Pandaw has announced the launch of an India river expedition that will take guests on an epic journey along The Lower Ganges, aboard the stately, “Orient Pandaw”. The seven-night, “The Lower Ganges” sailing from Kolkata to Farraka and vice versa, will debut on 23 December 2018 and will offer weekly departures until the end of April 2019. It will re-commence…
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Seabourn Ovation Christened in Valletta, Malta
Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, introduced its newest vessel to the world with a festive naming ceremony for Seabourn Ovation in the beautiful baroque harbor of Valletta, Malta. Seabourn orchestrated a line-up of celebratory events, including a live performance by the ship’s godmother, actress and singer Elaine Paige OBE, one of the world’s best-loved and most highly awarded…
Read MoreViking Celebrates Float Out of Sixth Ship
The 930-guest Viking Jupiter® – was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time that the new ship touched water. Scheduled for delivery in early 2019, the arrival of Viking Jupiter will officially make Viking the largest small ship ocean cruise line in the industry, only four years after launching its ocean business. Named in honor of…
Read MoreSite of England’s Royal Wedding Is on ‘Royal Cruise’ Route
To coincide with the highly anticipated wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle, European Waterways is launching a new and highly exclusive “Royal Cruise”, which navigates the River Thames aboard the 8-passenger Magna Carta hotel barge. Created through a special arrangement between European Waterways and members of several historic households, the cruise gives guests the “royal treatment,”…
Read MoreSilversea’s Silver Spirit Emerges 49 Feet Longer and Greatly Enhanced
On May 3, Silversea’s Silver Spirit left Fincantieri Shipyard in Palermo 49 feet longer, following the completion of a complex lengthening and refurbishment project. Having been cut in half, lengthened with the insertion of a pre-built section, and renovated extensively, Silver Spirit was greatly enhanced and has now embarked upon her inaugural voyage, which departed amid jubilation from Civitavecchia (Rome)…
Read MoreSilversea Cruises Reveals New Winter 2019/2010 Itineraries
The ultra-luxury cruise line, Silversea Cruises, has announced its classic fleet’s winter 2019/2020 itineraries, which comprise 89 voyages to Australasia, Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and more—all available for travelers to reserve from today. Building on Silversea’s previously announced expedition itineraries for the same period, the new itineraries bring the total number of visited destinations to approximately 900 for 2019/2020….
Read MoreViking Announces Longest-Ever Continuous World Cruise
Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) has announced its most comprehensive itinerary to date with the new Ultimate World Cruise, which will span 245 days, six continents, 59 countries and 113 ports, with 22 port overnights and a full circumnavigation of the globe – making it the longest-ever continuous world cruise itinerary. Departing from London on August 31, 2019 on Viking Sun®, this grand…
Read MoreOceania Cruises Introduces NEW Grand Dining Room Menus
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is unveiling new dinner menus that are the most expansive and diverse at sea. The menus feature an incredible spectrum of world flavors as well as an all-new Executive Chef’s Food & Wine Pairing, available every evening and featuring the chef’s selection of exquisite dishes specifically curated for their complementary…
Read MoreSeabourn Takes Delivery of New Ultra-Luxury Ship, Ovation
Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury travel experience, took delivery of its newest ship, Seabourn Ovation, today during an official handover ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Seabourn Ovation is the fifth ship in the line’s award-winning fleet and the newest ultra-luxury ship in the industry. Seabourn Ovation will expand and build on the line’s award-winning and highly acclaimed…
Read MoreSilversea Unlocks 9 New Remarkable Experiences for Guests
Enabling guests to travel deeper, Silversea unveils an exciting new collection of land programs in nine breathtaking destinations around the world, named the Signature Land Programs. Preserving Silversea’s hallmark of luxurious adventure and born from the success of the cruise line’s momentous Couture Collection, the Signature Land Programs will unlock some of the world’s most spectacular experiences from September 2018….
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