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American Cruise Lines' new 100-passenger American Eagle, the first in a series of 12 Coastal Cats (catamarans). Photo by American Cruise Lines.

New American Eagle, ACL’s Coastal Catamaran, Sets Sail!

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, August 3, 2023

It’s official! American Cruise Lines’ (ACL) new 100-passenger American Eagle, the first “Coastal  Cat” (a high-tech, innovative catamaran) was delivered on time and has successfully completed sea trials. Signaling the start of an exciting new era for ACL, American Eagle …

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Crystal Serenity is back sailing the high seas! It has been revitalized. Photo by Crystal

Luxury At Sea: Top 10 Things To Know About Crystal Serenity

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, August 3, 2023

If you’re thinking of sailing on the new Crystal, what can you expect? Well, The Meandering Traveler just sailed on the Crystal Serenity in the Mediterranean for a three-night preview cruise. Here are our top 10 gleanings for readers about …

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The holiday season is festive in Natchez, MS, which now is partnering with American Queen Voyages for a Christmas Market experience. Holiday garland on a downtown street is shown above. Photo by KateLee Laird, courtesy of Visit Natchez.

AQV Adds Christmas Market Experience, Crystal to Build 4 New Ships

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, July 29, 2023

Are you a river cruise enthusiast? Perhaps you’ve enjoyed strolling through a Christmas Market in Europe on a land tour or river cruise? Well, now you’ll have access to a similar holiday offering in Natchez, MS, thanks to American Queen …

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Penguins in Antarctica on an iceberg. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Best Bucket List: Advisor Mac Mullin Taps Manitoba, Antarctica & Ireland

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Building on 18 years of front-line Disney Cruise Line and Crystal Cruises experience, Mandy Mac Mullin, a personal travel planner for Pavlus Travel & Cruise, certainly has a unique portfolio of travel expertise. So, when she dreams of her personal …

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Open Deck Pool Area of Silversea's Silver Nova. Photo by Silversea Cruises.

What’s New? 5 Top Cruise Developments This Summer

By Susan J. Young on Friday, July 21, 2023

Looking at the cruise industry “seascape” this summer, what’s new? Check out these five top cruise developments from The Meandering Traveler. Some are super-duper from the news side, others helpful, informative or educational. So, here we go with tidbits from …

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Cute puffins abound in the Westman Islands of Iceland. Photo by Jason Leppert

First Hand: Cute Puffins & Heimaey, the “Pompeii of the North”!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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 …

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Seven Seas Navigator in the Caribbean. Photo by Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Regent Seven Seas Adds FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Journey for Select 2024 Cruises

By Susan J. Young on Friday, July 14, 2023

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 …

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Holiday travel is festive, such as visiting Europe's Christmas Markets on a river cruise. But how do you smooth the journey to get there? Here are our top holiday travel tips. Photo by AmaWaterways.

Christmas in July: Check Out This AmaWaterways Holiday Cruise

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Unbelievably, 2023 is half over, and the holiday season is just five months away. So, if you haven’t thought about a holiday cruise, why not celebrate Christmas in July by planning a December voyage through the heart of Europe. One …

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The pier entrance to Perfect Day at CocoCay. For the first time in 2024, Celebrity Cruises will call at this private island experience with two ships. Photo by Celebrity Cruises.

Ahoy CocoCay! Celebrity Cruises Will Sail to Private Isle

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, July 6, 2023

Seeking that endless summer feeling? Well, for the first time ever in 2024, Celebrity Cruises will say, “Ahoy CocoCay,” taking guests directly to Royal Caribbean International’s popular Bahamian private island experience. Whether you simply want to relax on a soft, …

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The new Oceania Vista is shown in the Mediterranean. Photo by Donna Fontenot.

Superb Value! Oceania Unveils New “simply MORE”!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Do you love sailing with a cruise line that provides guests with many value-added inclusions? Well, then it’s good to know that upscale Oceania Cruises has unveiled a new value-added program of inclusions. Delivering three major, value-added perks, it’s officially …

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