On Saturday, December 21st, Crystal Endeavor rolled out of MV Werften in Stralsund, Germany touching water for the first time in the most recent milestone for the polar class expedition vessel. Video footage from the shipyard gives viewers a close-up look of the roll-out process and aerial views of the ship, including its expansive deck space and helicopter pads. The…
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Witness the Total Solar Eclipse Aboard the World’s First Hybrid Expedition Ship
Hurtigruten, the world leader in expedition travel, today announced the line’s 2021 total solar eclipse voyages, featuring Antarctica itineraries on the industry’s most advanced and environmentally-friendly ships. “We will sail both the world’s first hybrid electric-powered expedition ship, the MS Roald Amundsen, and her sister ship, the MS Fram, to prime positions outside the South Orkney Islands aiming to see…
Read MoreSilversea Flies Guests Directly to Antarctica in Business-Class Comfort
Silversea Cruises, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced a first in the ultra-luxury segment: a new fly-cruise service to Antarctica in business-class comfort, as part of the largest ever Antarctica offering in the cruise line’s history. Named Antarctica Bridge, the new service will provide discerning travelers with the fastest, most direct route to the White Continent. Departing from…
Read MoreAvalon Waterways Announces Return to Egypt
After a brief hiatus, Avalon Waterways is returning to Egypt in 2020 to invite travelers to stand at the foot of the pyramids, answer the riddle of the Sphinx and sail down the historic Nile River, aboard the MS Farah – a luxury cruise ship – on its NEW Taste of Egypt itinerary. On this 10-day adventure to ancient Egypt,…
Read MoreSail to the Ports of Spain & Portugal on a Variety Cruises’ Yacht
Although many travelers have already been to Spain and Portugal, they can now experience these classic destinations in a completely new way: by small ship. Variety Cruises, an award-winning small ship boutique cruise line, provides passengers the chance to sail along the magnificent coastlines of these coastal European countries. If booked by January 31st, 2020, guests can save 20% on…
Read MoreHurtigruten Offers Biggest Sale Ever with Up to 50% Off for Black Friday
Travelers looking to experience bucket list destinations such as Antarctica, Alaska, Norway and Svalbard can take advantage of Hurtigruten’s biggest sale ever, with up to 50% off* select 2020 and 2021 itineraries. The sale begins November 27, 2019, and runs through December 4, 2019. As the world leader in expedition travel for more than 125 years, Hurtigruten offers guests immersive experiences to…
Read MoreAmaWaterways Unveils 2021 River Cruise Collection
The award-winning luxury river cruise line, AmaWaterways, today announced that its 2021 sailings are now open for reservations, with added rewards for those who book early. Continuing its traditions of innovation and excellence in river cruising, the company will welcome a new state-of-the-art ship, four new exciting itineraries and new pre- and post-cruise land programs in some of Europe’s most…
Read MoreSilversea Launches Effort to Safeguard Galapagos Islands
To safeguard the wellbeing of the Galapagos Islands for future generations, Silversea Cruises has launched a dedicated fund that will preserve the natural wonders of the archipelago. By supporting a diverse selection of projects each year, the Silversea Fund will strengthen the balance between humans and nature in the Galapagos, as part of a long-term conservation strategy. In addition to…
Read MoreSilversea Offers Guests Unparalleled Variety with 197 New Itineraries for 2021-2022
General sales are now open on Silversea Cruises’ new summer 2021 & winter 2021/2022 itineraries. Designed by Silversea’s team of destination experts, the cruise line’s new voyage collection offers unparalleled variety, with many once-in-a-lifetime experiences to offer guests, from solar eclipse voyages in Antarctica to an immersive cruise to the Holy Land. The leading ultra-luxury cruise line has unveiled a total…
Read MoreWindstar Completes 1st Milestone in $250 Million Star Plus Initiative
It’s only appropriate that the culture that gave birth to the Renaissance is where Windstar Cruises ushers in a new era as the leader in small ship cruising by making the final cut to the hull of Star Breeze to “stretch” the first of its three ships and begins the process of inserting a new 84-foot mid-section (25.6 meters) that…
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