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 …
Culture, Heritage, Art & Music
Travelers seeking a deep dive into culture, heritage, art and music will find immersive options here.
Whether sailing “the ocean blue” or heading ashore during a port call, luxury cruisers love exploring “traditions.” Sometimes, cruise guests simply watch, other times they participate. It’s all about taking a deep dive into local culture! So, today’s Experiential Pavlus …
Viking christened its newest river ship, Viking Aton, with a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt. The new river vessel is the fourth Viking ship now sailing the Nile River. In a time-honored tradition, Richard Riveire, the ship’s ceremonial godfather, named the ship — asking …
In 2019, Silversea Cruises’ new S.A.L.T. program (Sea and Land Taste) was introduced to The Meandering Traveler during a Silver Moon voyage from Bali, Indonesia, to Manila in the Philippines. Barbara Muckermann, today the line’s president and CEO, and Adam …
Sailing into Heimaey, one of Iceland’s Westman Islands, cruise guests will gaze “close up” at jagged mountains rising dramatically from the harbor’s edge. Hardened lava blankets the hillsides around town. Most notably, on the island’s sea cliffs, travelers will gaze …
Taking a “deep dive” into a country’s culture, cuisine, heritage and lifestyle while traveling is a top 2023 trend. It’s all about maximum destination immersion! So, are you ready for a fantastic way to score a FREE pre- or post-cruise …
Calling all foodies! Yum, yum, it’s great to know that Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) is introducing 128 new culinary excursions. During time ashore in the Mediterranean, guests can now choose from a portfolio of new food-focused options. Crafted in …
For the first time ever, a European river line will sail year-round on the continent. Doing the honors is Viking River Cruises, which just announced wintertime — December 2023 through March 2024 — sailings on the Rhine River. Making Viking …
The award-winning 2021 movie “Belfast” tells the tale of a loving young family living in the city during 1969, the era of “The Troubles.” It’s a poignant story, revealing the difficulties of life back in the day. Fortunately, in the …
The world watched the spectacular Coronation of His Royal Highness King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla in Westminster Abbey in London, U.K., on Saturday, May 6, 2023. It was a fabulous spectacle of colorful pageantry, pomp and people watching. …
