The subject of how to book a cruise for the first time has always been rather intimidating because there is such a bewildering variety of cruise itineraries, companies, destinations, and ships to select from. Even more so in the wake of the pandemic, as cruise lines have gotten widespread media coverage in the wake of…
One of the most adaptable customer loyalty programs in the hospitality business, Marriott Bonvoy, has just provided new value for its members: Beginning on November 9, tourists will be able to earn Bonvoy points for sailings on the highly anticipated Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and redeem those points towards onboard experiences. The Evrima, the first yacht…
It is no small wonder why expedition cruising is skyrocketing in popularity—not just with cruisers, but among all types of adventurers—thus demanding its place as a new category in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. Zipping around in Zodiacs, ogling endemic wildlife, and dropping jaws at views that so few of us get to see in…
When it comes to traveling, you have such a wide variety of options available to you in terms of cruise lines and ports of call that making a decision can be challenging at times. In this multi-part blog series, we’ll examine the most compelling arguments for why you should think about booking a cruise with…
I was recently able to attend the unique naming ceremony for Saga’s newest boutique ship, the Spirit of Adventure, as well as spend the day on board the ship in Portsmouth. The designation of the ship as the Spirit of Adventure The christening of a new vessel is always a momentous occasion. There is nothing…
In the year 2020, when Scarlet Lady was presented to the public for the first time, her method of cruising caused quite a stir. In February of 2020, I stayed the night on board, and you can see the review that I wrote at the time here. Because I had the good fortune to spend…