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We are excited about the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Learn why!

RESERVATIONS OPEN FOR 2020 SAILINGS Relaxed yachting with immersive experiences It is an exciting time for sophisticated cruisers. New cruise lines are entering the market. Existing lines are adding new and more modern ships. We've got lots of choices. One of the new lines is the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection from the award-winning Ritz-Carlton brand. Known for personalized service, elevated dining and luxury accommodations on land, the Yacht Collection extends the Ritz-Carlton gold standard of service and luxury to the sea. Three custom-built ships have been ordered to launch this brand, with the first 298 passenger yacht beginning service in ......

By Brian Raymond|2024-02-02T13:38:55-07:00February 13th, 2019|

A luxury cruise may be more affordable than you think!

COMPARE APPLES-TO-APPLES When pricing luxury cruises it is important that you compare apples-to-apples (actually this is true for all cruises). Some cruise lines have several additional costs that will increase your total cruise cost above the base fare. In addition to ‘mandatory’ extra fees (like gratuities), most people pay extra for such things as Wi-Fi, shore excursions, soda (no soda isn’t free on most ships), alcoholic drinks, specialty coffees, specialty restaurants, and more. Plus, you have to add the cost of flights to and from the cruise ports, and the cost of at least one day for a hotel ......

By Brian Raymond|2024-02-02T13:39:06-07:00November 23rd, 2018|

Baby Boomers & Gen Xers moving upscale in cruise preferences

It shouldn’t really be a surprise, but as Baby Boomers & Gen Xers have watched their kids move out, they have become prolific cruisers, are seeking new experiences, have more free time and money, and now desire a more sophisticated cruise experience. Bottom line, they are wanting to up their cruise game. These cruisers started taking cruises 10, 20, or 30 years ago. They’ve watched ships get bigger, add more entertainment and offer more dining options, but over time some the novelty has worn off, and maybe they don’t party as much as they did in the past. Now ......

By Brian Raymond|2024-02-02T13:39:33-07:00October 24th, 2018|