Cruisers wanting to maximize their experience both on and off their ship are being encouraged to make the most of their time at each port of call. Experts from Panache Cruises, the specialists in ultra-luxury cruises, are encouraging holidaymakers to plan ahead to make sure they make the most of their time when on a cruise. Once on-board, cruisers are…
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Seabourn Venture Begins Second Expedition Season In The Arctic
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, is looking forward to setting sail on its second expedition season in the Arctic. In the early morning hours of May 12, 2023, Seabourn Venture, the line’s first purpose-built expedition ship, made its maiden arrival in Greenwich, London in England where it will sail on two voyages to the British Isles…
Read MoreSeabourn Kicks Off 2023 Alaska & British Columbia Season
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, kicks off its 2023 Alaska & British Columbia season today with Seabourn Odyssey sailing an eight-day voyage from Vancouver to Juneau. Seabourn has carefully curated an enriching and in-depth schedule for its 2023 season in Alaska with visits to some of the region’s most popular destinations and rarely visited ports throughout…
Read MoreSilver Nova Floats Out: 12th Silversea Ship Nears Completion at Meyer Werf
Silversea Cruises® and the Meyer Werft shipyard celebrated the float out of the new ship Silver Nova℠ in Papenburg, Germany, on April 28, 2023. After water had filled the drydock, tugboats manoeuvred the vessel from one of the world’s largest enclosed construction halls into the adjacent harbour. Set to become the 12th ship in the leading ultra-luxury cruise line’s fleet…
Read MoreSilver Endeavour & Silver Dawn Named in ‘Hot List’ of Best New Cruise Ships
Silversea’s Silver Endeavour and Silver Dawn have been named two of The Best New Cruise Ships in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s 27th annual ‘2023 Hot List,’ announced April 27. The Hot List is Condé Nast Traveler’s annual collection of the best and hottest travel options for the year. Crafted by the brand’s global team of editors, who visit and vet…
Read MoreSeabourn Debuts First-Ever 90 Day ‘Grand Africa Voyage’
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, is inviting travelers to explore the exotic and dynamic lands of Africa with its first-ever “Grand Africa Voyage.” Departing November 30, 2024, Seabourn Sojourn will circumnavigate the continent and sail more than 17,000 miles during a 90-day roundtrip adventure from Barcelona, Spain. The journey will offer a world of experiences for…
Read MoreAqua Expeditions Launching Series of Chef Hosted Departures
Recognized as a global leader in luxury small-ship expeditions, Aqua Expeditions has announced three exclusive Chef Hosted Departures this year – renowned chef Benjamin Cross will be onboard Aqua Blu in Indonesia, and Peruvian legend Pedro Miguel Schiaffino onboard Aqua Nera on the Amazon River. Guests onboard Aqua’s Chef Hosted Departures can expect to explore the world’s most bio-diverse and…
Read MoreViking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship
Viking® (www.viking.com) has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Viking also announced that the Viking Saturn will be officially named in New York City on June 6, 2023, by her ceremonial godmother, Ann Ziff, the esteemed philanthropist…
Read MoreFood & Wine Names Viking #1 in First-Ever Global Tastemakers Awards
Viking® (www.viking.com) has been voted Best Cruise Line by Food & Wine readers in the publication’s inaugural Global Tastemakers Awards, which were announced today. According to Food & Wine, Viking topped the Cruise Line category for the inventive culinary programs across its river, ocean and expedition voyages. For 45 years, Food & Wine has celebrated the global epicurean experience; for…
Read MoreAzamara Celebrates 10 Years of AzAmazing Evenings
Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – unveils new AzAmazing Celebrations for 2023, the expansion of its signature, culturally immersive AzAmazing Evenings. With AzAmazing Evenings reaching its 10-year anniversary, Azamara is now bringing this unique programming into the daytime and onboard. AzAmazing Celebrations will now include the return of Azamara’s signature AzAmazing Evenings, a chance…
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