September 2017 – Page 3 – Voyages Magazine

Oceania Cruises Announces La Cuisine Bourgeoise by Jacques Pépin

September 9, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination- focused cruise line, unveiled its latest epicurean masterpiece, La Cuisine Bourgeoise, by Jacques Pépin. An elegant seven-course affair, La Cuisine Bourgeoise, is rooted in fresh, seasonal ingredients, time-honored flavors and celebrates the rituals of the table and sharing a meal with friends, and family. The dining experience features many classic dishes that…

Valletta, Malta Named a Top-Rated Western Mediterranean Cruise Destination

September 9, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Valletta, Malta has just been named #3 on the Top-Rated Western Mediterranean Cruise Destinations in Cruise Critic’s 2017 Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards. The awards are given based entirely on consumer feedback submitted on the Cruise Critic website over the past year. According to Cruise Critics, sailing into Valletta, Malta, is akin to stepping into the pages of a J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy; once you are in…

Step Aboard a Turkish Gulet and Uncover Cleopatra’s Paradise

September 9, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Moments from Marmaris is a haven that is said to be Cleopatra’s secret paradise. Made up of silky smooth white sand and delicate seashells, the heavenly Cleopatra Island is a charismatic retreat of heavenly qualities; with sand so utterly perfect it is said that Cleopatra had the sand imported from the Egyptian dessert. D-Resort Grand Azur, undoubtedly the most luxurious…

Savings on European Waterways Barge Cruises in France During 2017 Grape Harvest Season

September 9, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Luxury hotel barge cruising specialist European Waterways is offering a wide selection of 2017 Fall season specials that are up to 20% off for cabins and whole boat charters. The specials apply to some of its most popular vessels, including hotel barges that cruise France’s famous wine-making regions during the annual grape harvest season. These include L’Impressionniste in Burgundy, Anjodi…

Old World Tradition Meets New World Festivities on Tauck Christmas Market River Cruises

September 9, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Tauck, the 92-year-old leader in upscale guided travel, sets sail along the Rhine and Danube to Europe’s famed Christmas Markets with two different eight-day river cruises in 2017. From Nürnberg and Vienna, to Strasbourg and Aachen, and several more markets in between, each Tauck River Cruising Christmas Market itinerary delivers hundreds of years of holiday tradition, insider access, and local…

Silversea’s Grand Voyage 2018 Unveils the Wonders of South America

September 9, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Guests will fall under the magical spell of South America when Silversea’s new Silver Muse sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on January 3, 2018 on an immersive 69-day Grand Voyage to some of the most remarkable and culturally enriching places in the Southern Hemisphere. They will completely circumnavigate South America, visiting 34 ports in 14 countries, while experiencing the mystery…

Katarina Line Adds New Deluxe Cruise Routes in Croatia

September 7, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Katarina Line, Croatia’s premier small ship cruise company and DMC, announced that it now features three new cruise routes for 2018 in response to the growing popularity of Croatia among North American travelers. The routes, which highlight some of Croatia’s most popular port towns and attractions, include the 7-night “Adriatic Explorer” Opatija-Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik-Opatija one-way cruises that hug the country’s…

Cunard Prepares to Set Sail for QE2 50th Anniversary Celebrations

September 7, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Luxury cruise brand Cunard, is honoring the 50th anniversary of its longest serving ocean liner, QE2, with a special voyage onboard the luxury cruise liner Queen Elizabeth. The 50th anniversary of this much-loved ship will be remembered as Queen Elizabeth sets sail from Southampton on Friday 8 September for a 17-night voyage. Departing guests will enjoy Venice’s iconic canals, mythical…

Seabourn Kicks Off 30th Anniversary in 2018 with Exceptional Savings Promotion

September 6, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, will mark 30 years of delivering unparalleled guest experiences in 2018 with a 30th Anniversary Celebration. A pioneer in ultra-luxury cruising, Seabourn has earned wide acclaim and numerous accolades from cruise industry observers, travel professionals and travelers alike since launching its first vessel in 1988. Now, with an active four-ship ultra-luxury fleet and…

Viking Announces Second World Cruise For Fourth Ship

September 1, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Ahead of its first-ever World Cruise scheduled for this winter, Viking Cruises® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced Viking Sun® will continue to sail the globe on the company’s second World Cruise, which will span 128-days, five continents, 21 countries and 44 ports, with 10 port overnights. Departing on January 3, 2019 on the soon-to-be delivered fourth vessel in Viking’s award-winning ocean fleet,…