Alaska? It's a lot more than majestic snow capped mountains, cracking thousands year old glaciers or breathtaking sunsets over incomparable fjords. Alaska is a land of surprises where you never know what to expect. Around every corner lies the potential of creating long lasting memories, just like the one Lorraine shared after her exploration of Alaska, the Yukon and Denali.

Can you guess which nation ranked first place on the list of “the most sleep deprived countries”? Good news, it is not Canada… But it’s not so much of great news for our cousins the British as the UK is the most sleep deprived country in the world! This is what came out of the 10^th Annual Relaxation Survey led by Princess Cruises and Wakefield Research. By analysing 10 years of data on sleep and vacation habits, researchers came to the conclusion that the increase of stress and lack of relaxation is a global trend.

Seasickness might one day become a thing of the past. As a matter of fact, if the X-Bow ship keeps its promise of reducing wave motion, its introduction will revolutionize the cruising industry and will drastically enhance the guests’ cruising experience. This first X-Bow ship designed and built by Ulstein, a Norway-based shipbuilder is unlike any other ship. Indeed, instead of moving up and down as it travels through the waves, this innovative ship “pierces” the waves, dispersing its energy to the sides of the hull.

As part of the exceptional OceaniaNEXT program launched earlier this year, Oceania Cruises introduces the incomparable Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center. This comprehensive wellness centre will replace the famous Canyon Ranch Spa across all of the cruise line’s six ships.