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Bordeaux, France and Medoc Wines with Viking River Cruises
Just days ago, I had the privilege of not only sampling some exquisite French wines but also Viking River Cruises‘ new Chateaux, Rivers...
Jason Leppert
Mar 25, 20142 min read


Silversea Expeditions Christens New Silver Discoverer
Silversea Expeditions, the adventure branch of luxury line Silversea Cruises, today christened the Silver Discoverer in Singapore. The...
Jason Leppert
Mar 25, 20141 min read


Norwegian Cruise Line Begins Construction on Norwegian Escape
With the press of a button (as seen above), the first steel was cut for Norwegian Cruise Line‘s upcoming Norwegian Escape. Norwegian...
Jason Leppert
Mar 24, 20141 min read


MSC Cruises Announces Two New Cruise Ships
MSC Cruises has announced plans to build two new cruise ships (rendered above), having signed a letter of intent with shipbuilder STX...
Jason Leppert
Mar 24, 20141 min read


Viking River Cruises Christens New 2014 Batch of Longships
Viking River Cruises continues to impress in the river cruising market with the introduction of 14 new Viking Longships in 2014 and the...
Jason Leppert
Mar 18, 20143 min read


VIDEO PODCAST – Royal Princess Review: Dining
In this week’s episode of the Popular Cruising Video Podcast we review all the dining onboard Princess Cruises‘ new Royal Princess from...
Jason Leppert
Mar 17, 20141 min read


Princess Cruises Begins Major Transformation of Diamond Princess
In anticipation of the ship’s second season of cruising in Japan, Princess Cruises has just begun an extensive redesign of the Diamond...
Jason Leppert
Mar 15, 20142 min read


Windstar Cruises Previews the Star Breeze and Star Legend
Windstar Cruises will take delivery of its first power yacht – the Star Pride – on April 17, 2014, and two additional former Seabourn...
Jason Leppert
Mar 15, 20142 min read


Upcoming Norwegian Escape’s Hull Art Revealed
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the signature hull art for its latest vessel – the upcoming Norwegian Escape. Famed marine wildlife...
Jason Leppert
Mar 13, 20141 min read


Cruise Preview: Viking Heimdal & Viking Forseti, Christening 2014
Ever since I first stepped onboard the Viking Odin in 2012, I’ve been hooked on river cruising, especially Viking River Cruises. As much...
Jason Leppert
Mar 6, 20143 min read


VIDEO PODCAST – Disney Fantasy Review: Activities
Entering just its second week, iTunes already considers the Popular Cruising Video Podcast New & Noteworthy under the Places & Travel...
Jason Leppert
Mar 4, 20141 min read


Carnival Legend Completes Its Redesign
Following a multi-million dollar refurbishment, the Carnival Legend from Carnival Cruise Lines has reentered service with a number of new...
Jason Leppert
Mar 4, 20142 min read


Nieuw Amsterdam Review – Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam Holland America Line At a Glance By the Numbers Lifestyle: Premium Tonnage: 86,700 Launched: July 2010 Passengers: 2,106...
Jason Leppert
Feb 25, 20144 min read


New Carnival Vista Begins Construction
Carnival Cruise Lines announced today the initial construction of the new Carnival Vista, indicating that the new cruise ship’s first...
Jason Leppert
Feb 21, 20141 min read


Norwegian Escape to Offer Wide Variety of Accommodations
Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed the wide variety of accommodations that will be available onboard the upcoming Norwegian Escape....
Jason Leppert
Feb 19, 20144 min read


Shipbuilding Partners: Royal Caribbean and Meyer Werft
Celebrating the upcoming launch of the new Quantum of the Seas this November, Royal Caribbean International just released a great video...
Jason Leppert
Feb 18, 20141 min read


An AzAmazing Evening and Entertainment
When first we sailed on the Azamara Quest from Azamara Club Cruises, the line was not yet offering its signature AzAmazing Evenings. Now...
Jason Leppert
Feb 13, 20143 min read


New Norwegian Getaway Christened in Miami, Florida
The Norwegian Getaway (pictured in the header above) from Norwegian Cruise Line has arrived at her year-round homeport of Miami,...
Jason Leppert
Feb 10, 20141 min read


Three Azamara Days in Guaymas and Loreto, Mexico
The Azamara Quest now steams north towards Los Angeles, California in the Pacific Ocean, but just hours ago she was still sailing the Sea...
Jason Leppert
Feb 8, 20142 min read


Fine Dining Onboard and Off Azamara Quest
Two Azamara Club Cruises hallmarks are dining and destination immersion. When you put them both together, you’re bound to discover fine...
Jason Leppert
Feb 5, 20143 min read
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