Cruise travelers will sail within Alaska’s waters on 60 ships, large and small, during the 2023 cruise season. Did you know that 700 voyages are planned between April and September? So, you’ll have a big choice of voyage options. Some …
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In a delicious “reveal,” Explora Journeys serves up a culinary snapshot for five of its onboard restaurants for Explora I. That’s the line’s first new ship, one of six vessels planned. The new ship, which has 461 spacious luxury suites, will …
Do you love river cruising? Seeking a more full-bodied river vacation — one that lasts longer and covers more territory? Well, then Uniworld Boutique River Cruises may have just the perfect river experience for you! Uniworld has unveiled its second …
“Follow the fish, not the fleets!” That’s how Tauck sums it up when describing the appeal of its luxurious small ship cruise itineraries. We couldn’t agree more. Moving into 2023, luxury small ship ocean cruising is rapidly developing into …
As 2023 begins, South Florida’s wintertime Caribbean cruise season is in full swing. Two of the world’s top cruise ports, PortMiami and Port Everglades, are welcoming new ships and new itineraries. For example, the new Celebrity Beyond is sailing from …
Throughout our 10-day, Antarctica cruise on Silversea Cruises‘ expeditionary Silver Endeavour, penguins appeared here, there and everywhere! Just as travelers head to the Arctic region hoping to see polar bears and reindeer, they venture to Antarctica for penguins. Yes, one …
As the world “opens up” to exotic travel once again, many upscale cruise lines are heading back to Asia. Among them is ultra-luxury Seabourn. If you’re interested in luxurious Asian cruises, check out The Meandering Traveler’s top three picks for …
Do you enjoy listening to live classical music performances or, alternatively, whipping up savory new dishes in a cooking class? Are you passionate about wine tasting, maritime heritage or other specialized activities? Fortunately, you can easily customize your vacation by …
Ah, yes, holiday season travel is upon us. If you’re heading out by car, train, ship or airplane over the next few weeks, how do you assure that your holiday travel will unfold smoothly? Certainly, 2022 has provided some …
We’re excited about the July 2023 start-up of the new Explora Journeys. It’s a new luxury lifestyle brand that seeks to deliver “an ocean state of mind.” The goal is to connect guests with the sea, with themselves and …