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Poseidon Expeditions’ M/v Sea Spirit Undergoes $2.5 Million Refurbishment 

sea spirit

Poseidon Expeditions’ polar cruising star, the all-suite, 114-passenger M/v Sea Spirit, has repositioned to Nuuk, Greenland, to begin her 2017 Arctic season, following a $2.5 million-plus refurbishment of all 54 guest suites during a recent dry dock in Vigo, Spain. This was the final phase of a full-ship refurbishment that began two years ago with restoration of the ship’s public…

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Windstar Cruises Adds 20 New Itineraries in Europe

Windstar Europe

Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises continues to make big changes to its deployment, announcing eight new itineraries in Northern Europe and 12 new Mediterranean itineraries, bringing Windstar’s total unique itineraries in Europe for 2018 to an impressive 40. The itineraries beget 26 new European ports, increasing the company’s global number of maiden ports to 93 for 2018. The sailings,…

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Hurtigruten Offers Freedom to Roam Sale

Hurtigruten RIB boat

Freedom to Roam Sale Starts on Norway’s National Independence Day. Save up to 10% pp* on all Norway Coastal Cruises and Select Explorer Cruises Departing May 17, 2017 – March 31, 2018 for a Limited Time In celebration of Norway’s National Independence Day, adventurers can connect with their inner Norwegian and save up to 10% per person* when booking select…

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European Waterways Upgrades Fleet for 2017

European Waterways

European Waterways, Europe’s leading hotel barge cruising company, announced the completion of an extensive winter upgrade and refurbishment program on many of the company’s hotel barges in its 18-vessel fleet for the 2017 cruising season, which started in April. The company’s “floating boutique hotels” were all thoroughly inspected and given a makeover by a team of designers and skilled craftsmen….

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Holland America Opens Bookings for ms Nieuw Statendam’s Premiere Voyage

Holland America Nieuw Statendam

Bookings are open for the Premiere Voyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Statendam. Due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, the second Pinnacle Class ship in the fleet currently is under construction at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. When Nieuw Statendam departs the yard, it will be delivered in Venice, Italy, Dec. 1. After…

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Set Sail from Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman on Dhahab, the Golden Dhow

Dhahab Fjords of Musandam

What better way to say goodbye to the stresses of modern life than by escaping to another century on a classic Omani dhow? Inspired by the word, dhahab, which means golden in Arabic, this handcrafted vessel is reminiscent of the golden age of Arabian voyages as it cruises the rugged Musandam fjords at a comfortable 10 knots. Developed by Six…

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Regent Guests Enjoy Free, Unlimited Alaska Shore Excursions

Regent Alaska

The time is now for travelers to couple the most-inclusive luxury Alaska cruise with the best offer in the market to help cross off one of the most coveted, bucket-list destinations with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The cruise line’s Seven Seas Mariner will sail Alaskan waters from late May through August 2017 and provide guests an expansive catalog of free…

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Aurora Expeditions Announces New World-Class Expedition Ship

Aurora Expeditions - A New World-Class Expedition Ship

Aurora Expeditions, Australia’s leading polar adventure cruising company, has announced the delivery of its first brand new, purpose-built, expedition vessel. With 25 years’ experience in expedition cruising to Antarctica and the Arctic, Aurora Expeditions has worked closely with US-based ship builders SunStone Ships Inc. to create a custom-designed ship that remains true to the company’s ethos of pioneering adventures, intimate…

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One Ocean Expeditions Launches New Influencers Program

One Ocean Expeditions

One Ocean Expeditions (OOE), specialist in small ship expedition cruises in the Polar Regions, is right on trend with the introduction of an innovative influencers program for this upcoming Arctic season. Powered by adventure, education, science and exploration, the well-rounded cruise platform offers in-depth discovery of polar destinations in the company of well-known personalities and influencers that will astound OOE’s…

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3 Over the Top Luxury Cruise Excursions

Crystal Cruises submersible

Crystal Cruise’s Submersible Excursion Crystal Esprit offers a high-tech, state-of-the-art deep-sea submersible for plunges into the depths of the seas. Imagine viewing old shipwrecks in the Adriatic from the safety and comfort of our C-Quester sub. It accommodates two passengers in addition to the fully certified and trained pilot. Silversea’s Sorrento Exclusively Yours Tour Embrace the scenic beauty of the…

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