if you like to travel in comfort -- you should keep an eye out for discounts... like this one.
Between now and April 31, travelers who book select departures ... Read More »

Motor-sail line Windstar has shifted the mood in the "Degrees" alternative restaurant aboard its 312-passenger Wind Surf. Previously operating as a steakhouse four nights a week and with rotating international menus on the other nights, it will now offer a Mediterranean menu created by chef David Shalleck.
A veteran ... Read More »

It may be getting late to book a cruise for your sweetie for Valentine's Day, but motor-sail line Windstar is making it a little easier to stretch the Valentine's spirit past its designated Hallmark date and throughout the rest of the year. Right now, and until February 14, travelers who leave a deposit for any 2010 ... Read More »

Now that nearly all of the really old cruise ships have been retired (read: sold off for scrap like Regal Empress, or into "ship, hotel, or other" limbo like QE2 ), it's time to start cherishing ships that are closing in on two decades of service -- like, for instance, Carnival's 1990s-era Fantasy class. The ships that ... Read More »

The word for the day is quinquennial. Quin quen ni al   \kwin-'kwe-ne- ə l, kwin-\   adj (15c)    1 : consisting of or lasting for five years    2 : occurring or being done every five years
And in the cruise context, that basically means French Country Waterways, the American-owned ... Read More »

Cunard's 90,000-ton, 2,000-passenger Queen Victoria, launched in December 2007 as the line's second-largest vessel ever (after the much larger, 151,400-ton QM2 ) rarely makes it to American shores, tending to sail in Europe instead from Southampton, UK, or one or another Mediterranean ports. But, never say never: On ... Read More »

Always wanted to take a sailing yacht through the Mediterranean, just like, oh, y'know, some rich European? Then take note: Sailing line Star Clippers is offering good deals on nine Mediterranean cruises this coming April and May, with rates for outside cabins starting at under $900 per person. Here's the rundown:
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Ten years after Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas began to transform cruise ship top decks from relaxing pool resorts into full-fledged sports zones, Disney Cruise Line is stepping up to bat with its new Disney Magic, which is due to debut in January 2011. In addition to the 765-foot AquaDuck water coaster that the line ... Read More »