The Avid Cruiser Luxury Cruise Report

You are Aboard Eurodam

August 12, 2008

by Ralph Grizzle Set aside what you’re doing for a moment, and come with me. Together, we will board Holland America Line’s brand new Eurodam for a virtual cruise. I’ll give you a few minutes to pack. Let me know when you’re ready. You’re lucky to be trave... [More]

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Looking Ahead: 2009 World Cruises

August 11, 2008

by Ralph Grizzle It’s time to begin thinking about 2009 world cruises. Believe it or not, you can cruise the world for less than $200 per day, per person. Of course, you could pay close to $3,000 per day, per person if you prefer. Fares range from about $20,000 per person to more... [More]

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Our Ship, Your Office

August 11, 2008

by Ralph Grizzle     Cruise lines keep cruisers connected March 15, 2 p.m., Caribbean Sea - Clad in a purple swimsuit, broad-rimmed hat and polarized sunglasses, Raelyn Lucklow is enjoying yet another sunny day at sea. One of 700 passengers on Regent Seven... [More]

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World Cruises Come Of Age

June 26, 2008

by Ralph Grizzle A world cruise. At first, the idea seems viscerally decadent, conjuring images of bejeweled formal nights, exceedingly long sessions of bridge, day following day at sea, one gourmet meal blurring lazily into the other — and not to mention, super expensive for a luxuri... [More]

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Luxury Cruise Report: Update and Trends

March 19, 2008

Across the luxury cruise segment, suppliers are ordering new ships, marshaling additional capacity for world cruises and gearing up their ships in ways that appeal to those who previously never had the time for extended luxury cruises. A sampling of what’s coming: The world cruise mar... [More]

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Book 'Em Danno

November 14, 2007

When is the best time to book your cruise? The answer depends on where you’re going. The only part of your cruise where you can’t relax is in booking it. Planning on cruising Europe’s rivers next summer? Sorry, you missed the boat. Space is tight, even in the off-season. ... [More]

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Call To Action: Cruise Crystal Now

November 2, 2007

CLICK TO PLAY In this interview, Bill Smith, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Crystal Cruises, says there are still opportunities to cruise Crystal this summer. There are all sorts of special enticements, including reduced rates and special business class ... [More]

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Choosing An Alaska Cruisetour

October 31, 2007

CLICK TO PLAY Selecting an Alaska cruisetour can be daunting for the uninitiated. With more that 50 cruisetours offered by the major players, how do you sift through the options to find an Alaska cruisetour that’s right for you? To find out, we sat down with Paul Allen, vice president ... [More]

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Seven Seas Society: Regent Offers BIG Perks For Loyal Guests

September 5, 2007

CLICK TO PLAY Just as the airlines have frequent-flyer programs, the cruise lines have frequent-cruiser programs. In this interview, Victoria Gallegos, a cruise consultant on Regent Seven Seas Voyager, outlines the five tiers of Regent Seven Seas Cruises loyalty program, ... [More]

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Holland America Line’s New Eurodam

August 29, 2007

CLICK TO PLAY Holland America Line’s newest ship makes its debut next summer. The 2,104-passenger Eurodam represents a new class of ship for the Seattle-based company. Another Signature-class vessel is on order following the Eurodam. In my interview, I talk wit... [More]

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From The Editor

Welcome to The Luxury Cruise Report by The Avid Cruiser, the online supplement to The Avid Cruiser magazine, published quarterly by Avid Travel Media.

The Avid Cruiser was developed for sophisticated "been there, done that" travelers who want to be the first to experience new cruise products and destinations.

Our goal is to help you make informed cruise vacation choices and to give you as much information as possible about the ships you'll sail on and the places you will visit.

Join us to explore a world of possibilities for people, like us, who love ocean travel.

Bon Voyage,
Ralph Grizzle
Editor/The Avid Cruiser

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