July 2019 – Voyages Magazine

Silversea Announces Collaboration with Lalique Bringing Unprecedented Elegance

July 31, 2019 Editor

To enrich the traveling experience for the cruise line’s guests, Silversea Cruises today announces a collaboration with legendary lifestyle brand Lalique. Founded in 1888, Lalique is celebrated for its exquisite jewelry, decorative items, interior design, perfumes, and artworks. Silversea and Lalique are united in their unwavering commitment to bespoke luxury, exceptional quality, and timeless elegance. Using French know-how and fine…

Azamara Sets Sail with PerryGolf – 70 Courses in Over 20 Countries

July 30, 2019 Editor

Azamara®, the boutique cruise line, is taking its partnership of eight years with PerryGolf™, the international leader in luxury golf travel, to a new level. For the upcoming 2020/2021 itineraries, a total of 24 worldwide golf voyages will be offered, including play at more than 70 marquee courses in 23 countries, with 25 of the courses ranked among the world’s…

SeaDream Yacht Club Adds Black Sea, Istanbul & Israel Voyage for 2021

July 30, 2019 Editor

SeaDream Yacht Club has added eight new voyages to its 2021 schedule for SeaDream II, which prominently highlight destinations in the Black Sea and Israel. After a six-year absence, the boutique luxury cruise line will be returning to Istanbul and the Black Sea. Additionally, due to the popularity of the recently announced 11-day voyage to Israel in May 2021, SeaDream…

Silversea Launches New Grand Voyage Collection

July 18, 2019 Editor

Silversea launches a new collection of Grand Voyages for late 2020 and 2021, which includes three exceptional expedition cruise options. Purposely designed for travelers who prefer a more immersive travel experience, Silversea’s Grand Voyages offer extended journeys of up to 70 days, with multiple overnight stays, a range of exclusive events, and many life-defining experiences. These unique voyages combine the…

American Harmony, New Modern Riverboat Heads to New Orleans

July 18, 2019 Editor

American Cruise Lines’ newest modern riverboat, American Harmony, has successfully passed Seatrials and received its Coast Guard Certification. The 2nd ship in the Line’s groundbreaking series of 5 modern riverboats, just departed from Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD. The gorgeous new riverboat is 23 days ahead of schedule and already on its way to New Orleans where it will prepare…

Travel + Leisure Again Names Viking ‘World’s Best’ in 2019 Awards

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Editor

For the fourth consecutive year, Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) to the top of its categories in the 2019 World’s Best Awards. Viking was named the #1 Ocean Cruise Line for ships carrying 600-2,199 guests and one of the World’s Best River Cruise Lines. Since the launch of Viking’s ocean cruises in 2015, the company has been…

Silversea to Open Sales for New Silver Origin, Galapagos Cruises

July 9, 2019 Editor

Starting on July 16, 2019, travelers will be able to reserve their suites aboard Silversea’s new ship, Silver Origin, which has been designed entirely with the Galapagos Islands in mind and will be the most elegant ship to ever sail the region when it launches in summer 2020. The all-suite, 100-guest Silver Origin will embark on her maiden voyage in…

Windstar Announces New Australia & New Zealand Small Ship Cruises

July 9, 2019 Editor

Boutique cruise line Windstar Cruises is pointing its compass “Down Under” to Australia and New Zealand for the 2020/2021 winter/spring season. The series of sailings will take place on what will be the newly renovated Star Breeze, an elegant, all-suite ship with balcony and ocean views, carrying just 312 guests. Windstar’s team of travel experts scouted and hand-picked the perfect…

Discover Reimagined Silver Shadow Hosted by Silversea’s Managing Directors

July 3, 2019 Editor

Silversea Cruises has announced an exclusive cruise on board the reimagined Silver Shadow, hosted by Mark Conroy, Managing Director of The Americas, and Peter Shanks, UK & Ireland Managing Director. Departing December 10, 2019, this preview sailing in the Caribbean will allow guests to enjoy the enhanced comfort of the newly refurbished 388-guest Silver Shadow and delight in a number…

Riviera River Cruises to Launch New All-Suite Ship in 2020

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Editor

Riviera River Cruises will launch the new all-suite MS Geoffrey Chaucer in spring 2020. The 443-foot Geoffrey Chaucer will accommodate 169 guests on itineraries on the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers and Dutch waterways. Riviera’s fleet is the youngest sailing on Europe’s rivers and waterways, with 13 five-star ships in 2020, including the Geoffrey Chaucer, and none older than six…