The Avid Cruiser Luxury Cruise Report

Early Bookings Europe 2010

By: Ralph Grizzle This month, many of the ships operated by the North American-managed cruise brands will begin making their way back home across the Atlantic. Their return comes with the revelation that 2009 was not a huge success for cruise lines sailing Europe, but it wasn’t a... [More]

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

The Razor’s Edge: Who’s The Best? Luxury Cruise Lines Square Off

Many of you who visit this web site, as well as people I meet during my travels, have asked me in multiple forums — through social media, on this site and in person — which luxury cruise line is the best? Of course, there is no easy answer, because the luxury lines ar... [More]

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Stockholm Gets New Nobu Restaurant!

By: Ralph Grizzle You heard it here first at Cruising From Stockholm: Sweden’s capital city now has a Nobu Restaurant! This is big news. Nobu Matsuhisa is one of the world’s top sushi chefs. There’s only one problem: The restaurant leaves town tomorrow. ... [More]

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Extend that European vacation with a land tour before or after your Crystal cruise

By: Ralph Grizzle  Crystal Cruises has come up with several new luxury land packages to complement its Mediterranean cruise itineraries this summer and fall. Options include journeys through Prague and Budapest or a trip to Italy’s posh Lake Como. Each tour includes luxury... [More]

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Suite Surrender

By: Ralph Grizzle Several years ago, I was touring a Holland America Line ship when I came upon a guest room that was undergoing refurbishment. I thought this odd, because the room did not appear to need updating. The furniture and carpet appeared to be new; the fixtures, p... [More]

Currently rated 5.0 by 1 people

  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Master Chef Nobu to sail with Crystal Serenity

By: Ralph Grizzle Passengers aboard the Crystal Serenity’s July 28 Mediterranean itinerary will enjoy a special culinary treat. Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, famous for blending traditional Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influences, will be onboard, preparing a week of Omakase din... [More]

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Luxury For Less

Luxury For Less By: Ralph Grizzle With the dollar gaining strength on European currencies, it’s a good time to book a European cruise. Pricing is unprecedented, and your dollar will go much further ashore than it did last summer. Some of the deals: Crystal Cruises offers an... [More]

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Looking Ahead: 2009 World Cruises

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]

Currently rated 5.0 by 1 people

  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Our Ship, Your Office

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]

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Call To Action: Cruise Crystal Now

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]

Currently rated 5.0 by 1 people

  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

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

Categories

Search by Tags