Special Experiences
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european river cruises
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River cruising is perfect for those who want a relaxed, luxurious grand tour of Europe and for cruisers who want to explore Europe beyond the coastline. River cruising presents the grandeur and charm of Europe as well as the indelible landscapes that inspired Europe’s great artists.
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windstar cruises
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Windstar sailing ship cruises in the Caribbean and Mediterranean offer an intimate experience that connects you with wind and wave while providing a closer view of marine life and ship operations. It can be an exhilarating experience, feeling the power of the wind as it fuels your voyage.
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CARIBBEAN CRUISES
Caribbean cruises account for nearly 50 percent of all cruises worldwide....
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ALASKA CRUISES
Alaska cruise tours combine an ocean voyage with an escorted land tour...
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SOUTHERN EUROPE
When selecting your Southern Europe cruise there are some things to consider...
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NORTHERN EUROPE
Explore Scandinavia and Russia, the Norwegian Fjords and the British Isles...
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Alaska Cruises and Cruise Lines - Choosing An Alaska Cruise Or Cruise Tour
Research shows that most people planning a trip to Alaska want to see two places: Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park. You can get to Glacier Bay aboard a cruise ship and admire the national park’s stunning scenery from the comfort of your balcony stateroom. But to get to Denali (a.k.a. Mt. McKinley), you’ll have to get off the ship, lace up your hiking boots, and trek inland. That’s where a cruisetour comes in.
Cruisetours combine a cruise voyage with a fully escorted stay on land. The cruise lines have streamlined their product so that you’ll pay one price in exchange for two vacations - one by ship at sea, and the other by train or coach on land in the Alaskan interior.
You’ll also enjoy two completely different travel experiences. While at sea, you’ll gaze out at glaciers, fjords, and lots of marine life. While in the interior, you’ll see snow-capped mountains (on a clear day, you may want to “fly by” Denali, North America’s tallest peak), wildlife, and what some have called “the real Alaska.”
While a cruise offers travelers an excellent taste of Alaska, a cruisetour serves up the complete five-course dinner — the total Alaska experience.
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SILVERSEA CRUISES
Best all-inclusive luxury deals in the mid-size cruise ship category...
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cruise reviews to help you make the right decision
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It is a misty morning in May. Passengers cluster on the outside decks of the Queen Mary 2. Some sip cups of coffee; some stand clutching cameras; some just stand in awe. It is a memorable moment...
Yearning to turn back the clock to the Golden Age of Cruising? Turn it back on a Transatlantic cruise. -
A self-governing British colony situated in the western North Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda is a popular cruise destination from several East Coast ports of departure. The islands’ characteristic pastel-colored buildings and pink-hued beaches are among the treasures...
Bermuda is a spring, summer and fall cruise destination, sailing out of New York, Baltimore, Boston and other East Coast ports -
Transiting this “path between the seas,” cruise ships move at a snail’s pace, waiting one behind the other to enter the enormous locks that flood with water to raise and lower ships. Once the water fills the concrete locks, ships progress to the next set of locks. There may be a container ship in front of you, a sailboat behind...
Completed nearly 100 years ago, the Panama Canal took more than three decades to build -
Ranging from one to two weeks, Canada and New England cruises typically skirt North America’s East Coast for nature’s unparalled annual display of fall foliage. On cruises to New England and Canada, passengers witness a spectacular palette of colors as leaves change from emerald green to hues of ruby, amber and gold...
Sample succulent Maine lobster, scavenge for antiques and amble through quaint towns and parks
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The onboard atmosphere is relaxed and reminiscent of the casual elegance of a country club. Oceania Cruises strives to create a sense of warm luxury and intimacy.
The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating - "upscale but not uptight."