Crystal Serenity is getting a makeover—and the details are exquisite
Crystal's beloved flagship is heading into drydock this October, and what's emerging on the other side is nothing short of a reimagining. From a stunning new atrium with a De Castelli mosaic to a poolside bar and fully refreshed suites, here's everything changing aboard Crystal Serenity.
World Voyager: built for the ends of the earth, refined for everywhere else
Built for the poles, World Voyager spends her summers closer to the sun—and sailing her from Dublin to Lisbon, I discovered a ship that treats food, wine, and genuine discovery as the true currency of travel.
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Borealis bars & nightlife
Borealis has a surprisingly varied number of bars and nightlife options. What’s more, they are all enjoyable.
Rotterdam Bars & Nightlife
The Rotterdam bars and nightlife have something for everyone, with excellent live music venues and the World Stage for big production shows.
Azamara Onward bars & nightlife
Azamara Onward's bars and nightlife are designed for small-ship cruising with intimate bars and cabaret-style shows.
Silver Muse Pool & Wellness
The Silver Muse pool, plus the deluxe spa, sun terrace and the gym with an ocean view make it easy to look good and feel great on Silver Muse.
Review: Holland America Line Rotterdam cruise ship
This Rotterdam review explains what you need to know before booking a vacation on the Holland America Line cruise ship.
Crystal Serenity is getting a makeover—and the details are exquisite
Crystal's beloved flagship is heading into drydock this October, and what's emerging on the other side is nothing short of a reimagining. From a stunning new atrium with a De Castelli mosaic to a poolside bar and fully refreshed suites, here's everything changing aboard Crystal Serenity.
Oceania Nautica reborn as Aurelia—and she’s setting sail around the world
A beloved ship transformed beyond recognition. Two 180-day world voyages. Nearly 100 UNESCO World Heritage sites. And while rival lines race to pack ever more passengers aboard, Oceania has done something refreshingly different—and discerning travelers will love them for it.
Explora V takes shape: inside the next chapter of Explora Journeys’ growing fleet
Deep in a Sicilian shipyard, a luxury cruise ship is being born—and it's only the fifth of six vessels set to redefine ocean travel. Here's why discerning travelers are paying close attention to every rivet.
Silversea rewrites the rules of cruise loyalty
Silversea has completely reimagined its Venetian Society loyalty program — and the results are extraordinary. New tiers, faster earning, complimentary cruises, and cross-brand status matching make this arguably the most rewarding loyalty program in luxury cruising. Here's everything that's changing.
Crystal Grace is redefining fine dining at sea
Three of the world's most celebrated culinary names — Nobu Matsuhisa, Massimiliano Alajmo and Riccardo Giraudi — are coming to sea aboard Crystal Grace. And the dining spaces they've helped design may be the most extraordinary afloat.
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Azamara Pursuit pool & wellness options
The Azamara Pursuit pool is perfect for a refreshing dip, while the Sanctum spa is sure to indulge. The Fitness Center is great for a workout or there’s activities on the open decks.
Review: Queen Elizabeth Queen’s Grill
The Queen Elizabeth Queen's Grill is Cunard’s first-class offering. It has pluses and minuses, as this luxury cruise review explains.
Rotterdam Bars & Nightlife
The Rotterdam bars and nightlife have something for everyone, with excellent live music venues and the World Stage for big production shows.
Silver Muse Bars & Nightlife
The Silver Muse bars and nightlife have something for everyone. There's cabaret and production shows as well as intimate venues for romantic nightcaps.
Azamara Pursuit Veranda Stateroom
The Veranda Staterooms on Azamara Pursuit are are somewhat small, but clever decor makes them feel bigger. That said, it’s the veranda you’ll love most.
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Silversea history
As Silversea mark their silver jubilee, we look back at their extraordinary history.
HAL Club Orange program (Updated: 2024)
Club Orange is Holland America Line’s premium service offering. It's free for guests in top suites, but costs from US$25 a day for other guests.
HAL beverage packages 2025: Complete guide to Holland America Line drink options
Holland America Line have drinks packages inlcuding the popular Signature beverage package, as well as soda and wine by the bottle packages.
