Jazz at Sea Itinerary from Compagnie du Ponant
Luxury yacht company Compagnie du Ponant is creating its own live soundtrack for an 8-day fall Mediterranean cruise, coupling distinctive ports of call with special performances by guest jazz musician Christian Morin. Onboard, Morin will entertain passengers at two separate concerts. An accomplished designer, actor and television personality in addition to being a musician, Morin hosts a … [Read More...]
Island Exploration: Menorca, Spain
Next time you are planning a visit to the Balearic Islands, consider visiting Menorca (also spelled Minorca). Just 21 miles away from the popular island of Mallorca, Menorca seems to have avoided becoming overrun and overdeveloped by tourism. It is the second largest island of the Balearic, with more beaches than Mallorca and Ibiza combined, Menorca has a reputation for being peaceful and quiet. … [Read More...]
Ports of Call in Spain
The Mediterranean is a popular cruising area, and a stop at one of the ports in Spain is on many itineraries. It can be difficult to determine what is worth your time when you only have a few hours in the city, so we’ve done the research for you and found the top things to do at ten of Spain’s more popular ports. No matter where you stop on your cruise holidays in Spain, this list will at … [Read More...]
Golf-Themed Cruises on Compagnie du Ponant
Golf and travel enthusiasts will be able to combine their two passions with a nine-day "Nice-Nice" voyage that sails to eight ports and visits five stunning courses in Italy and France aboard the three-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant. As the 64-passenger yacht traverses the Mediterranean Sea, golfers head to play rounds at courses including La Pevero, considered one of the world's … [Read More...]
Port of Call: Tenerife, Spain
Perhaps you booked your cruise with the intent to visit the Canary Islands, or maybe you just looked at your itinerary and noticed that a stop in Tenerife was on the agenda. Either way, you will be in for a treat when your ship pulls into port at the largest island in Spain. Here are seven options for your day activities at Tenerife that will give you plenty of time to get back to the boat in … [Read More...]
Wine-Themed Rhone Cruises from AmaWaterways
Experience Provencal wine country on one of the Rhone wine cruises on AmaWaterways’ AmaDagio. The ship debuts its first wine cruise later this month, with company executives hosting a President’s Wine Cruise for the maiden wine cruise in one of the world’s most popular wine region. Additional wine sailings will following. A 7-night In Celebration of Wine Cruise is part of a longer … [Read More...]
Crystal Cruises Offers Crystal VIP Airport Service
Crystal Cruises announces their new Crystal VIP Airport Service, a first of its kind on-the-ground services that will make a Crystal Cruise experience hassle-free from start to finish. The new service will be available for purchase by all passengers cruising on Crystal. Some of the services include: Greeting upon airport arrival (inbound, outbound and connecting flights) Luggage … [Read More...]
Free Shore Tours in Alaska
American Cruise Lines is offering a lineup of complimentary shore tours for its 2012 summer Alaska itineraries, giving passengers a look at the Alaskan culture, heritage, and history. American Cruise Lines offers a small ship experience, the American Spirit holds 100-passengers, along with a full range of onboard amenities. The ship features numerous glass-enclosed lounges for viewing the … [Read More...]
Crystal Cruises Offering Christian Heritage Tours
Crystal Cruises is has announced its Christian Heritage tours for its upcoming Europe season. Travelers can make a pilgrimage, attend mass, contribute to charitable works, and witness the relics and architecture of sites of religious significance. The new tours are offered in the following cities: Barcelona, Spain – Attend a private mass at Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. The ship’s priest … [Read More...]
Enrichment Program at Sea
Enrichment programs, those onboard programs that range from lectures to classes to other hands-on experiences, are popular with cruise vacationers, and are often a deciding factor in which cruise line or which sailing to book. Enrichments programs are especially popular on cruises on the upper end of the luxury spectrum. There are a number of trends in enrichment programs, so read on to see … [Read More...]
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