Cruise Guide: Cruise lines offer culinary journeys
By Mike Coleman Culinary journeys at sea will be as intriguing as the itineraries themselves aboard some of the worlds leading cruise ships in 2007. At Crystal Cruises, guests will be able to savor...
View ArticleCruise Guide: Gourmet cuisine expanding on the high seas
By Mike Coleman Just when you thought gastronomic opportunities could not possibly get any better on the high seas, cruise lines go back to the drawing board and roll out more intriguing options. Â...
View ArticleCruise Guide: Regent adds Antarctica voyages
By Mike Coleman Culinary improvements aboard three tall sailing ships and new, luxurious voyages to the White Continent highlight news this week from the global cruise industry. Star Clippers has...
View ArticleCruise Guide: Crystal expands partnership with Nobu
By Mike Coleman Famed global restaurateur Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, having enjoyed culinary success on both land and at sea, has expanded his partnership with Crystal Cruises. Renowned internationally...
View ArticleRegent unveils ‘Dinner and a Show’ concept
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced a new entertainment concept, “Dinner and a Show”, aboard its 700-guest, all-suite, all-balcony vessels Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner. The evening’s...
View ArticleWin a cruise with the Costa Culinary Contest
Costa is unrolling a new “Buon Appetito” culinary contest for past guests to submit their favorite Costa dining experience. Until April 17, guests who have sailed with Costa may enter the “Buon...
View ArticleCosta offering an exclusive wine
Costa Cruise Line has teamed up with another venerable Italian brand, Aneri Wines, to bring one of its most exclusive wines to sea. A select number of 133 bottles of a 2003 Amarone 2003, which was a...
View ArticleRoyal Caribbean offering new kids dining and baby programs
Royal Caribbean recently announced new expanded services and activities that cater to families with children as young as six months old. The new programs include kids dining options and programs geared...
View ArticleSilversea serving up unique culinary theme cruises
With a collection of the world’s most flavorful destinations expertly paired with the culinary world’s hottest talents, Silversea Cruises is offering a selection of moveable feasts for those...
View ArticleRoyal Caribbean now offering ‘My Time Dining’ fleetwide
Royal Caribbean today announced enhancements to the cruise line’s dining program, offering guests greater flexibility, personalization and convenience. With the introduction of new flexible dining...
View ArticleHolland America special menu to celebrate Alaska’s 50th anniversary
A new commemorative dinner menu featuring the best of Alaska cuisine plays a starring role one night during each seven-day Alaska cruise this summer on Holland America. The special menu is in...
View ArticleOn Board: Stellar dining venues, lounges abound on Solstice
By Michael Coleman NAPLES, Italy — The food and beverage component aboard Celebrity Solstice, like the ship’s striking contemporary design, is a feast for the senses. Port calls to ancient locales,...
View ArticleOn Board: Refurbished Silver Wind Sparkles
By Michael Coleman Dubrovnik, Croatia — The pending launch of Silver Spirit, Silversea Cruises’ latest vessel, has slightly overshadowed a beautiful, multi-million dollar refurbishment to one of its...
View ArticleOn Board: MSC Fantasia dining options abound
By Michael Coleman PALMA de MALLORCA, Spain — An Italian owned and operated cruise ship is making its culinary mark, somewhat oddly enough, with classical French and Mexican dining options. MSC...
View ArticleNew Celebrity Life programs offer a way to Savor, Discover and Renew
Celebrity Cruises recently announced “Celebrity Life,” a new series of palate-pleasing, intellectually-enriching and life-enhancing programs designed to deliver a unique and sophisticated onboard...
View ArticleCruise Guide: MSC Fantasia guests enjoy red carpet treatment
By Michael Coleman One of the world’s largest passenger vessels boasts an exclusive, amenity-laden onboard retreat. While the ship hosts some 3,900-passengers at full capacity, Yacht Club guests are...
View ArticleOnboard: Eurodam offers palate pleasing culinary fare
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is aboard Holland America’s Eurodam as she sails an Eastern Caribbean itinerary this week. Here’s his latest dispatch: HALF MOON CAY, Bahamas, Dec. 4, 2009 —...
View ArticleOnboard: Liberty features endless array of culinary options
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is aboard Carnival Liberty on a Western Caribbean itinerary this week. Here’s his latest dispatch: AT SEA, en route to Miami – Dec. 11, 2009 — The monumental...
View ArticleOnboard: ‘La dolce vita’ aboard Costa Atlantica
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is aboard Costa Atlantica this week as she sails a seven-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary. Here’s his latest dispatch: NASSAU, Bahamas, Friday Jan. 8, 2010 —...
View ArticleAlluring restaurants to debut at sea
By Michael Coleman Royal Caribbean’s latest ship — Allure of the Seas — will debut in December complete with 24 onboard dining venues to cater to any craving. A sister ship to Oasis of the Seas, both...
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