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Exploring Florida on American Legend

2/28/2025

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By Gerry Barker

Once upon a time, river cruising in America conjured fleets of steamboats and paddle wheelers plying the waters of the Mississippi River. Today, thanks to American Cruise Lines, you can explore all the wonders the nation has to offer on all its major rivers and coastlines.

Headquartered in Guilford, CT. and family-owned for over 50 years, its fleet of almost 20 ships (and growing fast) offer over 50 different itineraries in 35 states. One of its newest routes is "Florida Gulf Coast and Keys Cruise," an 8-day, 7-night excursion that travels round-trip from St. Petersburg to Key West, with stops at Marco Island and Punta Gorda.

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Holland Highlights 'Fresh Made Daily'

2/28/2025

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(Press Release) Seattle, Wash., Feb. 28, 2025 — Holland America Line is known for serving fresh, local ingredients on board, with a focus on dishes that highlight regional flavors. In addition to its Global Fresh Fish program that offers more than 80 varieties of fresh fish sourced locally, Holland America Line is highlighting “Made Fresh Daily” handcrafted breads, pastas and regionally inspired desserts.


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A Visit to Pompeii

2/27/2025

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By GERRY BARKER

Standing in the ruins of Pompeii, you see, off in the distance, rising into the air, Mt. Vesuvius, one of several volcanos near Naples, Italy. It’s a brilliantly sunny day, and small puffs of white clouds dot the sky above its peak.

​You try to imagine that October day in 79 AD, when the residents, some no doubt standing where I stood now, were in an instant killed by volcanic heat and ash spewed by Vesuvius. It’s a moment in time that inspires both awe and reverence.

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Seatrade 40th Anniversary Edition Coming

2/27/2025

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(Press Release) Miami, FL – (27 February 2025) – Seatrade Cruise Global will be opening the doors to its 40th anniversary edition in just a few weeks, bringing together the global cruise community for a milestone event from 07 to 10 April at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This year’s theme, Milestones, encourages cruise lines and industry partners to reflect on four decades of evolution while looking ahead to the future of cruising.


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Holland Opens 2026/27 Hawaii/Canal Cruises

2/27/2025

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Seattle, Wash., Feb. 27, 2025 — Today, Holland America Line opened bookings for 2026-2027 Panama Canal and Hawaii Cruises. The voyages, ranging from 14 to 28 days, will sail aboard six ships with departures from five convenient North American homeports. The new itineraries bring guests to UNESCO World Heritage sites and exciting ports, as well as provide opportunities to celebrate Thanksgiving in Honolulu.   ​


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Holland Expanding Morimoto by Sea Dining

2/26/2025

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(Press Release) Seattle, Wash., Feb. 25, 2025 — Holland America Line is expanding its Morimoto By Sea dining experience with a new specialty sushi bar available on five ships in the fleet. This unique venue features a menu by the cruise line’s Global Fresh Fish Ambassador, Chef Masaharu Morimoto, offering a selection of his signature sushi, sashimi, rolls and smaller dishes. The Morimoto by Sea sushi bar is in addition to the existing Morimoto By Sea pop-up experience as well as the stand-alone specialty restaurant on Nieuw Amsterdam.


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Winter Cruising in Europe on Star Legend

2/24/2025

 
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By GERRY BARKER
Photos/Videos by Gerry and Pamela Barker

“Where are the crowds?”

That’s a question we heard over and over during our European travels in late January. For example, at Pompeii, our guide told us we had it all to ourselves, versus “a river of people” during the summer months.
That’s the beauty of off-season travel, and what better way to experience it than a cruise.

To that end, we took a flight to Venice to board Windstar’s Star Legend for its nine-day “Winter Italy and Dalmatian Coast” cruise, with planned stops in Zadar and Dubrovnik, Croatia, Messina in Sicily, Naples and Rome.

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Windstar, The O2 Announce Collaboration

2/20/2025

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(Press Release) MIAMI, FL, February 20, 2025 –  Windstar Cruises today announced a new sponsorship with AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group), the world leader in sports and entertainment.  Starting in February, Windstar will become the official cruise line of AEG owned venue The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination.

As the world’s busiest arena, The O2 hosts over 200 events a year and has welcomed legendary artists and comedians including U2, Trevor Noah, Adele, The Rolling Stones, Billie Eilish, Chris Rock, Madonna, Beyoncé, Drake and many more since opening in 2007. It has also been home to world-class sporting events including the London 2012 Olympics, NBA season games, UFC, and the Laver Cup.


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AmaWaterways Expands Soulful Experiences

2/19/2025

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(Press Release) Calabasas, CA, February 2025 – The continued popularity of AmaWaterways’ Soulful sailings – unique to the award-winning, luxury river cruise line – has allowed for an expansion of the offerings for 2025 and 2026. Joining the 2025 line up (already stellar with cruises in Egypt, France, Colombia and Portugal) is the Best of Holland & Belgium. This is the first Soulful Experience that includes the celebrations of Kwanza and New Year’s, sailing round-trip from Amsterdam on December 27, 2025. In 2026 there are three additional sailings, with two as new Soulful itineraries, added to the already scheduled France and Egypt offerings. Enticing Douro, first done in 2025, is on June 13, and the two new ones are Riches of the Mekong on October 11 and the Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles Christmas on Dec 15.


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Countdown On for Celebration Key

2/19/2025

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(Press Release) GRAND BAHAMA, Feb. 19, 2025 – Carnival Cruise Line guests are just five months away from experiencing Celebration Key’s five portals to paradise. To kick off the countdown to the official opening on July 19, Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein and Chief Maritime Officer Lars Ljoen joined Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy for a behind the scenes look at this new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama as construction enters its final phases. To watch a video of their visit, click here.
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