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Oceania Marina Penthouse Suite, #10032, Ultra Tranquility Bed with adjacent living room area to the right. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Summer Vacation! Oceania’s North America 2025

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, March 15, 2025

If you’ve thought about a summer 2025 cruise vacation but now say, “Ooops, I didn’t get around to booking anything,” is it too late? Fortunately, there’s still time. For a pampering summer vacation close to home, check out Oceania Cruises‘ …

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Two new Tauck riverboats will sail French rivers in 2026. A rendering of Serene is shown above. Image courtesy of Tauck.

A Sneak Peek! New Tauck Riverboats in France

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, March 4, 2025

It’s official! Tauck has just released “artist’s renderings” of a few spaces on its two new snazzy France riverboats. The luxurious river line also announced their names. Launching next year, the 124-passenger Serene will sail along the River Seine, while …

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Seabourn Encore will offer themed voyages with special speakers and entertainers in March and April 2025. Photo by Seabourn.

Seabourn Unveils New “Authors at Sea” Program

By Susan J. Young on Friday, February 28, 2025

Do you enjoy reading a good book? Would you love to meet the author? Better yet, are you an aspiring author who’d like tips for your own literary path? Well, Seabourn‘s new “Authors at Sea” program — complimentary to the …

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EXP Theater on Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The ultra-luxury line is debuting six new Regent Seven Seas' shows this year. Image courtesy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

New Regent Seven Seas Shows! How to See?

By Pavlus Traveler on Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Travelers sailing on an ultra-luxury ship often love an “evening out on the ship.” Good to know? Ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises is elevating its onboard entertainment. Six new Regent Seven Seas shows are debuting on ships in 2025! Look …

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The atrium of Crystal Serenity has been retained, even on the refreshed ship. So guests who have sailed on the ship in the past will find a familiar, iconic touch. Photo by Susan J. Young.

No Single Supplement! Crystal Has a Deal!

By Pavlus Traveler on Monday, February 17, 2025

Is it possible for a globe-trotting single traveler to sail the world in comfort and style on an ultra-luxury cruise ship, yet pay NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT? The answer is, “Absolutely, yes!” It’s all about knowledge, knowing what’s out there in …

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A Viking Longship sails the Elbe River in Europe. Photo by Viking.

Best Europe River Cruises? 4 Fab Ones!

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, February 12, 2025

It’s enchanting to float along a lovely European waterway on a luxurious river cruise. As the vessel rounds each bend of the river, guests will gaze at eco-beauty, quaint villages, vineyards and both rural life and city sights. So, check …

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Tauck has eliminated or sizably reduced single supplements on many voyages for 2023. Photo by Tauck.

Pavlus Travel Expands Solo Travel Focus!

By Pavlus Traveler on Thursday, February 6, 2025

Do you travel solo on cruises, tours or independent vacations? Would you like a new resource to help you corral the best deals for traveling solo? We’re thrilled to announce that Pavlus Travel is expanding its focus to do more …

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Celebrity Cruises will soon be entering the river cruise market. It's ordered 10 new river vessels. Photo by Celebrity Cruises.

River Cruises: What’s New? Top 5 Picks!

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, February 1, 2025

What’s new for global river cruises? Want to know our picks for “Five Top River Cruise Developments” as 2025 gets under way? Well, here they are! 1. Celebrity To Launch River Cruises  Wow! Celebrity Cruises, a premium ocean line, is …

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Celebrity Beyond's Solarium, a space for those guests 16 and older. Photo by Celebrity Cruises.

Top Tips for Solo Travel on Global Oceans & Rivers

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Note to Readers: This is the first in a series of upcoming blogs focused on solo travel. More travelers are heading out “solo” on the high seas or global rivers. So, The Meandering Traveler asked two top cruise industry executives …

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Balcony Stateroom on Viking Mississippi. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Upper Mississippi River Cruises: Viking and ACL!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, January 13, 2025

If you’ve sailed the Lower Mississippi River between New Orleans, LA, and Memphis, TN, you’re not alone. Mississippi River cruises are not only close to home for many Americans but they’re also highly popular. But did you know that the …

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