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Explora Journeys is one cruise line that is offeriwill launch in summer 2023. Six new ships are planned through 2028. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Join Me May 6 for a Last-Minute Getaway on Explora Journeys’ Luxurious Explora I!

By Craig Pavlus on Friday, April 19, 2024

If you’re thinking, “I sure wish that I’d booked a last-minute, luxury cruise getaway this spring,” well, there’s still time! Why not join me, Craig Pavlus, founder of Pavlus Travel, on a fabulous, pampering close-to-home vacation on Explora Journeys? I’m …

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The main dining room on Sun Princess has a three-level approach to main dining. Photo by Susan J. Young.

“The Love Boat” Rolls Out Three Main Dining Options on All Princess Ships

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, April 17, 2024

After a busy day exploring ashore or just having a fabulous, fun day at sea, we’re usually eager for dinner! Last month, The Meandering Traveler cruised on the new 4,300-guest Sun Princess, and had the pleasure of learning about — and …

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Windstar Cruises will add two more new ships to its fleet in 2025 and 2026. Photo by Windstar Cruises.

New Ships Galore! Order News from Regent, Oceania, Windstar, Ponant and ACL

By Susan J. Young on Friday, April 12, 2024

If you’re a fan of new ships, well, here’s the scoop! Many new, luxurious vessels will soon sail the high seas or coastal waters. During this week’s Seatrade Cruise Global conference in South Florida, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) ordered …

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Rudi's Sel de Mer, a specialty restaurant on Holland America's Rotterdam. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Sustainable Seafood: Holland America Earns Two More Certifications

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, April 9, 2024

In one 2022 survey, 80 percent of travelers responded that sustainable tourism was important to them, according to Statisa, a global research company. So, it’s of interest to know this new fish/seafood factoid: Holland America Line, which already has an …

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American consumers pick Florida as their second top destination for travel during the next 12 months. The skyline of Jacksonville is shown above. Photo by Visit Florida.

Find Out the Latest Travel Trends. What’s Happening?

By Susan J. Young on Sunday, April 7, 2024

If you love staying on top of the latest travel trends, then The Meandering Traveler has a few tidbits today to whet your appetite.  Here are highlights from two different arenas. Latest Travel Trends: Intent to Travel is High So …

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Seabourn's new 2025 Collection cruises on Seabourn Venture will offer new special events/experiences in the Mediterranean. Photo by Seabourn.

Seabourn’s New “Collection” Cruises Feature One-of-a-Kind Shore Experiences

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, April 2, 2024

If the “shoreside experience” is critical for your enjoyment while cruising, then check out what ultra-luxury Seabourn is doing. For 2025, the cruise line is introducing “The Collection.” These new Collection cruises are exclusive sailings that offer one-of-a-kind shoreside experiences …

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The idyllic French Polynesian island of Moorea can be visited on a new Oceania Cruises 2025 voyage. Photo by Oceania Cruises.

Oceania Adds Free Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay for 33 Cruises in 2024-2025

By Susan J. Young on Friday, March 29, 2024

We all know that if one is traveling across the globe, just “getting there” takes time. But now arriving for your far-flung cruise might feel a bit smoother if you’re heading out on Oceania Cruises. How so? For new cruise …

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New Silversea voyages in 2025 touch the Arctic, Galapagos and Northern Europe. Photo by Silversea.

New Silversea Grand Voyage, More Robust Galapagos, New NW Passage

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Do you love a pampering ultra-luxury cruise? How about traveling to the world’s most unique, authentic destinations? Well, you can couple those two thoughts by booking a new Silversea voyage for 2025. Recently, this top-shelf line announced a new “Grand …

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Seabourn is debuting new itineraries in exotic Japan. Photo by Seabourn.

Four Japan Luxury Cruises Beckon as Seabourn Introduces 2025-2026 Voyages

By Susan J. Young on Friday, March 22, 2024

Eyeballing Seabourn’s new 2025-2026 fall, winter, and spring itineraries, The Meandering Traveler is enticed by a new exotic option. What’s happening? Well, for the first time, the line plans a series of “fall foliage” Japan luxury cruises. Between September and …

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Scarlet Lady, an adults only cruise product, is now sailing this winter from PortMiami to the Caribbean. Photo by Viking Voyages.

Virgin Voyages’ “Eat & Drink Festival” is on the Horizon

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Throughout July 2024, Virgin Voyages, the vibrant, adults-only oceangoing cruise line, rolls out its third annual Eat & Drink Festival fleetwide. This popular, culinary-and-cocktail showcase is designed to delight foodies, epicureans, adventurers and “Sailors,” as Virgin aptly describes its guests. They’ll …

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