Cruise Ships

Ritz-Carlton launches luxury yacht-style cruise line

If you’re looking for a luxurious way to sail the high seas, the Ritz-Carlton’s new cruise line is for you.<p>The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a new venture from the hotel brand, includes three lavish cruising yachts with the first to launch in 2020. Each includes 149 suites with private balconies, …

Cruise Line Launches Sale on Cruises to Bora Bora/Tahiti

0 Shares<p>A cruise to Tahiti/Bora Bora is on just about every cruisers bucket list. Now, one cruise line is offering a two week sale on select 2018 and …

Royal Caribbean seen as sleeper pick

Susquehanna analyst Rachael Rothman keeps a Positive rating on Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL -3.2%) after taking in the company's Q1 report and …

Royal Caribbean Bullish on Short Cruise Market Move

The Mariner of the Seas will launch a short cruise program this June after a huge refurbishment, giving Royal Caribbean International refreshed …

MSC Cruises shares big news about new cruise ship MSC Grandiosa

It's been an exciting few days for MSC Cruises as the company celebrated a major milestone - and used the opportunity to also reveal some big news …

Cruise ship with two-level go-kart track visits Halifax on maiden voyage

One of the world’s largest cruise ships is visiting Halifax today, but the Norwegian Bliss is more than just a big boat.<p>The 303-metre vessel, which …

Pearl Seas Cruises Promotes Summer Season on Great Lakes

Pearl Seas Cruises announced Monday it is preparing for a nearly sold-out summer season on the Great Lakes after the cruise line concluded its spring …

Dubai unveils its newest old hotel: the QE2

<b>(CNN) —</b> In Dubai, the new is easily coveted; from skyscrapers to sports cars . So it may come as a surprise that the latest luxury hotel will also be its oldest.<p>In April the Queen Elizabeth II (QE2), the world's most famous ocean liner from the 1960s, opened its gangways to guests once more. But …

Exploring the West Indies on the ship that’s helping to restore the storm-hit region

Last September, Hurricane Irma was recorded as the strongest ever storm in the open Atlantic. Winds reached 180mph, slamming like a bowling ball …

In the market for a boat? This much-loved cruise ship is for sale for $55m

If you are planning on buying a boat, a beloved cruise ship is for sale for US$55 million (€45.33 million). We jest, of course, as that figure would be out of most people’s reach, but former passengers and cruise ship aficionados may be interested to learn that the boat formerly known as the …

River Cruising: What's the Best Time to Go?

Take a River Cruise And See a Whole Lot More<p>By Chris Dawson<p>The rich cultural history of Europe is on full display all along its many river banks.<p>For …

World's fourth largest cruise ship due at Invergordon

<b>The biggest cruise ship to call at a Scottish port is due to arrive at Invergordon's Port of Cromarty Firth in the Highlands.</b><p>MSC Meraviglia is the world's fourth largest cruise ship. It is 315m (1,033ft) long and 65m (213ft) tall and has capacity for 5,700 guests.<p>This year, the Port of Cromarty …

First major cruise ship set to reach Juneau port

Cruise ship season will soon be underway in Juneau.<p>The Ruby Princess is scheduled to pull into port around 10:30 a.m. on Monday with this year’s …

These Cruises Are Redefining Luxury In 2018

When it comes to river cruising, no one does it better than Scenic. Guests can set sail on board state-of-the-art Scenic Space-Ships for an …

The Denny’s Gospel Explosion With Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, The Williams Brothers

Shay Mitchell always packs these 3 things so she can workout anywhere

Some people need a boutique fitness studio to stay motivated to workout, but actress and former <i>Pretty Little Liars</i> star Shay Mitchell isn’t one of …

Scenic and Viking take different routes from river to sea

When Scenic's first oceangoing vessel, the Scenic Eclipse, launches this summer, it will mark the second river cruise line after Viking to head to …

The best Caribbean island excursions for a dream luxury holiday

When you think of a dream luxury holiday, what often springs to mind are pristine white sandy beaches, crystal-clear blue waters, and glorious …

The New American Constitution Completes Inaugural Cruise

American Cruise Lines’ new 175-passenger American Constitution has completed its inaugural sailing on Chesapeake Bay. The cruise departed from …

Hearing Monday to Protect Clipper Cove

Developers want to build a private luxury marina at the Treasure Island cove dedicated to multi-million-dollar yachts.<p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A hearing …

Enjoy walking and whiskey on Scotland’s Argyll Peninsula and four small islands

Discover the Argyll Peninsula and four islands of western Scotland on a six-night tour that includes daily guided hikes linking prehistoric sites, nature reserves and whiskey distilleries.<p>Highlights include a chartered boat ride to the remote island of Jura; a detour to view the Corryvreckan …

Fabulous photos: The world's 25 largest cruise ships

Call them the new titans of the seas.<p>The cruise industry has been rolling out a new crop of mega-ships in recent years that dwarf anything that came before. As much as 46% larger than the largest cruise vessels of just a decade ago, they offer all the trappings of the biggest resorts on land, …

Fred. Olsen World Cruise 2018: Some Of My Favourite Things About Black Watch

All good things must come to an end and sadly, my cruise of a lifetime is over. I can’t even begin to tell you how wonderful the trip was and how …

Does this sound like Bliss? A race track, West End show and a 24-hour pub on NCL’s new ship

<b>There’s a new race track at sea – and I was in pole position to be one of the first to try it.</b><p>The go-kart circuit on top of Norwegian Bliss is nearly …

Q Texas Smokehouse Review On Norwegian Bliss

29<br>Apr<br>2018<p>Good Ol’ Hospitality at Q Texas Smokehouse on Norwegian Bliss<p>by 0 comments<p>"Where would you like to dine?" asked a lady sitting meekly in the …

Cruise line to base ship in Dublin for first time

<b>A major cruise line is basing a ship in Ireland for the first time.</b><p>The <i>Celebrity Eclipse</i> will operate out of Dublin Port until the end of June.<p>The …

Beyond Cruises

Beyond Cruises’ name says it all, according to Michael Goren, founder and CEO of Group IST, the tour operator that specializes in small-ship …

What you need to know about the 10 San Diego-area casinos

Barona Resort & Casino<p><i>1932 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside. (619) 443-2300. barona.com. Shuttle information:</i> …

$15M overhaul planned for East Chicago casino vessel

The owner of a northwestern Indiana casino is about to begin a $15 million overhaul of its four-level boat on the Lake Michigan shore.<p>Ameristar …

Russia's floating power plant branded 'nuclear Titanic' sets sail on controversial first voyage

A controversial floating nuclear power plant built by Russia that environmentalist have dubbed a "nuclear Titanic" has set sail on its first sea …