Viking Cornerstone Features: Promise vs Experience

Just before returning to Viking Cruises not long ago, I wrote Two Viking Cornerstone Features We’re Looking Forward To.  That post highlighted the flexibility of Viking Venice Class ships and their unique Viking Resident Historian program.   Today, we take a reflective look Read More …

Traveler Experience Brings Nieuw Ship Features

Holland America Line’s first ship to be called Statendam sailed in 1898.  In December, the sixth rendition of the name comes to us as Nieuw Statendam debuts. The new Pinnacle-Class ship, sister-ship Koningsdam will have eight more staterooms and all Read More …

Holland America Experience Evolution Continues

There is a lot going on at Holland America as the 145-year-old cruise line continues to grow. Last year, new Koningsdam was introduced and this year brings sister-ship Nieuw Amsterdam.  Appropriate partnerships with America’s Test Kitchen, Food & Wine Magazine Read More …

Cunard Rocky Mountaineer Synergy Promises Unmatched Alaska Experience

Cunard has a trio of luxury cruise ships Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth, all renowned for impeccable White Star Service.  Rocky Mountaineer is the world’s largest private luxury tourist train, distinguished by encouraging travelers to  inhale the Read More …

Carefully Curated Onboard Experiences Bring New Azamara Entertainment

Azamara Club Cruises has new onboard entertainment that would appear to be something quite unique for their growing fleet.  Partnering with Feinstein’s/54 Below, Magic City Opera and City Theatre supports Azamara’s commitment to enabling carefully-curated onboard experiences. Through the partnership Read More …

Unique Features: Carnival Paradise Cuba Cruise Experience

Sailing with Carnival Cruise Line aboard Carnival Paradise to Cuba, I had some time to look around the ship and think.  Contemplating stuff was part of the deal sailing during the first season to Cuba for United States citizens, and Read More …

Star Clippers Unique Thailand Experience

Thailand is one of the most visited countries in the world, drawing millions of tourists each year to a number of unique features found nowhere else on our planet.  Pristine beaches, year-round sunshine like Florida, friendly locals, Thai cuisine, and Read More …

Extraordinary Cruise Experiences Resonate With Travelers, Drive Demand

The Carnival Corporation family of brands includes a diverse portfolio of the world’s leading cruise lines.   Carnival Corporation brands range from family-friendly Carnival Cruise Line to ultra-luxury Seabourn, bringing extraordinary cruise experiences ranging from Fun to Ultra-Luxury.  Still, ships Read More …

Joy-Robbing Travelers Not Really Part Of The Viking Experience

I see it in nearly every travel situation, be it a cruise vacation, land travel or in the air.  At hotels, restaurants, iconic attractions around the world, on cruise ships, airplanes, trains and more: joy-robbing travelers wait in hiding.  As life Read More …