Ben Lyons

Ben Lyons has been obsessed with ships since he was five years old. Since then, he has spent almost every waking moment figuring out how to spend more time at sea.
Marne Canal Barge Cruise Review: The Colors of Champagne Aboard Kir Royale

Marne Canal Barge Cruise Review: The Colors of Champagne Aboard Kir Royale

Marne Canal Barge Cruise Review By Kathryn Harrison Sunday – Arrival in the Rain The rain began somewhere past Paris and kept us company all the way east. In the back of a comfortable van, we made gentle small talk with our future shipmates — two friends from...

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American Cruise Lines Alaska Review (2026) — Why Choose American?

American Cruise Lines Alaska Review (2026) — Why Choose American?

America Cruise Lines Alaska Review By Tracey Teo A black bear at Alaska’s Tongass National Forest perched statue-like on a boulder overlooking Anan Creek, and I watched curiously through my binoculars to see what he would do next. I didn’t have to wait long. Suddenly,...

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