Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – has unveiled 84 Europe itineraries across its four-ship fleet for 2024. Of the 84 new itineraries, 53 are Country Intensive voyages with over 50% of port calls being a late night or overnight, allowing guests ample time to dive deeper into the local culture and hidden gems of…
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Washington Ambassadors Celebrate Introduction of Galapagos Islands’ First Superyacht
Ecuadorian Ambassador to the United States, Ivonne A-Baki, hosted an exclusive dinner in Washington, DC to celebrate the introduction of the Galapagos Islands’ first permanent superyacht, Aqua Expeditions, Aqua Mare. Aqua Expeditions, the Singapore-based luxury small ship expeditions company, expanded its fleet in June with the launch of Aqua Mare, the first superyacht to sail among Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands. The seven-suite vessel offers 7- and 14-night itineraries exploring the…
Read MoreRegent Seven Seas Cruises Celebrates Third Record-Breaking Launch Day of 2022
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading luxury cruise line, has once again topped its own single day booking record with the launch of its 2024-2025 Voyage Collection as sales commenced on August 24, 2022. Demonstrating the continued and growing appetite of luxury travelers for the Unrivaled Experience that Regent offers, the cruise line beat its previous largest booking day…
Read MoreEmerald Cruises Launches New 2023/2024 Southeast Asia River Cruising Program
With the return of its popular Mekong River cruising program in October 2022, Emerald Cruises has launched their new 2023 & 2024 Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong River Cruising brochure, promising an inspiring collection of immersive and culture-rich itineraries exploring Southeast Asia. Guests will enjoy the luxury of cruising on board Emerald Harmony. Custom-built to sail into the heart of…
Read MoreSilversea Cruises Adjusts COVID-19 Protocols to Welcome All Luxury Travelers
Silversea Cruises is poised to welcome back all luxury travelers aboard its fleet of ultra-luxury ships with adjusted COVID-19 protocols that align closely with many land-based travel options. Effective September 5, Silversea Cruises will welcome all travelers on board its ships regardless of vaccination status where local regulations allow. Silversea Cruises has also adjusted its COVID-19 testing requirements. Where local…
Read MoreAqua Expeditions’ Aqua Mare Now Sailing in the Galapagos Islands
Aqua Expeditions, the luxury small ship expeditions leader, expanded its fleet with the launch of Aqua Mare, the first superyacht now sailing among Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands. The seven-suite vessel offers guests a choice of two highly personalized seven-night itineraries exploring the archipelago’s eastern and western regions, as well as two 14-night voyages. Aqua Mare was designed and built by the…
Read MoreSilversea Officially Opens Sales on Inaugural Antarctica Voyages of Silver Endeavour
Silversea Cruises has opened general sales for the inaugural season of its new ship Silver Endeavour℠, strengthening its position as the leading ultra-luxury expedition cruise line. One of the world’s most advanced and luxurious expedition vessels, Silver Endeavour will undertake 12 voyages to Antarctica from November 21, 2022, broadening the industry’s most diverse polar offering. Traveling aboard Silver Endeavour—on voyages that range from five…
Read MoreWindstar Cruises Adds Arabia to 2023/2024 Sailing Schedule
Windstar Cruises’ small ships are known for sailing to luxurious and off-the-beaten-path ports around the world. The full breadth of sailings is highlighted best in their new brochure, available to order or access online today, including the line’s newest offering: cruises to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf – a first for the luxury cruise line. “With impressive UNESCO sights,…
Read MoreViking’s Newest Ship Osiris on the Nile River Named in Luxor
Viking® (www.viking.com) has named its newest river ship, the Viking Osiris, with a celebration in Luxor, Egypt. As part of the intimate event, the company’s first ceremonial godfather, George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—an evolution of the naval tradition that dates back thousands of years. Designed specifically…
Read MoreAzamara Gives Guests a Taste of New Atlas Bar Across Its Entire Fleet
Following the launch of Azamara Onward this spring, Azamara — the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is excited to bring a taste of the ship’s exclusive Atlas Bar to the rest of the Azamara fleet. Beginning August 2022, guests aboard any Azamara voyage can enjoy the “Atlas Bar Experience,” offering some of the specialty venue’s most…
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