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Colleen McDaniel

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As seen in: Cruise Critic (U.S.), HuffPost, The Charlotte Observer, Fresno Bee, Merced Sun-Star, Cruise Critic (U.K.), Cruise Critic
Traveler, journalist, sci fi geek, Packers fanatic, runner, cruise expert. Editor in Chief of Cruise Critic, a Tripadvisor company. Opinions are mine.
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Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady Is Sailing Alaska for the First Time. Here's What to Expect

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By Colleen McDaniel Verified
| Cruise Critic (U.S.) Verified
Virgin Voyages, the adults-only line that has had people talking about it since it launched its first ship in 2021, has added Alaska to its itineraries. Finally. And of course, it isn't content to do it like anyone else. The cruise line known for inclusiveness, wellness, raucous fun, innovative entertainment and a unique take on dining has put its stamp on one of the most popular destinations in the world.
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What an AmaWaterways Beer Cruise Gets Right (and Wrong)

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By Colleen McDaniel Verified
| Cruise Critic (U.S.) Verified
A Cicerone (a certified beer expert) talks about the beer guests are trying at a brewery in Utrecht. (Photo: Colleen McDaniel) When AmaWaterways offered me a chance to try out its beer cruise on the Rhine River, I thought, “well, obviously.” I adore beer, after all, and a scenic sailing in Europe filled with fellow beer lovers seemed like perfection. I’ve done about 30 river cruises, including a half-dozen on the Rhine. And I’m from Wisconsin, where beer culture isn’t a trend, it’s a tradition.
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5 New Things Star Seeker Brings to Windstar

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By Colleen McDaniel Verified
| Cruise Critic (U.S.) Verified
When Star Seeker was introduced to the Windstar fleet in December 2025, it became the first new build for the cruise line since the 1980s. At 224 passengers, it’s also the smallest of Windstar’s “motor vessels,” which includes Star Pride, Star Breeze and Star Legend, each of which carry 312 guests.
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