Cruising the World in Style
After a successful return to sailing last month, Hurtigruten has released its plans to further ramp-up operations with the return of 14 of 16 ships in August and September. In addition, Hurtigruten launches a series of new itineraries in the British Isles over the upcoming months and a a first-ever, all-inclusive Norway expedition package. Hurtigruten marked the return of cruising as MS Finnmarken became the first ocean cruise ship in…
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Viking® (www.viking.com) will launch a new ship next summer for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruisetour. Currently under construction, the 80-guest Viking Saigon℠ is scheduled to debut for the August 30, 2021, cruisetour departure; the river cruise portion of the itinerary sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. “For many of our guests, Vietnam and Cambodia…
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Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced that new 2023 sailings of its Mississippi River cruises are now on sale. The company’s first custom vessel, Viking Mississippi, will debut in August 2022 and will sail voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul. Viking’s first river cruises in the U.S. had been highly anticipated when they were…
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With European nations reopening their borders to most visitors, European Waterways announced the launch of its 2020 hotel barge cruising season, to start July 12, 2020. As part of the launch, the company is offering up to 20% off charters on select departures, valid when booked by August 31, 2020. Derek Banks, managing director of European Waterways, noted that whole…
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SeaDream’s first Norwegian voyage set sail from Oslo on Saturday, June 20th. This marks the start of the first luxury line in the world to resume operations since March 2020. SeaDream’s Norwegian voyages have sparked an overwhelming excitement. The company had initially plan to sail in Norway with only one ship, SeaDream I, for 9 voyages. After the first voyages started…
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Aqua Expeditions, the global leader in small ship expeditions, offers unparalleled, private vessel charter experiences for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure – whether it is a celebration, a family reunion, or a getaway with friends. Aqua Expeditions’ fleet consists of four intimate, state-of-the-art ships: the Aqua Blu, which sails the coastal waters of Eastern Indonesia; the Aqua Mekong, which explores the fabled…
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Prana by Atzaro, the world’s most luxurious charter Phinisi super-yacht based in Indonesia is to relaunch post coronavirus lockdown with some exciting new sailing routes from July 2020. The two new itineraries, from Alor to Maumere (The Coral Triangle) and Labuan Bajo to Bima, will sail through the beautiful and remote islands of Indonesia, past active volcanic islands, pink beaches, waters teeming with…
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After an extensive planning and construction period, the start-up Kontiki Expeditions will launch their maiden voyages this fall. A new concept in luxury ocean vacations focusing on conscious travel and immersive experiences, Kontiki small-yacht expeditions include both under-the-water and on-land richesse. Kontiki’s first two itineraries, The Toquilla Expedition and The Spondylus Expedition, travel along the Ecuadorian coast and take full…
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Viking (www.viking.com) has opened reservations for its new Mississippi River cruises, which will launch in 2022. The company’s first custom vessel, Viking Mississippi, will debut in August 2022 and will sail voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul. Viking’s arrival will bring modern river cruising to the Mississippi and will represent a major…
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Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, has announced several policy changes in light of the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. “In the current situation, it is important for us to ensure our guests receive timely and accurate information, as well as necessary flexibility,” says Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam. “We want to make sure our guests can explore with confidence.” Since the…
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