Tag: #SmallShipCruises
Exciting: Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker Floats Out in Portugal
The new Star Seeker yacht, the first Star Class new build for small ship line Windstar Cruises, has floated out of the building dock, touching water for the first time at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. A float out is a maritime tradition Read More …
Windstar Fall 2026 Canada & New England
Windstar Cruises is adding a new itinerary in 2026 to its popular Canada & New England season of sailings, which are fall travel favorites thanks to the line’s ability to visit primarily smaller, scenic ports where big ships don’t go. The line’s 312-guest Read More …
My Viking Journey: Itinerary Disrupted, And We’re OK With That
NOTE: This post was originally published in 2013 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets heated. One of the best parts of any cruise experience is knowing that we travel from place to place in Read More …
Save $$: Windstar Savings For Fall Travel
For travelers seeking spontaneity and adventure this fall, Windstar Cruises, leader in small ship luxury cruising, is sharing its top sailing destinations and savings to take advantage of for the new season. Whether it’s a vacation to chase the warmth of Read More …
Windstar ’26 Voyages Bring 15 Fresh Itineraries
Windstar Cruises has announced its most extensive European voyage collection to date for 2026. This exciting lineup includes 15 new itineraries, 34 never-before-visited ports, and innovative Star Collector sailings for extended adventures. A major highlight is the “Around Iceland: A Read More …
Windstar Reveals More: New Ship, Star Seeker
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises revealed today it’s planning to send its newest ship, Star Seeker, cruising to Alaska and Japan when it joins the fleet in 2026. Windstar last sailed in Alaska and Japan in 2023 before it redeployed Star Breeze to be Read More …
Sailing Viking: We’ve Been Modified
NOTE: This post was originally published in 2015 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets socially heated. It’s easy to look at travel plans like decisions. Once made, we live with them. Items on a Read More …
Dondra Ritzenthaler Takes the Helm as Chief Executive Officer of Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises, a small-ship cruise line we love for its Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, celebrates the beginning of a new chapter as Dondra Ritzenthaler officially begins her role as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A travel industry veteran with Read More …
American Cruise Lines Summer New England Detailed
American Cruise Lines (ACL) announced a summer season packed with New England cruises. Their fleet of 6 small ships, including 3 brand-new Coastal Cats, will offer itineraries ranging from 8 to 15 days. These include new cruises like the Yankee Read More …