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Planet Gannet: Gaspesie

November 13, 2009

By: Ralph Grizzle The morning that I boarded a boat to Bonaventure Island, Perce Rock was crowned by a wispy cloud. It was an indescribably beautiful sight, one of the world’s largest sheer rock formations and natural arches jutting out from the water in all of its sublime splendor. ... [More]

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Early Bookings Europe 2010

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... [More]

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Categories: Crystal Cruises | Holland America | Regent Seven Seas | Silversea | Europe | Princess | Celebrity Cruises | Silversea Cruises
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Two Perfect Days: Nice, Villefranche & Monaco

October 27, 2009

By Ralph Grizzle, on September 29th, 2009 Few regions have as much to offer cruise passengers as Nice, Villefranche and Monaco. Ships call at all three destinations (though typically not on the same itinerary), and all are close enough to one another that they can be enjoyed in a si... [More]

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A 'Spirited' Competitor

September 23, 2009

By: Ralph Grizzle For those who follow such developments, Silversea’s newest vessel begs the question: How will it compare to the other luxury launch of the year, Seabourn Odyssey? The short answer is “favorably.” For the explanation, read on. I’ve been on ... [More]

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

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... [More]

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Silver Cloud: Three Days in St. Petersburg

July 23, 2009

By: Ralph Grizzle Silver Cloud spends three full days in St. Petersburg, which allows enough time to get to see and experience this beautiful city. Silver Cloud offers a number of tours, ranging from Splendid St. Petersburg, a 3.5-hour overview of the city for US$79 to a... [More]

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Stockholm Gets New Nobu Restaurant!

July 23, 2009

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]

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

July 23, 2009

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]

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Most difficult voyage the first one for Celebrity Equinox

July 23, 2009

  By: Ralph Grizzle Celebrity Cruise’s new ship, Celebrity Equinox, has completed its first and probably most difficult journey. With thousands of spectators lining the route, the 122,000-ton ship left the yard of shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, last Saturda... [More]

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Cruise Your Cruise: Alaska Cruises

May 15, 2009

By: Ralph Grizzle     Alaska cruises are extremely popular, thanks to a landscape that presents breathtaking beauty and natural wonders on a grand scale. The Last Frontier’s majestic landscape is perhaps best viewed on Alaska cruises, especially fo... [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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