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Cruise Weekly Comment: Changes Afloat
Like so many travel industry segments, the so-called global financial crisis has caused many operators to reevaluate their strategic planning. Even so, several were committed to new vessels and itineraries devised in the glory days leading up to the collapse. Certainly one of the most ambitious and adventurous itineraries would have to be Cruise West’s […]
Cruise Weekly: Aboard Spirit of ’98 on the Columbia River
Location: Columbia River, Oregon Astute readers of this column will recall some months ago I introduced the US-based adventure cruise company, Cruise West. Many readers have cruised with them too, probably in Alaska, the most popular itinerary among Australians. Now I have the chance to sample the product firsthand and have the pleasure to report […]
Cruise Weekly: Aboard Spirit of ’98 on the Columbia River
Location: Columbia River, Oregon Astute readers of this column will recall some months ago I introduced the US-based adventure cruise company, Cruise West. Many readers have cruised with them too, probably in Alaska, the most popular itinerary among Australians. Now I have the chance to sample the product firsthand and have the pleasure to report […]
Cruise Weekly Comment: All Aboard for Svalbard
Just 600 miles from the North Pole lies the island group of Svalbard, of which Spitsbergen is the largest. Variously occupied and exploited by the Dutch, Russians and Norwegians, in 1920 it was decided that the Norwegians should administer it and the capitol, Longyearbyen, flies the Norwegian tricolour. The archipelago was named and first mapped […]
Cruise Weekly Comment: All Aboard for Svalbard
Just 600 miles from the North Pole lies the island group of Svalbard, of which Spitsbergen is the largest. Variously occupied and exploited by the Dutch, Russians and Norwegians, in 1920 it was decided that the Norwegians should administer it and the capitol, Longyearbyen, flies the Norwegian tricolour. The archipelago was named and first mapped […]
Cruise Weekly: Do Talk to Strangers
Cruise Weekly – Comment by Roderick Eime From Roderick Eime aboard Coral Princess Cruises’ Oceanic Discoverer, ‘Across the Top’ Hidden away in the rocky alcoves beneath craggy overhangs and weathered sandstone monoliths are a series of sacred paintings depicting the life of the Yiithuwarra people who lived on the islands of the Flinders Group near […]
Cruise Weekly: Do Talk to Strangers
Cruise Weekly – Comment by Roderick Eime From Roderick Eime aboard Coral Princess Cruises’ Oceanic Discoverer, ‘Across the Top’ Hidden away in the rocky alcoves beneath craggy overhangs and weathered sandstone monoliths are a series of sacred paintings depicting the life of the Yiithuwarra people who lived on the islands of the Flinders Group near […]
Cruise Weekly: SCUBA divers do it underwater
Expedition cruisers thrive on discovery, learning and fulfillment. What’s more, as long as you’re healthy and retain a reasonable level of fitness, you’re never too old to learn SCUBA diving. Many of your favourite expedition cruise ships offer SCUBA diving as a rewarding and exciting onboard activity. To fully experience everything your destination offers, going […]
Cruise Weekly: SCUBA divers do it underwater
Expedition cruisers thrive on discovery, learning and fulfillment. What’s more, as long as you’re healthy and retain a reasonable level of fitness, you’re never too old to learn SCUBA diving. Many of your favourite expedition cruise ships offer SCUBA diving as a rewarding and exciting onboard activity. To fully experience everything your destination offers, going […]
Cruise Weekly Comment: Sail Away
“Arr! Batten down the ‘atches ye sorry bilge rat!” Talk Like a Pirate Day is never enough to fully satisfy my urge to get on deck of a fully rigged schooner or ketch. A recent flurry of press material from sailing adventure companies has just rubbed the salt in. First one across my desk was […]
