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Do you assume that your friend’s sister will be just as wonderful as she? I was excited to do this Celebrity Beyond review because that’s exactly how I felt after having sailed on Celebrity Apex.    Being familiar with other ships in Celebrity’s Edge Class Series, I had high expectations for Celebrity Beyond. How could they improve on a ship that I …

American Cruise Lines held the christening ceremony for American Symphony on August 30th in Natchez, Mississippi.  This is a significant milestone for the cruise line as the new riverboat is American’s 5th new modern riverboat in 4 years.  The riverboat was delivered on time and will help expand American Cruise Lines presence on the Mississippi River. Photo credit: American Cruise …

When Oceania Cruises debuts their newest ship, Vista, in May 2023, the luxury cruise line will also unveil a new mixology program, a Moët et Chandon champagne experience and more.  Among the new bar concepts are specialty beverage carts, flavored smoke bubbles and zero-proof cocktails.  Negronis aged in wooden barrels will also be introduced. Oceania Cruises Adds New Cocktail Creativity …

Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the completion of Norwegian Prima’s first U.S. voyage.  Prima’s inaugural voyage departed on a round-trip cruise from New York City to Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 6, 2022.  The ship returned to New York City on October 10, 2022.  As NCL’s newest vessel in the brand’s 18-ship fleet, Norwegian …

I’m happy to report that after a two-year suspension on one of Amtrak’s most scenic trains, the Amtrak Cascades route service will resume in time for fall travel season.   Amtrak Cascades route between Portland or Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. is incredibly beautiful and possibly even more scenic in the fall and winter.  I’ve been on The Cascades several times in …

On October 12, 2022, the Huna Totem Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation, held the groundbreaking ceremony for an $80 million infrastructure project. The construction will add a second dock in Whittier, at the gateway to Prince William Sound.   Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings formed a partnership with the Alaska Native corporation.  The event was intentionally planned to occur on Indigenous Peoples’ …

Princess Cruises revealed a peek at their largest ship ever that will accommodate over 4,000 guests. The new Sun Princess boasts stunning views, expansive venues, innovative entertainment venues and multi-story dining rooms.  Staterooms will keep the smooth clean lines and design aesthetics inspired popularized in the original “Love Boat” TV series.  This also marks the return of the memorable “Sun …

After nearly 3 years, I in the end had the danger to go back to Costa Maya in October 2022.  Costa Maya has all the time been one in every of my favourite cruise ports within the Western Caribbean.  A forestall on the Costa Maya cruise port is a superb excuse to devour some just right native meals and easily …