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New Kontiki Small-Yacht Expeditions to Launch This Fall

June 18, 2020 Editor

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…

Viking Officially Opens Reservations for New Mississippi River Cruises

April 16, 2020 Editor

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…

Hurtigruten Announces Risk-Free Bookings

March 17, 2020 Editor

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…

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Announces 2021 Itineraries

March 2, 2020 Editor

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is accepting reservations for the 2021 season. With a leisurely cruising style, the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton, and sought after destinations around the world, the next season of itineraries introduces visits to over 50 new ports and will continue to deliver one-of-a-kind voyages to its guests onboard Evrima, the first of three yachts from The…

Virgin Voyages Celebrates Delivery of First Ship, Scarlet Lady

February 14, 2020February 23, 2020 Editor

Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle and travel brand delivering irresistible vacations in cruising, announced that the Scarlet Lady has officially reached completion. Nearly three years in the making, Virgin Voyages formally welcomes its first ‘Lady Ship,’ Scarlet Lady in its fleet of four to the open waters, departing the shipyard in Genoa, Italy. In just 46 days, Sailors will embark…

Silversea Opens Sales on New 51-Port Grand Voyage Arctic 2021

February 13, 2020 Editor

The industry-leading ultra-luxury cruise line, Silversea Cruises, today opens sales on the Grand Voyage Arctic 2021—a remarkable 51-port itinerary that connects a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Between July 16 and September 17, 2021, Silver Cloud will journey between Tromsø and Nome (Alaska), unlocking unique experiences for guests over 63 nights. The cruise line’s guests will travel deep into seven countries to witness untouched…

Hurtigruten Announces Flash Sale on Suites Across Entire Fleet

February 12, 2020February 13, 2020 Editor

Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, has announced their February flash sale: Between February 12 – 19, 2020, guests will save big on suites across their entire fleet of purpose-built ships. Created as a celebration of Valentine’s Day, “Suites for Your Sweet” offers Expedition Suite cabin categories for as low as $2,672 per person. “What better way to celebrate…

Windstar Cruises Unveils New Officer’s Suite on Wind Surf

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 Editor

It may be one of the best kept secrets on the high seas. On Windstar Cruises’ flagship Wind Surf, which just emerged from a major renovation, guests are able to stay in the new Officer’s Suite. The nautically appointed suite on the five-masted schooner (the largest sailing cruise ship in the world) is located directly behind the Bridge, in an…

SeaDream Yacht Club to Return to South Florida in 2022

January 27, 2020 Editor

For the first time in over 10 years, SeaDream Yacht Club has revealed plans to return to South Florida. SeaDream II is now scheduled to sail to Palm Beach in January 2022. The announcement comes as SeaDream opens for reservations 33 new 2022 West Indies voyages. The newly unveiled season, kicking off January 2022 through April of the same year,…

Silversea Opens Sales on New Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021

January 22, 2020 Editor

Silversea Cruises has opened general sales on a new 59-day grand voyage in the Mediterranean. The Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021 will link unique, immersive experiences across the region, showcasing historic cultures, old-world charm and spectacular landscapes. Between September 8 and November 5, 2021, Silversea’s guests will journey deep into 45 destinations in 17 countries, traveling in the cruise line’s trademark level of…