2018 – Page 3 – Voyages Magazine

Azamara Launches 2021 Cruise Itineraries

November 8, 2018September 2, 2019 Editor

Azamara has officially launched their Q1 2021 itineraries. The boutique cruise line has confirmed its return to Japan with new country-intensive voyages – where guests can explore numerous ports within one country and stay late or overnight in most cities – in addition to debuting its newest ship – Azamara Pursuit – in Australia and New Zealand. Continuing its dedication to Destination Immersion® experiences around the world, Azamara will set sail across four…

Viking Announces New Greek Odyssey Itinerary for 2021

November 8, 2018 Editor

Viking® has announced a new 11-day ocean cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey, that will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity of the Aegean Sea during the quiet season. Sailing roundtrip from Athens starting in January 2021, the new itinerary features three new ports of call for Viking, including Volos, Thessaloníki and Nafpilo in Greece, as well as a…

Halong Bay’s Largest Five-Star Cruise Sets Sail

November 8, 2018 Editor

Halong Bay is bracing itself for its biggest and most luxurious cruising vessel yet replete with 46 spacious cabins, an evening piano bar, spa, fine dining restaurant and two expansive sun decks. New luxury Vietnamese cruise operator Lion Asia will debut the first of two President Cruises ships at the UNESCO World Heritage site on November 12. The second vessel…

Silversea Venetian Society Voyage 2018 Sets High Standards

November 7, 2018 Editor

Silversea‘s greatly anticipated Venetian Society voyage concluded emphatically in Lisbon on October 18, following a varied itinerary which incorporated a number of unique, bespoke events. Having departed from Monte Carlo on October 9, 2018, Silversea’s Silver Whisper visited a number of destinations in France and Spain. Hosted by Fernando Barroso De Oliveira, Silversea’s Executive Chairman’s ambassador to the Venetian Society, the annual voyage unlocked…

European Waterways Offers 10% Off ‘Nature and Wildlife’ Hotel Barge Cruises

November 6, 2018 Editor

European Waterways is helping travelers “get back to nature” for spring 2019 with 10% off cabins and charters on select hotel barge cruises that take guests through the “deep countryside” of Europe. Navigating the picturesque canals, the vessels meander through the less populated regions of the country, providing an ideal platform from which to view the rituals of spring, when…

The Windstar Triple Play: Three Cruise Ships Sail from Barcelona

November 5, 2018 Editor

In a perfect world of itineraries, three Windstar Cruises’ ships (which account for 50 percent of the fleet) were in Barcelona, Spain on October 27. Star Breeze, Wind Surf, and Wind Star (representing two sailing yachts and one power yacht in the fleet) happened to be in port at the same time and departed one after another on individual itineraries…

AmaWaterways Voted Top River Cruise Line by AAA and CAA Clubs

November 5, 2018 Editor

AmaWaterways has been named 2018 River Cruise Company of the Year by the American Automobile Association (AAA) during the annual AAA Travel Conference held October 21-23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, AmaWaterways earned AAA’s Best Marketing Award in the overall cruise category. In a separate event held earlier in October in Winnipeg, Manitoba the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) also…

Lindblad Expeditions Waives Solo Premium

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Editor

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is offering solo travelers exclusive savings on seven exceptional itineraries. For a limited period, solo premiums will be waived on select expeditions to Galápagos, Baja California, Costa Rica & Panama, Belize, South Pacific, and the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re experienced at solo travel or trying it for the first time, Lindblad’s welcoming on-board community makes traveling on…

Windstar Named Best Small-Ship Cruise Line in AFAR Magazine

October 24, 2018 Editor

Windstar Cruises has been named “Best Small-Ship Cruise Line” in AFAR magazine’s second annual Travelers’ Choice Awards. The award reflects which cruises the magazine’s audience (arguably some of the most affluent, influential, and well-traveled across all media) want to experience next. “Egyptian cotton linens and a relaxing whirlpool tub welcome you after a day spent exploring the crystal-clear waters of…

SeaDream Yacht Club Opens Reservations for Entire 2020 Season

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Editor

SeaDream Yacht Club has officially opened reservations for all of its 2020 sailings. SeaDream will kick off the year in the Caribbean, which will include calls in Cuba and some of the region’s most spectacular destinations. The 2020 Mediterranean season will return to popular ports and incorporate new ones including: Ikaria, Greece; Vis, Croatia; Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy; and…