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Norwegian Luna is part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima Plus Class. The vessel measures approximately 1,056 feet in length with a beam of around 135 feet and a gross tonnage of roughly 156,300. Designed to carry about 3,550 guests at…
Rumors are beginning to circulate in New Hampshire about a possible return of overnight ferry service between Nova Scotia and New England, a route that has been absent from the region for two decades. According to local reporting, a representative…
Having sailed aboard Oasis of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas from the Oasis-class, as well as Quantum of the Seas, it becomes clear that Royal Caribbean was not simply scaling ships up or down. These two classes represent…
Quantum of the Seas was conceived under Royal Caribbean’s “Project Sunshine” program as a prototype for a new Quantum‑class, combining advanced naval engineering with a suite of headline-grabbing “firsts at sea,” but its radical dining experiment—Dynamic Dining—proved one of the…
Quantum of the Seas marked a turning point for Royal Caribbean when she debuted, introducing an entirely new class built around technology, flexible spaces, and all weather experiences. Designed for travelers who want big ship features without the overwhelming scale…
Overview Oceania Cruises occupies a distinctive position between premium and luxury cruising, with a brand identity built around culinary excellence, destination rich itineraries, and mid sized ships. The line was founded in 2002 by cruise industry veterans Frank Del Rio…
Overview Seabourn is one of the most influential brands in modern luxury cruising, known for defining the small ship, high service model that many competitors later adopted. The line was founded in 1986 and quickly built a reputation around intimate…
My next short getaway takes me aboard Quantum of the Seas, sailing round-trip from Los Angeles. Departing from LA is always a favorite of mine. It’s one of the country’s busiest commercial ports, and watching container ships, tankers, and working…
Overview Crystal Cruises has one of the most complex ownership histories in the modern cruise industry, marked by long periods of stability followed by rapid expansion, collapse, and eventual revival. The brand was launched in 1988 under the ownership of…
The modern Regent Seven Seas Cruises story effectively began in 1992 with the launch of Radisson Diamond Cruises and the christening of the 19,000 ton, twin hull Radisson Diamond. The ship was owned by Finland based Diamond Cruise Ltd. and…