Jungle covered islands, world-class diving, coral reefs teaming with marine life and pristine white powder sand beaches – Raja Ampat is a sublime archipelago of 1500 small islands and cays off the North-West tip of West Papua in Indonesia and like nowhere else on earth. And how better to explore these undiscovered islands than on board Prana by Atzaró –…
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Lindblad Expeditions’ Announces Autumn Adventure…Close to Home
Based on Canadian travel restrictions, Lindblad Expeditions has announced a revised itinerary for their October 2021 British Columbia and San Juan Islands voyage that will now provide guests an extraordinary American wildness experience in the Salish Sea. Exploring the Pacific Northwest: The Jewels of The Salish Sea will discover the remoteness and majesty of the Pacific Northwest on a wide-ranging…
Read MoreHurtigruten Expeditions adds Russia as its latest cruise destination
The world’s leading expedition cruise line, Hurtigruten Expeditions, is adding another new region to its ever-growing list of destinations: Russia, and particularly the White Sea in Russia’s far north. This unique itinerary follows the recent additions of expedition cruises to the Galapagos Islands, the Bissagos Islands and Cape Verde in Western Africa, and the Canary Islands and Madeira Islands, which…
Read MoreWindstar Cruises Announces New 79-Day Grand European Cruise
Windstar Cruises announces the sale of its new 79-day Grand European Bucket List Adventure – the longest itinerary ever offered by the award-winning small ship cruise line – along with new cruise adventures scheduled through 2023. The itineraries have been released online and in a new Voyage Collection brochure. The Grand European cruise departs Stockholm, Sweden on July 25, 2023…
Read MoreEmerald Azzurra to Visit Saudi Arabia During Inaugural Season
With the launch of its first oceangoing yacht, Emerald Azzurra, quickly approaching, Emerald Cruises has unveiled two brand-new itineraries for her 2022 inaugural season. Both itineraries will sail the Red Sea and take guests to Saudi Arabia, a new and exciting country on Emerald Cruises’ growing list of destinations. Both new itineraries offer guests an ideal balance of checking off…
Read MoreHurtigruten is Adding Africa to its Expedition Cruise Lineup
Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world’s leading expedition cruise line, is responding to guest demand for more exotic destinations by adding the West Coast of Africa and its unique archipelagos – the Bissagos Islands and Cape Verde – to its ever-growing list of new destinations. The 13-day itinerary includes four countries: Cape Verde, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Senegal, with MS Spitsbergen based…
Read MoreAmerican Cruise Lines Accepts Delivery of American Melody
American Cruise Lines has accepted delivery of American Melody from Chesapeake Shipbuilding on time. Despite various challenges, the Maryland shipyard continued building through the pandemic and delivered American Melody, as promised and on schedule. In addition, American Cruise Lines also announced today the names of the 5th & 6th modern riverboats—American Symphony & American Serenade. The two riverboats are slated…
Read MorePrincess Cruises Successfully Completes First Voyage Following Extended Pause
Majestic Princess returned to Seattle today, concluding its sailing to Alaska and marking the first successful United States voyage for Princess Cruises following the extended pause in operations. The ship became the line’s first ship to return to service, kicking off the partial season of Alaska sailings departing through September 26, 2021. The round-trip, seven-day cruise visited Glacier Bay National…
Read MoreViking Welcomes Guests Back On Board for River Voyages in France
Viking® (www.viking.com) celebrated today the official restart of its popular river itineraries in France, marking the latest milestone as the company resumes operations in Europe. Guests are now embarking journeys on the Seine and Rhône rivers for the Paris & the Heart of Normandy, Lyon & Provence and France’s Finest itineraries. Viking’s voyage in Bordeaux, Chateaux, Rivers and Wine, will…
Read MoreAzamara’s New Winter 2021/22 Itineraries Are Now Open for Booking
As the cruise industry restarts, we wanted to be in touch on behalf of Azamara – the boutique cruise line dedicated to Destination Immersion® experiences – to share with you that bookings have opened today for the new winter 2021/22 itineraries. For travelers looking to sail close to home, Azamara will return to the Caribbean with six voyages ranging from…
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