In a “reveal” at the Chantiers de L’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, Celebrity Cruises announced the name of its fifth new Edge Series ship — Celebrity Xcel! The new ship will debut in November 2025. Executives from both Royal Caribbean …
For luxury travelers who can’t wait for their next long cruise, we have some likely happy breaking news this week. Crystal just unveiled five new Grand Journeys in 2025. With these new, immersive global itineraries — spanning 40 to 70 …
There’s a big change under way at Seabourn on the specialty dining front. Starting in early 2024, the ultra-luxury line will debut the new Solis specialty restaurant aboard its classic ships. The new dining concept will serve fine Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. …
A trip to Rome just wouldn’t be complete without a historical excursion or two. So, how does a traveler even begin to choose a starting point? Well, in today’s blog, The Meandering Traveler chooses six of Rome’s best ancient sites …
If you love nightly cruise line entertainment — and particularly high-quality production or musical shows — then there’s an enticing option on the horizon. Ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled plans for four new production shows aboard its newest …
If you’re a Viking cruise loyalist or just curious about this upscale line and thinking of “trying it,” here’s one fantastic voyage that The Meandering Traveler suggests that you consider. It’s Viking Octantis’ 15-day “Great Lakes Collection” sailing between Toronto, …
Foodies who love small-ship cruising will likely appreciate this news: A trio of James Beard Foundation-affiliated guest chefs will sail with Windstar Cruises on three 2024 themed culinary cruises. Chefs Omar Anani, Tanya Holland and Loryn Nalic will bring their regional …
Ready for a relaxing Hawaii or French Polynesia vacation but need more time to plan? Oceania Cruises just may have your ticket to paradise. The upscale line plans seven new summer 2025 sailings in the South Pacific on the 670-guest …
There’s definitely something fishy about this cruise line move! Yep, but it’s great news. Holland America Line is launching a new, global fresh fish program — sourcing fresh fish from 60 ports across the globe. In fact, the cruise line …
It’s almost here! In November, Regent Seven Seas Cruises debuts the 746-passenger Seven Seas Grandeur. Certainly, the new ultra-luxury ship is expected to dazzle with superb hardware, luxurious suites and interior design. But for foodies, it’s all about the fine …
