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Scenic Eclipse, World’s First Discovery Yacht Celebrates First Anniversary

Scenic Eclipse Antarctica

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ is celebrating one year since Scenic Eclipse embarked on its maiden voyage and raised the standard of luxury expedition cruising forever. Christened in New York by Godmother Dame Helen Mirren in September 2019, Scenic Eclipse marries luxury and discovery with the ultimate in safety and sustainability. Scenic Eclipse has been honored with several awards since…

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SeaDream Launches Ultimate Booking Assurance

SeaDream yacht tropical

SeaDream Yacht Club has released a new booking policy to allow guests to book with confidence during these uncertain times. In a continuously changing international landscape, SeaDream understands that voyages may be affected by travel restrictions. In response to this, the company has launched a generous booking policy that protects voyages until June 30, 2021. SeaDream’s new Ultimate Booking Assurance…

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Viking Announces 2021-2022 World Cruise

Viking in Monaco

Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its new 2021-2022 Viking World Cruise, which will span 136 days, 27 countries and 56 ports, with overnight stays in 11 iconic cities. Setting sail on December 24, 2021, from Fort Lauderdale, the itinerary will include three new ports of call for Viking, including Phillip Island and Eden, Australia, as well as Yangon, Myanmar. Sailing on…

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Hurtigruten Returns 14 Ships to Operation

MS Nordlys in Geiranger fjord

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 to Launch New Ship for the Mekong River

Viking Saigon

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 Announces Additional Sailings for New Mississippi River Cruises

Viking Mississippi River Cruises

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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European Waterways’ Hotel Barge Season Begins July 12

European Waterways Venice

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 Yacht Club is the First Luxury Line to Resume Sailing

seadream

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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Reunite with Loved Ones on an Aqua Expeditions’ Private Charter

Aqua Blu

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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Bucket List Trips Around Undiscovered Indonesia

Prana-by-Atzaro

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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