March 2018 – Page 2 – Voyages Magazine

Save +$500 on CroisiEurope’s New Africa Land-and-Cruise Packages

March 20, 2018 Editor

CroisiEurope recently launched its first-ever Africa product with land-and-cruise packages through South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Botswana. New reservations will receive $572 off per cabin on select fall and early winter departures, with prices starting at $6,033 per person*. This newly launched program features: A panoramic tour of Johannesburg’s Freedom Park and the unique atmosphere in Pretoria, a well-known neighborhood;…

2018 Holiday Season Cruises on the Mississippi with American Cruise Lines

March 20, 2018 Editor

American Cruise Lines is offering its spectacular 2018 Holiday Cruises on the Mississippi River. The Line’s Christmas Cruises, as well as other holiday-themed cruises, have become an annual tradition for many guests. This is the first year the Line has expanded its holiday itinerary offerings throughout the entire month of December. Guests will enjoy the magic of the season all…

Celebrity Cruises Unveils Thrill-Seeking Excursions with Ben Fogle

March 20, 2018April 3, 2018 Editor

Celebrity Cruises is teaming up with world-renowned explorer and UN Patron of the Wilderness Ben Fogle to unveil new shore excursions that will enable guests to explore destinations in Alaska, Europe and the Caribbean from a new, thrill-seeking angle like no cruiser has ever before. Ben Fogle’s Great Adventures Program will immerse Celebrity’s guests in destination culture, history, wildlife and…

Lindblad Expeditions Announces the National Geographic Endurance

March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 Editor

National Geographic Endurance rendering. March 16, 2018.

Lindblad Expeditions, a global provider of expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, and Ulstein Group, Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer, celebrate the keel laying of Lindblad’s first polar new build at the CRIST shipyard in Gdynia, Poland. The occasion marks a major milestone in the construction of the world’s most sophisticated expedition ship, and served as the official naming ceremony…

Packing Passions for 2019 Avalon River Cruises

March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 Editor

A vacation to the legendary riverbanks of the world offers travelers a break from the ordinary; but not from their extraordinary interests. In 2019, Avalon Waterways will offer travelers its most dynamic “Special Interest” cruises to date, inviting them to explore their hobbies and passions on vacation. “From beer and wine to history, music and Christmas cruises, Avalon’s Special Interest…

Bravada Yachts: Redefining Houseboating as a Luxury Yachting Experience

March 18, 2018March 18, 2018 Editor

Bravada Yachts is an Arizona-based luxury lake yacht and houseboat company that is setting the optimal standard and pushing the boundaries in the industry. Bravada crafts fully-furnished lake yachts resembling high-end luxury homes with the amenities of a five star resort. Current yacht models include: V-Series – Up to 7 beds, 3 baths (Starting at $499,000), GT-Series – Up to…

Sixthman Announces First Wave of Festivals at Sea for the 2019 Season

March 18, 2018 Editor

Sixthman, the industry leader in festivals at sea who recently celebrated the milestone of taking guests on over 1,000,000 days of vacation at sea, announces the first wave of festivals at sea for the 2019 season. Fans aboard the recent sailings of The Outlaw Country Cruise, The Rock Boat, truTV’s Impractical Jokers Cruise and Cayamo in 2018 were treated to…

Tourism Western Australia Launches Kimberley Expedition Cruising

March 16, 2018 Editor

March 2018 marks the debut of Tourism Western Australia’s first-ever expedition cruise line collective, Kimberley Expedition Cruising, introducing one of the world’s last true wilderness areas, the Kimberley region in Australia’s North West. In partnership with Down Under Answers, Qantas Vacations and Southern World, nine select cruise operators are represented in one brochure to showcase expedition cruise travel in the…

Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam to Feature Artfully Inspired Accommodations

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 Editor

Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam is set to debut in December 2018; and when the ship sets sail from the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy it will feature distinct stateroom enhancements. The newest 2,666-guest Pinnacle-Class ship will have eight more staterooms than sister-ship Koningsdam, and all categories have been reimagined from top to bottom to showcase more thoughtful touches and…

European Waterways Completes $500K Upgrade Program

March 14, 2018 Editor

Hotel barge cruising specialist European Waterways announced the completion of a $500,000 upgrade and refurbishing program across the company’s fleet as it prepares to launch its 2018 season. The upgrades addressed every aspect of the company’s hotel barges, from the operation of the vessels themselves, to the dining, entertainment and sleeping areas, as well as the off-shore transportation of its…