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How many times have you seen a price for a Seabourn (or other Carnival Corp. cruise line) cruise and not realize there are hundreds of dollars – or more – in taxes and fees that weren’t disclosed by anything other than a small asterisk that you probably ignored? How many times have you come to
My journey on the Oceania Riviera continues with an overnight in Kobe, Japan. And for that means, heading to Kyoto; one of my favorite cities. Well, it was one, as its success clearly is becoming its demise. But I don’t want to get ahead of myself. I met my guide at the ship for the
After my interesting, delicious, and fun time in Tokyo, Japan I boarded Oceania Riviera for an eleven-day journey around southern Japan. I set things up to have as close to a luxury experience on an Oceania cruise as possible. I paid for an upgrade to a Penthouse suite, paid for the Premium Beverage Package ($896),
You know what your mother used to say, “If you have nothing good to say, don’t say anything?” Well, I never listened to my mother! And, of course, you depend on me to be honest and accurate, so when I say something is fantastic it really is, and if there is a problem it similarly
Sea Cloud Spirit is a strikingly beautiful sailing ship that also has a “cool factor” as one’s mind begins to think of pirates and days slowly sailing the warm waters of the world. With its 26 sails all being operated by hand and sailors climbing netting, masts, and yardarms, there is a surprising combination of
Oceania Cruises and I have had a somewhat curious relationship over the years, but many of the quirks that used to be frustrating points seem to have been eliminated and I have luxury-leaning clients that love the product on its newer ships. So it is time to take a realistic look at the Oceania Cruises
It was somewhat quietly announced yesterday that APT (Australian Pacific Touring Group) will be chartering both of Seabourn’s expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. However, the duration of the charters and/or if they are based upon particular sailings or lengths of time is unclear. According to multiple sources (Cruise Industry News, Seatrade, etc.), APT
As my sailing experience winds down, it just keeps popping into my head: Sea Cloud Spirit is the destination! As each day goes by, whether a Day Under the Sails or a stop along the way, my favorite thing to do is be on the ship. In my beautiful suite or wandering the decks or
With a nod to Jimmy Buffett (and James Bond), sailing on Sea Cloud Spirit gives you a “License to Chill.” The romance of sailing is all around you on Sea Cloud Spirit. There is something about the silence of the wind in her massive sails and the calming sound of the water lapping against her
Sea Cloud Spirit is downright nautically sexy. She is both a new ship with all the modern conveniences and a brilliant homage to the sailing ships of yesteryear. Looking past this squarerigger’s impressive mast, yardarms, lines, and sails, the amount of teak (all decks are true teak with its wonderful texture and smell), lacquered wood
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