June 2019 – Voyages Magazine

Silversea’s Whale Watching Voyages Yield Over 1,000 Sightings for Guests

June 26, 2019 Editor

Blue Whales, Orcas, Dolphins and more…Operated in partnership with marine conservation charity ORCA, Silversea’s latest whale watching voyages yielded a total of 1,076 marine mammal sightings for the cruise lines guests, including sightings of blue whales, killer whales, humpback whales, sperm whales, minke whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, and much more. ORCA’s expert conservationists traveled aboard Silversea’s Silver Muse to share…

PELORUS Announces Single Cabin Superyacht Charters to Antarctica

June 25, 2019 Editor

Yacht expedition specialists, Pelorus is offering a limited number of guests the chance to explore Antarctica by superyacht, from 50,000 EUR per cabin. This unprecedented opportunity to charter a single cabin aboard the 77.4m yacht LEGEND, normally only available as a full charter from 490,000 EUR per week, brings Antarctica within the reach of a greater number of adventurous spirits…

Snap the Best Galapagos Photos with These Top Tips

June 25, 2019 Editor

Seasoned photographers and amateur shutter bugs itching for their next adventure can scope out the Galapagos Islands this winter. Quasar Expeditions has partnered with Harry Skeggs, a National Geographic nature and wildlife photographer, to lead an exclusive Photo Safari Galapagos Cruise from January 18-25, 2020. During this unforgettable trip on the M/V Evolution, travelers will delight in the chance to develop their photography skills with guidance from…

Poseidon Expeditions Offers Solar Eclipse Cruise to Antarctica, Fall 2021

June 25, 2019 Editor

On the morning of Dec. 4, 2021, passengers and crew aboard the M/v Sea Spirit, Poseidon Expeditions’ 114-guest polar expedition ship, will be on deck as a solar eclipse plummets Antarctica into sudden darkness. This event occurs on Day 14 of a 23-day voyage that departs the world’s southernmost city, Ushuaia, Argentina, on Nov. 20 and returns there on Dec….

SeaDream Yacht Club to Sail to Israel for the First Time in 2021

June 21, 2019 Editor

Reservations for SeaDream Yacht Club’s 2021 Mediterranean season are now open. For the first time, SeaDream will sail to Israel’s bustling town of Ashdod, which provides easy access to Israel’s most important cultural hubs, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. With meticulously curated itineraries and six new ports of call, the 2021 season will ensure new and returning guests embark on an…

AmaWaterways & Caymus Vineyards Invite Guests to Sail the Danube Rive

June 17, 2019 Editor

Acclaimed luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways and award-winning Caymus Vineyards—both known for quality and innovation—will share their passion for wine and travel with guests sailing on the new AmaMagna. The seven-night Melodies of the Danube Wine Cruise will depart August 4th from Budapest, Hungary traveling to Vilshofen, Germany. AmaWaterways guests are invited to join Janet Thomas, Wine & Market Relations…

Top 5 Anticipated Ultra Luxury Cruise Ship Launches in 2020/21

June 15, 2019 Editor

Regent Seven Seas Cruises will debut the Seven Seas Splendor in 2020. It will carry 750 passengers Tasteful elegance surrounds you aboard this gorgeous ship, from twinkling crystal chandeliers overhead to the plush carpets underfoot. You’ll even find it in the fresh and creative cuisine, thoughtfully plated so that every bite offers a unique combination of flavor and satisfaction. No matter…

World’s Most Luxurious Phinisi Superyacht Announces New Voyages

June 13, 2019 Editor

The magnificent luxury Phinisi super-yacht, Prana by Atzaro has just announced new voyages for 2019 and 2020. This beautiful hand-built boat is the biggest of its kind in the world. At just over 55 metres in length, Prana By Atzaro has been crafted in the style of a traditional Indonesian Phinisi (a sail boat with two masts), built entirely of ironwood and teak…

Lindblad Expeditions Offsets 100% of Emissions

June 7, 2019June 6, 2019 Editor

National Geographic Endurance rendering. March 16, 2018.

Lindblad Expeditions, a global leader in responsible tourism, announced today that they will become a carbon neutral company beginning in 2019. This announcement continues the company’s legacy in ecotourism, demonstrating their long-standing and growing commitment toward defining travel industry standards for sustainability and environmentally responsible operations. Lindblad’s announcement also supports National Geographic’s ongoing efforts to identify greenhouse gas emissions associated…

AmaWaterways Launches 3rd Ship, AmaMora, Capping Off Record-Breaking Year

June 5, 2019 Editor

Completing an exciting season of inaugural sailings, AmaWaterways celebrated the debut of AmaMora on the Rhine River on Monday, June 3. Embarking on her maiden voyage from Amsterdam to Basel, the 156-guest ship is the third of a trio of new ships introduced by the luxury river cruise line in 2019 – a record-breaking achievement since the company’s inception in…