m/v Tere Moana to Join Paul Gauguin Cruises Fleet in December 2012

Late in 2011, Paul Gauguin Cruises announced the acquisition of its second luxury ship, the m/v Tere Moana. The ship will enter service for Paul Gauguin Cruises in December 2012 after a multifaceted renovation, and be renamed The Moana. The Moana will accommodate just 90 guests in 45 staterooms and will reflect the high standard …

2011 Holidays Aboard Small Ships

Many people settle down with family during the holidays to catch up, and reconnect with loved ones. For a small group, the holidays are a perfect time to explore and experience the world. Small ship cruises have been busy this holiday season, exploring diverse areas of our world, from the southern reaches of Antarctica and …

Small ship lines help Cruise West passengers

If you were booked or thinking of booking Cruise West, we need to talk. By now you should have applied for your refund through your credit card, travel insurance or USTOA. My other small ship operators are reaching out to accommodate Cruise West passengers. There are a number of options depending on your destination. Some …

Where in the World is Catavino?

Currently, we are floating approximately 2 miles off the coast of Baiona in the northwestern coast of Spain. The water is slightly undulating under our ship with a gentle breeze sweeping off the shore, making our floating office pure heaven to experience. One can’t complain when your days are spent exploring one of the 14 …

Cruise Report: From the Panorama in Greece

Santorini The beautiful villages of Fira and Oia on Santorini stand high on a cliff above the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. On the day of our visit, their narrow streets were full of tourists, visibly enjoying the unique magic that only Greece seems to offer and the opportunity to hunt for the perfect keepsake to encapsulate …

Cruise West Offers Epic Year-Long Global Adventure

Ground Breaking Journey Will Visit 242 Ports, 59 Countries on 24 Voyages Marco Polo; Odysseus; Leif Eriksson; Christopher Columbus; James Cook; Ferdinand Magellan -- history’s great sea explorers have inspired an epic global voyage destined to become the most memorable cruise of a lifetime. These legendary adventurers whose travels shaped much of the known and …

Top 10 Reasons to Travel to Europe With Lindblad Expeditions

National Geographic Experts. On every expedition, you’ll travel in the company of a National Geographic explorer, writer, photographer or historian. They will have an intimate relationship with Europe that will give your voyage unique perspective. Blend of Highlights & Off-the-beaten-path. Every voyage through Europe balances the “must-see” destinations and cities, such as the Alhambra and …

Day One: Passport Nightmare

December 17th LAX - 4:30 pm. Note: what follows is an incident that can be avoided. Make sure you verify the status of your passport before you travel (or at least bring the right one). Don't let this happen to you! Packed, house closed up, dog at boarding kennel, our family shows up at the …

Exciting News on European River Cruises

Some exciting news on European river cruises... Lindblad Expeditions is offering several deals on 2008 Danube river cruises. If interested, you must book by August 16, 2008 to take advantage of these fabulous offers: Autumn on the Danube - Budapest to Prague: Explore Budapest, a city situated on both sides of the Danube. Then, embark …

Save $1000 or Free Airfare on European River Cruises

Time is about up. You only have a few days left to save $1000 or receive complimentary airfare (think about gas prices) on the European River cruise you've always dreamed of. Aboard the River Cloud, you'll sail Lindblad Expeditions "Autumn On The Danube," between Prague and Budapest. These itineraries offer a journey of jigsaw puzzle …