For art connoisseurs, a voyage aboard Hapag Lloyds’ luxury ship the EUROPA 2 is an experience for the senses. All works in the EUROPA 2 art collection were compiled by curators from International Corporate Art (ICA), and artists and gallery owners are onboard every voyage to discuss the words with guests. An art tour is … Read more
Oh, what I wouldn’t give to have sailed on this voyage- over 30 well known chefs, winegrowers, chocolatiers, fromagiers and p├ótissiers from all over Europe recently gathered together on Hapag-Lloyd’s Europa for an onboard culinary event. EUROPA’S Best 2013 brought together the shining stars of the culinary world (see the participant list below) in Antwerp … Read more
Looking for long wonderful days at sea to relax and rejuvenate, paired with deep discounts on cruise pricing? Consider a repositioning cruise. Repositioning cruises (one of the best kept secrets in the cruise industry,) consist of one-way itineraries scheduled when ships relocate to new destinations based on the season. Ships that winter in the Caribbean … Read more
A note from the publisher: Dear Guests, We are constantly searching the globe for interesting opportunities on sea and land for your enjoyment. Hope you enjoy this list of some of the most fascinating shore excursions we have ever seen. Contact a CruiseCompete member agent for more details. Warmest Regards, Heidi Allison-Shane Publisher From fighter … Read more
Travelers of all ages and fitness levels can now join the Wii revolution aboard Norwegian and Princess cruise ships. Nintendo of America has teamed with both cruise lines to bring the popular Wii Fit experience to passengers. A variety of active video game contests and tournaments aboard the ships showcase one’s athletic skill in four … Read more
If your ideal cruise vacation actually involves a set of golf clubs, now is the chance to tee it up at sea and play at some of the most picturesque and challenging golf links found anywhere in the world. In addition to personalized on-board professional golf instruction and the chance to meet tour pros, a … Read more