Are you a loyal past guest of Viking‘s ocean voyages? Or perhaps you’ve never sailed on this upscale cruise line but are curious about its ocean cruise itineraries? Either way, we invite you to check out the new Viking cruises …
We love it when a cruise line adds a new feature to help travelers “make the most” of their vacation. So, we’re happy to hear that Princess Cruises has added a new 24/7 “Dine Line.” Specifically, it’s 1-833-805-DINE. This convenient, …
When travelers check out new luxury expedition cruises far in advance, it’s a plus. How so? They can relax, learn more about the destinations they’ll visit, book with ease through their trusted travel advisor and savor the pre-cruise anticipation of …
For the first time, Tauck will set sail on a “Christmas Markets” river cruise in France. In 2025, the 98-passenger Sapphire will operate five departures of “The Seine: Holiday Magic” itinerary. “This holiday river adventure will begin in Paris,” says …
This week the luxury boutique line Explora Journeys unveiled some enticing “new ship intel” about Explora III, a slightly larger sister to Explora I and Explora II. Launching in 2026, this intimate new ship will offer one of the highest space-to-guest …
So, what’s the latest cruise news? Certainly, much is new within the cruise industry. That said, since many Pavlus Travel clients have enjoyed sailing with Viking in the past, we thought we’d share one hot news tidbit from this upscale …
A few weeks ago, The Meandering Traveler dined at the new “Chef’s Table” experience that unfolds in the S.A.L.T. Lab on board Silversea‘s 728-passenger Silver Nova. Our firsthand look at this experience is below, but first, let’s talk a bit about …
With 2025 just over a month away, The Meandering Traveler has identified several new 2025 or 2026 cruise experiences on global oceans and rivers. From themed cruises to new ports of call and creative itineraries, here are three new cruising …
When it comes to saving money on your cruise vacation purchase, nothing beats Black Friday and the start of Wave Season, the prime period when cruise lines discount their fares. If you want super Black Friday savings, check out these …
As we gear up for Thanksgiving (aka “Turkey Day”) next week, it’s a good time to check out the super-duper “Black Friday” promotions. Simply put, the Friday after Thanksgiving reigns as the year’s biggest vacation sales event! Below, we showcase …
