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Havila Voyages Offers Astronomy Themed Sailings

December 4, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Norwegian cruise line Havila Voyages has announced details of three new astronomy themed sailings hosted by lecturers from the Royal Astronomical Society. Designed for travellers who are curious about the sky at night and want […]

Pioneering Shipbuilding Company Scylla Celebrates 50th Anniversary

November 19, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Brothers Arno and Robert Reitsma were introduced to their future career in the river cruise industry at a very early age, spending more time on water than they did on dry land. Arno laughs when […]

Growth in Expedition Cruise Sector

October 22, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Initial findings from the Expedition Cruise Network’s (ECN) first annual survey has revealed that 70% of the organisation’s cruise line operator members have seen a growth in sales, with another 25% reporting that sales were […]

American Cruise Lines New 2024 Itineraries and Ships

October 20, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 1

Small ship specialist American Cruise Lines has announced nine new sailings for 2024, including itineraries visiting some of the best-known National Parks in the US. The line is also continuing to expand with two more […]

360: An Extraordinary Experience

October 16, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

A Greek plate suddenly smashes in front of me – then mends at the seemingly magical wave of my hand – bees buzz around, Champagne bottles dance on the walls and a miniature Italian scooter […]

Culinary Cruise News from Windstar Cruises and Explora Journeys

October 4, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Food-loving cruise passengers are in for a treat as two lines announce partnerships with acclaimed chefs. Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has revealed its line-up of guest chefs affiliated to the New York based […]

Sail Croatia Launches New Wine-themed Sailings

September 4, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Small-ship specialist Sail Croatia has unveiled a series of all-new cruises to discover the grapes and wines of the Dalmatia coastal region. The Wines of Croatia sailings in 2024 are among the line’s programme of […]

Cunard Partners with Michelin Chef Michel Roux

August 10, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux is partnering with luxury cruise line Cunard to create menus for the new flagship Queen Anne. The chef, who is famously associated with his London fine dining restaurant Le Gavroche, […]

American Queen Voyages Announces New Cruises for UK Market

July 27, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

The river cruise line that operates the world’s largest steamboat has added four new itineraries for the UK market, including the Upper Mississippi and its tributaries. American Queen Voyages has published its 2024 brochure featuring […]

Sailing Adventure in Footsteps of Famous Victorian Naturalist

July 14, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Alfred Russel Wallace, the renowned Victorian naturalist and co-discoverer of the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection with Charles Darwin. To celebrate the milestone the […]