Every day on a cruise ship is a celebration so it’s no wonder that many travelers are choosing to commemorate life’s greatest moments — from weddings and reunions to retirements and everything in between – on a cruise vacation. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, is sharing the top five tips for celebrating life’s…
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Hurtigruten Launches the World’s First Hybrid Ship in Norway
Recently, Hurtigruten’s first hybrid ship, the MS Roald Amundsen touched water for the first time during a ceremony at the Kleven Yard in Ulsteinvik, Norway. This celebratory launch marks a significant milestone in the construction of the world’s first hybrid-powered expedition ship. MS Roald Amundsen is the first of Hurtigruten’s two groundbreaking hybrid ships, custom built with green technology to…
Read MoreWhy is Small Ship Cruising the Best Way to Explore Iceland?
Iceland is definitely trending as a tourist destination, but a scarcity of accommodations has made the hotels increasingly expensive and rooms hard to find. Small Ship cruising with Beyond Cruises by Group IST is the best option for exploring Iceland, providing a memorable and private yacht experience. Guests embarking on a Beyond Cruises’ voyage can relax on the Panorama, a…
Read MoreRegent Seven Seas Cruises to Sail Most Immersive Luxury Cuba Cruise in 2019
As the only North American luxury cruise line to be granted permission to offer voyages to Cuba, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is adding more visits to the Caribbean island on two itineraries in 2019 and 2020. Seven Seas Mariner will offer the line’s first immersive Cuba itinerary on her October 15, 2019 voyage, calling on Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de…
Read MoreCruising 101: Tips for a Great First Vacation at Sea
With a record number of travelers and steadily growing number of ships at sea, interest in and growth of cruise travel is at some of the highest levels ever. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), demand for cruising has increased 62 percent over the last decade. Cruises are popular across all income levels, and age groups, with younger…
Read MoreCunard Announces Queen Elizabeth to be Based Down Under for 2019-2020 Summer
Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced that its world-famous ship Queen Elizabeth will be based in Australia for an unprecedented 101 days over the 2019-20 summer. Queen Elizabeth will sail on six roundtrip cruises from Melbourne and two from Sydney during the season, which will feature an array of itineraries to South Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea…
Read MoreAdd a 3-day Luxury Yacht Cruise to Your Tahiti Vacation
Is staying in an overwater bungalow in Tahiti on your bucket list? Make the trip truly authentic by including a three-day luxury yacht cruise in this nation of islands to your resort stay. Follow the routes of the ancient Polynesians who rode the surf with ease on the 12 cabin luxury yacht, the Haumana. It’s the antidote to winter blues…
Read MoreHolland America Line to Launch New EXC In-Depth Voyages
This September Holland America Line will begin an innovative approach to cruising for travelers who are looking for thoughtful and immersive ways to see the world. Offered on the 1,258-guest Maasdam, new EXC In-Depth Voyages explore some of the most fascinating corners of the globe on itineraries from 12 to 34 days, using world-renowned experts, local scholars and customized Zodiac…
Read MorePaul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2018 Wildlife Discovery Series Lectures
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, is pleased to announce the line-up of Wildlife Discovery Series lecturers aboard 2018 voyages, as part of its partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). WCS has been saving wildlife and wild places worldwide for over 120 years…
Read MoreThe Rise of the Yacht Safari
The word ‘safari’ typically conjures up visions of dusty Land Rovers, dirt roads, lions, elephants and herds of antelopes. But imagine the Land Rover was actually a luxury yacht, the dirt roads were turquoise seas, and the wildlife included Komodo dragons, birds-of-paradise, schools of manta rays and pods of dolphins. Welcome to one of Indo Yachts‘ yacht safaris. “A yacht…
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