Holland America Line Introduces Vegetarian & Vegan Alternatives

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SS Maasdam In Norwegian Fjord – Holland America Line’ Vegetarian Menu – Holland America Line has introduced a new alternative, vegetarian-only menu, as well as 30 new vegetarian dishes to their main dining room menu, furthering the line’s commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences for all guests. Award-winning Master Chef Rudi Sodamin has designed an [...]

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Up-Close Alaska Voyages

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Up-Close Pristine Alaska Voyages –   Two expeditions operated in English/ German in summer 2012 and summer 2013 -   Spectacular landscapes and wild, unspoiled nature -  Home of bears, whales and bald eagles: Deep fjords, snow-covered mountains, endless forests and shimmering glaciers make the spectacular landscape of the biggest state of the USA unforgettable. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, [...]

St Petersburg – A Tale Of Two Palaces

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Menshikov Palace, St Petersburg, Russia* – As our second day in St Petersburg began, our excitement continued to build. “What wonders would we see today?” we mused. Being intrigued by the life stories of Duke Aleksandr Menshikov and Czarina Catherine The Great, we opted to explore their famous palaces, and absorb some history in the [...]

Crystal Cruises iPhone App Adds Fun To Cruising

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Great Photography: Impala listening For Predators In Kruger National Park, South Africa – Crystal Cruises Brings Social Media to Cruising -  In a luxury cruise industry first, Crystal Cruises has created an iPhone app to help travelers literally and figuratively share custom postcard images of their journeys via social media, email and even “snail mail.” [...]

St Petersburg, The Czars Playgound

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Cathedral of the Savior on the Spilled Blood, St Petersburg, Russia* – St Petersburg, Russia, A Historic Perspective – As our cruise ship navigated the waters of Northern Europe, our thoughts drifted to the adventure awaiting us in the home of the Czars, St Petersburg, Russia. In the early 18th century Russia was at war [...]

Fred Olson Cruise Line Offers Cruises For The Avid Gardener

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Fred Olson Cruise Line Announces New Itineraries For Gardeners Fred Olsen Cruise Line is very proud of its innovative Vistas on board enrichment program, offering guests a special interest, to add spice to their cruise.  One of the most popular pastimes in the UK must be gardening, and Black Watch’s cruise,  to the Azores and [...]

Cunard Launches Apple Designed iStudy Program

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Cunard Three Ship Logo   – Cunard iStudy Program – Cunard’s highly popular Apple iStudy courses are now available on all three Cunard ocean liners, following the recent opening of the Apple Learning Centre on board Queen Victoria . The Cunard centres offer the latest iMac machines for confidence-boosting seminars and workshops that aim to [...]

New Zealand’s South Island: Dunedin

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Larnach Castle, Dunedin, New Zealand* – Dunedin, New Zealand Adventure – Princess Cruises‘ Regal Princess crossed the rocking 40s and rolling 50s in fine fashion. Although the seas encountered between the 40th and 50th latitudes on the crossing from Australia to New Zealand are known to be among the roughest on our planet, our crossing [...]

Family Cruises Offer Child Friendly Options

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Family Cruises On The Rise – Cruise lines report more than a 50% increase in families setting sail with children under the age of 3 in tow. To accommodate families with small kids, many family cruises offer kids-friendly pools, children’s menus and 24-hour room service for things like milk, finger foods and extra towels. Many [...]

Disney Fantasy Technology Brings Characters To Life

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Globetrotter Mickey – Technological Innovations Bring Stories and Characters to Life on the Disney Fantasy – Throughout the Disney Fantasy, guests will discover creative and whimsical technical innovations, whether it’s mealtime, playtime or bedtime. The Muppets make their debut in a new adventure game. Guests’ own drawings dance with Disney characters. “Paintings” spring to life. [...]