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The Great American Steamboat Company’s culinary director, chef Regina Charboneau, is putting the finishing touches on the American Queen menus as the crew prepares to welcome its first guests. A native of historical Natchez, Mississippi, Charboneau will often be onboard overseeing the multiple...more >>

Silversea Cruises is offering several new shore excursions in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe this summer designed for travelers with a passion for fine food and wine.

Blevins will officially join Silversea on April 2, reporting to Sean J. Mahoney, global vice president of corporate and incentive sales.

The Rhapsody of the Seas will sail Alaskan cruises this summer and Australian voyages in the fall.

InnerSea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises unveiled 2013 rates and dates for its fleet of expedition vessels and yachts. New in 2013, a refurbished Safari Legacy joins the fleet of yachts and InnerSea Discoveries schedules three Alaska Unleashed cruises.

The two sailings offer as many as 44 complimentary shore excursions.

Oceania Cruises’ 1,250-guest Riviera is scheduled to be christened in Barcelona on May 11, 2012.

Crystal Cruises transitions to all inclusive, Royal Caribbean transfers Monarch of the Seas to the Pullmantur brand, American Cruise Lines' Queen of the Mississippi completes its first sea trial, France Cruises offers Burgundy music festival itinerary and chef Kirsten Dixon to host a culinary...more >>

The two-day WOW Sale runs on March 27 and 28, 2012, where vacationers can choose among all open Royal Caribbean International sailing June 2012 and forward.

In addition to adding to the sporting, arts and crafts and theater activities, MSC Cruises is offering Microsoft Xbox Kinetic, Nintendo Wii and a variety of games from which to choose.