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Nothing beats the lights of Hong Kong Harbour at night. Photo by Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Best Oceania Cruises: Exotic Ports, Savory Cuisine, Luxury

By Susan J. Young on Friday, July 19, 2024

For those seeking to combine exotic ports of call with savory dining aboard a luxurious ship, one pampering option is Oceania Cruises. That’s why The Meandering Traveler, when seeking the best Oceania cruises, can’t help pointing out its 2025 East …

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Seven Seas Explorer is among the Regent Seven Seas Cruises ships that will sail "Grand Voyages" in 2026-2027. Photo by Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas to Visit 16 New Ports of Call in 2026-2027!

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, July 18, 2024

Are you a port collector? Do you love discovering new destinations to explore across the globe? Well, Regent Seven Seas Cruises just introduced its new 2026-2027 Voyage Collection with 16 new ports of call!  Among those are Mombasa, Kenya; Zanzibar, Tanzania; …

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A new photo instruction program, Image Masters, is being offered on select voyages of Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. Photo by Seabourn.

Jazzing Up Your Travel Photos! Seabourn Introduces Image Masters

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, July 13, 2024

Do you love taking travel photos on a cruise vacation? That said, do you truly wish you could rachet up your photo skills for both landscape and wildlife photography? Would you love to professionally capture the action of penguins jumping …

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The new Love by Britto restaurant has opened on Sun Princess. It's a collaboration between Chef Rudi Sodamin and famed artist Romero Britto. Photo by Princess Cruises.

Sun Princess’ New “Love by Britto” Eatery by Sodamin & Britto

By Susan J. Young on Monday, July 8, 2024

For a fun, tasty, creative dining experience, Princess Cruises’ newest culinary gem – Love by Britto – is now open on the 4,300-passenger Sun Princess. Guests are savoring every moment of the experience created by culinary master Rudi Sodamin and …

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Crystal has ordered two new ships from Fincantieri. The first is slated for delivery in 2028. Photo by Crystal.

Ultra-Luxury Crystal Orders Two New Ships! First Arriving in 2028!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, July 1, 2024

In great news for Crystal fans, the ultra-luxury cruise line has ordered two new ships from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The first will set sail in 2028! It’s the latest action by new owner A&K Group (co-chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio …

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A Crystal ship in Moorea, Tahiti. Photo by Crystal.

Love to Play Slots or Roll the Dice? Casino Gaming on Crystal Will Be Back Soon!

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, June 26, 2024

After Crystal Cruises was purchased by A&K Group, its two oceangoing ships received multi-million-dollar revitalizations. So, the 606-passenger Crystal Symphony and 740-passenger Crystal Serenity set sail once again in 2023. While they looked quite snazzy, one activity was missing — casino gaming. …

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A first look at a rendering of Regent Seven Seas Cruises' new Seven Seas Prestige, the first of two new ships in this new class for the ultra-luxury brand. Photo by Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

New Ship in a New Class! Ultra-Luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises Makes Waves

By Susan J. Young on Friday, June 21, 2024

Travelers love their first look at a razzle-dazzle, new cruise ship. So, this week, we’re excited to report that — for the first time in 10 years — Regent Seven Seas Cruises is building a new luxury cruise ship in …

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Uniworld adds dates for Seine, Danube and Mekong cruises. One popular itinerary will take guests to the D-Day beaches on this 80th anniversary year. Photo by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

Uniworld Adds Dates for Popular Itineraries! Let’s Sail!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

For late 2024 and early 2025, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has added a few new sailing dates on its most popular global itineraries. The luxury river line just announced more departures on three Super Ships. So, check out our “Uniworld …

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Tauck Smaller Group tours will launch this year in a pilot program and then for a more robust number of itineraries in 2025. Photo by Tauck.

Tauck Rolls Out Smaller Group Journeys Averaging 15 Guests!

By Susan J. Young on Friday, June 14, 2024

Did you know that Tauck’s Small Group tours that average just 24 guests now account for more than half of this tour operator’s non-cruise business? Yes, that’s the case. So, it’s not surprising that the company is introducing new Smaller …

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The top deck of Scarlet Lady on Virgin Voyages has a full running/walking track. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Adults Only Virgin Voyages is Bold, Snazzy, Distinctive and Red!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, June 11, 2024

When Virgin Voyages launched with the 2,770-passenger Scarlet Lady back in 2021, many industry observers felt that this adults-only brand would attract mostly a younger crowd of guests. It promised an emphasis on nontraditional cruising and some edgier, bolder elements. …

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