Cruising the World in Style
Three years before the curtain rises on Oberammergau’s 2020 Passion Play, and two years after beginning preparations for this once-every-decade spectacle, Tauck has begun taking reservations on several 2020 itineraries that will feature Passion Play performances in the small Bavarian town. In 2020 Tauck will include the Passion Play (or “Passionsspiele,” as it is known locally) on two of its…
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, and the international cruise industry are celebrating Plan a Cruise Month this October. To highlight the vital role travel agents play in helping travelers navigate the sea of cruise vacation options, CLIA is revealing five reasons to book a cruise with a travel agent….
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Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, is offering guests lasting memories in exotic locations through its expanded land-based excursion program, Seabourn Journeys. Offering a selection of pre- and post-cruise trip extensions through land-based immersive experiences in remarkable destinations, Seabourn Journeys are available in conjunction with select voyages in 2018 and 2019. Guests will enjoy captivating experiences of local culture,…
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By Kathy M. Newbern & J.S. Fletcher When hurricane force winds prevented our Princess cruise ship many years back from entering New Zealand’s majestic Milford Sound, we were disappointed but so appreciative of safety (and there was the bonus of an unexpected overnight in Hobart, Tasmania). We had much better luck — in fact weather that defined perfection — on…
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Luxury cruise brand Cunard is adding a fourth ship to its fleet. This investment is part of the company’s ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally. Carnival Corporation & plc – the world’s largest cruise company and parent of the Cunard brand – has signed a memorandum of agreement with Fincantieri S.p.A., Italy, to build a new ship that…
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Ultra-luxury travel innovator Silversea has announced plans for Silver Wind and Silver Whisper to undergo a concrete refurbishment program in some areas of the two ships. The transformation of these two ships will be accomplished in December. The project is part of the elegant fleet-wide refurbishment program launched at the end of 2016 that will continue with new announcements to…
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Victoria Cruises is extending its limited time 2-for-1 promotion to its already discounted winter departures in February 2018. Travelers dreaming of a river cruise on China’s mist-shrouded Yangtze can take advantage of reduced rates from the only American-managed luxury cruise line on the river totaling up to 76% off weekly Thursday departures for its Three Gorges Highlights program between Feb….
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One of the most notable features of any Holland America Line ship is the remarkable collection of museum-quality art on board. The line’s newest vessel, ms Koningsdam, which launched in April 2016, is no exception. With a collection worth $4.1 million, the ship highlights the talents of leading hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany, working with art curator ArtLink, and YSA…
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AmaWaterways has released their 2019-20 Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruise Brochure, which features several returning favorite itineraries and a new four-night post-cruise extension in Rwanda. AmaWaterways’ 2019-20 itineraries will include: Discover Africa – Three nights in Cape Town, followed by a four-night wildlife cruise and two nights in Victoria Falls, with an option to extend for two nights in Johannesburg…
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Aqua Expeditions, one of the world’s leading luxury river cruise companies, has added two new departures on the Aria Amazon in Peru for the upcoming winter season due to popular demand. Aqua Expeditions will now be offering departure dates on November 27 and December 1, 2017. Guests can experience the “high-water” season on Aqua Expeditions’ luxurious 147-foot-long cruise ship with only…
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