Exploring the Norwegian High Arctic earlier this summer proved an incredible experience for Jocelyn Burgess, guest relations specialist, and Erin Conner, manager, leisure sales for Pavlus Travel. While sailing the Arctic on Seabourn Venture, they experienced both a “journey to adventure” …
Susan J. Young
Just 650 miles south of the North Pole, the Svalbard archipelago within the Norwegian High Arctic is highly remote. But it’s also quite spectacular — home to glaciers, polar bears, walruses, seabirds and fjords. Best of all, travelers can explore …
Today, magic fans have something to celebrate coming up soon at sea. But fast action is needed to reserve a spot! Princess Cruises has announced exclusive packages for a new “Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise” from South Florida on November 9, 2024. …
For those seeking to combine exotic ports of call with savory dining aboard a luxurious ship, one pampering option is Oceania Cruises. That’s why The Meandering Traveler, when seeking the best Oceania cruises, can’t help pointing out its 2025 East …
Are you a port collector? Do you love discovering new destinations to explore across the globe? Well, Regent Seven Seas Cruises just introduced its new 2026-2027 Voyage Collection with 16 new ports of call! Among those are Mombasa, Kenya; Zanzibar, Tanzania; …
Do you love taking travel photos on a cruise vacation? That said, do you truly wish you could rachet up your photo skills for both landscape and wildlife photography? Would you love to professionally capture the action of penguins jumping …
For a fun, tasty, creative dining experience, Princess Cruises’ newest culinary gem – Love by Britto – is now open on the 4,300-passenger Sun Princess. Guests are savoring every moment of the experience created by culinary master Rudi Sodamin and …
In great news for Crystal fans, the ultra-luxury cruise line has ordered two new ships from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The first will set sail in 2028! It’s the latest action by new owner A&K Group (co-chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio …
After Crystal Cruises was purchased by A&K Group, its two oceangoing ships received multi-million-dollar revitalizations. So, the 606-passenger Crystal Symphony and 740-passenger Crystal Serenity set sail once again in 2023. While they looked quite snazzy, one activity was missing — casino gaming. …
Travelers love their first look at a razzle-dazzle, new cruise ship. So, this week, we’re excited to report that — for the first time in 10 years — Regent Seven Seas Cruises is building a new luxury cruise ship in …