The new Explora Journeys may be a good fit if you prefer a luxury ship with a residential-style feel, rather than a traditional cruise experience. Fostering “an ocean state of mind” among guests. Explora Journeys strives for a pampering and relaxed — …
Yacht-like cruising appeals to travelers who seek an intimate, highly personalized and luxurious sailing experience. With that in mind, we love the sleek look of the new, 100-passenger Emerald Sakara. That’s the latest addition to Emerald Cruises’ warm-weather yacht fleet. …
Yum, yum is all we have to say! The Meandering Traveler recently sailed for two nights (just a quickie, introductory voyage) on the new Celebrity Ascent. While at sea, though, one highlight was dining at the fun, fanciful Le Petit …
To check out the newest ultra-luxury ship in the global cruise industry, The Meandering Traveler boarded Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ 746-guest Seven Seas Grandeur at PortMiami’s Terminal J on Sunday. We’re sailing on a quick preview sailing. But frankly, after …
All we can say is “wow”! Viking just announced that it’s building 10 more Viking Longships. The river line already operates 80 river vessels globally. That’s the world’s largest river fleet for any cruise line. So, what’s up with the …
Looking for an exotic river cruise? Well, if you’re in the market for a pampering river cruise on a new ship, Viking is expanding its Southeast Asia fleet on the Mekong River. Currently under construction, the new Viking Tonle will …
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 …
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 …
As river cruisers know, it’s intriguing to discover what’s around the next bend in the river. Similarly, The Meandering Traveler couldn’t wait to catch up with Kristin Karst, co-owner and executive vice president of luxury river cruise line, AmaWaterways. During …
After spending four nights aboard Silversea Cruises’ new, 728-passenger Silver Nova, we can truly say this new ultra-luxury beauty is stunning. Here are our “Top Five Reasons why Silver Nova is a “Game Changer.” 1. New Look and Feel Thanks …
