Author: Ben Mangelsdorf
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Considering an Arctic or Antarctic Cruise? Here Are the Differences Between the Two Destinations
The Arctic and Antarctica are two destinations that should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Well, if you don’t mind chilly weather, that is. Cruise ships offer the unique chance to visit the poles of our planet, and it’s both stand as alluring destinations for the most adventurous cruise lovers. But before you go booking your dream polar expedition, you should understand that Antarctica and the Arctic are very different despite their obvious similarities. They are not interchangeable locations. So what are the major differences between these two icy regions? Read more […] -
Introducing Oceania Cruises’ 2024 World Cruise
Oceania Cruises has just announced their 2024 world cruise. You won’t want to miss this one. It’s a perfect opportunity for the hopeful world traveler to see a bunch of new countries as part of one massive itinerary. And there’s also good news for those who don’t have the chance to take such a committing adventure. Oceania is also rolling out four new “grand voyage” cruises, each of which lasts for a few months but is not quite as long (and costly) as the world cruise. Read more […] -
Cruise Lines Move to Cancel Russian Itineraries and Assist Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting the entire world right now. The cruise industry is even beginning to feel the effects. Multiple cruise lines have started to take actions that are a direct result of the conflict. Some of them have moved to cancel itineraries in Russia while others are trying to use their ships to offer more direct assistance to Ukrainian people. One thing is certain: the longer this conflict goes on for, the more cruise lines we are going to see making moves as a response to it. Read more […] -
Three Ways River Cruises Are Different From Ocean Cruises
River cruises have been gaining a lot of popularity. They offer a very different experience than typical ocean cruises. But aside from the fact that you’re on a river rather than a much larger body of water, what are the major differences between these kinds of cruising? Here are the three that you should know if you’re interested in river cruises. Read more […] -
A Look at Swan Hellenic’s 2022 Itineraries
The recently revamped Swan Hellenic has plenty of interesting itineraries in 2022. The cruise line is visiting locations around the entire world. They have had a pretty storied history, and this is their first year in a while back on the water. To celebrate, let’s take a look at some of the best cruises that they have planned for this year. Read more […] -
New CDC Warning and Program for Cruise Travel
The CDC has lowered their cruise warning level. They have also introduced a new program to replace their Conditional Sailing Order (CSO). Both of these changes come after the CSO was lifted on January 15th. It is clear that things are headed in the right direction in terms of how the cruise industry is being allowed to operate. But still, what does the warning level mean? And what is this new program that will be taking the place of the CSO? Luckily, neither are much to worry about. The first Read more […]
