New cruise ships for 2012 – the year of the Viking Longship

New Cruise Ships on the Horizon Check out what new cruise ships we have to look forward to in 2012. See which new ships are launching in 2012 by the major cruise lines. Mark your calendars. 2012 promises to be another great year for the cruise industry. Will 2012 be the year of the Longship? [...]

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Canyon Ranch Spa Club on Oceania Cruises

On July 26, 2011, in Buzz, Cunard Line, Enrichment Program, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, by Carrie Finley-Bajak

Where cruising meets the perfect spa: Canyon Ranch Spa Club on Oceania Cruises, Queen Mary 2, and Regent Seven Seas I frequently talk about and write about spas, spa treatments and wellness programs on the ships. When Oceania Marina launched I was very excited to discover that their spa was a dedicated SpaClub® run by [...]

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A brief history of cruising in Europe

European waterways essential to life and trade The rivers and seas of Europe have always been essential to life and trade. But, until the mid-1800s, European boats and ships were only concerned with moving cargo or hauling in the day’s catch – not with passengers or their comfort. In 1835, Arthur Anderson, a sailor from [...]

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