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The Scarlet Lady's Sip Lounge is an ultraluxe velvet playground overflowing with Champagne and caviar.
First Call: Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady carries on brand's hip elegance
By Nicole Edenedo|March 5, 2022
On the Scarlet Lady, senior editor and novice cruiser Nicole Edenedo learns how to travel in style.
First Call: Yacht Club takes MSC Seashore to the next level
By Johanna Jainchill|January 8, 2022
Johanna Jainchill writes: "Much like the experience of flying first class, MSC's Yacht Club may have ruined me for the main...
Whirlpools inside the Solarium on the Odyssey of the Seas.
First Call: More of everything packed into Royal's Odyssey of the Seas
By Omar Perez|November 20, 2021
The Odyssey of the Seas has finally set sail. Here's what to expect onboard.
The Lido Pool on Holland America Line's Rotterdam, the final ship in the cruise line's Pinnacle Class.
First Call: Rotterdam blends new touches, nods to past
By Peter Knego|November 16, 2021
A first look at Holland America Line's newest ship, the Rotterdam, the seventh vessel to go by that name.
The Crystal Endeavor's aft Marina Platform in its deployed position.
Expedition and luxury happily married on Crystal Endeavor
By Tom Stieghorst|November 1, 2021
Crystal is making its long-anticipated foray into adventure cruising with style as the Crystal Endeavor debuts.
The World Navigator in Santorini.
Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Navigator sparkles in debut
By Peter Knego|August 18, 2021
The luxury expedition vessel has no helicopters or submarines but is a floating jewel in its own way -- handsome and...
The ship’s Grand Central atrium is a place for large-scale entertainment, cruise ship games and lounging.
Onboard Carnival's Mardi Gras: A bigger, better type of Fun Ship
By Tom Stieghorst|August 9, 2021
Let's be clear: This isn't the Carnival Mardi Gras, the ship that launched Carnival Cruise Line in 1972, but simply the Mardi...
The new pool on the Star Breeze with the deck set up for the line's signature barbecue.
First Call: More dining, more space on Windstar's extended Star Breeze
By Tom Stieghorst|June 26, 2021
The newly stretched ship is back and it’s bigger, but it still delivers a cozy, casual experience for cruisers.
The American Countess before its inaugural sailing on March 21.
American Queen celebrates a ship launch and a return to operations -- finally
By Jeri Clausing|March 28, 2021
The American Countess is the last paddlewheeler on the immediate development horizon for the domestic market. Senior editor...
The Scenic Eclipse in Malta, with its black chopper on the stern's top deck.
Scenic Eclipse invites guests to 'live like a billionaire'
By Johanna Jainchill|September 12, 2019
In many ways, guests onboard will feel as if this is a yacht of their own.
Larger staterooms onboard the Amadeus Queen feature drop-down windows that function as a balconies.
Amadeus Queen brings innovation in a sleek package
By Michelle Baran|April 20, 2018
From the midcentury, modernesque furniture to the bright and airy central lobby that enables natural light to flood from large...


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