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If Fathom Could Help Rebuild the Caribbean
PHOTO: Viking Ocean Cruises’ Viking Star docked at St John’s, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda. (photo by Jason Leppert) The wrath of...
Jason Leppert
Sep 8, 20172 min read
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Seabourn Ovation Celebrates its Float Out
PHOTO: Seabourn’s Seabourn Ovation at its float out ceremony. (photo courtesy of Seabourn) A follow-up to Seabourn’s popular new Seabourn...
Jason Leppert
Sep 8, 20172 min read
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Carnival Horizon to Showcase New Bonsai Teppanyaki
PHOTO: Rendering of Bonsai Teppanyaki on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Horizon. (photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line) When Carnival...
Jason Leppert
Sep 8, 20173 min read
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The Future of European Cruising Expansion
PHOTO: Avalon Affinity river cruise ship on the Danube near Austria’s Melk Benedictine Abbey. (photo courtesy of Avalon Waterways) The...
Jason Leppert
Sep 7, 20173 min read
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London Royal Philharmonic Joins Silversea Cruises
PHOTO: Vocalists entertain on Silversea Cruises’ Silver Spirit. (photo by Jason Leppert) The luxurious Silversea Cruises fleet will soon...
Jason Leppert
Sep 6, 20172 min read
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The Evolving Norwegian Yacht Voyages Brand
PHOTO: Potential Norwegian Yacht Voyages destination: West Point Island, Falkland Islands. (photo via Flickr/David Stanley) First, it was...
Jason Leppert
Sep 6, 20173 min read
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Viking Ocean Cruises Announces Second World Cruise
PHOTO: Viking Ocean Cruises’ 2019 world cruise route. (photo courtesy of Viking Cruises) Following the sold-out success of its upcoming...
Jason Leppert
Sep 5, 20173 min read
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Time to Celebrate the Most-Traveled Cruise Ship Ever
PHOTO: Cunard’s historic Queen Elizabeth 2. (photo courtesy of Cunard) This year marks the 50th anniversary of Cunard’s retired Queen...
Jason Leppert
Sep 4, 20173 min read
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Carnival Inspiration Deserves its ‘Fun Ship’ Reputation
PHOTO: Hilarious Jeff ‘Big Daddy’ Wayne knocks ’em out at The Punchliner Comedy Club on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Inspiration....
Jason Leppert
Sep 4, 20174 min read
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The Good, Bad and Ugly of Short Starter Cruises
PHOTO: The wake behind Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Vista. (photo by Mark Leppert) For anyone who has never taken a cruise before, a...
Jason Leppert
Sep 4, 20173 min read
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Lots of Love for the Port of San Diego
PHOTO: Port of San Diego. (photo via Flickr/Port of San Diego/Dale Frost) ASTA Global Convention 2017 may have recently drawn to a close...
Jason Leppert
Sep 2, 20172 min read
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Carnival Inspiration Still Holds Up
PHOTO: The much-loved steak and eggs at the Sea Day Brunch on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Inspiration. (photo by Jason Leppert) My...
Jason Leppert
Sep 1, 20174 min read
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Can You Escape Smoking at Sea?
PHOTO: Non-smoking cruise ships are becoming easier to find. (photo courtesy of Thinkstock) Smoking on cruises has been a struggle for...
Jason Leppert
Aug 31, 20173 min read
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Seabourn Launches New Guest Web App
PHOTO: Seabourn’s Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Odyssey stern to stern in Palamos, Spain. (photo by Jason Leppert) Seabourn is improving...
Jason Leppert
Aug 30, 20172 min read
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Do Traditional Promenade Decks Matter Anymore?
PHOTO: The Waterfront on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Escape. (photo by Jason Leppert) Before the prevalence of veranda staterooms,...
Jason Leppert
Aug 30, 20173 min read
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Looking Forward to Fall Cruise Deals
PHOTO: Holland America Line’s Amsterdam in Alaska. (photo by Jason Leppert) Hapag-Lloyd Cruises While Hapag-Lloyd Cruises‘ sale is...
Jason Leppert
Aug 30, 20173 min read
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Forecasting Expedition Cruising’s Future
PHOTO: An aurora borealis view as might be seen via expedition cruise. (photo courtesy of Thinkstock) At the start of 2017, we discussed...
Jason Leppert
Aug 29, 20172 min read
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How Carnival Cruise Line Wins at Branding
PHOTO: Carnival Cruise Line sister-ships show off their signature smokestacks. (photo by Jason Leppert) Carnival Cruise Line has a...
Jason Leppert
Aug 29, 20173 min read
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Is This Old Law Hurting America’s Cruise Industry?
PHOTO: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America, one of the few cruise ships not affected by the PVSA. (photo courtesy of Norwegian...
Jason Leppert
Aug 27, 20173 min read
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The Curious Case of Adjacent Riverboat Docking
PHOTO: Various Viking River Cruises riverboat classes moored together. (photo by Jason Leppert) It’s a bit of an oddity not found in...
Jason Leppert
Aug 27, 20173 min read
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