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Viking Cruises – Europe, Russia, China, Egypt
Viking cruises have been in business since nineteen ninety seven, and has river cruising all over the world as their area of specialization. The line started of by offering river itineraries all over the continent of Europe, on legendary rivers such as Elbe, Seine, Rhone, Moselle, Main, Rhine and the Danube. The target market is English speaking cruisers, mainly from the United States. The line has since made numerous enlargements both in their fleet, as well as in the itineraries. The cruise company now enjoys a position of repute among cruise lines that offer river cruises, and is top most in its niche, both in terms of the fleet as well as of popularity. Viking Cruises are based in Switzerland.
It was in the year two thousand that Viking Cruises bought K D River Cruises, and incorporated [...]
Uniworld Cruises – River Cruising Redefined
Uniworld Cruises enjoy a position of repute among cruise lines that offer river cruises, as they are known for their offer of utmost quality in almost all itineraries. The cruise line is well known for its delightful brand of hospitality, as well as the remarkably elegant cruise ships that are part of the fleet here.
River cruises are increasing in popularity in the recent times, and what ever itinerary you choose, Uniworld cruises is one name you certainly have got to consider. There are a good number of cruises offered almost all over the world. The facilities and service here are much appreciated by the vast clientele of the cruise line, that includes travelers from all over the world. There are a good number of excellent services and amenities here, along with some classy dining options.
The [...]
Costa Serena cruise ship
Costa Serena Cruise ship has a whole lot of similarities with her sister ship the Costa Concordia. The cruise ship is among the biggest, in size and in length, in the fleer of Costa Cruises. There are a whole range of remarkable extras that are part of the package that are tailor made for a holistic experience, rejuvenation and refreshment of soul, mind and body. The experience has been touted as among the best among European Cruise lines, and there is no dearth to quality facilities here. There are a number of excellent facilities and amenities on offer here that are custom made so that the guests can have a great time.
There are two whole decks aboard the Costa Serena Cruise ship that are devoted to the Samsara Spa, which is sensational to say the least. The spa is always visited. There are [...]
Theme Cruises – Fun and Value
Cruising has increased in popularity so much in the recent years, and now that the recession is past us, the numbers of cruise goers are back on top. Perhaps the biggest sign of the increase in popularity of cruising in the recent years is the kind of evolution that has been observed in the way of theme cruises. The wants and likings of discerning cruise travelers are reflected in the new themes that come out.
The sheer number of the variety that is available is simply astounding, these are inclusive of themes such as Elvis theme cruises(!), ball room dancing theme cruises, sixties themes, jazz themes, blue grass themes and a whole lot more variations in which the sky seems to be the only limit. Flying themes, imagine that. And these are just extremely specialized cruises that satisfy nostalgia [...]
Celebrity Solstice Cruise Ship – Cruise par excellence
The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship was one of the reasons I felt myself lucky as a cruise reviewer. The brand new addition to the fleet at Celebrity cruises, the Solstice is phenomenal to say the least. I was among the lucky ones invited to see it in Miami, and have a first hand experience of the cruise ship. The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship blew me away to say the least.
Solstice has a gross tonnage of 122, 000 tons and is part of the Solstice class of cruise vessels. There are five ships in the class, Eclipse, Equinox and Solstice, along with two as yet unnamed ships. From the time I heard about the new ship from Celebrity, I knew something was definitely going to be special. The cruise line has a reputation for excellence, and lives up to it.
I already had a fair idea of what to expect, [...]
MSC Cruise Line – The Fleet
MSC Cruise Line enjoys a position of repute in the cruise industry primarily for its fleet. Well equipped is not the word, the ships part of the fleet at MSC Cruise Line are among the most up to date in the industry, and are renowned for their classic elegance and understated style that reflects customs and traditions of European décor and design. The fleet at MSC Cruise Line is the same as other cruise lines in the way that they have ships of varying sizes and levels of luxury, but what stands out is the unique experience that is on offer at MSC cruise Lines. The term “Luxurious Zen” has been used by a cruise reviewer to describe the cruising experience.
MSC Fantasia
The MSC Fantasia has attracted recent attraction for its staircases featuring Swarovski crystal and the see through roofs [...]
Holland America Line
Holland America Line ( H A L ) was established in the year eighteen seventy three, and is among the best cruise lines in the industry now. The heritage has led the cruise line to have a proud legacy and tradition in cruising. The Holland America Line now occupies a position of honor for several excellent reasons, the most visible the unique cruise experiences, the constant innovations, the personalized attention, excellent ultra luxury accommodations, impeccable service and a whole lot of others, including the meticulous and painstaking attention devoted to small details. There is a whole number of excellent facilities here.
Holland America Line is a subsidiary company that is owned by the Carnival Corporation, which is the largest cruise company in the world. The head quarters of the company [...]
Crystal Cruise Line – Truly Broadening
Cruising is among the most popular modes of taking a holiday. In addition to the varied destinations stopped at by the cruise ships, the cruise ships themselves are like a floating resort, where all your dining, entertainment, fitness and other needs are taken care of. There are all kinds of facilities to ensure that you have the most relaxing time ever. There are a whole range of rewarding destinations offered, from tiny Greek islands, to locations in the Caribbean, to Asia and in the French Pacific. As said by several greats in the industry, taking a cruise gives a whole new perspective that gives a new flavor to something that is otherwise quite mundane. There are a whole range of excellent options available.
Crystal Cruise Lines are of the same opinion, and provide a whole range of attractions [...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
A cruise is the epitome of all things luxurious, and the very suggestion of a cruise is enough to render the better of us salivating. The cruise ships of nowadays are turning more and more into floating resorts in the sea, with a whole range of comforts as well as facilities. There have been amazing innovations, like rock climbing walls and ice skating rinks.
The companies are certainly on the right track in the way that they know exactly what the cruiser of today has in mind. The Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and is certainly among the ones on the right track. There are a whole range of things the cruise company is famous for, and making the right provision for luxury in an age where competition is so much and so worthy, is only one of them. The easy going atmosphere is an inherent and not to [...]
Lindblad Expeditions – A legacy of excellence
It was in the late nineteen fifties that Lars Eric Lindblad began going out on expeditions with groups of travelers. Lindblad had a passion for travel, more than this, he was motivated to discover far flung places, their unique culture and natural attractions. The expedition pioneer Lindblad was following his passion, which also involved allowing other people to share in his joy of discovery. These travel expeditions were extremely adventurous considering the age, because then the benefits of modern technology were not as effectively harnessed in explorative activities as it is now. Lindblad expeditions of then were certainly a far cry from today.
Lars Eric Lindblad is considered the pioneer of eco tourism by numerous people around the world. The nineteen fifties expeditions set off to such [...]
