June, 2013 found me on the sailing from Seward to Vancouver in the Inside Passage of Alaska. Most passengers embarked via the train arranged by Silversea thus there was an influx that I anticipate is not normal for Silversea causing a line to...
READ MOREPicture yourself on a floating work of art filled with smiling faces and some of the best food you have ever eaten……….a dream ….no it’s Oceania Riviera. I just returned from a 14-day transatlantic cruise on Oceania’s newest ship...
READ MORELos Angeles (May 17, 2013) – Viking Cruises today announced the launch of its ocean product line, Viking Ocean Cruises (www.vikingcruises.com/oceans), marking the introduction of the travel industry’s first new cruise line in nearly a decade...
READ MOREThis Is Not Your Grandmother’s Cruise Ship For many years, my opinion of NCL and its struggles was that it was a top down issue. “Was” is the operative word here now that Kevin Sheehan is at the helm.  The problems that...
READ MOREWritten by Linda Allen Exuding unpretentious elegance, the Oceania Riviera has broad appeal to the well-traveled. At just 1,250 passengers, she is a mid-size ship with a private home feeling. The focal point of the Riviera is the Lalique Grand...
READ MOREAfter selling the Magic for many months and knowing the ship so well from her deck plan and her photos, seeing her for the first time was like seeing a dear friend. The Magic is truly a beautiful ship. Not a detail was left to chance. Â Her...
READ MOREWritten by Natalie Brisco, Assistant to Linda Allen I had the opportunity to sail on the Carnival Magic in April, 2012. Â This sailing came during the Easter holiday and quite a few children were expected onboard, so my husband and I opted to...
READ MORERefreshingly different in many ways yet still traditional in the river cruise experience, the Globus River Cruise Division of Avalon exceeded my expectations. Having previously cruised on the Viking Seine, I was familiar with the experience; but...
READ MOREViking Seine, October 2005 (updated April 2012)  This may have been my first river cruise, but I am confident that it will not be my last! Of all of my vacations this was certainly the most enjoyable. The photos that I have are some that I...
READ MOREPrincess Cruise Lines is so dependable and comfortable that they have a broad appeal.  They do an excellent job of delivering “what everyone wants” as well as unique itineraries. Passengers on board were from all ranges and there...
READ MOREThe Island Princess is classical nautical with a splash of contemporary and a dash of deco much like a perfectly blended martini from the Crooners Bar. The public areas are very comfortable. Â Open and tasteful with warm woods and a distinct old...
READ MOREThe vibe and excitement on the Norwegian Epic is palpable. The target market is young and active. Â I was surprised at how much there is to see and do and this is the only cruise that I have ever been on that I used my BlackBerry on the ship to...
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