Canal du Midi Cruise By Cynthia Heininger & Jim Feeney. "Of all the methods of traveling I have ever tried this is the pleasantest.” — Thomas Jefferson to William Short, May 21, 1787, on the Canal du Midi Spot on, Mr. Jefferson. And if you fancy being Mr....
Crystal Endeavor to Join Silversea by Anne Kalosh Expedition ship Crystal Endeavor has found a new home with Silversea Cruises, whose parent company Royal Caribbean Group paid $275 million for it. To be renamed Silver Endeavour (with a "u"), it is expected to debut in...
sponsored Luxury Barge Cruise Dining One of the main reasons to do a luxury barge cruise in France is to enjoy the fine dining and wines served on board. Three lovely meals a day are prepared on board in the barge’s galley by a private chef who whips up delectable...
sponsored Windstar’s Tahiti Offer — Celebrating 35 Years in Tahiti To celebrate Windstar Cruises’ 35th anniversary sailing the Islands of Tahiti, book a Tahiti Cruise + Air + Hotel Package before August 31, 2022, and enjoy free all-inclusive amenities. Windstar’s...
American Harmony on Columbia & Snake Rivers. REVIEWER Jeff Carr from the USA. CRUISE LINE American Cruise Lines. SHIP American Harmony. DESTINATION Clarkson to Portland, OR. # OF NIGHTS, 7. DEPARTURE PORT Clarkson, OR. DATE OF CRUISE June, 2022. OVERALL EXPERIENCE...
sponsored River Boat Cruising on Canadian Empress The Canadian travel industry opened its doors this spring to welcome double-vaccinated travelers from Canada and abroad, as pandemic numbers decline and health and safety restrictions continue to be relaxed in Ontario...
Emerald Radiance Cruise & COVID Protocols Review. REVIEWER Karen Stroder from the USA. CRUISE LINE Emerald. SHIP Emerald Radiance. DESTINATION Portugal. # OF NIGHTS, 6. DEPARTURE PORT Porto, Portugal. DATE OF CRUISE April, 2022. OVERALL EXPERIENCE RATING 2 out of...
Brahmaputra Cruising Review. REVIEWER Shivdeep Singh from India. CRUISE LINE Assam Bengal Navigation. SHIP Sukapha. DESTINATION Brahmaputra Cruise, Guwahati to Silghat. # OF NIGHTS, 5. DEPARTURE PORT Guwahati, India. DATE OF CRUISE December, 2021. OVERALL EXPERIENCE...
Brahmaputra River Cruising on Sukapha By Hema Maira Serendipity was at play when I called a friend in October last year to explore travel plans for December. She mentioned a cruise she was contemplating. “Wow!” I said. “Tell me more!” And, thereby as they say, hangs a...
Seabourn Expeditions Seabourn had at one time offered an expedition-style program in Antarctica with the 458-passenger Seabourn Quest, then truly entered the small expedition ship segment with two brand-new purpose-built expedition ships in recent years. Seabourn...
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West African Rivers By Ted Scull Variety Cruises is a major operator of small ships to worldwide destinations that easily earn the designation motor yacht. Most recently, West Africa’s major rivers are opening up giving easy water access to the interiors of Gambia and...
sponsored Baja California Cruises By Heidi Sarna UnCruise is active, experiential travel at its finest; inviting you to get your feet wet (and muddy)! From the wilds of Alaska to the spectacular natural bounty of Mexico's Sea of Cortes, on their Baja California...
Cruise Lines Exit Israel By Anne Kalosh Cruise ships immediately retreated from Israel when the violence broke out there, and a growing number of lines have already dropped calls well into 2024. Beyond just skipping ports like Haifa and Ashdod, operators are revising...
sponsored Meet CruiseCompete Co-Founder Heidi Allison We had a chat with Heidi Allison, travel industry veteran, avid traveler and serial entrepreneur with a flair for great ideas. Heidi is co-founder of CruiseCompete, a platform that helps consumers connect with...
Le Boat Expands to Canada's Trent-Severn Waterway By Ted Scull Le Boat, the self-drive firm, has grown over the years to be Europe's largest renter. Then after expanding its operations to Ontario, Canada to ply the Rideau Canal and the Trent-Severn Waterway from Smith...
Avalon Waterways Sporty River Cruises By John Roberts Keeping active is a way of life for the Dutch and Belgians. So, I felt right at home pedaling and paddling during my river cruise with Avalon Waterways during a mid-summer voyage from Ghent to Amsterdam. I joined...
Tauck Seine River Cruise By John & Sandra Nowlan Tauck’s European river cruise ship, Sapphire, holds just under 100 guests and gives each of them an all-inclusive experience that’s unique in the industry. That feeling of safety, luxury and thoroughness was first...
Cruising the Danube on AmaWaterways’ AmaSonata By Gwen Pratesi Grand European cities, castles nestled in hillsides overlooking the river, terraced vineyards as far as the eye can see, and a medieval town that could be the setting of a fairytale. These were the scenes...
Four Seasons Yachts By Anne Kalosh As the most exclusive experience at sea — outside of owning your own super-yacht — Four Seasons Yachts will be so exclusive that bookings are by invitation only. With very limited inventory — just 95 suites — and anticipated high...
American Cruise Lines 2024 By Ted Scull American Cruises Lines has basically captured the domestic USA market for small ship cruises whether it is along the New England Coast and amongst the Islands or the South-East Coast and Florida. They qualify as a significant...
Hurtigruten Expeditions Rebranding as HX By Anne Kalosh Hurtigruten Expeditions is changing its name and brand identity to HX in December. This further distinguishes the six-ship expedition fleet from Hurtigruten Norway, the original Norwegian Coastal Express fleet...
