November 9, 2009
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...
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August 25, 2009
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...
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May 15, 2009
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...
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May 15, 2009
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Ralph Grizzle
With a series of music-themed cruises, Silversea Cruises intends to soothe the soul of the savage beast this year. Fans of every musical style from jazz and the Beatles to opera will have something special to savor during seven cruises to the Mediterranea...
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April 17, 2009
By: Ralph Grizzle
Custom shoreside adventures highlight the new Silver Shore Concierge service that Silversea Cruises is unveiling this summer. From the lush green fields of Northern Ireland to the Byzantine majesty of Istanbul or the golden beaches of the Greek Isles, Silversea is offe...
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March 23, 2009
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...
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June 15, 2007
Can the nearly all-inclusive, ultra-luxury Silversea Whisper satisfy your insatiable appetite for pampering?
Ship: Silversea Cruises Silver Whisper
Entered Service: 2001
Date Reviewed: February 2007
Overview: This coming fall, the six-year-old Silver
Whisper goes to drydock fo...
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February 10, 2007
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One day of each cruise, Silver Whisper features its popular galley buffet, where you get to go “behind the scenes” for a taste from the galley.
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February 10, 2007
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If you thought Silversea Cruises was all-inclusive, I’ve got news for you. Dining at Silver Whisper’s Le Champagne costs $150 per head. Now before you get put off, let me tell you what you get: the rare opportunity to sample wines that cost as muc...
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February 5, 2007
Silversea Cruises isn’t noted for low lead-in cruise prices, but the company does offer good value for its all-inclusive product. In fact, if you do the math, you’ll find that Silversea compares reasonably to other cruise lines. I spoke with Silversea Cruises’ Director of Cor...
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