I had a tough time coming up with a blog for today.  Truth be told, I spent a lot of time searching my photo-library, looking for a shot that would inspire me to write something. 

Then I found it: one of the best things for me on a cruise are the sunrises and sunsets. 

I [...]

Hapag-Lloyd’s MS Hanseatic in Antarctica. Photo courtesy of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises January and February of 2011 mark a major turning point for those looking to cruise to Antarctica: it will be the last time large cruise ships will be able to sail to the remote, frozen region that is [...]

Back from a bit of a hiatus, this week’s Unique Itinerary departs from Sydney, Australia on a line you may not associate with The Land Down Under: Royal Caribbean.

Departing from Sydney on Saturday, November 27, 2010 aboard Rhapsody of the Seas, this unique seven-day voyage spends two days at sea before docking [...]

The spacious corridor on Deck 7, looking aft towards La Terrazza. Photo © 2010 Aaron Saunders

Wandering the decks, it doesn’t take long to realize you’re on a very, very spacious ship.  In fact, Silver Shadow boasts a passenger-to-space ratio of 74 – a mind-boggling amount, given that [...]

What is this interesting, colorful statue? It’s all part of the magnificent art aboard Silver Shadow. Photo © 2010 Aaron Saunders We’re hard at work assembling our photo-tour of Silversea‘s intimate and elegant Silver Shadow, the first part of which will debut right here on From [...]