May 2017 – Voyages Magazine

Cruise Industry Promotes Environmental Conservation

May 31, 2017 Editor

World Environment Day is being celebrated on June 5, 2017 and to celebrate the cruise industry is highlighting some of their best eco-friendly practices. From reduced emissions to recycling programs, the cruise industry takes proactive measures to preserve oceans while offering once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences for cruisers worldwide. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has…

CroisiEurope Announces Partnership with Classic Vacations

May 31, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

– CroisiEurope is pleased to announce a new partnership with San Jose-based Classic Vacations, the premier, full-service resource for travel advisors in search of perfectly tailored vacations for discerning travelers. Through this partnership, CroisiEurope’s extensive portfolio of river, canal and coastal cruises through Europe, Asia and Africa will be available to travel advisors enrolled in the Classic Connections program. Advisors will…

Lindblad Expeditions Launches Unique Exploration Based Family Program

May 31, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced the launch of National Geographic Global Explorers, a unique exploration based family program that provides an unforgettable “smart fun” experience. Designed in conjunction with National Geographic Education to inspire the next generation of explorers, kids and teens will join in activities – science, exploring and storytelling – adapted to their age for maximum enjoyment and…

Newest Yacht in Nat Hab’s Galapagos Cruise Portfolio Adds Elegance and Comfort

May 31, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Expanding its unrivaled experience of personalized wildlife interaction and expert nature interpretation in the Galapagos, Natural Habitat Adventures has added the 16-passenger M/C Ocean Spray to its fleet of privately chartered ships in the islands. Designed for elegance and comfort, the Ocean Spray offers a stylish, intimate immersion for guests traveling from island to island in a live-aboard experience. As…

Regent Alaska Memorial Day Sale Presents $1,000 Savings + 3 Category Upgrade

May 25, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Travelers can find no better value for an Alaska cruise this summer than with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s most inclusive luxury experience. The cruise line today announced an unprecedented Memorial Day Sale, presenting U.S. and Canadian vacationers a complimentary, three-category upgrade and up to $1,000 savings per suite, when making a new booking from May 26 through 31,…

11 Key Questions When Considering a Small Ship Cruise

May 24, 2017 Editor

The cruise industry is experiencing a boom in new ships and passengers according to Cruise Market Watch, tracking an annual growth rate of 6.55% from 1990 to 2016. The fastest growing segment of this market is small ship cruising, reports AdventureSmith Explorations who has seen annual passenger increases of 20% or more over the past several years. AdventureSmith Explorations’ portfolio…

Riviera Travel Adding Five New 5-Star European River Cruise Ships

May 24, 2017 Editor

European river cruise operator Riviera Travel is launching four new ships in 2017 and a fifth ship in the spring 2018, doubling the size of its five-star fleet. The all-suite MS Emily Brontë, MS Thomas Hardy, MS Oscar Wilde and MS Robert Burns will sail the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, as well as tributaries, while the Douro Elegance will…

5 Ways to Embrace Summer’s La Dolce Vita – Traveling Italy by River

May 24, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Italy is known for its dreamy canals and water routes, serving as methods of transportation through the majestic ancient city. This summer, travel Italy’s glimmering waterways with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection along the Po River and the Venice Lagoon to experience the country’s rich history and vibrant modern culture. Uniworld offers the following experiences throughout summer 2017 on the…

Holland America Line to Sail to Cuba Starting December 2017

May 24, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Holland America Line has received approval to begin sailing to Cuba from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting with the Dec. 22, 2017, 12-day holiday cruise aboard ms Veendam. Holland America Line becomes Carnival Corporation’s third cruise line to be approved to sail to Cuba following the company’s historic inaugural sailings to the island last year. The addition of Veendam itineraries will…

Seabourn Odyssey Debuts Signature Restaurant and Mindful Living Program

May 23, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced major enhancements to the travel experience aboard Seabourn Odyssey, including the new addition of its signature restaurant, The Grill by Thomas Keller, and the new mindful living program created by Dr. Andrew Weil. The programs are launched following a recently completed dry dock period for Seabourn Odyssey, where many surfaces and…