Gene Sloan
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Recent articles by Gene:
26 cruise secrets from a cruising expert that will blow your mind
Psst! Don't tell anyone, but I have a secret for you: If you want to avoid the breakfasttime crowds at the buffet on Celebrity Cruises' new Edge-class ships, → Read More
Great Lakes cruise guide: Best itineraries, planning tips and things to do
The Great Lakes probably isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of cruising. But in recent years, the region has grown enormously as a cruise → Read More
Worried about getting stuck overseas on your next trip? This cruise line thinks it has the answer
Are you looking for a way to travel overseas without risking a COVID-19 quarantine at the end of your trip? Holland America thinks it has the answer. → Read More
So long, solitude: The world's biggest cruise ships are getting more crowded by the week
The world's biggest cruise ships are back to sailing mostly full. → Read More
The biggest cruise ship ever built is about to sail its first voyages in Europe
It's Europe's turn to welcome the new world's largest cruise ship. → Read More
5 things to love about Azamara Onward, the new cruise ship from upscale line Azamara
Editor’s note: TPG’s Gene Sloan accepted a free trip from Azamara to attend a preview event over the weekend for its new cruise ship, Azamara Onward. The → Read More
Why the addition of a new ship is a big deal for upscale cruise line Azamara
Editor’s note: TPG’s Gene Sloan accepted a free trip from Azamara to attend a preview event over the weekend for the line's new ship, Azamara Onward. The → Read More
Viking's cruise loyalty program: Everything you need to know about the Viking Explorer Society
Does Viking Cruises have a loyalty program? Yes, but it's not like most other cruise line loyalty programs. → Read More
Could cruise ships eventually run off nuclear power? This company is working on it
Nuclear-powered ships could be coming to the world of cruising — but with a twist. → Read More
Romance alert: A new upscale cruise ship soon will be operating in French Polynesia
There's some big news for travelers looking for a romantic getaway in French Polynesia: Small-ship specialist Windstar Cruises soon will deploy one of its → Read More
Planning a Baltic cruise for 2023? Cruise lines have begun to cancel sailings more than a year out
It looks like the cruise industry's recent pullback from the Baltics will continue into 2023. → Read More
Is the Asia cruise season in jeopardy? At least one line is pulling out
One of the world's biggest cruise lines has canceled all its Asia cruises for the rest of the year and the first half of 2023, citing the continued → Read More
Canada on Saturday will see something it hasn't seen in more than 900 days — a cruise ship
Add Canada to the list of countries that are finally back on the map for cruisers. → Read More
Brace yourself, Carnival Cruise Line fans: You're about to pay more for everything from drinks to dining
Bad news, Carnival Cruise Line fans: You're about to pay more for everything from drinks to Wi-Fi when sailing on the brand's ships. → Read More
The ultimate guide to Viking cruise ships and itineraries
There are some cruise lines that try to be all things to all people. Viking isn't one of them. → Read More
Viking cruise cabins and suites: A guide to everything you want to know
Is a balcony something you can't live without when staying in a cabin on a cruise ship? Viking could be your line. → Read More
The 3 types of Viking cruise ships, explained
Viking is unusual among major cruise lines in that it operates both ocean ships and river ships. But despite this, it has one of the easiest-to-understand → Read More
Uh-oh, cruisers: The dreaded fuel surcharge is back
Bad news, cruisers: The dreaded fuel surcharge is officially back. → Read More
The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Viking cruise ship
Fast-growing Viking has one of the most diverse arrays of itineraries of any cruise line. → Read More
Deal watch: Royal Caribbean launches kids cruise free promotion
It's deal time for cruisers traveling with kids. But you've got to act fast. → Read More