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Two Cruise Ships Debut Exotic Russian Itineraries

While Russian river cruising is proving more popular than ever before, adventurous cruisers craving exploration beyond the well-traveled Moscow–St. Petersburg route, can look to a duo of new itineraries set to debut in far-flung corners of the country's vast expanses. Read more

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 18, 2012 at 10:09:54 AM EST Tagged: Russia, Cruise Lines, Cruises
A Trio of New Wine-Themed Sailings

We heard it through the grapevine: Catering to oenophiles is the latest trend on the high seas. A trio of cruise lines are pulling out all the stops to lure wine enthusiasts on deck, with newly launched wine-themed programs that feature plenty of wine experts on tap, viticulture-minded lectures, special vintage tastings, and more. And, of course, ports of call worthy of raising a glass to, in some of the world's top wine regions. Read more

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 15, 2012 at 5:46:38 PM EST Tagged: Cruise Lines, France, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Caribbean, Food and Wine
Oceania Cruises: Riviera Updates

Cruisers looking forward to the upcoming launch of luxury line Oceania Cruises’ 1,250-passenger Riviera will have to wait just a bit longer.
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Posted by Elissa Richard on February 14, 2012 at 11:40:30 AM EST Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises
Viking Invasion: River Cruise Leader Makes Waves in 2012

The world's premier river cruise company, Viking River Cruises, is poised to invoke its inner Viking as it commemorates the line's 15th anniversary year with an aggressive expansion campaign. Not only will they be launching six new ships on European rivers by August, but they're completely revamping their Russian vessels, to boot. Read more

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 12, 2012 at 11:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Europe, Russia
Abercrombie & Kent to Sail Luxe Arctic Expedition in 2013

Luxury tour provider Abercrombie & Kent has announced an Arctic cruise adventure worth planning ahead for. The company will be hosting an expedition voyage aboard the sleek, 199-passenger MV Le Boreal, for a 2013 foray into polar bear country.
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Posted by Elissa Richard on February 10, 2012 at 12:20:25 PM EST Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Iceland, Norway