Windstar’s Wind Surf

Wind Surf towering of Sète, France The Wind Surf is larger than her sister ships, with five masts and seven decks. An open-air sports platform is equipped with sailboards, snorkeling gear, water skis, sailboats and kayaks, or you can try out the two pools, two hot tubs or fitness center. Read for more…

Filed under Ship of the Week · March 9th, 2008 · 3 comments

Silversea’s Silver Whisper

Silversea’s Silver Shadow (image courtesy of Silversea Cruises) The Silver Shadow is pure luxury. Carrying just 388 passengers it provides an intimate atmosphere and boasts the line’s exceptional service and amenities. This is an all-suite vessel, and all accommodations boast ocean views. Dining features award-winning fare inspired by the line’s partnership with Relais & Châteaux and luxurious table settings of Christofle silverware and Frette linens. Read more…

Filed under Ship of the Week · January 11th, 2008 · Comments (0)

Holland America’s Zuiderdam

Holland America’s Zuiderdam (Photo courtesy of Holland America Line)Possessing one of the highest ratios of space per person in the Holland America fleet, the 1,848-passenger Zuiderdam is a modern ship with innovative, luxurious features. Expanded spa facilities and elevators — two are glass-enclosed with panoramic ocean views — give access to 11 passenger decks, including a covered promenade that encircles the entire vessel. Read more…

Filed under Ship of the Week · December 1st, 2007 · Comments (0)

Celebrity Century

Celebrity Century After a $55 million dollar upgrade, Century’s 10 decks now feature 314 new balcony staterooms, 14 new Sky Suites and an expanded number of Concierge Class category staterooms. Aboard the Century, you’ll find the ideal blend of world-class amenities. This luxury ship is part of Celebrity’s top-rated fleet, which routinely earns the highest accolades in the cruise industry.

Filed under Ship of the Week · November 5th, 2007 · Comments (0)

Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas (Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean Cruises International) The first in Royal Caribbean’s Ultra Voyager class of ships, the Freedom of the Seas weighs in at an impressive 158,000 tons. The same innovative and adventurous onboard activities found on the popular Voyager-class ships, such as an ice skating rink, rock climbing wall and the Royal Promenade, are also available on this ship.

Filed under Ship of the Week · October 6th, 2007 · Comments (0)

Costa Serena

Costa Serena Debuting in May 2007, the Costa Serena is one of the largest of the new Costa ships, with the total capacity of 3,780 passengers. A sister-ship to the Concordia, the Serena features elegant, spacious interiors and a wide range of facilities.

Filed under Ship of the Week · September 23rd, 2007 · Comments (0)

Crown Princess

Crown Princess Like her sister-ship Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess is specifically designed for cruising in the Caribbean. Over 80 percent if this ship’s oceanview staterooms feature private balconies and there is no shortage of things to do onboard as activity and entertainment options around on this 16-deck ship…

Filed under Ship of the Week · September 13th, 2007 · 1 comment

Carnival Freedom

Carnival FreedomAs the newest SuperLiner in the “Fun Ship” fleet, Carnival Freedom offers a host of innovative on-board amenities, including 100 percent “bow-to-stern” wireless Internet access, cell phone service and a 270-square-foot LED screen on Lido Deck, along with 22 lounges and bars with dramatic interiors inspired by prominent design themes and styles of the past decades and centuries.

Filed under Ship of the Week · September 6th, 2007 · Comments (0)

Norwegian Pearl

Norwegian Pearl Colorful strands of pearls and streamers adorning both sides of the hull add striking flair to the high-energy Norwegian Pearl. This ship revolutionizes cruising with the industry’s first onboard bowling alley. The four lane, ten-pin bowling alley is part of the sports bar/nightclub complex Bliss, which also features air hockey, foosball, arcade games and multiple flat screen televisions.

Filed under Ship of the Week · August 30th, 2007 · Comments (0)