The number of large ships that will cruise the waters off Antarctica may be limited in the future, making now the perfect time to book a cruise to Antarctica during the upcoming December 2010-February 2011 high season. Antarctica’s glacial beauty can be intimidating, but it is … [Read more...]
Where in the World?
Guess correctly where in the world Cruise Specialists' staff and passengers are and be entered to win a shipboard credit! http://www.cruisespecialists.com/Pages/Where-in-the-World.aspx … [Read more...]
More on Oceania’s New Ship – Marina
Here's a link to a story that provides more details on the float-out of Oceania’s new 65,000-ton Marina. There are some great pictures at the bottom of this article that give you a true sense of the layout of this exciting new … [Read more...]
Oceania’s New Ships – Marina and Riviera
Well, what a surprise! On a gorgeous, sunny day, Bob Binder, President of Oceania Cruises, announced at the Marina naming ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, that "the building of our new ship will begin very shortly.....in 10 minutes!" Chairman and CEO, Frank Del … [Read more...]
Cruising Europe: A Brief History
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 … [Read more...]